Slipstream is a new generation of reading resources specifically designed for struggling and reluctant readers. Through exciting and carefully levelled texts, Slipstream enables readers to accelerate their reading experience. This illustrated story is part of Slipstream LEVEL 2. The 350-word text is levelled for readers with a reading age of 7-9, but its engaging content makes it perfect for a wide range of older readers too. All texts are levelled by reading experts Dee Reid and Diana Bentley. Sam and Liz are part of the Downhill Club. Their biggest rivals, Claytown Club, are determined to win the next race. Their captain, Rocky, will stop at nothing to make sure he's first across the line...

 

This book features in the following series: Edge-Slipstream Graphic, Slipstream Graphic Fiction .

This book is aimed at children in primary school. This book is part of a reading scheme, meaning that it is a book aimed at children who are learning to read. This book is part of a HiLo reading scheme, combining high interest relative to the required reading skill. This reading scheme has multiple levels. This book has been specially written for struggling readers. This book has been specially written for reluctant readers.

There are 24 pages in this book. This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 2014 by Hachette Children's Group .

Jonny Zucker has been a teacher, musician, stand-up comedian and footballer, but he is now best known as one of the most popular writers for children, with over 100 titles under his belt.