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 1. The 300-word text
is levelled for readers with a reading age of 5-7, 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.

The year is 2020 ad. An alien race called the Creetons
attacked Earth and won. Now all humans live in cages.

Jed and Tia want to escape from the Creetons.
They must find a way to beat the aliens and
their robots, and free the human race.

This book features in the following series: Edge-Slipstream Graphic Fiction Level 1, Slipstream Graphics .

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 2012 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.