Colly’s Barn

About Colly’s Barn

"Colly’s Barn" by acclaimed author Michael Morpurgo is a beautifully crafted chapter book designed to captivate young, fluent readers. This heartwarming children's fiction story centers on Annie, a thoughtful girl deeply concerned about the fate of the animals living in her family's old barn. Her father plans to demolish it to build a new one, raising Annie's worries for Colly the swallow and all the other birds and creatures that call it home. As the demolition looms, Annie grapples with the impending displacement of these innocent inhabitants.

One magical night, an extraordinary event unfolds, revealing a profound wisdom within the birds that Annie could never have imagined. This enchanting animal story explores themes of nature, empathy, and the hidden wonders of the natural world, making it a perfect read for children aged 7-8. Part of the popular Reading Ladder series, "Colly’s Barn" is specifically tailored as a Level 3 title, offering varied sentences, detailed illustrations, interesting characters, and a rich vocabulary to stretch confident young readers as they embark on their independent reading journey. It’s an ideal choice for fostering a lasting love of reading in Malta's young bookworms.

Key Details

• Author: Michael Morpurgo
• Publisher: Reading Ladder
• Format: Paperback, 48 pages
• Language: English
• Published: 2018
• ISBN: 9781405282536

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