Freya
Band 16/Sapphire
by John Chalmers
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Pub Date 5 Jun 2023 | Archive Date 7 Aug 2023
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Description
Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book includes ideas to support reading. Teaching and assessment support and eBooks are also available.
When Freya’s father dies, she stands to become clan chief, but her wicked cousin Ranald wants the position for himself! Can Freya escape the angry mob – and legendary underwater monster – and get to freedom?
Sapphire/Band 16 books offer longer reads to develop children's sustained engagement with texts and are more complex syntactically.
Pages 54 and 55 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.
Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780008550486 |
| PRICE | £8.00 (GBP) |
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Featured Reviews
Educator 1114607
Having studied in Scotland, any stories set in Scotland get extra points from me and this one sure gets those extra points. It is a story about the only daughter of a Scottish clan chief called Freya. She was next in line to succeed her father despite the fact that she was a daughter, not a son. Her cousin, Renald had been eyeing the position of the chief. One morning Freya woke up to the news of her dad's death and she was falsely accused of witchcraft and imprisoned. She and her best friend, cousin Anne set off to break out of the dungeon and prove her innocence.
The story is a wee bit predictable but the quality of the writing keeps it interesting. The illustration is absolutely adorable. I do wonder why the writer and illustrator do not use their usual pen-name, Metaphrog. I am a huge fan of their work. All in all, it is a very wholesome and interesting graphic novel suitable for probably Y 2-3 students. And it is set in Scotland! So, what more can you ask for?
Yamini P, Reviewer
Book Review:
A graphic novel about a young girl named Freya, who was supposed to be the next chief in line after her father. But it is now accused of witchcraft. Fleeing for freedom and justice is this adventurous tale based in Europe. Filled with secrets, dragons, and witty thinking, the book gives you a must-read experience
The atmospheric buildup in the book is done really well, and the illustrations are 🤩 pretty. Perfect for children, whether you want to read out loud for storytelling sessions or for letting your pre-teens get a flip of it.
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Genre: #childrensfiction
Rating: 4.5/5 ⭐️
Odin G, Reviewer
Freya's story is a wonderful journey for young readers full of twists and turns that will pose a reasonable challenge while still being a delight to read. The adventure Freya and her friend go on after being accused of witchcraft is exciting and intriguing and keeps you hooked throughout. This book also has a really satisfying ending that will leave you with a sense of accomplishment upon finishing the book.
I definitely would recommend this to any young reader with an interest in adventure.
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