Brilliant Publications Developing Reading Comprehension Skills Years 3-4: Contemporary Children'S Literature

Boost reading skills for Years 3-4 with 12 exciting extracts from popular contemporary children's books, each with SATs-style questions.Perfect for building vocabulary, comprehension and reading stamina at school or home. Spark curiosity and build strong reading foundations with this carefully curated collection of 12 captivating extracts from popular contemporary children's novels.Designed specifically for children aged 7-9, this book helps young readers grow in confidence as they develop key comprehension strategies through engaging, age-appropriate fiction. Each extract is paired with expertly structured questions, aligned with the Key Stage 2 Reading Content Domains and the National Curriculum, helping pupils:Tackle new and challenging vocabularyUnderstand how authors create meaningBuild reading stamina for longer textsWhether you're a teacher enhancing classroom provision, a parent supporting learning at home, or a tutor preparing students for success, this resource is a powerful tool for supporting progress across Years 3 and 4. Inside you'll find:Step-by-step support for teaching key question typesPractical suggestions for embedding texts into wider English learningA clear, accessible structure ideal for new and experienced educators alikeFeatured texts include:A Chase in Time by Sally NichollsSWOP The Satsuma-sized Secret by Lucy NogueraFrost by Holly WebbAgent Zaiba Investigates: The Missing Diamonds by Annabelle SamiVarjak Paw by S.F.SaidThe Griffin Gate by Vashti HardyDaisy and the Unknown Warrior by Tony BradmanStarfell: Willow Moss and the Lost Day by Dominique ValenteThe Land of Roar by Jenny McLachlanSky Pirates: Echo Quickthorn and the Great Beyond by Alex EnglishThe Highland Falcon Thief by M.G.Leonard and Sam SedgmanThe Boy at the Back of the Class by Onjali Q.RaúfWhether you're teaching in school or educating at home, Developing Reading Comprehension Skills Years 3-4 offers the perfect blend of modern storytelling and focused skill-building. Inspire young readers. Build key skills. Start their reading journey here. This is one book in a series of 8 Developing Reading Comprehension Skills . The other books are:Classic Children's Literature Years 5-6Classic Children's Literature Years 3-4Classic Poetry Years 5-6Classic Poetry Years 3-4Contemporary Children's Literature Years 5-6Non-fiction Years 5-6Non-fiction Years 3-4Non-fiction Year 2Fiction and Poetry Year 2