Reading Champion: Alfred and the Vikings: Independent Reading 18

When Vikings arrive and invade, King Alfred summons the Anglo-Saxons to fight. This true story of the famous defeat of the Vikings is brought to life through the eyes of Alfred’s squire, who witnesses Alfred’s bravery first hand.

This first colour chapter book is a perfectly levelled, accessible text

for Key stage 2 readers aged 10-11 or in year 6. Reading Champion offers independent
reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing
reading skills.

Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and activities to provoke deeper response and encourage writing. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched
to a child’s reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.

The Key Stage 2 Reading Champion Books are suggested for use as follows:

Independent Reading 11: start of Year 3 or age 7+

Independent Reading 12: end of Year 3 or age 7+

Independent Reading 13: start of Year 4 or age 8+

Independent Reading 14: end of Year 4 or age 8+

Independent Reading 15: start of Year 5 or age 9+

Independent Reading 16: end of Year 5 or age 9+

Independent Reading 17: start of Year 6 or age 10+

Independent Reading 18: end of Year 6 or age 10+