Pet Detectives: Tortoise Trouble

Collins Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 4-11 edited by Cliff Moon. Top children's authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that your children will love to read, banded to help you choose the right book for every child. Practical ideas for guided reading are included at the back of each book.

The Pet Detective faces a special challenge when Kara's pet tortoise, Rocket, goes missing. Has the tortoise been squashed on a motorway? Eaten by a hungry goat? Chewed up by a dog? The Pet Detective follows the clues to find out what's happened.

Well known author Jana Hunter has written a fast-paced, funny story, supported by humorous artwork, which developing readers will love.

A final double page spread shows all the things a Pet Detective needs on a case, to support recapping the story.

Ideas for Guided Reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.

The Ball Burglary is another book in the same miniseries.

Purple (Band 8) books contain more complex sentences, grouped in paragraphs of up to five sentences. Vocabulary is more unusual and challenging, and some literary language is used.