Titles in This Set. This 30-book collection includes confirmed titles such as One of Our Tigers is Missing, Cave Boy and the Egg and Dragon's Hiccups, among 27 further Reading Champion titles spanning Book Band levels Orange to White.. Details. Condition: New. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9781445166308. Publisher: Franklin Watts. Age Range: 5-7 years. Overview. The Reading Champion Developing Collection is a 30-book paperback bundle created for children aged five and over who are moving into independent reading. Published by Franklin Watts, this set uses the trusted Reading Champion levelling system, guiding young readers from Book Band Orange through to White. With engaging stories, relatable characters and gentle challenges on every page, it is an ideal choice for home bookshelves, classrooms and thoughtful gifting alike.. About the Books. Every title in this bumper Reading Champion set has been carefully written and levelled by literacy specialists to support children as they progress from guided to independent reading. The stories cover a wide range of themes, from playful animal tales to gentle adventure and everyday school life, keeping young readers engaged while reinforcing decoding and comprehension skills. Each book follows the Book Band system, moving steadily from Orange Level 6 through to White Level 10, so parents and teachers can clearly track a child's progress. Many titles include supportive back-matter such as discussion questions and reading tips. The paperback format is lightweight and durable, ideal for little hands, school bags and repeated reading at home or in class. The consistent format across all 30 books helps children quickly become familiar with the layout, building confidence and reducing the intimidation some early readers feel when facing longer texts. This makes the set a genuinely practical, curriculum-aligned resource that mirrors guided reading schemes used in many UK primary schools.. 30 paperback books offering months of fresh reading material. Levelled Orange-White Book Bands for clear progress tracking. Diverse themes and characters to keep young readers engaged. Designed by literacy experts to align with classroom reading schemes. Durable paperback format, perfect for school bags and bedtime reading. An ideal gift for a child starting their independent reading journey. About the Author. The Reading Champion Developing Collection brings together stories from a range of children's authors writing specifically for this levelled series, published by Franklin Watts, part of the Hachette Children's Group. Each author has crafted their story to match a specific Book Band level, balancing vocabulary, sentence length and themes so children are gently challenged without being overwhelmed. This collaborative approach ensures the collection maintains a consistently high standard of storytelling throughout.. Why You'll Love This Collection. With 30 levelled stories in one set, this collection offers brilliant value and variety, helping children build reading stamina and confidence book by book, all in a durable paperback format built for daily use.. Please Note: Cover artwork may vary slightly from the image shown; this is the current UK edition with UK ISBN as listed.