Max's amazing models - Linda Chapman

Meet Max, the boy whose inventions come to life, in this colour-illustrated early reader by acclaimed author, Linda Chapman. Perfect for children learning to read.

Max loves making models - he makes robots, aliens and spaceships, all out of paper, card and glue. But these are no ordinary models - Max has a magic switch that make his models come to life!

And when a messy monster, an evil wheelie bin and ninja sheep start causing trouble, Max's amazing models might just save the day!

The Reading Ladder series helps children to enjoy learning to read. It features well-loved authors, classic characters and favourite topics, so that children will find something to excite and engage them in every title they pick up. It's the first step towards a lasting love of reading.

Level 2 Reading Ladder titles are perfect for readers who are growing in confidence and are beginning to enjoy longer stories.

Clear type

Up to 8 lines per page

Bright, appealing pictures for added interest

A variety of sentence structures

A wider range of vocabulary

Strong themes and characters to discuss

All Reading Ladder titles are developed with a leading literacy consultant, making them perfect for use in schools and for parents keen to support their children's reading.

Book band: Orange

Linda Chapman is the author of many much-loved series, including My Secret Unicorn, Stardust, Skating School, Not Quite a Mermaid and Loving Spirit. She has also written for Rainbow Magic and the Animal Ark series. Linda lives in Leicestershire with her family and three dogs and when not writing she is a drama teacher and dog trainer. Find out more about Linda and her books here: www.lindachapmanauthor.co.uk

Chris Jevons is a passionate illustrator and animator specialising in children's books. He has been drawing and doodling for as long as he can remember and was first inspired by 80s and 90s cartoons, like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Chris is based in York.

Series consultant Nikki Gamble is the director of Just Imagine, a specialist resource and training centre for Primary English. She is Associate Consultant at the University of London, Institute of Education.