The Crash

Big Cat Read On supports fluent readers to improve their reading skills and nurture a love of reading.

Consisting of a wide range of engaging chapter books, the Big Cat Read On series improves reading stamina and comprehension, develops vocabulary, and introduces children to more sophisticated narrative structures and themes. Erin Jones is the new girl. Connor Grant is the disruptive loner. Chloe Stephens is the confident girl. Jay Richards is the loud, cool boy. Four students with nothing in common, except a place on the school minibus.

When the bus crashes, can they work together to save themselves and their injured classmates? Ask the author and Book talk questions invite the reader to think more deeply about the themes in the book and reflect on their reading experience.

Online lesson plans provide guidance in using this book in a range of settings, including independent, social and whole-class reading – all designed to support the reader to connect with the book and encourage a positive attitude to reading.