Clyde's Leopard has been written by Helen Dunmore, award-winning author of both adult and children's fiction, and winner of the Orange prize for fiction.

When Clyde saw the leopard at the zoo, trapped in a cage, he knew he had to somehow set it free.

Then one day, an artist called Sam Florio visits Clyde's school.

Sam just might have the answer to Clyde's dilemma. Clyde's Leopard is one of thirteen books that make up Independent Reading Level B, for children in Year 4/Primary 5.

This phase of Cambridge Reading aims to extend children's reading tastes and understanding of language features, and motivate them to enjoy reading.

The book has black and white illustrations, helping to make the book accessible and attractive to its target readership.