Readerful Independent Library: Level 15: Loong and the Great Race

Discover the legend behind the Chinese zodiac.

Loong the dragon proposes a great race - one that will decide which animals earn a place in a new zodiac. But when his idea is stolen, Loong must find a way to set things right. Readerful is designed to motivate children to read more. This Independent Library book is for pupils in Y4/P5 at Oxford Reading Level 15 to read without support.The Jade Emperor is desperate - the animals on Earth are bickering, and the humans are unhappy. Loong the dragon has an idea: a great race, where the fastest and cleverest creatures earn a place in a new zodiac. But when Zao Jun steals Loong's idea, the race begins under false pretences. Can Loong make his voice heard? This KS2 reading book is from Readerful's Independent Library. It is for children aged 8 to 9 to read without support. Readerful is a reading library specially designed to motivate children to read more. The series offers contemporary, inclusive books for children from 4 to 11 years, including: Books for Sharing: picture books to be read aloud by an adult for inspiring reading sessions Independent Library: fiction, graphic texts, character mini-series and non-fiction for children to read independently Rise: fully decodable books for older struggling readers to read independently. How Readerful works: - Read aloud the Books for Sharing for magical reading sessions that motivate children to read more. - Then encourage children to choose a book to read by themselves, from Readerful's Independent Library or from Rise. You'll find links between the books' topics, vocabulary, characters and authors - all designed to keep children reading, boost their vocabulary, strengthen their comprehension skills, and deepen their understanding of the world around them.