Rapid Reading: Space Junk! (Stage 3, Level 3A)

Rapid Reading: Space Junk! by Simon Cheshire is a 24-page book published by Pearson Education in June 2007. This edition is designed for children aged 7 and above, specifically targeting those with a reading age of 6 years 6 months to 6 years 11 months. It is part of the Rapid Reading intervention series, which aims to assist children who are behind in their reading skills, providing a dyslexia-friendly design that supports various learning needs.

Readers will find that this book includes both a fiction text and a non-fiction text centered around a similar theme, enhancing comprehension and reading fluency. The design incorporates features such as ‘Before reading’ notes to build confidence and ‘Quiz’ questions to reinforce understanding. This resource is ideal for home learning and is structured to help struggling learners, including those with special educational needs, make significant progress in their reading abilities.