Collins Big Cat — THE HOUSE ACROSS THE QUAGGY: Band 18/Pearl ISBN: 9780007428311

There’s something mysterious about the big, old house across the river. So when Archie and his two friends are offered a job tidying the attic, they jump at the chance. But sifting through the mess, they stumble upon something priceless, leaving them with a difficult decision. This exciting story by Chris Powling is illustrated by Martin Ursell. • Pearl/Band 18 books offer fluent readers a complex, substantial text with challenging themes to facilitate sustained comprehension, bridging the gap between a reading programme and longer chapter books. • Text type: An adventure story. • Curriculum links: Citizenship: Choices. • This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.