Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds - the Great Fire of London: Band 07/Turquoise
by Hawys Morgan
Collins 2020
Great fit for 2nd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- history
- community
- resilience
- disasters
- problem-solving
- cause and effect
- civic responsibility
About this book
This decodable non-fiction reader introduces young learners to the dramatic events of the Great Fire of London in 1666. Clear, phonics-aligned text and supportive features like captions and a glossary help children build fluency while learning key facts. Engaging recount-style writing shows how ordinary people experienced the fire and how the city responded. Ideal for early readers who enjoy real history told in an accessible, fast-paced way.
Setting: London, 1666 (Great Fire of London)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds - the Great Fire of London: Band 07/Turquoise right for my child?
Yes — Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds - the Great Fire of London: Band 07/Turquoise is a great fit for 2nd grade. The reading level is AR 2.7, which is typical for 2nd grade. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 5–9 (K–3rd grade). Themes include history, community, resilience.
How long does it take to read Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds - the Great Fire of London: Band 07/Turquoise?
At a typical 2nd grade reading pace, Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds - the Great Fire of London: Band 07/Turquoise takes around 8m to finish. The book has 900 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds - the Great Fire of London: Band 07/Turquoise have an AR quiz?
Yes — Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds - the Great Fire of London: Band 07/Turquoise has an AR quiz available, worth 0.5 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds - the Great Fire of London: Band 07/Turquoise?
Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds - the Great Fire of London: Band 07/Turquoise has an AR reading level of 2.7, which places it at a 2nd grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.