Oxford Reading Tree Story Sparks: Oxford Level 8: The Story of the Train Stop - Softcover

Eva and her mum are on a train when it comes to a stop. Eager for the train to start moving again, Eva begins writing a story to help pass the time. With help from the other passengers on the train, Eva writes about a boy from a place where it always rains. This tale is illustrated by two different artists who bring Eva and her story to life.
Oxford Reading Tree Story Sparks is an emotionally-engaging fiction series that will fire children's imaginations. These 36 original stories will get children thinking, and develop and deepen their comprehension skills. The variety of authors and illustration styles broadens children's reading experience, with something to appeal to every child.
All the books in the series are carefully levelled, so it's easy to match every child to the right book for them. They also contain inside cover notes, to enable parents and teachers to support children in their reading. Help with children's reading development is also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk.

Nikki Gamble is the Founder and Director of Write Away. Formerly a teacher and teacher trainer, Nikki has worked in education and reading promotion for over 25 years. She is now a lecturer, writer and education consultant and is on the current Executive Committee of the UK Literacy Association.