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Max is a monster with sharp teeth and a long spiky tail. He really shouldn´t show off for the children who come to visit his lake, but he just can´t resist... Bloomsbury Young Readers provide engaging, illustrated stories by brilliant authors like Julia Donaldson, tailored to get children reading.

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Max is a monster with yellow eyes, pointed ears, a big, wide mouth, sharp teeth and a long, spiky tail. He´s just like the rest of his family, except Max is a mighty show off. He´s not really meant to, but sometimes he does tricks in front of the children who visit Blue Lake - and they love it! Then, one day, his showing off gets Max more than he bargained for...

This warm-hearted adventure from picture book author Carrie Weston (author of the Oh, Boris series) is perfect for children who are learning to read by themselves and for Key Stage 1. Features engaging illustrations and quirky characters young readers will find it hard to resist.

Bloomsbury Young Readers are the perfect way to get children reading, with book-banded stories by brilliant authors like Julia Donaldson. They are packed with gorgeous colour illustrations and include inside cover notes to help adults reading with children, as well as ideas for activities related to the stories.

Book band: Gold
Quizzed for Accelerated ReaderIdeal for ages: 5+

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Every child needs a Bloomsbury Young Reader. Fun, stretching, just the right length, full of adventurous vocabulary and punctuation, [with] tips to support the parent or carer at home or the teacher who needs inspiration at the end of a busy day. Julie-Ann McCulloch, Specialist EAL Teacher, Stockport Local Authority

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Weston, Carrie
Carrie Weston is a talented author of many picture books and books for young readers, including When Brian was a Lion (Gullane), Oh, Boris (OUP), Lucky Socks (Gullane). This will be her first book for the Chameleons series.

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