Flash Harriet and the Mystery of the Fiendish Footprints

Collins Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 4–7 edited by Cliff Moon. Top children’s authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that your children will love to read, banded to help you choose the right book for every child. Practical ideas for guided reading are included at the back of each book.

Flash Harriet, together with Gus, her pet tarantula, is back and on the trail of a new crime. Huge footprints have smashed up the local vegetable garden. Is it something to do with Marmaduke Mildew and the Giant Vegetable Competition? Or does the clue lie in the footprints themselves? Find out how our favouite detective solves her latest case.

This humorous story is accompanied by bright, comic illustrations by Andy Roland.

The step-by-step review of the clues that helped Flash Harriet solve the case on pages 46-47 enable children to recap the significant events of the story.

Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction.

Ideas for guided reading at the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.