A core selection of modern classics chosen by literacy expert Pie Corbett – perfect for building your library or reading aloud with your class. “Imagine a school where pupils enjoy, discuss and work with a core of books. These ‘essential reads’ would be a store of classics, creating a living library inside a child’s mind. This is the Reading Spine… a common bank of stories that bind the community together.” That’s how Pie describes the Reading Spine. We love the idea – and if you love it too, this pack is the perfect place to get started. Modern children’s classics chosen by top storyteller Pie CorbettRead them aloud with your class to develop key English skillsFoster a love of reading with the very best core classroom textsDeepen comprehension with a pleasurable read-aloud programmeBuild your library with classic favourites loved for generationsThe books in this pack are also available individually and in sets of six and 30.