Ben was first met as a PM Plus character in Level 15. In this story, Ben and his friend Justin watch the activities of a family of blackbirds. This is a narrative story that includes factual information about blackbirds. Purple level titles introduce a variety of topics to promote reading for pleasure and offer plenty of opportunities to look at rhyme and rhythm within words to build fluency and phrasing. PM Plus Storybooks feature a classic story structure with tension, climax and resolution to engage young readers. The books have been written using carefully selected vocabulary to ensure children experience reading success. #pm19-offer