Book band: Lime (Ideal for ages 6+)Quizzed for Accelerated ReaderAn imaginative, laugh-out-loud story from the author of The Gruffalo, ideal for children practising their reading at home or in school. Stephen Rice is a cereal superfan. So when his supply of Cracklewheat, Corncrunch, Toastyoats and Choc-o-not-hoops runs out, Stephen is devastated.

But there's a competition to win a lifetime supply - if Stephen can build the perfect cereal... This hilarious story from one of the nation's most loved writers, Julia Donaldson (author of The Gruffalo and countless other much-loved picture books), is perfect for children who are learning to read by themselves at Key Stage 1 (KS1).

It features engaging illustrations by Garry Parsons and quirky characters young readers will find hard to resist. _______________Bloomsbury Young Readers are the perfect way to get children reading, with book-banded stories by brilliant authors like Julia Donaldson.

The series is ideal for both home and school, with gorgeous colour illustrations, tips for parents, and fun activity ideas.

Online guided reading and teaching notes, written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), are available at bloomsburyreaders.com. 'Every child needs a Bloomsbury Young Reader. Fun, stretching, just the right length, full of adventurous vocabulary and punctuation.' - Julie-Ann McCulloch, Teacher