Bader’s Battle Band 09 Gold/Band 17 Diamond

Bader’s Battle Band 09 Gold/Band 17 Diamond by Mick Manning is a graphic novel published by HarperCollins Publishers Limited in 2013. This 32-page book presents the story of Douglas Bader, a renowned RAF pilot during the Second World War, detailing the significant crash that led to the loss of both his legs and his remarkable journey to return to flying. The text is designed for children at Key Stage 2 who possess a Key Stage 1 reading level, providing age-appropriate content that encourages confidence in reading.
Readers will find a narrative that combines elements of history with engaging visuals, making it suitable for educational purposes. The book aligns with curriculum links in history and is part of the Collins Big Cat Progress series, which aims to foster positive attitudes towards reading among young learners. This edition is crafted to support teaching in language arts and phonics, making it a valuable resource for both classroom and home settings.
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Douglas Bader was the most famous RAF pilot of the Second World War. Find out about the fateful crash that resulted in the loss of both his legs, and how he fought back to return to the cockpit of his plane in this graphic novel by award-winning author/illustrator team Mick Manning and Brita Granström.
- Collins Big Cat Progress books are specifically designed for children at Key Stage 2 who have a Key Stage 1 reading level, giving them age-appropriate texts that they can read, building their confidence and fostering positive attitudes towards reading.
- Text type: A graphic novel set in the past
- Curriculum links: History
- This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
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