Turquoise Band 7
The Garden
Letters and Sounds Phases 5–6
Invention Invasion
Phonemes covered: /n/ kn, gn /sh/ ti, ci, s /s/ c, ce, sc /c/ qu /zh/ s, si /r/ wr
Mrs Knox has invented contraptions to do her gardening. Who will help when they go on the rampage? Browse the complete Collins catalogue at
www.collins.co.uk ISBN 978-0-00-844244-6
9 780008 442446
www.collins.co.uk/collinsbigcat
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A science-fiction story
The Garden
Invention Invasion
Becca Heddle
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Lucy and Reece live in a town. The house next to theirs has a lovely garden, full of picturesque plants.
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The house belongs to Mrs Knox. But no one ever sees her in the garden. It’s a mystery. “Mrs Knox is probably a magician,” says Reece. “She might just be shy,” says Lucy.
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One hot night, Lucy and Reece are restless. “I’m sure I heard a noise,” says Reece. Lucy quietly creeps to the window and stares in amazement.
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Mrs Knox’s garden is full of contraptions. One measures hedges and cuts them into perfect circles. A second invention snips scented flowers and places them by the door.
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“Reece!” whispers Lucy. “Come quickly!” He looks out into the darkness too, and watches the mechanical gadgets with excitement.
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“How clever!” he says softly. “Now we know for sure that Mrs Knox isn’t a magician,” says Reece. “She’s an engineer.”
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Turquoise Band 7
The Garden
Letters and Sounds Phases 5–6
Invention Invasion
Phonemes covered: /n/ kn, gn /sh/ ti, ci, s /s/ c, ce, sc /c/ qu /zh/ s, si /r/ wr
Mrs Knox has invented contraptions to do her gardening. Who will help when they go on the rampage? Browse the complete Collins catalogue at
www.collins.co.uk ISBN 978-0-00-844244-6
9 780008 442446
www.collins.co.uk/collinsbigcat
42446_Cover.indd 1
A science-fiction story
The Garden
Invention Invasion
Becca Heddle
Marina Pérez Luque 21/04/2021 13:52