Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available.
Joy and David are a reporter and photographer duo at their school, on the hunt for exciting new stories. One day, they meet a mysterious man transporting water on a bike, with a secret they're determined to uncover. As they work to solve the mystery of the water man, they gain an important lesson on the power of community.
Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina. Ideas for guided reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.
| ISBN: | 9780008832872 |
| Publication date: | 30th October 2026 |
| Author: | Zoë Clarke |
| Illustrator: | Wanjira Kinyua |
| Publisher: | Collins an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 32 pages |
| Reading age: | 7+ |
| Series: | Collins Big Cat |
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Reading Scheme |
Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read.
The Water Man is aimed at readers aged 7 and over.
The Water Man features in the following genres: Reading Scheme
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The Water Man was written by Zoë Clarke and published by Collins an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
The Water Man has 32 pages
Yes it is part of Collins Big Cat series
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