Titles in This Set The Flying Machine A Knight in Town The Ogre's Dinner Princess in the Tower The Secret Pop Star The Strange Old House The Travelling Players What a Journey Egyptian Adventure The Fair-Haired Samurai The Beehive Fence Flood! Key Trouble A Good Turn A Lucky Find Fireball in the Sky Details Condition: New Format: Paperback ISBN: 9780192778680 Publisher: Oxford University Press (OUP) Age Range: 5-7 years Overview This Biff, Chip and Kipper Stage 5 Read with Oxford collection gathers sixteen paperback storybooks that support children moving towards independent reading. Featuring the much-loved Oxford Reading Tree characters, the stories blend humour, adventure and gentle challenge, guiding readers through longer sentences and richer vocabulary. Ideal for home practice or classroom libraries, this set offers proven, teacher-trusted content supporting millions of children on their reading journey. About the Books Written by Roderick Hunt and illustrated by Alex Brychta, the Biff, Chip and Kipper stories are part of the world-renowned Oxford Reading Tree, used in the majority of UK primary schools. Stage 5 marks an important step for children beginning to read independently, with each 32-page story offering five to seven sentences per page. The familiar cast, along with their magic key that whisks them off on unexpected adventures, keeps young readers engaged story after story. In this set, the gang travel to Ancient Egypt, meet a princess trapped in a tower, encounter a secret pop star, and try aikido in ancient Japan. The variety of settings keeps content fresh while controlled vocabulary and repeated characters build confidence. Each story includes tips for parents and follow-up activities, extending reading beyond the page. Whether used for guided reading, bedtime stories, or a home library addition, this collection helps children consolidate phonics knowledge and grow into fluent, confident readers. Sixteen complete Stage 5 stories from the trusted Read with Oxford reading scheme Written by Roderick Hunt, illustrated by Alex Brychta, used in most UK primary schools Supports the step up to independent reading with longer sentences and vocabulary Includes parent tips and activities to extend learning beyond each story Familiar, much-loved characters keep even reluctant readers motivated Compact paperback format, perfect for school bags, home libraries or gifting About the Author Roderick Hunt is a former teacher and the creator of the Biff, Chip and Kipper stories, first launched as part of the Oxford Reading Tree in 1985. Frustrated by the dull reading schemes of the time, he set out to write stories children would genuinely enjoy. Alongside illustrator Alex Brychta, whose detailed, humorous artwork brings every adventure to life, Hunt has helped shape reading habits for generations of UK schoolchildren, creating a series read in classrooms worldwide. Why You'll Love This Collection With sixteen engaging stories in one set, this collection offers fantastic value and variety for developing readers. Trusted by teachers and parents alike, it's the perfect way to build confidence, vocabulary and a genuine love of reading. Please Note: Cover design may vary slightly from the image shown; you will receive the current UK edition with this ISBN.