Big Cat Read On - Silk, Sand and Sea

Paperback

My name is Marco Polo, and when I was 17, I left my home in Venice to embark on a journey that would carry me further than I could ever imagine, to lands of astonishing wonders, extraordinary sights, and unforgettable people.

About the Author and Book Talk questions invite the reader to think more deeply about the themes in the book and reflect on their reading experience. Online lesson plans provide guidance in using this book in a range of settings, including independent, social and whole-class reading – all designed to support the reader to connect with the book and encourage a positive attitude to reading.

RRP: £7.99

Imprint

Collins

ISBN

978-0-00-878479-9

Publication Date

17-04-2026

Format

Paperback

Pages

112 pages

Dimensions

130x198mm

Product Description

My name is Marco Polo, and when I was 17, I left my home in Venice to embark on a journey that would carry me further than I could ever imagine, to lands of astonishing wonders, extraordinary sights, and unforgettable people.

About the Author and Book Talk questions invite the reader to think more deeply about the themes in the book and reflect on their reading experience. Online lesson plans provide guidance in using this book in a range of settings, including independent, social and whole-class reading – all designed to support the reader to connect with the book and encourage a positive attitude to reading.

Author

Anita Ganeri, Illustrated by Pino Cao, Prepared for publication by Collins Big Cat

Imprint

Collins

ISBN

978-0-00-878479-9

Publication Date

17-04-2026

Format

Paperback

Pages

112 pages

Dimensions

130x198mm

Product Description

My name is Marco Polo, and when I was 17, I left my home in Venice to embark on a journey that would carry me further than I could ever imagine, to lands of astonishing wonders, extraordinary sights, and unforgettable people.

About the Author and Book Talk questions invite the reader to think more deeply about the themes in the book and reflect on their reading experience. Online lesson plans provide guidance in using this book in a range of settings, including independent, social and whole-class reading – all designed to support the reader to connect with the book and encourage a positive attitude to reading.

Author

Anita Ganeri, Illustrated by Pino Cao, Prepared for publication by Collins Big Cat