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Helping children finally get what they read — not just repeat it.
If your child can read a text but struggles to explain what it’s really about, this is the book that changes that.
Summarising: Book 1 builds the essential foundations of understanding. It teaches children how to:
identify the main idea (not just interesting details)
strip away unnecessary information
use their own words with clarity
organise thoughts into concise, meaningful summaries.
Carefully structured and rooted in real classroom practice, this book breaks summarising down into manageable steps. Each unit builds confidence through guided practice before moving towards independence.
This isn’t about copying sentences or guessing what sounds right.
It’s about learning how to think.
Perfect for:
Years 3–4
11+ preparation
Any child who reads fluently but struggles with comprehension.
Because once a child can summarise well, everything else in English becomes easier.
20 Exercises. Answers are included.