A funny yet heart-warming story from an award-winning author, perfect for fun-loving, fearless children who are learning to read.

The Bugulons are the scariest creatures in the entire universe. So when they decide to invade Earth, they reckon it will be easy.

But those Bugulons had better watch out, because down on Earth is Danny Dreadnought, and he isn't scared of anything! Even the fastest rollercoasters, the snappiest crocodiles and the creepiest crawlies don't frighten him . . .

Level 2 Reading Ladder titles are perfect for readers who are growing in confidence and are beginning to enjoy longer stories.

Clear type
Up to 8 lines per page
Bright, appealing pictures for added interest
A variety of sentence structures
A wider range of vocabulary
Strong themes and characters to discuss

All Reading Ladder titles are developed with a leading literacy consultant, making them perfect for use in schools and for parents keen to support their children's reading.

Book band: Purple

Jonathan was born in 1965, the son of a rig fitter and a primary school teacher. He first developed his skills as a writer and illustrator while studying architecture, illustrating poems and lyrics that he had written. After leaving college, he worked as an architect for several years, before pursuing a career in children's books. In addition to writing books such as Bringing Down the Moon, and Ruby Flew Too, he also paper-engineers pop-up books.