A fantastic football story, perfect for children learning to read. Written by Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo.



Spinderella the spider has a passion for football! She tries to play a match with her brothers and sisters but she doesn't know how many spiders should be on each team. Even worse, she can't count the goals! Luckily for Spinderella, her Hairy Godmother has a plan ...


The Reading Ladder series helps children to enjoy learning to read. It features well-loved authors, classic characters and favourite topics, so that children will find something to excite and engage them in every title they pick up. It's the first step towards a lasting love of reading.



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



A fantastic football story, perfect for children learning to read. Written by Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo.



Spinderella the spider has a passion for football! She tries to play a match with her brothers and sisters but she doesn't know how many spiders should be on each team. Even worse, she can't count the goals! Luckily for Spinderella, her Hairy Godmother has a plan ...


The Reading Ladder series helps children to enjoy learning to read. It features well-loved authors, classic characters and favourite topics, so that children will find something to excite and engage them in every title they pick up. It's the first step towards a lasting love of reading.



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