Teach Primary Issue 18.6

“I learnt a lot and I liked how it had a lot of bravery and friendship. I would recommend this book to everyone in the world if I could. It is one of the best books I have ever read!” PUPIL, AGED 7, ST PETER’S CE PRIMARY, ON DEEP SEA DIVER Journey through Black history with the Time-travelling Trio Join Aniyah, EJ and Olivia as they solve mysteries alongside inspirational Black people from history in 12 fast-paced adventures Find out more at collins.co.uk/BigCat The Warrior Queen Nadine Cowan Aniyah, EJ and Olivia have been transported back in time! It’s 1515 and they’re in the royal palace of the Kingdom of Edo. A warrior queen needs help and the trio must go on a secret mission that might save the kingdom. An adventure story Copper Band 12 collins.co.uk/collinsbigcat The Warrior Queen THE WARRIOR QUEEN Chapter 4 “Olivia!” Aniyah and EJ mouthed at the same time. The crowd began to cheer. Olivia skated to the edge of the stage and the drumbeat sped up. A puff of smoke filled the stage and a small lady appeared in the centre of the hall. Echoes of “Miss La La” could be heard from the crowd. 26 33335_P001_048.indd 26 03/08/2023 16:24 Miss La La grabbed a rope suspended in the middle of the hall. She put the rope between her teeth and held on as she was pulled up above the crowd. Miss La La began to spin round in a circle, her arms stretched out wide. Round and round she spun, before slowing to a graceful halt. She held the rope with her hands as she was lowered to the ground. 27 33335_P001_048.indd 27 03/08/2023 16:24