Three funny stories about a young boy and his pocket-sized alien friend, perfect for children learning to read.

When Charlie finds a tiny alien in his pocket, he's thrilled to make a new friend. But Zak's excitement soon makes a mess of the house.

Can the pair tidy up before Mum comes home?

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.