Extensive reading improves fluency and there is a real need in theELTclassroom for motivating graded material that will encourage students to read. This reader is based on the animated filmThe Secret Life of Pets. The quiet life of a terrier named Max is upended when his owner takes in Duke, a stray whom Max instantly dislikes. After a chance encounter in an alleyway, the pair reluctantly embark on an adventure with a whole host of fun characters and pets. STARTER LEVEL 1 BOOK ONLY full colour also perfect for native English speaking children who a struggling with learning to read A popular film with global recognition factor. Full colour stills from the film on every page bring the story to life and aid comprehension. Meet section provides a visual introduction to the characters before students start reading New Words picture dictionary introduces students to new vocabulary at the start of the book Real World spread provides cross-curricular support Five-page activity section checks comprehension and provides opportunities for follow-up work. Activities are designed to cater for different learning styles. Series Information Popcorn ELTReadersis a series of low-level graded readers aimed at younger students who are beginning to learn English as a Foreign Language. The series covers three levels from Level 1 (Early Beginner) to Level 3 (High Beginner) and is aimed at students aged eight to eleven years. Each reader is available in Book Only or Book and CD formats. The CD features an audio recording of the story for reading along. There are also online resource sheets providing step-by-step lesson plans, extra activities and downloadable flashcards.