Snake Hair

In Ancient Greece, the warrior Perseus was tricked by a cunning king to fight a monster called Medusa, who lived in a cave and had hair of hissing snakes – and anyone who looked into her eyes was turned to stone. Could Perseus survive his mission and return home safely? This thrilling retelling of the traditional tale was written by Zoë Clarke.

• Collins Big Cat Progress books are specifically designed for children at Key Stage 2 who have a Key Stage 1 reading level, giving them age-appropriate texts that they can read, building their confidence and fostering positive attitudes towards reading.
• Text type: A story from another culture
• Curriculum links: History
• This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.