The Magical Cruise
Once a year, a magical cruise sets sail to the hidden city of Neptin
About this book
The Magical Cruise is an easy readers book for children ages 5 to 9. Once a year, a magical cruise sets sail to the hidden city of Neptin... and this year, Lewis and Sue are onboard! Join them as they meet dragons, dine with elves, and dive into a land unlike any other.
Book details
| Book type | Read Along Book – Narrated in a real human voice with word-by-word highlighting and static pictures. |
|---|---|
| Author | Smart Kidz Club |
| Ages | 5 to 7 years, also 7 to 9 years |
| Grade | Grade 2 |
| Reading level | Level 2, Easy Readers |
| Length | 26 pages, 960 words, 9 minutes |
| Categories | Decodables 2nd Grade, Dialogic Reading, Story Time |
| Interactive features | No activity |
| Language | English |
Where you can read this book
Reading and Math app: Read it here in the Reading and Math app.
Get the Reading and Math AppRead Along App: Read along narration with word by word highlighting.
Get the Read Along AppThis edition has no quiz or activity.
Why read The Magical Cruise with your child
This decodable book gives beginner readers words they can sound out. The patterns are simple and repeat, so children gain confidence with each page. Read it together and let your child sound out the words. Praise the effort, not just the right answers. Short, regular practice is what builds a strong reader, and this book is made for exactly that.
Talk about it together
- What was your favourite part of The Magical Cruise?
- What did you learn about reading?
- Who would you tell about this book, and why?
Inside the book
In The Magical Cruise, beginner readers practise sounding out words. Once a year, a magical cruise sets sail to the hidden city of Neptin... and this year, Lewis and Sue are onboard! Join them as they meet dragons, dine with elves, and dive into a land unlike any other. Get ready for an unforgettable journey beneath the waves and beyond your wildest dreams! This decodable is for beginner readers. It uses one- and two-syllable words with long u (u, ue, ew, ui), patterns with blends, digraphs, and first and second-grade sight words only. The words follow simple patterns, so children can sound them out and read with confidence.
Children gain fluency and confidence by reading words they can decode. Let your child read the words aloud, and help only when they get stuck. Short, regular reading is what builds a strong reader.
From the book: “Long u (u, ue, ew, ui) words”
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Frequently asked questions
What ages is this book for?
Ages 5 to 9 years, at Grade 2 and Level 2 (Easy Readers).
Is the book narrated?
Yes. It is a read along book, so a real human voice reads the story while words are highlighted one by one on screen.
Which apps carry this book?
Both the Reading and Math app and the Read Along App.
How long is the book?
26 pages, 960 words, 9 minutes
What phonics skills does this book practise?
Once a year, a magical cruise sets sail to the hidden city of Neptin... and this year, Lewis and Sue are onboard! Join them as they meet dragons, dine with elves, and dive into a land unlike any other
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