Promised a golden future as ruler of Scotland by three sinister witches, Macbeth murders the king to ensure his ambitions come true. But he soon learns the meaning of terror – killing once, he must kill again and again, and the dead return to haunt him. A story of war, witchcraft and bloodshed, Macbeth also depicts the relationship between husbands and wives, and the risks they are prepared to take to achieve their desires.

‘Collins Big Cat’ is a guided reading series for ages 4-11. Top children’s authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that your children will love to read, banded to help you choose the right book for everychild. Practical ideas for guided reading are included at the back of each book.

Pearl/Band 18 books offer fluent readers a complex, substantial text with challenging themes to facilitate sustained comprehension, bridging the gap between a reading programme and longer chapter books.