Berry was frightened of everything… He didn’t want to paddle in the rushing river or scramble through the Craggetty Valley with Rowan, he was too scared. To help make Berry brave, Rowan and Berry must go on a quest to find the Shadow Dweller. Following the rushing river and climbing all the way up the Murky Mountain, will Berry ever find his courage?

• Highly engaging, illustrated picture book to be read out loud to children aged 6–7

• Ideal for reading aloud at home with your child

• Helps expose your child to rich language and curriculum-linked vocabulary 

• Includes key terms from Geography and the topic area of rivers

• Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools

‘These books are a great start to addressing the wider curriculum and the vocabulary issues that schools are identifying.’ - Assistant Head, Primary Academy

The Bug Club Shared books are highly engaging, beautifully illustrated stories designed to be read out loud to children. The programme exposes children to rich, curriculum-linked vocabulary, helping to build an understanding across school subjects and cultivate a love for reading.