Leopard on the Mountain is an engaging story set in the Himalayas. It concerns three children and their exciting encounter with a leopard. The story looks at familiar events (school and home life) in an unfamiliar setting (India), which should prove attractive to children. Teachers will find Leopard on the Mountain a useful resource for multicultural and environmental classwork. Leopard on the Mountain is one of thirteen books that make up Independent Reading Level B, for children in Year 4/Primary 5. This phase of Cambridge Reading aims to extend children's reading tastes and understanding of language features, and motivate them to enjoy reading. Leopard on the Mountain is an extended narrative, which aims to build children's reading stamina. The book contains black and white illustrations, helping to make it accessible and attractive to its target readership.