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The Rain-Catcher

The Invention Shed series21 pages

The Rain-Catcher — children's book cover

In a dry summer, Juno and Kip learn about ancient Roman aqueducts from Grandpa Odie. They design and build a rooftop rain catcher. Two funny tries fail, then a wax-sealed, well-angled setup works. Neighbors fill cans, and tomatoes glow red again.

This is a Level 11 book on Crystal Island: 20-page stories with future forms and phrasal verbs. It is a book to read together; audio narration is not included at the moment. In the app your child can read it, record their own voice and take a short quiz — earning up to three stars for their crow.

Included in Class Readers Premium. Selected books are free to try.

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Read

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Read to me

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Quiz

No mistakes wins a star.

Questions about The Rain-Catcher

Is "The Rain-Catcher" free to read?

"The Rain-Catcher" is part of Class Readers Premium, which unlocks every book on all 12 levels. Selected books are free to try.

What reading level is "The Rain-Catcher"?

It is a Level 11 book on Crystal Island in the Class Readers Reading Sky: 20-page stories with future forms and phrasal verbs.

Does "The Rain-Catcher" include narration?

This book does not include audio narration at the moment. Read it together in the app, record your own reading and try the quiz.

What age is "The Rain-Catcher" for?

Level 11 books suit children who are reading longer stories, usually around ages 7–10, including children learning English as a second language. Choose by reading ability rather than age.

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