Project X Origins is a ground-breaking guided reading programme for the whole school. Action-packed stories, fascinating non-fiction and comprehensive guided reading support meet the needs of children at every stage of their reading development. In Escape of the Giant Chicken, Max, Cat, Ant and Tiger are enjoying a trip to the city zoo. However, when Ant's watch goes wrong, Team X find themselves in a tricky situation with Shelly the giant chicken! Each book contains inside cover notes that highlight challenge words, prompt questions and a range of follow-up activities to support children in their reading.