This story is part of the Reading Champion series, carefully designed to connect with book categories and encourage independent reading skills, developed by Dr. Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin from the UCL Institute of Education (IOE).

In this retelling of a traditional African fairy tale, a farmer named Sam is shocked when he discovers a talking sweet potato! The Reading Champion series offers books for independent reading to help children practice and strengthen their reading skills.

Wonderful stories are complemented by stunning illustrations and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded to match a child's reading ability, promoting reading for enjoyment.

This retelling of the original traditional fairy tale is suitable for children aged 5-7 years or those who read in the blue book band.