Matthias lives in Israel and spends as much time as he can investigating the Roman spies he's sure are in his neighbourhood. But when he and his family hear that Jesus is on his way, they set off to find him. Forget the Romans - Matthias wants to meet Jesus! Will he turn out to be the Messiah that Matthias's people have been waiting for?

Matthias and the Miracle Meal: A Christian Tale is part of the Reading Planet Cosmos range of books from Hodder Education. Cosmos provides a vibrant collection of fiction and non-fiction books that will widen children's reading horizons. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills.

Reading age: 8-9 years