In this book, Sam wants to perform at the circus. Her family won't let her because she's too young. When disaster strikes at the circus, can Sam save the day? This title is for readers aged 7 to 11 years old. Spotlight Sam is at Oxford Reading Level 7. It is a fully decodable book for pupils who are working below expected standard in their reading. The Rise series ensures that older struggling readers have books with age-appropriate content and topics, that look like the books their peers are enjoying, but are written at a level they can read successfully.