Derek has been dreading his twelfth birthday. That’s the day when the King will send him on a quest. Derek would much rather stay home and read his favourite book of riddles. At least it won’t be a dangerous quest – surely the King wouldn’t send Derek to face a dragon! Would he?
About NovaStar
NovaStar supports the explicit instruction of language comprehension, integrating background knowledge, vocabulary and comprehension strategies.
Key Features
Comprehension Strategy: Visualising
Genre: Fiction
Learning Area: English,HASS
Recommended Age: 10-12
Text Type: Narrative