Oliver can’t stop thinking about time travel. When his teacher, Ms Redondo, tells the class about black holes, Oliver gets an idea. If he digs a big enough hole in his back garden, could he change the world?
Key Features
Comprehension Strategy: Visualising
Genre: Fiction
Learning Area: English,Science
Recommended Age: 10-12
Series: Novastar
Text Type: Narrative
About NovaStar
NovaStar supports the explicit instruction of language comprehension, integrating background knowledge, vocabulary and comprehension strategies.
NovaStar can be used across middle and upper primary, with 60 titles best suited for readers aged between 8 and 10 years, and 60 titles best suited for readers aged between 10 and 12 years.
- Suited for years 3 – 6
- Includes contemporary fiction texts and knowledge-rich non-fiction texts
- Builds fluency, vocabulary and comprehension strategies and skills
- Contains explicit teaching notes and exemplar lesson plans
