Matteo has been telling Dad for ages that he’s too old for a babysitter – he can look after himself and his younger twin siblings, Bella and Leo. So when their usual babysitter can’t come one Saturday night, Matteo is finally in charge! He’ll show Dad that he can follow the rules and take care of the twins … unless, of course, his siblings have other ideas for the night.
Key Features
Comprehension Strategy: Visualising
Genre: Fiction
Learning Area: English,HASS
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
