The River

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: Self-Monitoring 

Genre: Fiction Learning Area: English,Science,Sustainability 

Recommended Age: 10-12 

Series: Novastar 

Text Type: Narrative