Star Boy’s Surprise: This deceptively simple science fiction story explores ideas of friendship and understanding. (Collins Big Cat) - Softcover

Hunter, Jana

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0007186134 ISBN 13: 9780007186136

Publisher: Collins, 2004

Synopsis

Far, far away, in deep, dark space, was a star. A tiny twinkle. But it was Star Boy’s home. Star Boy lived there all alone, with only his robot, Ace, for company. And although Ace was fun to play with, he was just a robot. For his birthday, all Star Boy wanted was a surprise – but how could a robot think of a surprise?

· This deceptively simple science fiction story explores ideas of friendship and understanding.

· Text type – A fantasy story.

· Pictures taken through the Space Girl’s viewer are featured on pages 22 and 23, showing views from her rocket and snap shots of the birthday party providing lots of speaking and listening opportunities.

· Curriculum links – Citizenship: Taking part, Developing skills of communication and participation.

· This story is paired with a non-fiction book on a similar theme: Let’s go to Mars by Janice Marriott.

· This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.

This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

About this title

Book Description:

This deceptively simple science fiction story explores ideas of friendship and understanding.

Synopsis:

Collins Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 4--7 edited by Cliff Moon. Top children's authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that your children will love to read, banded to help you choose the right book for every child. Practical teaching notes are included at the back of each book. Far, far away, in deep, dark space, was a star. From far way, that star was just a tiny twinkle. But it was Star Boy's home. Star Boy lived there all alone, with only his robot, Ace, for company. And although Ace was fun to play with, he was just a robot. For his birthday, all Star Boy wanted was a surprise - but how could a robot think of a surprise? This deceptively simple science fiction story explores ideas of friendship and understanding. The storyboard on pp 14-15 offers children the opportunity to recap and retell the story in their own words.

About this edition

• Publisher: Collins
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0007186134
• ISBN 13: 9780007186136
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 24
• Illustrator: Turner Mark