The Purple Chough

Jack finds trouble at every turn. But when he runs from his greatest fear, ferocious hairy faced Mark Snipe, a rare and amazing bird appears. The Purple Chough changes Jack's life, in ways he could never have imagined.

Once children have read 'The Purple Chough' or seen the video, they will enjoy the activities within the photocopiable workbook. It offers a choice of cross-curricular exercises to complete with minimum adult help. It also includes 100 differentiated tasks, which tie in with the five chapters of the book or video. A wealth of cross-curricular activities which include spelling and grammar exercises, crosswords, dictionary work, story and report writing. The workbook has differentiated work sheets which will help support low achievers/ special needs.

The video is a colourful adaptation of the book and is designed to focus on the reading process as an exciting and magical experience. Once seen, even reluctant readers will be tempted to open the book. Split into five episodes, to tie in perfectly with the five chapters of the book, the story is expertly read by Shelly Brockway and Nicole Kirbyshire, of the Lanconic Theatre Company.

Suitable for 7 - 10 year olds