The Race The Trip
It was the final lap of the race. The sixty-sixth lap of hair- I can’t believe I’m actually here. The towns below look so
raising, one hundred miles per hour madness. John was all set small and I can see for miles in every direction. The engine
for the victory. Around the final bend he came, then bang… is whirring and there’s a man in the aisle next to me eating
crisps. “Don’t be afraid. It’s natural to be a bit nervous.” Mum
Everything stopped. John could see the flashes of red, green
said before we got on board. I’m definitely not nervous now.
and blue flying past and on to the finish line. He placed his
It’s brilliant!
head in his hands and sighed.
Who is speaking?
How is John feeling at the end of this story?
Where are they?
Why would he be feeling that way?
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My Favourite Subject Hiding Place
I love science because we do great experiments, like “10-9-8-7…” Chelsea dived in. The material was all soft and
launching parachutes and making electrical circuits. When warm but she could tell that she was very easy to spot. “I
I get home I’m going to have another go at making a space know,” she said to herself, and climbed out of the bed to hide
rocket powered by balloons. I hate running out of time in underneath it.
experiments, but if I have tea early, it should be ok.
What game is Chelsea playing?
Has the child run out of time in experiments before? Describe Chelsea’s first hiding place.
Is the child worried about something?
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Fireworks It’s not Fair
Whistle, bang, clap, whizz! The fireworks flew up into the cold “But I didn’t even do anything.” Alex muttered as he stomped
November sky. Zainab was standing at the lounge window up the stairs.
watching in amazement, when Robbie, her pet dog, came
Alex got the blame for lots of things because he was the oldest
dashing past. “Oh no!” Zainab exclaimed and ran after Robbie
and should know better. There was food all over the dining
to see if he was ok.
room and as he walked up the stairs, his younger brothers
ran into the lounge to watch television.
What is wrong with Robbie?
How do we know something is wrong? Why do you think Alex is upset?
How do you know this?
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Haunted The Exam
Everyone at school was talking about it. They were convinced It was the day after my maths test and we were just
that there was something in there, something…awful. sitting down at the table in my favourite restaurant, The
Royal Dragon.
I didn’t believe them and I was going to prove them all
wrong, there had not been anyone living there for years. I “Choose whatever you like Danny,” Dad said, “You deserve it.”
knocked on the door. Three loud knocks. My heart froze at
what happened next….
Why do you think Danny has gone out for a meal?
Where is the child in the story?
What do you think happened next?
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