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Suitable for: KS3, 11-14, English, Reading
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Rollercoasters - the read of your life Each Calling a Dead Man Class Pack contains 15 copies of the Rollercoasters edition of Calling a Dead Man by Gillian Cross and 15 Calling a Dead Man Reading Guides to support the students in their study of the novel.
When John, an explosives expert, dies in an accident in Russia, his sister, Hayley and friend Annie go there to mourn. Before long they begin to suspect that there is more to John's death than meets the eye and that certain people are desperately trying to keep them away from the truth.
Themes: personal identity, grief, effects of physical environment, loyalty and betrayal, family relationships,
disability
Teaching Focus:
Skilful evocation of place and atmosphere
The use of tension and suspense to produce a fast-paced thriller
Creation of empathy with characters and their situation
A variety of narrative layers build up the plot structure
Recommended for students in Years 7 and 8
The Rollercoasters series is a set of imaginative and exciting books that your students will not want to put down. All books are supported by extensive teacher resources online, in print and on CD-ROM, and contain themes that will appeal to girls, boys and mixed-ability classes. Each book is also accompanied by Reading Guides to provide essential background material for students
on the novel of the same title, and include a letter to the student from the author of the novel, thematic activities, wider reading references and short reviews.
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"This book is an enthralling read which has you totally hooked to the very end
" - Cool Reads, www.cool-reads.co.uk
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