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Pirate Island: The reader must decode the cryptic inscription on a treasure map to find the way to the hidden treasure on Pirate Island. A fantasy story with branching narrative options. Some of these end in the explorer perishing, but at the end of one set of choices lies the treasure. (2532 words) Themes: Using logic to solve problems, Courage, Perseverance (Zip Stage 5) (Flesch grade 3.1) (Lexile 210) |
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The Black Knight’s Castle: Princess Bella has been kidnapped by a rogue lord. A reward has been offered. The reader must take the role of one seeking to rescue the princess. Can he/she navigate through the castle, avoiding the dangers there, and find the princess without being caught? (4090 words) Themes: Using logic to solve problems, Courage, Perseverance (Zip Stage 8) (Flesch grade 5.0) (Lexile 610) |
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The Castle of Screams: The reader is on a quest for the treasure hidden somewhere in the strange castle of Dr Frank N Stein. However this is a place with very real terrors. Every choice involves a possible confrontation with unimaginable horror – or the treasure. Which way to go? (2948 words) Themes: Using logic to solve problems, Courage, Perseverance (Zip Stage 4) (Flesch grade 2.0) (Lexile 150) This story is not difficult linguistically, but the horrors referred to are more appropriate for older children. |
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The Greatest Moments in History: The reader is invited to a journey through time, using a marvellous time machine which actually offers information about the various moments visited (eg the dinosaurs, the building of the pyramids, Pompeii, the Black Death, the Titanic, Gallipoli, etc). A fantasy adventure based on real historical facts and figures. Great fun and highly educational. (6767 words) Themes: The importance of history, Appreciating when you’re well off, Perseverance (Zip Stage 8) (Flesch grade 5.4) (Lexile 510) |