Lost in the Bush
The style of this graphic text will appeal to many students, and the humour will engage their interest.
About this resource
Series: School Journal Level 2 November 2016
Reading year level: 4
Category: Fiction
Topics: accidents, action, bush, comics, Department of Conservation, first aid, graphic novel, graphic text, illustrations, leadership, lost, managing self, Pasifika, responsibility, safety, survival, teamwork
Lost in the Bush
Words by Serie Barford
Illustrations by Munro Te Whata
The story concerns an urban school group on a trip to the bush. The children are told the rules of the bush and set off to complete their worksheets.
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School Journal Level 2 November 2016
Inside this School Journal are two articles (Getting Closer; The Polish Refugee Children), there are two stories (Lost in the Bush; Mossie) and one poem (Close-up).
1 of 5Mossie
Riki didn’t want lunch. His puku was feeling weird – all tight and jumpy.
2 of 5Getting Closer
This article, written from the perspective of a wildlife photographer, will appeal to and engage young readers.
3 of 5The Polish Refugee Children
This true story of Adelphi Zawada’s grandparents will be engaging for students in year 4, although it is complex and presents some interesting challenges.
4 of 5Close-up
Bird on a branch. Tomtit on a broken twig.
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