Now We're Talking
In this humorous science-fiction play, a computer virus causes problems at an interplanetary planning meeting for the Space Games.
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Series: Junior Journal 62 Level 2 2021
Colour wheel level: Purple
Reading year level: 3
Topics: alien, communication, computer virus, confusion, download, drama, humour, language, message, misunderstanding, mix-up, mystery, play, science fiction, translation, virus
Now We're Talking
Words by Simon Cooke
Students will enjoy the misunderstandings between the characters as they attempt to make sense of the nonsense created by a faulty language translation program.
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