Nervous and fearful, Joe is on a sailing holiday with his grandpa and siblings. As they head home, a storm damages their boat and navigation system. Faced with danger, Joe has to overcome his fears to help his family survive.
Curriculum link:
Science: Earth and Space science / Science: The use and influence of science
Key Concepts:
GPS navigational systems use satellites positioned in space.Characters can change and develop from the beginning to the end of a story. Overcoming a fear can be difficult, especially when presented with a life-threatening challenge.
Reading Strategies:
Identifying how a character changes from the beginning of a story to the end