The Mountain Bike Challenge Levels- 27-28

The Mountain Bike Challenge takes readers on an inspiring journey with Myra Moller as she trains and competes in a grueling 30-kilometre mountain bike race. The narrative follows Myra across rugged terrain, through dense forest, rocky climbs, streams, and muddy trails, all captured with dynamic visuals that highlight the intensity and determination involved in competitive biking. This high-interest, non-fiction text includes labelled diagrams, family photographs, maps, and cross-sectional views of the race terrain, enriching the reader's understanding of both the sport and the personal challenges faced. The author's commentary, quotes from Myra, and the photo montage style combine to create a layered text that supports advanced comprehension and analysis. This book supports the development of key literacy skills and introduces students to sports journalism, endurance training, and the spirit of competition.

Educational Benefits:

• Encourages analysis of images and diagrams to support text understanding.
• Builds comprehension through sequencing of real-world events.
• Supports map reading and spatial awareness through terrain cross-sections.
• Develops understanding of personal narrative in non-fiction formats.

Classroom Ideas:

• Students map out their own œrace course using terrain features.
• Compare and contrast Myra's experience with other sports journeys.
• Create a motion-inspired photo montage based on a classroom activity.
• Write a race commentary from a spectator's perspective.

Safety & Information:

• Suitable for ages 8+
• Book dimensions: 210mm x 297mm
• No small parts; safe for all classroom and home settings
• Durable, gloss-coated pages for extended classroom use