The Tower & Lost in the Dark Lvl 27-28

This book contains the fiction title The Tower and the non-fiction title Lost in the Dark.

In The Tower, Ren and Zaila take on a thrilling mission to reach a mysterious tower, facing guards, tunnels, and Jet Ski patrols along the way. This futuristic narrative features dynamic action, suspenseful pacing, and a surprise ending. Through dialogue and descriptive storytelling, students are invited to infer and predict events while following the sequence of a high-stakes adventure. In contrast, Lost in the Dark is a factual recount of a hiker named Brent who becomes separated from his group and is rescued after a long night alone in the wilderness. The text includes fact boxes, a timeline using the twenty-four-hour clock, a map with key, and a newspaper article format to convey essential information clearly and effectively.

Educational Benefits:

• Develops inferential and predictive reading skills
• Builds understanding of narrative and factual text structures
• Enhances visual literacy through maps and timelines
• Encourages personal connections and critical thinking

Classroom Ideas:

• Design a rescue map for Brent's location using compass points
• Rewrite the ending of The Tower with a different twist
• Conduct a safety talk based on hiking preparations
• Create a comic strip of the search and rescue operation

Safety & Information:

• Suitable for ages 8+
• Book size: 200mm x 148mm
• No small parts; reading material only
• Highlights safe behaviour and awareness in outdoor settings