Alice's Diary - Level 27-28

Alice's Diary offers a heartfelt look into the life of a young girl managing diabetes. Written in diary format, this accessible text brings health education into the classroom through a relatable and empathetic lens. Children follow Alice's day-to-day experiences, learning how she navigates food choices, routines, and emotions while managing her condition. The book includes timetables, flowcharts, a food pyramid, and diagrams to support visual learning, along with a glossary and index for ease of reference. Fact boxes provide useful insights about diabetes, while the story encourages discussion about living with chronic illness. Alice's voice assures readers that children with medical conditions are still just like everyone else-active, capable, and full of life.

Educational Benefits

• Promotes empathy and inclusion for students with chronic conditions
• Builds health literacy through real-life context
• Enhances interpretation of charts and diagrams
• Encourages reflective and personal-response writing

Classroom Ideas

• Create a health diary to reflect on food and exercise choices
• Design an awareness poster about diabetes
• Compare different text formats: diary vs. factual articles
• Rewrite a diary entry from a different perspective (e.g. a sibling)

Safety & Information

• Suitable for ages 9+
• Book dimensions: 200mm x 210mm
• Glossy pages and secure binding for durability
• Health content reviewed for age-appropriateness