Mr Darwin and the Ape Boy

by Linda Newbery

Streetwise for ages 7-11: Guarantees children have thrilling, entertaining and absorbing texts written by exceptional authors such as Jeremy Strong, Linda Newberry and Jean Ure. Engages readers in themed short story collections specially designed for guided reading which include one classic story and two new stories. Encourages children to develop personal preferences by reading a wide range of texts in different themes. Supports development of reading stamina through novels which gradually increase in length for independant reading. Explicitly suggests speaking and listening and drama opportunities for every novel and short story in the Teaching Notes to imaginatively extended teaching. Encourages and supports reluctant readers through Access versions of every short story collection and one novel per literary theme. Simple integration of assessment for learning in class teaching and lesson planning throughout the Teaching Notes.

48 pages, Paperback

First published March 15, 2004

About the author

Linda Newbery's latest novel for adults is THE ONE TRUE THING. She has published widely for readers of all ages, and is a Costa Prize category winner with SET IN STONE, a young adult Victorian mystery. She has twice been shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal, with THE SHELL HOUSE and SISTERLAND.

With friends Adele Geras and Celia Rees, Linda hosts the literary blog WRITERS REVIEW, which features reviews, recommendations, interviews with authors and insights from booksellers.

Linda is an active campaigner on animal and environmental issues and has published a guide to compassionate living: THIS BOOK IS CRUELTY FREE - ANIMALS AND US.

She lives in rural Oxfordshire.