Villagers are frightened when a monster arrives in their village, but is he as fierce as he sounds? Simon is a bit scared, but also curious. He discovers why the monster is so upset and finds a way to get him home.
Illustrated by Sholto Walker
Genre: Fantasy story
Learning objectives:
Language Comprehension
Strand 8: Explain their reactions to text, commenting on important aspects.
Writing Opportunities
Strand 9: Make adventurous word and language choices appropriate to the style and purpose of the text (e.g. descriptive language for ‘monster story’).