The River

Zac and Freddy find an old canoe hidden under a tree. There is a mysterious message carved into the bottom of the canoe: For a peaceful journey, keep the kookaburra quiet. What can the message mean? The answer is wilder and more dangerous than the boys could have imagined!

About NovaStar

NovaStar supports the explicit instruction of language comprehension, integrating background knowledge, vocabulary and comprehension strategies.

NovaStar can be used across middle and upper primary, with 60 titles best suited for readers aged between 8 and 10 years, and 60 titles best suited for readers aged between 10 and 12 years.

• Suited for years 3 6
• Includes contemporary fiction texts and knowledge-rich non-fiction texts
• Builds fluency, vocabulary and comprehension strategies and skills
• Contains explicit teaching notes and exemplar lesson plans