Harper and the Cyclone

Harper knows all about cyclones. As Cyclone Marvin heads towards her familys farm, Harper is ready to help Dad and her brother, Ollie, prepare. But when the cyclone arrives faster than anyone expected, and Dad isnt home to help, Harper has to take charge to keep Ollie and herself safe.

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