Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops Reflect: Oxford Level 16: Terrible Tales From School

Andrew has an untroubled life, but he wishes he had a tale to tell. Reflect is a series of emotionally powerful books with realistic settings that promote thoughtful discussions and develop higher-level reading comprehension. Written by top children's authors and developed with Literacy expert and Series Editor Nikki Gamble, the books are finely levelled and contain inside cover notes to help children deepen their understanding and support their reading comprehension. Teaching notes on Oxford Owl offer cross-curricular links to relationships education and support literacy skills.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 04 April 2019
Publisher: Oxford University Press

Have you ever noticed that nearly everyone has an exciting anecdote about something terrible that happened to them at school? Science accidents, play disasters, broken limbs, well, not Andrew. He's got nothing, not even dog-chewed homework or a forgotten PE kit. He knows it's nice to have such an untroubled life, but he does wish he had some kind of tale to tell.

Reflect is a series of emotionally powerful books with realistic settings, carefully crafted to promote thoughtful discussions and develop higher-level reading comprehension. Written by top children's authors and developed with Literacy expert and Series Editor Nikki Gamble, these are books you can trust to engage, entertain, and support children's personal development. The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to stories with the right depth and complexity for them, and helping them to progress. Each book contains inside cover notes to help children deepen their understanding and support their reading comprehension. Teaching notes on Oxford Owl offer cross-curricular links to relationships education and support literacy skills.

Andrew is a unique character in the world of children's literature. He is a boy who has led a seemingly uneventful life, devoid of any exciting anecdotes or dramatic incidents. While some may envy his lack of trouble, Andrew yearns for a sense of adventure and a story to tell. He often finds himself feeling left out when his friends and classmates share their tales of mishaps and triumphs.

Despite his lack of exciting experiences, Andrew possesses a keen sense of curiosity and a thirst for knowledge. He is a diligent student who takes his education seriously and strives to excel in all his subjects. He spends countless hours studying and reading, hoping to find a way to make himself stand out and gain a sense of purpose.

One day, while browsing the library, Andrew stumbles upon a series of books called "Reflect." The cover of the first book catches his eye, with a beautiful illustration of a young girl staring out into the distance. Intrigued, Andrew picks up the book and begins to read.

As he delves deeper into the story, Andrew is transported to a different world. The characters he meets are complex and relatable, and their experiences are both heartwarming and heartbreaking. Andrew finds himself empathizing with their struggles and triumphs, and he begins to see the world in a new light.

Through the series, Andrew learns valuable lessons about friendship, love, and resilience. He discovers that even the most ordinary of lives can be filled with meaning and purpose if one is willing to open their eyes and see the world around them.

As Andrew finishes the last book in the series, he feels a sense of accomplishment and pride. He has gained a new perspective on life and a story to tell, even if it is not as dramatic as those of his friends.

From that day forward, Andrew becomes a more confident and outgoing person. He shares his newfound wisdom with his classmates and encourages them to see the world through a different lens. And while he may never have experienced the same level of excitement as his friends, Andrew knows that he has a unique story to tell, and he is proud of it.

In conclusion, "Reflect" is a series of books that has the power to transform the lives of young readers. Through its emotionally powerful stories and relatable characters, the series encourages children to see the world in a new light and to find meaning and purpose in their lives. Even the most ordinary of lives can be filled with excitement and adventure if one is willing to open their eyes and see the world around them.

Weight: 134g
Dimension: 199 x 130 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780198421207