Publisher's Synopsis
Each Same Stuff as Stars Class Pack contains 15 copies of the Rollercoasters edition of Same Stuff as Stars by Katherine Paterson and 15 Same Stuff as Stars Reading Guides to support the student in their study of the novel. Angel has been abandoned; suddenly she's in charge - not just of her little brother, but of her stubborn great-grandma too. In a dreary and lonely world there is only one bright spot - a mysterious stranger who appears on clear nights to teach Angel all about the stars. Themes: family, responsibility, coming of age, friendship, cultural differences Teaching Focus: * Strong character development with opportunity for drama activities * Rich in language work, especially American English * Skilled use of tension and suspense links to chapters and drives plot * Strong but subtle development of major themes Recommended for students in Years 7 and 8 The Rollercoasters series is a set of imaginative and exciting books that your students will not want to put down. All books are supported by extensive teacher resources online, in print and on CD-ROM, and contain themes that will appeal to girls, boys and mixed ability classes. Each book is also accompanied by Reading Guides to provide essential background material for students on the novel of the same title, and include a letter to the student from the author of the novel, thematic activities, wider reading references and short reviews.
