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Title: Star Boy’s Surprise Condition: New EAN: 9780007186136 ISBN: 9780007186136 Publisher: Collins Format: Paperback Release Date: 20/09/2004 Item Height: 210mm Item Length: 148mm Item Width: 2mm Item Weight: 70g Author: Jana Hunter Illustrator: Mark Turner Contributor: Mark Turner (Illustrated by), Cliff Moon (Series edited by), (Prepared for publication by) Language: English Subtitle: Band 08/Purple Description: Far, far away, in deep, dark space, was a star. A tiny twinkle. But it was Star Boy’s home. Star Boy lived there all alone, with only his robot, Ace, for company. And although Ace was fun to play with, he was just a robot. For his birthday, all Star Boy wanted was a surprise – but how could a robot think of a surprise? - This deceptively simple science fiction story explores ideas of friendship and understanding.
- Text type – A fantasy story.
- Pictures taken through the Space Girl’s viewer are featured on pages 22 and 23, showing views from her rocket and snap shots of the birthday party providing lots of speaking and listening opportunities.
- Curriculum links – Citizenship: Taking part, Developing skills of communication and participation.
- This story is paired with a non-fiction book on a similar theme: Let’s go to Mars by Janice Marriott.
- This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.
This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader. Country/Region of Manufacture: GB Genre: Children's Learning & Education Book Series: Collins Big Cat Type: Textbook Release Year: 2004
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