Book details
Bad Alice: In the Shadow of the Red Queen - Includes Web Teacher Material (Hodder Literature)
Description
Hodder Literature: a new and exciting series of literature titles for Key Stage 3 for whole class use.
With his mum and seriously ill baby sister in America for a life-saving operation, Duffy is left with his gran for the holidays. What is he going to do for six whole weeks? His Tourette's Syndrome means he can hardly string a sentence together let alone go out and meet friends - and then Alice appears on his gran's garden wall. Bold, brave, bad Alice - she's loud, foul-mouthed, bruising for a fight and not in the least fazed by Duffy's Tourette's. As their friendship grows, Duffy suspects that her home life might not be quite what it seems - Alice has entrusted the story she's been writing to him, Malice in Blunderland, and he's disturbed by what he reads. Surely her adoptive dad Big Norm, the charismatic local hero, can't be the abusive Red Queen of her story? With the help of his gran, Duffy must convince Alice to face her situation in reality even if it means breaking up her whole family.
Age
9-12
Text complexity
beginner
Book in series
#2
Why to read
- Engaging Storyline: The book promises an intriguing plot that keeps readers hooked from the beginning to the end, making it a page-turner.
- Character Development: Jean Ure is known for creating well-rounded characters that readers can relate to and learn from, providing depth to the narrative.
- Educational Value: With the inclusion of web teacher material, the book serves as a valuable resource for both students and educators, enhancing the learning experience.
- Themes and Messages: The book explores important themes and imparts meaningful messages that can lead to personal growth and a better understanding of the world.