Bug Club Independent Fiction Year 3 Brown B The Cloud Rider
BUG CLUB Series
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What’s inside...
When the mysterious bird-like Cloud Rider falls injured from the sky, Ellie and Jay have to help it get home before the Werrets take over and cause terrible storms. Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools, this book helps your child develop reading fluency and confidence. Suitable for children age 7-8 (Year 3), the book is labeled under the Brown B book band and does not focus on any specific phonics phase. It features bold, colorful readers with kid-friendly characters and subjects that children would choose for themselves.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
7-8
Length
156 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What would you do if you could ride clouds like the characters in the story?
How did the characters show bravery and teamwork throughout their adventure?
Why do you think the author chose clouds as a major element in the story?
Can you think of other stories where the weather plays a big part in the tale?
How did the story make you feel when the characters faced challenges?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage children to use their imagination to extend the story. Ask them to draw or describe their own cloud adventure. Highlight points in the story where the characters cooperate and discuss the importance of teamwork in real-life scenarios. Use comparisons to similar weather-related phenomena in the real world to deepen their understanding and make connections. Express enthusiasm for the characters’ creative solutions to problems, fostering problem-solving skills in your child.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Courage in facing fears
Explanation: The protagonist in 'The Cloud Rider' overcomes their fear by bravely navigating through challenging adventures in the sky.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of facing their fears and stepping out of their comfort zones, which can be applied to trying new activities or making new friends at school.
Example Lesson: Importance of teamwork
Explanation: Throughout the story, the characters must collaborate and support each other to steer the cloud ship safely and solve problems they encounter.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to appreciate cooperative efforts and can inspire them to work effectively in team settings in school projects or sports.
Example Lesson: Creativity and imagination
Explanation: The fantastical elements of riding a cloud ship through the skies ignite the imagination of young readers.
Real-World Application: It inspires children to think creatively in their play and storytelling, enhancing cognitive flexibility and imaginative skills.
Example Lesson: Resilience through challenges
Explanation: The story presents characters who persistently tackle obstacles during their aerial adventure, teaching resilience.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of perseverance in overcoming difficulties, which is applicable in their studies, learning new skills, or dealing with personal challenges.
Example Lesson: Appreciation for nature and environment
Explanation: The setting in the skies offers various natural phenomena which are described vividly, fostering a sense of wonder and appreciation for nature.
Real-World Application: This can lead to heightened awareness and responsibility towards environmental conservation in a child’s daily life, such as recycling or saving water and energy.