The Champion
and other stories
edited by Helen Sykes
The Champion and other
stories addresses the problem of finding stories to interest 14 - 16
year olds in this collection by some of Australia's best writers.
The stories were chosen as the best or favourite story by each
author for readers in that age group (Years 9 to 10). Each story is
an example of quality writing, covering a range of styles, subjects,
lengths, and types of story.
Who are the authors?
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Allan Ballie Brian Caswell Judith Clarke Libby Gleeson Paul Jennings Victor Kelleher |
David Metzenthen Jenny Pausacker Gillian Rubinstein Donna Sharp Kate Walker Nadia Wheatley |
What's special about this collection?
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The stories are about people, places, events and issues which 14 - 16 year olds can relate to.
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They will entertain, make the reader think, laugh, cry, and stir the imagination.
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Varied length
The Champion and other stories is supplemented by The Champion Activities and Resources book for teachers, written by Helen Sykes. It provides ideas, activities and copiable worksheets for making the most effective use of the anthology in the classroom.
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Contents of The Champion
The Champion Allan Baillie
Flying Horses Judith Clarke
What Price the Unicorn? Brian Caswell
Thomas Libby Gleeson
A Dozen Bloomin' Roses Paul Jennings
A Fighting Family Victor Kelleher
A Quarrel in the Streets Jenny Pausacker
Go Down, Moses Gillian Rubinstein
The Dolphin David Metzenthen
Miss Stein Donna Sharp
Changes Kate Walker
The Known Soldier Nadia Wheatley