There’s a Viking in My Bed by ‘king of comedy’ Jeremy Strong is the hilarious story of Sigurd the Viking, who finds himself transported to a modern-day seaside town in England. Will he be able to adapt to modern ways?
This is a witty, light-hearted text to use to help draw out the differences between Viking and modern times. More for entertainment than historical accuracy, this is a popular choice in lower KS2.
A super-fun novel by Jeremy Strong that tells of the crazy adventures of Perilus, a Roman boy who dreams of riding chariots in the Circus Maximus.
Romans on the Rampage is a laugh-out-loud and easy-to-read story offering a bit of light relief and is perfect to read aloud to lower KS2. There’s also a free accompanying Teachers’ Resource Pack available.
A well-loved option for a class reader or chapter book to study at KS2. First published in 1963, Stig of the Dump is a classic children’s novel about a young boy called Barney who encounters a strange cave-dwelling creature called Stig. Stig takes Barney on a series of fantastic adventures into prehistoric times.
This memorable text is a popular choice for a class reader or a literacy unit. Many teachers enjoy the opportunity to introduce pupils to a classic children’s book and there is also an accompanying Read & Respond (click to see on Amazon) book to help teachers with planning.
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