Harper knows all about cyclones. As Cyclone Marvin heads towards her family’s farm, Harper is ready to help Dad and her brother, Ollie, prepare. But when the cyclone arrives faster than anyone expected, and Dad isn’t home to help, Harper has to take charge to keep Ollie and herself safe.

This pack contains 6 copies of Harper and the Cyclone for use in small group teaching.

About NovaStar


NovaStar supports the explicit instruction of language comprehension, integrating background knowledge, vocabulary and comprehension strategies.

NovaStar can be used across year levels, with 60 titles best suited for a primary reader aged between 8 and 10 years, and 60 titles best suited for a primary reader aged between 10 and 12 years.

• Suited for years 3 – 6
• Includes knowledge-rich non-fiction texts
• Builds fluency, vocabulary and higher order comprehension skills
• Contains explicit teaching strategies and activities