Everyone at school is desperate to go to Up & Down, the exciting new indoor climbing and caving experience. Well – everyone except for Mason. But don’t tell his friends or his parents! When Mason’s mum scores tickets to Up & Down for his birthday, and for the exclusive Dark Forest Caves attraction, Mason will have to face his fears. What could go wrong?

This pack contains 6 copies of The Blackout 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