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Choose Your Own Adventure (Extending
Literacy 3-6)

The Castle of Screams: The reader is on a quest for the treasure hidden somewhere
in the strange castle of Dr Frank N Stein. Every choice involves a possible confrontation
with unimaginable horror – or the treasure. Which way to go? (2948 words) (Zip Stage 4)
(Flesch 2.0) (Lexile 150)

Pirate Island: The reader must decode the cryptic inscription on a treasure map to find the
way to the hidden treasure on Pirate Island. A fantasy story with endless narrative options.
(2532 words) (Zip Stage 5) (Flesch 3.1) (Lexile 210)

The Black Knight’s Castle: The reader is looking for a kidnapped princess, for whom
a reward has been offered. Can he/she find the princess without being caught? (4090 words)
(Zip Stage 8) (Flesch 5.0) (Lexile 610)

The Greatest Moments in History: The reader is invited to a journey through time, using a
marvellous time machine which actually offers information about the various moments visited
(eg the dinosaurs, the building of the pyramids, Pompeii, the Black Death, the Titanic, Gallipoli,
etc). A fantasy adventure based on real historical facts and figures. Great fun and highly
educational. (6767 words) (Zip Stage 8) (Flesch 5.4) (Lexile 510)

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