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Download or read online The Secret of Blackrock Falls written by Mark Craig, published by Unknown which was released on 1979-01-01. I also liked the fact that instead of a fisherman father, it is her seafaring mother who she takes to the sea with, so kudos to Joe Todd-Stanton for challenging the gender stereotype. Although she often tries to seek it out by boarding her mother's fishing boat (yes, good to see a female fisherman! You will find your child's login in the front of their homework book, please contact us if you need these details again. It is crucial that not only are your Year 1 and Year 2 kids exploded to new vocabulary, but that they also develop an understanding of the word and how it can be used.

The Secret of Black Rock is a great book for any KS1 class

This modern folk tale tells us a story of people and their relationship with things that they do not understand. I highly recommend everyone to read this book, either for yourself, for your kids, or have your kids read it. Another reason this book is great for kids is because it has a “subtle message about environmentally-friendly practices and the importance of protecting coral reefs. An original picture book story that is superbly illustrated from cover to cover, Joe Todd-Stanton’s “The Secret of Black Rock” is a compelling and entertaining read for children ages 5 to 8, making it an extraordinary and highly recommended addition to family, elementary school, and community library collections. Erin is fascinated by the stories of Black Rock: a huge, dark and spiky mass that is said to destroy any boats that come near it!Out there in the deepest sea lies the Black Rock: a huge, dark and spiky mass that is said to destroy any boats that come near it!

The Secret of Black Rock by Joe Todd Stanton The Secret of Black Rock by Joe Todd Stanton

As Erin sank farther and farther, she discovered the secret of Black Rock and realized that it was up to her to protect the rock. Triggered by the disappearance of a brilliant young professor, this mystery takes the Hardy boys first to Kenworthy College, where they find a puzzling message on an examination paper.

She had heard of the legend of Black Rock, how it doesn’t stay in one place, caused many wrecks, and it’s as big as a mountain. Unfortunately, even though Erin tries to stowaway on the boat she never gets chance to go out onto the ocean.

The Secret of Black Rock by Joe Todd-Stanton The Secret of Black Rock by Joe Todd-Stanton

Winner of the 2016 Miles Franklin Literary Award A powerful debut novel about two refugees starting over after losing everything Jovan and Suzana have fled war-torn Sarajevo. It was so lovely to see the year 2's for their last face to face, we are so proud how hard they have worked during this time and would like to personally thank you for all your support, we could not have done it without you!When she finally encounters Black Rock, she is surprised (I loved how Todd-Stanton forces the reader to shift perspective both by changing the way we read the book and challenging our view of Black Rock too).