The Song of Sky and Sand
Illustrated by Beidi Guo
- Age Range: 8-9
- Publisher: Pearson Education Ltd
- Format: paperback
- Genre: fiction
- ISBN:978-0435164454
- Publication date: 11 May 2016
- Print length: 40 pages
- Dimensions: 14.81 x 0.25 x 21.11 cm
- Curriculum Links: deserts, drought, climate, non-UK non-European location
Synopsis
Time is running out for the villagers of Simbi – they need to find a new source of water, and fast! One day, Ramata hears an old woman singing and realises that the lyrics have a hidden meaning. Ramata bravely sets off into the desert with her grandmother, her cousin and the very last bottle of water in the village. Will they be able to solve the riddle of the song and find water in time?
For Teachers
The Song of Sky and Sand is part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools. Bug Club builds reading confidence through carefully leveled, phonics-aligned stories, with integrated assessment tools.
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