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Sparklers are high interest, well-written and often quirky stories of real people in unusual
situations. The response to Sparklers is always good and it’s because of the stories - the
characters feel real and that’s an important part of their appeal. Kids relate to them, enjoy the
stories and then want to read more. Simple!
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✴NEW✴!
✴Asian Stories✴
Books in the set
8
Reading levels
24-28
Reading age
7.5+ yrs
Word count
1100–1500
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FLUENT TEXT
Blake’s new full-colour Asian Stories are contemporary tales set across Asia and the Pacific. Students
follow characters their own age in their local environments – at school, at home, in the village,
visiting local landmarks – so they can observe everyday life in another culture. How are
their lives different to mine? Who works in their families and how? What are THEIR
everyday challenges?
Australian
Curriculum priority!
With a window onto the social and cultural norms of our near neighbours,
these books are valuable tools to build both literacy skills and cross-cultural
understanding.
Asia and Australia’s
engagement with Asia
Each book includes photography of the local setting; an illustrated glossary; country
map and key country statistics; map of the story’s narrative structure; and comprehension
questions.
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The Stolen Tea Tray
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Sparklers
Sparklers
Namara’s Last Chance
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st Chance
Level 24
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Easy to Read
Hard to Put Down
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by Patricia Bernard
illustrated by Andy Baker
Mongolia
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The Stolen
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by Patricia Bernard illustrated by Andy Baker
INA
TA BI
LITY
by Patricia Bernard illustrated by Andy Baker
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Easy to Read
Hard to Put Down
The Stolen Tea Tray
Has Anyone Seen My Chook?
Has Anyone Seen My Chook?
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Anyone
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Seen M✴
Kiribati
by Patricia Bernard
illustrated by Andy Baker
Level 24
India
Japan
Level 25
Level 25
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mara’s
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st Chance
by Patricia Bernard illustrated by Jarrod Prince
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Put Down
Sparklers
by Patricia Bernard
illustrated by Jarrod Prince
Cambodia
Level 26
China
Level 26
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
The Water is Rising
The Fortune Teller
Indonesia
Vietnam
Level 27
All about Vietnam!
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The following day the children
visited Fushimi Inari shrine.
Hazel woke to the voices of her
mother and brothers. They were
building a sandbag wall around their
house. And they were arguing.
Level 28
How many people?
92 million people
How long do
people live?
73 years
Aiko liked the shrine’s
golden fox statues and its
thousands of red torii. She
stuck one of her wishes on
the seventh gate and tucked
wishes into each of the foxes’ mouths.
“There are many islands in Kiribati,”
said Tebao, the seaweed farmer. “Why
does everyone want to live on ours?”
Vietnamese,
English, French,
Chinese and Khmer
Where do they live?
What religions do
people follow?
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What languages
are spoken?
3 out of 10 people
live in towns
and cities
Hoi An
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Did you know?
Vietnam is the world’s largest
producer of cashew nuts.
Instead of bells, gongs are struck to call
children to school.
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Has Anyone Seen My Chook?, pp 2–3
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The Paper Wish, pp 12–13
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According to a myth, the Vietnamese people
are descended from a dragon and a fairy.
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Grandma Chau’s Glasses, pp 58–59
at www.blake.com.au/sparklers
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CLUEY
LOUiE
Louie is a collector: bottle tops, stamps, hats,
trading cards, stickers, moneyboxes — almost anything.
But what he really likes collecting is CLUES …
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Literal comprehension quiz in each title
Level 18
Level 18
Level 19
Level 20
Level 21
Level 22
Level 23
Level 23
Typography and narrative prompts aid in
student comprehension
Sparklers Red✴
Level 15
Level 15
✴Set 2
Books in the set
8
+ Audio CD
Reading levels
15–18
Reading age
6.5+ yrs
Word count 500–800
Texts include mystery, fantasy and recount, exploring friendship and common
childhood themes, such as bullying. Includes a multicultural cast of characters.
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FLUENT TEXT
Audio CD
Spaced Out, p 5
Set 1
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EARLY FLUENT TEXT
The tales of Cluey Louie and his best friend Maddie are lively,
illustrated chapter books for young kids who are reading well
or for older reluctant readers.
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Books in the set
8
Reading levels
18-23
Reading age
7+ yrs
Word count
1100–1400
Level 16
Level 16
Level 17
Level 17
Level 17
Level 18
Sparklers Red 2 texts includes personal recount, letter writing and creative fiction. Explore family
relationships and childhood themes, such as classmates, homework and personal boundaries.
Isaac the Inventor, p 43
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Level 15
Internal page example
Level 15
Level 16
Level 16
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Level 17
Level 17
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Sparklers Blue
Set 1
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Level 18
Set 2
Books in the set
8
Reading levels
15–18
Reading age
7+ yrs
Word count 800–1200
EARLY FLUENT TEXT
Sparklers Blue 1 texts include fantasy, diary entry and personal recount. They feature
large, detailed illustrations that support and enhance the texts.
Level 19
Level 20
Level 20
Level 22
Level 22
Level 23
Level 24
Sparklers Blue 2 texts include fantasy, mystery and realistic fiction. The texts include balanced gender roles
and a diversity of cultural backgrounds.
Grandpa’s Gift, p 3
Internal page example
Level 18
Level 18
Level 20
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Level 21
Level 22
Level 22
Level 24
Level 23
these books at www.blake.com.au/sparklers
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Books in the set
8
Reading levels
24–28
Reading age
7.5+ yrs
Word count 1200–1500
✴ Sparklers Green
FLUENT TEXT
✴Set 1
Texts include mystery, fantasy and recount. They explore friendship and common
childhood themes, such as bullying, and include a multicultural cast of characters.
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Level 24
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Level 25
Level 25
Level 26
Level 28
Level 27
Level 28
Sparklers Green 2 texts include narrative, fantasy and personal recount. The themes
explore bullying, tolerance and what it means to belong.
Bobby Bones, p 58
Set 2
Level 24
LATEST RELEASE
Level 24
Level 24
Level 25
Level 25
LOOK
INSIDE
Level 26
Level 27
Level 28
Level 28
at www.blake.com.au/sparklers
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Sparklers Aqua
Books in the set
8
+ 1 Teaching Guide
Reading levels
28-32
Reading age
8+ yrs
Word count 1500-2000
FLUENT DEVELOPING TEXT
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Level 28
Level 28
Good Sports
Level 31
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Level 29
Kalo Li’s New Country, p 6
Texts include mystery, fantasy, realistic fiction and nonfiction. These
titles promote strength of character in the face of peer pressure,
and use humour to engage the reader.
Level 30
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Level 30
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Level 32
Level 31
Books in the set
8
+ 1 Teaching Guide
Reading levels
28-32
Reading age
8+ yrs
Word count 1500-2000
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Level 28
Level 28
Level 29
Sparklers Gold
Level 29
Level 30
Dash! Crash! Splash!, p 3
FLUENT DEVELOPING TEXT
Good Sports are chapter books with great stories and wonderful
illustrations. As a series they bridge the gap between reading schemes
and traditional chapter books.
Level 32
Internal page example
Level 30
Level 30
Books in the set
8
Reading levels
Middle
Reading age
8.5+ yrs
Word count 2000-2500
FLUENT DEVELOPING TEXT
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at www.blake.com.au/sparklers
Internal page examples
Trouble For Tom, p 58, 3
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Trouble For Tom, p 3
Texts include mystery, fantasy, science fiction and a modern
retelling of a fairytale, with balanced gender roles and a
diversity of cultural backgrounds. They are more sophisticated
stories that feature older children.
Sparklers Orange
Books in the set
8
+ 1 Teaching Guide
Reading levels
Middle
Reading age
8.5+ yrs
Word count 2500–3000
FLUENT DEVELOPING AND
EXTENDING TEXT
Isabella, p 59
Texts include fantasy, realistic fiction and three connected short stories.
Stories cover issues including adoption, running away from home,
spirituality, loss, dragons and ghosts, and provide positive models of
complex problem-solving.
Longer chapters
Increasing use of direct speech to
carry the action
Kevin’s Echidna pp 38–39
Teaching Guide
Internal page example
Storylines become less
familiar and concepts are
explored in a variety of ways
• Benchmark book unit of work on “Isabella”
• Focus on character study, inference and depth
of understanding
• Written responses reflect text and own experience
• Includes a comprehensive range of activities
to extend reading skills and strategies.
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Books in the set
8
+ 1 Teaching Guide
Reading levels
Middle
Reading age
8.5+ yrs
Word count 2500–3000
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FLUENT DEVELOPING AND
EXTENDING TEXT
Tokyo Tehno, p 4
Secret Agents travel the world in the blink of an eye. The eight
destinations are New York, Sydney, London, Tokyo, Africa, Spain, India
and Thailand. Great books for developing interest in other cultures.
A comprehensive range of activities, including mapping and studying
different cultures and societies.
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TITLE
LEVEL
ISBN
PRICE
ASIAN STORIES
QTY
TITLE
LEVEL
ISBN
PRICE
Mariah’s Tooth
16
9781741646108
$9.95
No Fishing
16
9781741646092
$9.95
Mongolia: Race for the
Motorcycle
24
9781741647839
$10.95
Zara’s Solution
16
9781741646139
$9.95
Kiribati: Has Anyone
Seen My Chook?
24
9781741647815
$10.95
Miss Feline’s
Unusual Pets
17
9781741646115
$9.95
India: The Stolen Tea
Tray
25
9781741647822
$10.95
Songbird
17
9781741646078
$9.95
Isaac the Inventor
18
9781741646061
$9.95
Japan: The Paper Wish
25
9781741647853
$10.95
Set: 8 books
SPRED2
$79.60
Cambodia: Namara’s
Last Chance
26
9781741647846
$10.95
BLUE SET 1
China: The Special
Present
26
9781741647860
$10.95
Indonesia: The Sacred
Monkey
27
9781741647877
Vietnam: Grandma Thi
Chau’s Glasses
28
Teaching Guide
9781865093185
$33.95
Interactive CD–ROM
9781865095097
$76.95
$10.95
Audio Tape: 8 Stories
9781865094496
$54.45
9781741647808
$10.95
Ali’s Top Secret Diary
Audio Tape
9781865094557
$8.25
SPASIA
$87.60
Bubble Buster
Audio Tape
9781865094571
$8.25
Look Out! Look Out!
Tractor About!
Audio Tape
9781865094519
$8.25
Mandy Made Me Do It
Audio Tape
9781865094526
$8.25
Zac’s Story Audio Tape
9781865094540
$8.25
18
9781865093239
$9.95
Mandy Made Me Do It
19
9781865093246
$9.95
Dog Food
20
9781865093208
$9.95
No More Worries
20
9781865093253
$9.95
A Hairy Question
22
9781865093277
$9.95
Bubble Buster
22
9781865093215
$9.95
$30.00
Zac’s Story
23
9781865093260
$9.95
$9.50
Ali’s Top Secret Diary
24
9781865093284
$9.95
SPBLU
$79.60
Set: 8 books
CLUEY LOUIE
C for Costume
18
9781741647488
$10.95
Making Tracks
18
9781741647518
$10.95
Mystery Jar
19
9781741647525
$10.95
Sleepover Surprise
20
9781741647471
$10.95
Star Visitor
21
9781741647495
$10.95
Three Monsters
22
9781741647464
$10.95
Treasure Hunt
23
9781741647532
$10.95
Where’s Freddy?
23
9781741647501
$10.95
SPCLU
$87.60
Set: 8 books
RED SET 1
Audio CD: 8 stories
Black Dots
9781741640724
15
9781865093628
Look Out! Look Out!
Tractor About!
Worm Surfing
15
9781865093611
$9.50
Set: 8 books
Living Aunt Lizzie
16
9781865093604
$9.50
BLUE SET 2
Stop Taking My Things!
16
9781865093659
$9.50
Funny Bone
17
9781865093598
$9.50
The Jelly Rocker
17
9781865093666
$9.50
You Can’t Catch Me
17
9781865093635
$9.50
Spaced Out
18
9781865093642
$9.50
SPRED
$76.00
Set: 8 books
RED SET 2
The Dinner Guest
18
9781741646153
$9.95
What’s Behind the Bin?
18
9781741646191
$9.95
Danny’s Birthday
20
9781741646184
$9.95
Lighthouse Lucy
21
9781741646207
$9.95
Anchovy Circus
22
9781741646146
$9.95
Grandpa’s Gift
22
9781741646160
$9.95
A Bit of Magic
23
9781741646177
$9.95
24
9781741646214
$9.95
SPBLU2
$79.60
Go Go Gecko
15
9781741646085
$9.95
Great Uncle Felix
Tim’s Money Tree
15
9781741646122
$9.95
Set: 8 books
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TITLE
LEVEL
ISBN
PRICE
GREEN SET 1
Teaching Guide
9781865093291
$33.95
Audio CD: 8 stories
9781741640748
$30.00
Ellie and the
Magic Computer
24
9781865093307
$10.95
It’s Pay Back Time
24
9781865093321
$10.95
Brad the Wonder Baby
25
9781865093314
$10.95
Making Friends
with Samson
25
9781865093345
$10.95
A Pony Tale
26
9781865093338
$10.95
Kalo Li’s New Country
27
9781865093390
$10.95
Imagine That!
28
9781865093352
$10.95
Sticky Fingers
28
9781865093383
SPGRN
Set: 8 books
QTY
TITLE
LEVEL
ISBN
PRICE
The Fine Line
29
9781865093758
$10.95
Bed Bugs
30
9781865093734
$10.95
Mug Shots
30
9781865093765
$10.95
Chocolate Chuckles
31
9781865093772
$10.95
Wally the
Water Dragon
31
9781865093741
$10.95
The Illawarry Cassary
32
9781865093710
$10.95
SPAQU
$87.60
Set: 8 books
GOLD SET
Ariel
8.5+yrs
9781865093864
$10.95
Gooby Goop
8.5+yrs
9781865093789
$10.95
$10.95
Green Apricots and Blue
Jeans
8.5+yrs
9781865093819
$10.95
$87.60
Lucy Lightfinger
8.5+yrs
9781865093802
$10.95
Not My Future
8.5+yrs
9781865093796
$10.95
The Great Race
8.5+yrs
9781865093857
$10.95
The Keep
8.5+yrs
9781865093833
$10.95
Trouble For Tom
8.5+yrs
9781865093826
$10.95
SPGOL
$87.60
9781865093963
$33.95
GREEN SET 2
Bobby Bones
24
9781741646252
$10.95
Treasure in the Sand
24
9781741646290
$10.95
My Arms Your Legs
25
9781741646269
$10.95
The Three Rupunzels
25
9781741646238
$10.95
Man of Steel
26
9781741646283
$10.95
Filicudi Friends
27
9781741646245
$10.95
The Curse of the Cap
28
9781741646276
$10.95
Feral and Spam
8.5+yrs
9781865093918
$10.95
$10.95
Isabella
8.5+yrs
9781865093888
$10.95
$87.60
Kevin’s Echidna
8.5+yrs
9781865093925
$10.95
William Wild
28
9781741646221
Set: 8 books
SPGRN2
GOOD SPORT SET
Teaching Guide
9781865093482
$33.95
9781865093420
$10.95
Let Toby Lane
Play Goalie
28
The Marathon Runner
28
9781865093475
$10.95
Home Team
29
9781865093451
$10.95
Horsing Around
29
9781865093413
$10.95
Tennis Balls and Rotten
Prawns
30
9781865093468
$10.95
The Super Electrics
30
9781865093406
Tomorrow’s Olympian
30
Dash! Crash! Splash!
32
ORANGE SET
Teaching Guide
Lisa
8.5+yrs
9781865093901
$10.95
Marcus The Mighty
8.5+yrs
9781865093956
$10.95
Running Away
8.5+yrs
9781865093895
$10.95
To Rob a Dragon
8.5+yrs
9781865093932
$10.95
Walking on Water
8.5+yrs
9781865093949
$10.95
SPORG
$87.60
Set: 8 books
SWAT SET
9781865093581
$33.95
8.5+yrs
9781865093543
$10.95
$10.95
Incredible India
8.5+yrs
9781865093574
$10.95
9781865093444
$10.95
Lookout London
8.5+yrs
9781865093550
$10.95
9781865093437
$10.95
New York City
8.5+yrs
9781865093529
$10.95
SPGSP
$87.60
Sent to Sydney
8.5+yrs
9781865093505
$10.95
Spectacular Spain
8.5+yrs
9781865093567
$10.95
Taste of Thailand
8.5+yrs
9781865093499
$10.95
Tokyo Techno
8.5+yrs
9781865093512
$10.95
SPSWA
$87.60
AQUA SET
Teaching Guide
Set: 8 books
Amazing Africa
Set: 8 books
9781865093376
$33.95
The Zipper
28
9781865093697
$10.95
Two Hours with Tilly
28
9781865093727
$10.95
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Teaching Guide
Set: 8 books
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