{"product_id":"nasty-dose-of-the-yawns-an-adventure-with-dyslexia-and-literacy-difficulties","title":"Nasty Dose of the Yawns: An Adventure with Dyslexia and Literacy Difficulties","description":"\u003cp\u003eZack has always found school difficult. Even though he is good at maths and excellent at flicking elastic bands, trying to read and write is like trying to fight a kraken. One day, when he discovers the rest of his class infected by a mysterious sleeping sickness, Zack draws on his strengths resulting in some unexpected consequences . . . \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis engaging story, suitable for readers aged 8–12, explores some of the challenges faced by learners who find literacy unusually difficult. Alongside the practical difficulties of living in a world that assumes good levels of literacy, it explores some of the psychological impacts of struggling to achieve a skill that most children acquire with relative ease. Ultimately, it shows children that they can draw on their strengths and overcome the challenges in their way. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso available as a set with a supporting guide, this book operates as a fun and entertaining standalone story, as well as an educational opportunity. The range of vocabulary means it can be used flexibly, for independent, paired or whole-group reading. It is a must-have book for every classroom.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45541763252462,"sku":"9781032076409","price":22.39,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bookland.com.au\/products\/nasty-dose-of-the-yawns-an-adventure-with-dyslexia-and-literacy-difficulties","provider":"Book Land AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}