ABOUT THE BOOK

The Great Stew Disaster is an imaginative Oxford Literacy Web story set in a fishing village where everyone is starving.

When a boy discovers an old frying pan with magical powers, an unusual adventure begins. The story combines magic and humour while helping children develop confident independent reading.

WHO IS IT FOR?

Recommended age: approximately 7–9 years
Stage: Stage 9

Ideal for:

• Developing independent readers
• Children who enjoy magical stories
• Readers who enjoy funny situations
• Children attracted to unusual adventures
• Developing comprehension and prediction skills

WHY WE LOVE IT

The unusual idea of a magical frying pan creates curiosity and humour while helping children develop prediction, comprehension and independent reading confidence.

BOOK DETAILS

Title: The Great Stew Disaster
Series: Oxford Literacy Web
Stage: Stage 9
Subject: Fiction / Magic / Humour / Adventure
Format: Paperback
Recommended Age: Approximately 7–9 Years
ISBN: 0-19-917557-8