■ Science Quest 2 ■ Do NOT Oversell Here I Come

Here I Come

which can be photocopied

aged 11 to 18

Haddon's stunning tale - a crossover for both the adult's and children's markets - is written from the viewpoint of a 15-year old Asperger's sufferer and transcends the usual crime mysteries by cleverly playing on the minutiae which occupy such a large part of the narrator's life

■ Science Quest 2 ■ Do NOT Oversell Here I ComeBuilds on the basic ideas dealt with in Book 1 at an age appropriate level. In the 11 experiments the children are encouraged to predict outcomes before carrying out simple and interesting experiments involving bubbles, making rainbows, seeing how plants need oxygen, air in balloons etc. There is a wonderful 2 page spread on environmental care which should engender great discussion, which in turn will help the children's oral language development.