Product Overview
It’s World War Two and Darwin is bombed.
Mavis wants to help the war effort, but what can a ten-year-old girl do?
Become a plane spotter!
Imagine her surprise when she sees an enemy plane through her binoculars!
Does she have what it takes to save the town?
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5 Highly recommend
Posted by Anna on 24th Apr 2025
Mavis the Little Plane Spotter" by Angela Toniolo is a powerful mentor text for both classroom use and beyond. Using a narrative approach to share this historic moment, the book captivates young readers and makes history feel personal and engaging. The use of language is vivid and purposeful, providing an excellent model for students to emulate. The strong narrative voice draws readers in, demonstrating how voice and perspective can bring a story to life. This book is not only informative but also inspiring—a great tool for teaching writing and historical awareness.
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5 Mavis the little plane spotter
Posted by Judy on 17th Feb 2025
A wonderful story with some historical background sure to appeal to readers of all ages. The illustrations are so well aligned with the time setting for the story. I would love to read more books by this author.
