Using a combination of text types, including personal case study, the text outlines the beginning hours of the 2011 disaster in Japan, when a devastating earthquake hits. A massive tsunami is now on its way… Children explore some of the technical language presented in the text as well as to think more about the cause and effect of tsunamis. Children also discuss how the people of Japan initially reacted to the disaster, as well as to consider how the authors create a sense of drama in the text.

• Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools
• Helps your child develop reading fluency and confidence 
• Suitable for children age 10-11 (Year 6)