General Note – Mercury Island Oxford Reading Level: 8 Reading Level: 18 Book Band: Purple Age Range: 6–7 years Text Type: Fiction / Adventure / Science-themed Purpose and Focus: "Mercury Island" is an exciting adventure story aimed at helping young readers practice fluent reading, comprehension, and vocabulary development. The story introduces simple science-related ideas through an imaginative plot set on a mysterious island. It includes elements of curiosity, exploration, and teamwork. Learning Objectives: Understand setting, character, and plot Identify cause and effect Make predictions based on text clues Infer feelings and motivations of characters Expand topic-specific vocabulary (linked to nature, science, or technology) Language and Structure: Approximately 900–1100 words 5–6 short chapters with logical sequencing Use of direct speech, questions, and expressive punctuation Paragraphs clearly marked and supported by illustrations Incorporates imaginative language to support comprehension and discussion Illustration Notes: Colorful, age-appropriate illustrations on every page Visuals enhance understanding and provide context for new words Diagrams or maps (if included) support spatial or science-based references

Summary – Mercury Island When a group of friends discovers an old map in the school library, they set off on a daring adventure to find Mercury Island—a hidden place said to hold glowing rocks and strange inventions. Led by curious and clever Amir, the team lands on the island and quickly realizes that it’s no ordinary place. The island is full of secrets: strange animal tracks, glowing pools, and unusual machines left behind by an old inventor. But something is going wrong—the island is overheating, and the strange energy source may be out of control. The children must work together, solve puzzles, and make quick decisions to save the island before it’s too late. With teamwork, quick thinking, and courage, they fix the problem and learn the true secret of Mercury Island. The adventure ends with them vowing to protect the wonders they’ve discovered—and to always be ready for their next journey.

For primary school students,6–7 years