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

For primary school students,6–7 years world cat.