000			02045nam a22002537a 4500
020			_a9780190316075
040			_cPK-LaCSN
082			_aF 823 _bF 823 HEA
100			_aHeapy,Teresa
130			_lEnglish
245			_aThe story of the train stop.
250			_a2019
260			_a, Docklands, VIC, _bOxford University Press, _c2019.
300			_3Text _a32 pages, _b9 volumes : colour illustrations ; _c22-23 cm.
490			_3Oxford level 8, Reading level 18
500			_aGeneral 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
520			_a
521			_aFor primary school students,6–7 years _bworld cat.
650			_aRealistic Fiction / Everyday Adventure
690			_aRealistic Fiction / Everyday Adventure
856			_3Fiction (Adventure / Realistic Fiction / Everyday Adventure)
942			_2ddc _cBK
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