Stories about fantastical creatures have been told from ancient times, from magnificent unicorns to fire‑breathing dragons. Even though these mythical creatures don’t exist, stories are still told today about mysterious creatures called cryptids lurking in secluded places. And when some real-life animals are stranger than fiction, who knows what else could exist out there!

About NovaStar


NovaStar supports the explicit instruction of language comprehension, integrating background knowledge, vocabulary and comprehension strategies.

NovaStar can be used across year levels, with 60 titles best suited for a primary reader aged between 8 and 10 years, and 60 titles best suited for a primary reader aged between 10 and 12 years.

• Suited for years 3 – 6
• Includes knowledge-rich non-fiction texts
• Builds fluency, vocabulary and higher order comprehension skills
• Contains explicit teaching strategies and activities