Charlie has just moved to the country. He’s living in a new home. He has a new dog. And he’s nervous about starting at a new school. When Charlie and his neighbour Lucy find huge footprints in Lucy’s paddock, they wonder if it has something to do with Yowie Forest nearby. Charlie doesn’t want anything to do with huge, hairy yowies, if they’re real – but when his dog runs into the forest, he might not have a choice!

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