These edited extracts are a challenging read and make for pretty grim reading but they could be tackled by older children with adult support.
Our podcast for the Snow topic sees the wife of Captain Scott being interviewed and gives a taste of what it would have been like back in Great Britain while Captain Scott and his team were adventuring in the South Pole.
Hear a slightly longer version of Captain Scott's wife being interviewed. This gives a taste of what it would have been like back in Great Britain while Captain Scott and his team were adventuring in the South Pole.
Let children's imaginations run riot with this activity that's perfect for discussing where ideas come from.
Use these text-only resource sheets to explore the language of The Christmas Wish and examine some of the author’s writing techniques.