Barbara Catchpole taught for over forty years before becoming a full time writer. Her interest in special needs education and disability issues was first sparked by her middle son, who was born profoundly deaf. Barbara has taught as a Special Needs Coordinator and has held leadership positions in several schools, including Academies. She has also worked as SENCo in a secure training centre. Barbara writes primarily for reluctant and struggling readers, with the aim of entertaining the reader and developing empathy for the characters. Pig is her finest example to date.
Interest Age:
7
Reading Age:
8
Category:
Literacy
Strand:
Reluctant Reader
Pig's having an unbirthday party. His birthday was ages ago, but still, a party's a party! Even better, his dad has promised to come over from Spain to be there. Will his dad turn up for the party? Will Tiffany get to be a pink zombie? Will Pig have a great time? What do you think?