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 history class at school have to bring in something they don't use anymore. It all starts off well, but then things go wrong. Pig accuses Raj of something terrible. Raj is very upset - Pit has really gone too far this time. Can Pig do anything to show Raj how sorry he is? And can Raj forgive Pig?