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 mum wants to get a divorce from Pig's dad. She's got a new man, Bob, who Bob-bob-bobs around the house. But Pig doesn't like this, so he decides to leave home. He'll go to Spain to live with his dad. Easy! But it isn't easy. It's scary - and then pig drops the only passport he's got down the loo.