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Al's Pa believed telling the truth was important.
But Al's Pa just didn't understand.
It was hard being the new kid at school.

When Mr Frost asked Al to tell the class about himself, this is what he said.

`My name is Al - it's short for alien. I live with my Pa. You see - my parents are space pirates. Pa doesn't think that's any sort of life for a kid. Now we're i... More

Al's Pa believed telling the truth was important.
But Al's Pa just didn't understand.
It was hard being the new kid at school.

When Mr Frost asked Al to tell the class about himself, this is what he said.

`My name is Al - it's short for alien. I live with my Pa. You see - my parents are space pirates. Pa doesn't think that's any sort of life for a kid. Now we're intergalactic space travelers.'

What do you think?
Is Al telling the truth?
Or is he trying to impress the kids at his new school?

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Length: equivalent to an illustrated chapter book of approximately 54 printed pages


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Age groups:

Read with me - content is age appropriate for all age groups

Read alone - advanced early readers (5-6); confident readers (6-10); reluctant readers (8-10)

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Themes explored:

Telling the truth (no matter how hard it is or what others might say)
Being true to yourself

Other issues dealt with briefly (shown by example) are standing up for yourself, making friends, fitting in and strategies for dealing with bullies.

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