The Girl On The Beach

by Andrew Chandler

THE GIRL ON THE BEACH
The True Story of Tilly SmithBy Andrew ChandlerWhat if a lesson at school could help save more than 100 lives?Tilly Smith was just ten years old when she went on holiday to Thailand with her family. She was looking forward to time on the beach. She had no idea that she would soon face a real Tilly saw something sea was behaving in a way she had learned about in her geography lesson. She remembered what her teacher had shown her. She began to fear that a tsunami was is the true story of a schoolgirl who remembered what she had learned and acted when it mattered most.A BIG STORY THAT IS EASY TO READPart of the Big Reads, No Barriers series, this inspiring true story is written for older children and young teenagers who want exciting books without difficult words or long , you will find:

• A true story of courage and quick thinking.
• A real-life disaster told in clear, simple language.
• Short chapters that help you keep track of the story.
• An inspiring reminder that what you learn can make a difference.
• An accessible read for reluctant readers and children who struggle with reading.

WHO IS THIS BOOK FOR?This book is ideal for readers aged 10-15 who enjoy real-life adventures, stories of bravery and amazing events from around the world.
And those who are learning to read in English for the first time.
Written in UK (British) is a useful choice for parents, teachers and librarians seeking high-interest, low-reading-level books for older do not need to be a confident reader to enjoy a powerful Reads, No Barriers is designed for:

• Emerging readers aged 11-15
• Reluctant readers
• Children who find long or complex texts difficult
• School and classroom reading
• Independent reading
• Reading intervention programmes
• Parents looking for age-appropriate books with accessible text