Starboy

Big Cat Read On supports fluent readers to improve their reading skills and nurture a love of reading. Consisting of a wide range of engaging chapter books, the Big Cat Read On series improves reading stamina and comprehension, develops vocabulary, and introduces children to more sophisticated narrative structures and themes.

Theo loves gaming and can’t stop playing his new game, Starboy. He’s almost completed the level he’s on when, suddenly, everything goes dark. When Theo’s eyes adjust to the light, he realises he’s inside the game. He’s got to find his way back home again or he’ll be trapped inside Starboy forever …

Ask the author and Book talk questions invite the reader to think more deeply about the themes in the book and reflect on their reading experience. Online lesson plans provide guidance in using this book in a range of settings, including independent, social and whole-class reading – all designed to support the reader to connect with the book and encourage a positive attitude to reading.