Oliver and the Seawigs – KS2 planning around ocean myths

What's included?

Three page PDF of cross-curricular ideas

Key Stage

KS2

Age

Years 3-6

Subjects

There’s something in the water in Philip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre’s Oliver and the Seawigs. That includes mermaids, a talking albatross and some rather strange islands.

What is Oliver and the Seawigs about?

Oliver and the Seawigs tells the story of Oliver and his explorer parents. The family have just returned from their adventures travelling the world and Oliver is looking forward to settling back into their home.

But when lots of islands mysteriously appear in Deepwater Bay, and Oliver’s parents go missing, he must head off on one more adventure to get them back.

Why teach it?

Your children will love following Oliver’s fast-paced quest to rescue his parents. Along the way they will find out what the Rambling Isles are, and discover exactly what happens at the Night of the Seawigs.

Before reading Oliver and the Seawigs, talk with your children about what it might be about. Looking at the cover, what do they think is going to happen in the story?

What could a ‘seawig’ be? What do explorers do and why do they do it? Do pupils know any real or mythical characters found in the sea?

Sue Cowley is an experienced teacher, author and presenter. Her best-selling books include Getting the Buggers to Behave, and Teaching Skills for Dummies.