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Novel Study with Denise Hayward on Fridays - Years 6-9 5:00pm – 6:30pm

NOVEL STUDY – Denise Hayward (FACE-TO-FACE AND ONLINE)

PLEASE NOTE: Each ticket represents a weekly class for the full 8-week Term 4 program. You only need to select 1 ticket per student — you do not need to book each week separately.

Fridays - Years 6-9 5:00pm – 6:30pm ($69 per week)

Rabbit, Soldier, Angel, Thief by Katrina Nannestad

This book study course explores the powerful and moving novel Rabbit, Soldier, Angel, Thief by Katrina Nannestad. Through guided reading, discussion, and reflective activities, students engage deeply with the novel’s themes, characters, historical context, and literary techniques.

Set during World War II, the story follows Sasha, a young boy navigating hardship, loss, courage, and hope. Students explore themes of resilience, friendship, survival, compassion, and the impact of war while developing critical reading and comprehension skills.

The course encourages thoughtful discussion and personal reflection as students analyse character development, symbolism, author’s purpose, and the emotional journey within the text. Learning activities support students in making connections between the novel, history, and their own experiences and perspectives.

Students will develop:

  • Reading comprehension and analytical thinking skills
  • Understanding of characterisation and narrative structure
  • Vocabulary and language interpretation skills
  • Discussion and reflective speaking skills
  • Written response and creative writing abilities
  • Empathy and understanding of historical experiences
  • Confidence in expressing opinions and interpretations