Escape from the Island - Band 09/Gold

As five friends paddle around the bay in their dinghy, none of them see a storm coming until it''s too late. Swept out to sea, the children end up on a desert island. Follow them in this exciting playscript, as they explore the island and try to find a way to escape - and discover that sometimes it''s the most unlikely person who saves the day.- Gold/Band 9 fiction offers developing readers literary language and stories with distinctive characters.- Text type: A playscript- A map of the island on pages 22 and 23 help readers to retrace the events of the play.- Curriculum links: Citizenship: Taking part - developing skills of communication and participation; Art and design: people in action; Geography: An island home