Killer Virus

Killer Virus is one of a collection of short stories suitable for students from Years 6 to 9, but with a special emphasis on subjects which will appeal to boys. Two of the stories have won the Mary Grant Bruce short story prize.

The stories are:

• Alley Cat
• Party Plan
• Vertigo
• The Glitterland Tapes
• Foto-copier
• Killer Virus
• Everything You Ever Wanted
• The Hedge
• First Kiss
• Swimathon

They cover a range of types of story, for example, adventure, science fiction, fantasy and mixed format, and deal with topics and issues such as

• overcoming fear
• relationships
• animals
• bullying
• friendship
• romance
• technology

Killer Virus: Teacher's Resource Book is also available with ideas for follow-up lessons, activities and photocopiable student pages.