The Champion and Other Stories Teacher Resource Book

The Champion and other stories addresses the problem of finding stories to interest 14 - 16 year olds in this collection by some of Australia's best writers. The stories were chosen as the best or favourite story by each author for readers in that age group (Years 9 to 10). Each story is an example of quality writing, covering a range of styles, subjects, lengths, and types of story.

Who are the authors?

• Allan Baille
• Brian Caswell
• Judith Clarke
• Libby Gleeson
• Paul Jennings
• Victor Kelleher
• David Metzenthen
• Jenny Pausacker
• Gillian Rubinstein
• Donna Sharp
• Kate Walker
• Nadia Wheatley

What's special about this collection?

• The stories are about people, places, events and issues which 14 - 16 year olds can relate to.
• They will entertain, make the reader think, laugh, cry, and stir the imagination.
• Varied length

The Champion Teacher Resource Book, written by Helen Sykes provides ideas, activities and copiable worksheets for making the most effective use of the anthology in the classroom.