Read with Oxford: Stage 5: Pirate Percy's Parrot
English Reading Tree Series
What’s inside...
The book follows the adventurous journey of Pirate Percy and his clever parrot as they search for hidden treasure while facing various challenges and making new friends. One-eyed Jack has a big ship and lots of treasure, but what he really wants is a parrot. Pirate Percy only has a small leaky ship and no treasure, but he does have a parrot called Polly, whom he loves very much. When One-eyed Jack steals Polly and tries to make her sit on his shoulder, Polly the mischievous parrot has other ideas. The book is part of the Oxford Reading Tree Story Sparks series which is designed to engage children's imaginations and develop their comprehension skills through a variety of authors and illustration styles. Each book is carefully levelled and contains inside cover notes to support reading development.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
7-9
Length
40 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Pirate Percy
Pirate Percy'S Parrot
Discussion points
Why do you think Pirate Percy has a parrot? What special role do you think the parrot plays in the story?
How do Pirate Percy and his crew solve problems they encounter during their adventures?
What would you do if you were part of Pirate Percy's crew on their adventure?
How do the characters in the book show friendship and teamwork?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine themselves in the story, enhancing their connection to the characters. Ask questions that allow them to express their feelings about the story’s events and characters' actions. Use expressive reading to portray different character voices, making the story more vivid and enjoyable for your child. Praise their responses to show that their thoughts and feelings about the book are valued. Explore similar real-life situations to help them relate the story’s lessons to their own experiences.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of teamwork
Explanation: Pirate Percy and his crew must work together to solve the mystery of the missing treasure.
Real-World Application: Children learn the significance of collaborating and sharing tasks to achieve a common goal, which is vital in school projects and family responsibilities.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: Throughout the adventure, Pirate Percy encounters various challenges that require quick thinking and resourcefulness.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to think critically and creatively when faced with obstacles, enhancing their ability to navigate difficulties in real life.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Pirate Percy is tasked with taking care of his parrot, which teaches him about being responsible for someone else.
Real-World Application: This can be related to children taking care of their belongings or pets, learning the value of responsibility and care.
Example Lesson: The value of honesty
Explanation: Pirate Percy learns that being truthful is vital, especially when he finds himself in tricky situations.
Real-World Application: Instills the principle of honesty in children, emphasizing the importance of being truthful in their daily interactions and relationships.
Example Lesson: Courage to face fears
Explanation: Pirate Percy confronts his fears during his adventurous journey, showing bravery.
Real-World Application: Inspires children to be brave and face their own fears, whether it's trying new activities, making new friends, or standing up for what's right.