THE FLITLITS, Meet the Characters, Book 9, Scuba Salt, 8+ Readers, U.K. English, Confident Reading
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Author(s)
Eiry Rees Thomas
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| Publisher | The Flitwits Ltd |
| Publication | Sep 16, 2023 |
| Format | Paperback/Softback |
| ISBN | 978-1916778245 |
| Pages | 58 |
| Age | 7 - 9 |
| Price | £9.13 |
THE FLITLITS, Meet the Characters, Book 9, Scuba Salt, 8+ Readers, U.K. English, Confident Reading
THE FLITLITS︱ FUN LITERACY SERIES︱READ, LAUGH AND LEARN
Character Introductory Series︱UK English Titles (US English Titles Also Published)
SCUBA SALT: Book 9 of 13 in a Series, with associated Guide Books for Educators, Adventure Book Series and Dedicated Website
Confident Reading Version for 8+ Readers︱ Interest Age 7-11
A piloted, multi award-winning concept supported by the Welsh︱ UK Government
Educational and Humorous. Features quirky, floating characters
The Flitlit books offer tiered instruction by means of Confident and Supported reading provision.
All supported reading titles link to comprehensive, page-by page glossaries, designed to aid comprehension and to benefit pupils learning English as an additional language
The page by page, mature Illustrations serve visual learning and bridge a divide between picture books and early chapter novels
The series offers reading materials suited to homes, homeschooling and blended learning
The ethereal setting is set out in plots linking to specific elements of Curricula
Introductory Story Outline:
STORY 9. finds the Flitlits on a special day setting off for Hot Plot Bay.
A troop arrive at Hot Plot Station that do not look like known relations.
Could they pass for dreamy genies with no sun cream or bikinis?
Will they show their cleverness, much like champions, good at chess?
Perhaps they could be meddling Geniuses from the island Buttinbiz.
Introductory Story Opening:
The Flitlits met up one fine day to take a trip to Hot Plot Bay.
Scuba Salt sat on Shock Rocks and felt them rumble, shake and knock.
Scuba's home stands at Hot Plot, close to dinghies, boats and yachts.
His folk, like all Salt folk before, have always felt drawn to the shore.
The Flitlit Concept︱ Example Features︱ Attributes:
• Improves literacy standards
• Tiered instruction offers confident and supported reading book options
• Age-appropriate illustrations support visual learning
• A dyslexia-friendly font employed throughout
• Humorous, easy-read text
• Cross-curricular attributes
• Multicultural classroom considerations
• Understanding motivations and decision making
• Personal and social values
• Cognitive, physical and social interaction
• Diversity and inclusion
• Additional needs considerations
• A detailed map of the setting invites children to visit, discover and explore
Stars SOL-FA, SHIFT, AGLOW and GLEE govern the ethos of the concept
• Pre, during and after reading
• Questioning, clarifying, summarising and predicting
• Problem-solving
• Role-play
• Art and design
• Script creation
• Extension activities
• School and social stage productions
Reviews, Awards & Endorsements
Concept supported by the Creative Industries Sector, Welsh Government, UK
. Frankfurt Book Fair Award: International win to represent the UK ︱Present the Flitlit concept at Gamescom, Cologne
. Series of Flitlit Apps that featured on the App Store for five years awarded Best Exemplar Apps Award/Teachers With Apps/US
. Flitlit App certified for the English Digital Curriculum: Educational App Store/UK
. Flitlit Apps Certified for the US Digital Curriculum: Teachers With Apps/US
. Featured Member/KidLitTV/New York Media Works
. Women Who Write Award: Imagiread/US
. Finalist: Introbiz/UK/The Pitch Competition/2018
. Shortlisted Entry/Be The Spark/Pitch It Wales Competition/UK/2018
. Company chosen among the 17 Best Startup Businesses/UK/2017
Pilot Work Feedback/Reviews:
School/s Pilot Work Feedback (Credited with all Mandatory Consents):
. "I am truly in awe of Eiry Rees Thomas. These books are classics and foster attention and a love for the written word. They open up discussions on many topics and encourage exploration and off screen play."
. "On first encountering the Flitlit concept, I was overwhelmed. How do you begin to describe this incredible world? It is unlike anything I have experienced before. Each word on the page is placed to make the whole experience so expansive and rich in detail."
."The setting is a magical place that can be visited any time, anywhere and which stays within your imagination forever."
. "It is the lyricism of the prose that knocks you off your feet and lulls you in like a siren's song. The employment of rhythm and rhyme creates a magical syncopation that builds anticipation as the stories are read aloud."
. "The Guide for Educators is truly outstanding and will be an asset in helping children to grab on to that spark of imagination."
. "We are deeply embroiled in 'Flitlit Fever' in the classroom. In fact, it has taken over our lives somewhat! "
"We have read the stories, analysed the language, looked for poetic devices, written reviews, composed Flitlit anthems, designed book covers, written raps, de-constructed characters, examined story lines... and even tried creating new characters and plots!"
"It has been a thoroughly enjoyable time that has truly harnessed the enthusiasm of the children."
. "Eiry Rees Thomas and her Flitlits make learning a joy,"
YouTube Introductory Video: https://youtu.be/Hzo7Dkg4Was
Author
Eiry Rees Thomas
Eiry Rees Thomas grew up among a creative family embracing a poet, calligrapher/sculptor, illustrators, and a cartoonist.
Her love of writing bilingually followed a career as a public health practitioner, peripatetic teacher, and medical translator.
Her experiences in the field of child development and the privilege of having worked with children and families with additional needs contribute to her work as an author and curriculum content creator.
Eiry is a passionate literacy advocate who believes in encouraging children to read through engaging, humorous literature, adapted for different formats that reach young readers, whatever their needs. Her works, that have been piloted extensively, have won multiple awards in the UK, US and beyond. Working with her target audience: the children, and their educators and caregivers has, and continues to be a delight.