Cole's Kingdom

What is 'Cole's Kingdom' about?“I am King Enk, this is my kingdom – and you,” he added with a flash of his dark eyes, “you are the one we have been waiting for, Cole.”For as long as Cole can remember, he has always seemed very unimpressive next to his brother and sister.However, when a trip to his grandma’s ancient house turns into the adventure of a lifetime, he is given a choice which makes him question everything that he thought he wanted.Hurled into a strange place where even stranger creatures dwell and fierce powers are at play, Cole must find out where his own talents lie and put them to good use before time runs out.Follow Cole through the mousehole into Darius: a land where all you need is a little belief in yourself to unlock a world of magic.'Cole's Kingdom' is a thrilling adventure story for years 5-6. It's full of fantastic character descriptions, setting descriptions and suspense.It's great to read as a class novel, as a guided reading text or as a hook for a topic on adventure stories or fantasy worlds.Character Description Word MatImaginary Fantasy Setting Description KS2 Example Text'Cole's Kingdom' Experimenting with Similes and Metaphors KS2 PowerPointHow will reading 'Cole's Kingdom' benefit children?'Cole's Kingdom' is bursting with vivid descriptions and will help children expand their vocabulary.Children can use the descriptions of setting, characters and imaginary worlds to inspire their own creative writing. As they practise using different descriptive techniques, you'll see their prose come to life. Creative writing skills are advantageous in a variety of subjects, so giving children a bit of extra support to develop them will benefit them throughout their education.'Cole's Kingdom' is gripping, and the suspenseful plot makes it difficult to put down. This makes it a great choice for reluctant readers, while children who love reading will appreciate the enticing story and memorable characters.The story is spectacularly illustrated to visually engage children, and can encourage children to dream up their own fantasy worlds. Use the Book to spark discussions about what a magical world could feature, and see if children can come up with their own ideas for a fantasy story.What is a fantasy world?A fantasy world is a world conceived by an author and created in fictional media, for instance literature, film or games.Fantasy worlds typically feature things that are non-existent or not possible in the real world, such as magic, novel technology or mythical creatures.The fantasy world itself is often an important feature in stories that play out on it. The setting can influence events and vice versa, while the land can also convey different themes and moods. Read more