Calling a Dead Man (Rollercoasters)

Each Calling a Dead Man Class Pack contains 15 copies of the Rollercoasters edition of Calling a Dead Man by Gillian Cross and 15 Calling a Dead Man Reading Guides to support the student in their study of the novel.When John, an explosives expert, dies in an accident in Russia, his sister, Hayley and friend Annie go there to mourn. Before long they begin to suspect that there is more to John's death than meets the eye and that certain people are desperately trying to keep them away from the truth.Themes: personal identity, grief, effects of physical environment, loyalty and betrayal, family relationships, disabilityTeaching Focus:* Skilful evocation of place and atmosphere* The use of tension and suspense to produce a fast-paced thriller* Creation of empathy with characters and their situation* A variety of narrative layers build up the plot structureRecommended for students in Years 7 and 8The Rollercoasters series is a set of imaginative and exciting books that your students will not want to put down. All books are supported by extensive teacher resources online, in print and on CD-ROM, and contain themes that will appeal to girls, boys and mixed ability classes. Each book is alsoaccompanied by Reading Guides to provide essential background material for students on the novel of the same title, and include a letter to the student from the author of the novel, thematic activities, wider reading references and short reviews.