Twins Jason and Jessy have always wondered what might be at the top of Jelly Mountain, a special feature on their parents’ remote King Country farm. But the problem is there’s no known way to get up there.

Then oilman Shawn Morris flies over the mountain in his survey plane, almost crashing on the top. Something has caught Shawn’s eyes, something important, except he’s not sharing this discovery with anyone.

As the search for oil on the farm continues, it becomes clear that the man will do anything to exploit what he knows. When Jase and Jess eventually find out what this is, they realise they are the only ones who can stop him. What started out as an adventure becomes a dangerous race to save a species from extinction.

This pack contains detailed guided reading plans exploring key literacy elements including inference and deduction, language use, making connection and text organisation, along with key questioning to promote emotional intelligence, metacognition and compassionate inquiry. 

Multiple class/teacher use – this licence is required for Modern and Flexible Learning environments, Syndicate and School orders.

Individual class/teacher use – this licence is suitable for individual class/teacher use. 

Interest age: 9+
Reading age: 9-12+

Themes explored include: Survival, environmental conservation, endangered species, responsibility, courage, friendship, perseverance, resilience, identity, belonging, respect for nature, kaitiakitanga (guardianship), greed, exploitation of the natural world, science and ethics, trust, teamwork, determination, hope, sacrifice, family, leadership, moral courage, protecting biodiversity, the consequences of human actions, standing up for what is right, problem-solving, empathy, adventure, and the importance of preserving New Zealand's unique wildlife.