The Devil’s Crossing – Boys’ Action / Adventure

$1.99

Sixteen-year-old Marcel didn’t steal the necklace. But in 1890s Paris, orphans make easy criminals. Sentenced to Devil’s Island—the most feared prison on earth—Marcel faces a choice: rot under the merciless sun, or risk everything on an impossible escape.

What You Get:

  • Complete 2,000-word story broken into chapters with engaging headings
  • 600-700 Lexile level (accessible but not babyish)
  • Engaging cover art
  • 4 multiple-choice comprehension questions (Quick Check)
  • 2 scaffolded reflection prompts (Think About It)
  • Full answer key with sample student responses
  • Aligned with National Australian English Curriculum
  • Zero prep required – print and go

Why This Works: Students who “don’t like reading” will finish this story. The hook is fast, the stakes are real, and the ending pays off. They’ll ask for the next one.

Perfect For:

  • Reluctant or struggling readers (Years 7-9)
  • Literacy intervention programs
  • Casual teacher emergency lessons
  • Reading for pleasure initiatives
  • Students who need high-interest, age-appropriate content

No more students claiming reading isn’t for them. Don’t bore them. Give them a good story and they’ll like reading.

Sold By: Lobster Publishing

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