The Gift – Horror
$1.99
Ethan buys the porcelain doll as a joke. Five dollars at the Sunday markets. A cracked face. One missing eye. Perfect for scaring his twin sister Sophie. Then it starts moving on its own. Appearing in different rooms. Healing its cracks. And Sophie begins speaking in a voice that isn’t hers. The old woman’s warning comes back. Some things don’t want to be owned. They want to belong.
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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