Topics to explore : Whaling, Barn Owl, dipping sheep, ticks, What is a parasite? Words to explore : incline, limb, wisps, tarpaulin, roost, resignation… Emotions : When Pavel teases Jenny about vampires and ghosts, does he take it too far ? Summarise the chapter in a few sentences, draw a favourite scene, write out your …

  Topics to explore : Uig, Tarbert, Stornaway… where are these ports? (Draw a map to show this) . What is an idiom? Give an example of one from this chapter. Words to explore : persisted, exasperated, insurance, windfall, debt… Emotions : How does Jenny feel when she finds out Pavel has read her letter? …

Topics to explore : peat and peat bogs, crofting… the piece of music called ‘Highland Cathedral’. What percentage of Scotland’s power comes from wind farms? Words to explore : animated, guffawed, graze, slithered, cardiology… Emotions : How is Mr Murdoch feeling when Sandy has a go at Pavel? Summarise the chapter in a few sentences, …

  Topics to explore : lambing, mineral tubs… Who were Bach and Chopin? Words to explore : pickled, furtive, jibe, lament… Emotions : How is Sandy feeling when he finds Pavel in his house?

  Topics to explore : Shepherd’s pie, traditions on Harris. What is a manila envelope and how does it get its name? Words to explore : bristled, posh, humdinging, sneaky… Emotions : How is Jenny feeling when she is looking at the letters in the piano stool?

  Topics to explore : bullying, Polish people in Scotland – immigration? Words to explore : forlorn, keepsakes, cairn, riled… Emotions : How is Jenny feeling about meeting Sandy Murdoch? Summarise the chapter in a few sentences, draw a favourite scene, write out your favourite piece of description…

  Topics to explore : kelp, protests… What are gannets and do people still eat them in the islands of Harris and Lewis? Words to explore : acrid, Factor, pyre, deluded… Emotions : How is Belfield feeling when he eventually goes off for help? Summarise the chapter in a few sentences, draw a favourite scene, …