Chapter 26 – The Right Bed

Topics to explore : wheelchairs, disability, maternity ward,

What are the Paralympic Games?

Words to explore : flagging, prospect, abandoned, buckled, resolutely, lilting, accusatory, ‘Pre-op’.

Emotions : What is Jenny feeling when she finds out that it wasn’t her dad’s empty bed?

Summarise the chapter in a few sentences, draw a favourite scene, write out your favourite piece of description…