Tom is just an ordinary eight-year-old boy who gets bored easily, especially when he’s out for Sunday dinner with his family. One dreary Sunday, he decides to try a little experiment to add some excitement to his day and to make his grumpy, grouchy grandma disappear! Will it work or will something rather peculiar happen?
 
More about the story
year 3 and 4 statutory spelling words marked in bold throughout   
includes full year 3/4 statutory spellings list for reference 
demonstrates use of year 3 and 4 grammar features including conjunctions, fronted adverbials and present perfect tense verbs 
has a clear beginning, middle and end so that students can experience and enjoy the full arc of a story (which is a current literacy focus in schools)
 
The e-book also includes suggested follow-up activities that will provide children with the opportunity to practise and use the spelling words in their own writing.
 
A Muddled Mixture is suitable for all children who need support with spelling, understanding and using the year 3/4 statutory spellings. 
 
In schools/educational settings, the story can be enjoyed across several lessons or extended into a whole unit of work by using the follow-up suggestions or your own inspiration! It is also ideal for use in spelling interventions.
 
Matching spelling/grammar and reading comprehension workbooks also available. 
 
Also available in paperback. 
 
Themes
- families
- humour 
- food