The Camel Fair is a non-fiction recount of a holiday in India, accompanied by spectacular, atmospheric photographs. The highlight of the visit, and the central focus of the book, is the Pushkar Camel Fair. The event is recounted in a letter format through the eyes of a child, Sarina who is visiting relatives.

• White/Band 10 books have more complex sentences and figurative language.
• Text type – A recount of a visit.
• A flow diagram explaining how to get onto a camel is included on pages 30 and 31 to encourage children to discuss the information.
• Curriculum links – Geography: Where in the World is Barnaby bear? Passport to the World; Citizenship: Living in a diverse world.
• This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.

This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

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