51����

This story supports Key Stage 2 English and PSHE curriculum objectives. The narrative follows Jamie, a non-binary, dyslexic student who excels at football but struggles with reading, addressing PSHE Mental Health and Wellbeing standards about recognising individual strengths and challenges.
The magical realism elements support English Reading Comprehension skills through inference-making and theme identification. Jamie’s discovery of Madame Bastet’s mysterious shop and a magical globe supports vocabulary development and literary analysis.
The story explicitly addresses PSHE Diversity and Inclusion objectives by celebrating neurodiversity - Madame Bastet’s message that “different minds have different talents” reinforces that learning differences are strengths. Jamie’s reading breakthrough demonstrates resilience building, and growth mindset principles.
Educational themes include self-worth through achievement recognition, empathy for learning differences, and perseverance when facing challenges. The accessible language and relatable protagonist make it ideal for guided reading sessions while supporting statutory PSHE requirements around mental health awareness and celebrating individual differences.