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Hey Jack! #5
The Worry Monsters
The Hey Jack! adventures are perfect for boys who are desperate to begin reading but are bored by daggy school readers! Jack hates spelling. He has a test coming up, but he doesn’t want to practise for it. What will happen if he leaves it too late?
- GenresChildrens
25 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 1, 2012
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Sally Rippin
784 books224 followersSally Rippin was born in Darwin, but grew up mainly in South-East Asia. As a young adult she lived in China for three years, studying traditional Chinese painting. Sally has over seventy books published, many of them award-winning, including two novels for young adults. Her most recent work includes the highly acclaimed children’s novel Angel Creek and the popular Billie B Brown books, which became the highest selling series for 6-8 year olds in Australia within the first year of their release. Sally is Australia’s highest selling female author and her Billie B Brown books have sold more than 4.5 million copies in 14 languages.
Sally is a popular presenter in schools and at literary festivals both in Australia and overseas and has a regular program on 3RRR interviewing children’s authors and industry professionals. She is a passionate ambassador for the 100 Story Building creative writing centre for marginalized youth and has mentored many emerging writers and illustrators. Recently, she and her partner co-founded Story Peddlers, a hand-made performance tent that packs away into a custom-built bike, with the aim of bringing back the art of the roving storyteller.
Sally is a popular presenter in schools and at literary festivals both in Australia and overseas and has a regular program on 3RRR interviewing children’s authors and industry professionals. She is a passionate ambassador for the 100 Story Building creative writing centre for marginalized youth and has mentored many emerging writers and illustrators. Recently, she and her partner co-founded Story Peddlers, a hand-made performance tent that packs away into a custom-built bike, with the aim of bringing back the art of the roving storyteller.
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November 13, 2024
In 'The Worry Monsters', Jack must face a Spelling Test and dig deep in order to get through this tough time.
This is an endearing, highly relatable series for young ones who are just becoming independent readers. The fabulous illustrations by Stephanie Spartels literally put you in the picture, and the font/typeface is invitingly clear and large. The 'Hey Jack' series contains exactly the range of scenarios, moods and feelings that young ones do experience, with each story written in a heart-warming manner with a streak of humour. In fact, the opening illustration shows Jack, with a banner identifying his 'mood' - a critically important signpost as children begin to identify what emotions make them and others tick, and build up their emotional intelligence.
This is an endearing, highly relatable series for young ones who are just becoming independent readers. The fabulous illustrations by Stephanie Spartels literally put you in the picture, and the font/typeface is invitingly clear and large. The 'Hey Jack' series contains exactly the range of scenarios, moods and feelings that young ones do experience, with each story written in a heart-warming manner with a streak of humour. In fact, the opening illustration shows Jack, with a banner identifying his 'mood' - a critically important signpost as children begin to identify what emotions make them and others tick, and build up their emotional intelligence.
December 12, 2018
Jack is a very carefree kid and also a loving one..
The story begins when he is given the task of learning spellings for his upcoming test..
He delays it every time until the last day.
Infact the day before his test he is so worried that he gets sick ..
I liked the alphabet soup part ..It is a good tactic of making your children learn..
Such tactics should be used as it will not only help a child have knowledge but also grow fully ..
The story begins when he is given the task of learning spellings for his upcoming test..
He delays it every time until the last day.
Infact the day before his test he is so worried that he gets sick ..
I liked the alphabet soup part ..It is a good tactic of making your children learn..
Such tactics should be used as it will not only help a child have knowledge but also grow fully ..
August 15, 2020
Great book that touches on the social-emotional side of school. Jack has "worry monsters" after being bad at spelling and forgetting to study for his test. His dad becomes his hero and helps his conquer worries. Cute book with a great lesson for early elementary kids.
November 9, 2022
These books have been a great fit for my daughter who is transitioning from decodable books to trade books. These have helped build her confidence, ability, and stamina!
The story line is also super engaging and relevant for kids aged 6-9.
The story line is also super engaging and relevant for kids aged 6-9.
February 19, 2019
The part I like about this book is Jack and the worry monsters. - Jack, age 7
December 25, 2023
I really like this series as kids can relate to what Jack is going through and they can realize they're not the only ones that feel that way.
February 25, 2025
Can have good topics to discuss in counseling
July 30, 2016
5 - Sally Rippin, “Hey Jack! The Worry Monster” (Richmond, Victoria, Aust: Hardie Grant Egmont, 2012).
“That night, Jack lies awake in the dark. The worries in his tummy are getting bigger and bigger. They feel like big scary monsters that are whispering mean things to him.” (p8)
“That night, Jack lies in bed and waits for the worry monsters to come. When they do, he is ready for them. 'Go away!' he says. 'I've practiced my words for the spelling test.” (p39)
“That night, Jack lies awake in the dark. The worries in his tummy are getting bigger and bigger. They feel like big scary monsters that are whispering mean things to him.” (p8)
“That night, Jack lies in bed and waits for the worry monsters to come. When they do, he is ready for them. 'Go away!' he says. 'I've practiced my words for the spelling test.” (p39)
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