The Secret of Platform 13 – Primary Path 11+ Series – Year 4 (Digital Download)

Primary Path 11+ Series – Reading Comprehension and Creative Writing Workbook

The Secret of Platform 13 – Year 4 (Ages 8–9)

Affordable, tutor-guided 11+ preparation for home learning

This complete literacy workbook is designed to support parents of Year 4 children who are beginning their 11+ preparation journey. Whether you are looking for high-quality resources to use at home without a tutor, or a structured supplement to tuition, this pack provides a rich and accessible introduction to essential 11+ English skills.

Based on The Secret of Platform 13 by Eva Ibbotson, the unit includes carefully adapted extracts and a range of engaging, curriculum-aligned tasks. It is fully suitable for children who have not read the full text and supports the development of advanced comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills.

What’s Included

• Structured reading comprehension tasks (including multiple choice and written response)

• Creative writing activities: story continuations, diary entries, and setting descriptions

• Vocabulary extension challenges: synonym ladders, sentence-building, and root word work

• SPaG development: fronted adverbials, embedded clauses, and figurative language

• Model answers and writing checklists to support parents guiding prep at home

• Illustrated worksheets to enhance engagement and understanding

• Clear guidance for independent learning at home

Who this workbook is for

• Year 4 children starting 11+ prep

• Families seeking affordable 11+ preparation

• Parents looking for home learning resources with tutor-level guidance

• Children working independently without a tutor, or alongside tuition

• Confident learners who need challenge and extension tasks

Format and Access

• Downloadable PDF with full printable worksheets

• Instant access upon purchase

• Designed for use alongside a copy of The Secret of Platform 13 by Eva Ibbotson (not included)