This book delves into extensive research regarding the identification and characterization of academic literacies constructs, encompassing academic literacy, quantitative literacy, mathematics comprehension, and reasoning skills, with a specific focus on their relevance within South African educational contexts. The volume provides an in-depth exploration of the research behind the design and creation of assessments aimed at gauging these crucial literacies. It also delves into theoretical...

A shorter version of this story originally appeared in 'Jack the Station Cat Signalman and Other Stories' published by Wendy Webb Books. This edition has new material with additional illustrations and tells how Jack's Aunty Buzz, a retired Station Cat, comes to live at Tail's End and the adventures they have when Sidney the Signalman is taken ill. A delightful way of teaching children how a traditional signal box works.

Tail's End Station, the home of Jack the Station Cat, is 100 years old. Mr Parker, the Station Master, is planning a special birthday celebration. The Gricer and his gang want to spoil the fun. Can Jack and his friends defeat the villains?

Six card railway tickets from the earliest days of Tail’s End station are stolen. Jack the Station Cat and his friend Mr. J. Toddington Ramsbottom are in despair. Will Jack find the tickets? Do Harri P. and Overton, the otters, know anything? And what has Henry the Van got to do with it?

Jack the Station Cat and his friends are expecting royal visitors to Tail’s End station. Mr. Parker the Station Master receives a letter. Twm, the cat at the Old Gaol Museum at Ruthin needs help. A rat is annoying the visitors. Jack goes to Ruthin but will he be back in time to take charge of the royal visit?

Cousin Tom, a sea faring cat, accompanied by two mischievous twin kittens, Marmalade and Myfanwy, come to Tail’s End to see Jack. Somewhere along the line Tom loses the kittens. Can Jack and a new friend help Tom to find the twins?

An old tram comes to be restored at Tail’s End station. Jack the Station Cat and the twin kittens, Marmalade and Myfanwy, think the tram floor would make a suitable place for a concert. Dame Nellie Buzzer, Dr. Rebecca Rabbit and Tom the Sailor Cat head a list of celebrities plus special guests, the world-famous Midnight Mice. But who is Justin the Jangler, the Midnight Mice’s drummer?

A mysterious stranger arrives at Tail’s End Station in north Wales. He wants Jack to introduce him to Sir Dodinas the Savage, Superintendent of Britain’s Station Snails. Unfortunately Dodinas lives in Devon. Can Jack and his friends help?

Jack the Station Cat is asked by 008, the Secret Service Cat, to help him find Lady Tilly, the Corris Railway’s cat. Lady Tilly vanished at Jack’s station, Tail’s End. Can Jack find her? Perhaps Ozimandius the Owl and Harri P. Otter can help.

Something unusual is happening at Tail’s End Station. First, a splendid Pullman car arrives. Next, Mr. Parker the Station Master receives a model railway locomotive which puzzles everybody. What is so special about a day in August? Jack The Station Cat means to find out!

Full Length Play, written and premiered in 2013.The play, with a cast of four (2M, 2F) follows the relationships, experiences and pressures of three workhouse inmates and a contentious new arrival - a nurse - during mid-nineteenth century Ireland.Story follows the courage and bravery of those in a tragic and harrowing environment striving to harness one objective: Survival.

Hawkwood’s in America for this gripping, action-packed follow up to the bestselling Ratcatcher – for fans of Bernard Cornwell, Conn Igulden and Patrick O’BrianDECEMBER, 1812Britain is locked in a bitter war with America and Matthew Hawkwood, soldier turned spy, is stranded behind enemy lines.A TERRIFYING PLOTHawkwood heads for the Canadian border, along with former comrade-in-arms, Major Douglas Lawrence. But as they men make their escape, the two men uncover ...