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Jamie finds an intriguing book in the library but the unfriendly librarian tries to discourage him. A mysterious red-haired man destroys the book. Jamie explores more of the library and finds a green door. Through the door is a long dark hallway. At the end is a forest inside a room with a talking raven that leads Jamie to a magical book that transports him inside.

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Jamie finds an intriguing book in the library but the unfriendly librarian tries to discourage him. A mysterious red-haired man destroys the book. Jamie explores more of the library and finds a green door. Through the door is a long dark hallway. At the end is a forest inside a room with a talking raven that leads Jamie to a magical book that transports him inside.

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Section A: Reading

Spend 30 minutes on this section.

Read the text in the Insert, and answer questions 1–17.

1 What phrase tells the reader that Jamie thinks the book he selects could be interesting?

' a promising title' [1]

2 Why does the writer use a dash ( – ) in line 5?

To add more information [1]

3 What does the word snapped (line 7) tell the reader?

The librarian was irritated at Jamie. [1]

4 Look at lines 1–10. The writer describes the library as unpleasant.


Explain in your own words two ways that show this.
• There were no new exciting books.

• The librarian was unfriendly.


[2]

5 The red-haired man enters the library dramatically.


Give two words that show this.
• marched

• flew
[2]

6 Look at lines 13–17.


Explain in your own words how the writer contrasts the actions of the librarian with those of
the red-haired man.

The red-hair man was aggressive and rude, but the librarian was calm and not worried.

Give two quotations from the text to support your answer.

the librarian She didn’t even look up

the red-haired man snapped it into two pieces [2]

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7 Look at lines 19–20.


Why does the writer separate the direct speech into two parts?

To emphasize the second part of the speech.

[1]

8 Look at lines 21–22.


The red-haired man leans over and growls at the librarian. What is he trying to do?

He is trying to intimidate the librarian. [1]

9 Look at lines 23–25.


What two literary techniques are used? Tick () two boxes.

metaphor

onomatopoeia

simile /

assonance

alliteration /

[2]

10 What is the effect on the reader of the sentence in line 28?

A chilly and eerie atmosphere is created. [1]

11 Look at lines 29–31.


Why does the writer use the verb flick in this sentence: Jamie flicked the pages of a manual on
hang-gliding (line 31)?

To show that he was uninterested in what he was reading [1]

12 Look at lines 38–41.


Why does the writer use questions?

To give a sense of mystery. [1]

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13 Look at line 48.


What does the writer’s use of an exclamation mark ( ! ) tell the reader about Jamie?

He made up his mind. [1]

14 Look at lines 48–54. The writer uses short sentences.


What impact does this have on the reader?
To build suspense [1]

15 Jamie is daring. Give two ways that the reader knows this.
• Even though he knows nothing about the mysterious green door, he still decided to go in.

• He talked to the strict librarian who kept trying to chase him out.
[2]

16 What do you think ‘the Name in the Book’ is? Tick () one box.

a contacts list

a password /

a book title

a name of a town

[1]

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17 How does the writer build a sense of menace in this extract? Complete the table to give two
explanations and two quotations.

Explanation Quotation

Use of • ‘We’re closing,’… looking up at


time The mention of time makes it seem like the clock, ‘in exactly three
minutes.’
there was something urgent to do • the clock ticked on towards half-
past four
• ‘You’re late.’

Use of • The door swished shut, silently


sound It describes how the library was very quiet • ruffling the pages
• The librarian hummed
• snapped it into two pieces
• two loud explosions
• disappeared with a slam

Use of The writer personifies the weather to


Rain ran down the glass and streaked
weather make it sound menacing. the dirt

rain tapped and rattled on the window

water gurgled down the drainpipes

Jamie’s The writer shows Jamie’s anxiety by


feelings how he reacts. Jamie held his breath

Then he froze.

Jamie had a sudden shiver of anticipation

[4]

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Section B: Writing

Spend 30 minutes on this section.

18 His heart was thumping. Jamie followed the trail of wet footprints across the floor. When he
reached the door he looked back. The librarian was looking after him with a particularly
unpleasant smile.

‘Good luck,’ she said. ‘You’ll need it.’

Continue the story.

You should consider:

• how you will create suspense


• who Jamie will meet
• what will happen to Jamie next.

Space for your plan:

- opened the door - long hallway - dim light - hard concrete floor
- walked along the hallway - felt like an eternity - only heard the thuds of his shoes hitting the
concrete floor
- occasionally looked behind - the green door getting further and further away - could only continue
to advance forwards
- he finally saw a bright light - squinted his eyes - ran towards it

- opened his eyes - in awe at the scenery


- forest-like room - grass, flowers, trees
- a talking raven - unusual green eyes
- 'so you are the one this room has chosen '
- led him to a massive oak tree in the centre of the room
- stood a marble stand, with specks of gold - an open book - a leather cover, yellowed pages
- Jamie touched it and got sucked inside the book

Write your continuation of the story on the next page. [25 marks]

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