Teacher Resources

Swallow Me, NOW! is the story of Samantha Phillips, a ten year old kid in grade 5 who relocates back to Australia after spending three years in Nepal. On her first day she meets Felicity, the most popular girl at Green Oaks Primary School, who bullies her, first with exclusion, and then escalating to teasing. The story tells the tale of how Sam overcomes the bullies and builds her confidence to find some new friends.

Published by Lilly Pilly Press, Swallow Me, NOW! was released in October 2014.

Below are free teacher resources that can be used in conjunction with the book.

Swallow Me, NOW! Comprehension Questions

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Melissa Gijsbers started writing when she was in High School during the 1990s, even winning some awards for a short story and a script. For many years, life got in the way of creative writing, however she did start blogging around 2006.

She currently lives in Melbourne, Australia with her two sons and a pet blue tongue lizard.

Melissa Gijsbers - Author, Speaker & Booklover