SUBJECTS: English
YEARS: F–2, 3–4, 5–6, 7–8
Watch this clip to hear Andy Griffiths explain why it's good to have villains in stories.
How can the "big bad wolf" character help to move the story along?
Think about some of the stories you've read lately.
Which characters were the "big bad wolf" characters and what did they add to the stories?
Acknowledgements
With thanks to the Centre for Youth Literature at the State Library Victoria.
Production Date: 24 Sep 2015
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