I was going through the bookcase last weekend to work out what to read in our Chapter Book Challenge when I uncovered my old copy of Through the Dragon's Eye. Slightly battered and every bit it's 23 years old but there none the less to enjoy with my kids, But it wasn't the book that sparked my love of Through the Dragons Eye (tho at least I couldn't see scary Charn in text) but the TV series, The 10 x 20 minute episodes of Look and Read, shown in the Music Room when I was in Primary School.
Once a week we would file into the little room, sit cross legged on the carpet and eagerly await the tales from Pelamar on our BBC VHS (not live as I was only 7 when it first aired in 1989 and I am sure it was the juniors, possibly year 6 when we watched it). My teacher always brought the teachers notes in with her, a folder of activity and helpful hints for the 'working out' elements. Not that I can ever remember her opening and using them. Thanks to YouTube I can now share the enjoyment with my 2 boys
