Make a board game which resembles a "highway" (road). The highway is Leigh Botts' life. It should be divided into different squares like a Snakes and Ladders board. Some of the squares will contain happy events, others will be disappointing. For example, one square might state: Someone has stolen your lunch bag. Go back 2 squares. Another might state: Dad phoned. Go forward 3 squares.
 

Use events from the novel to write your directions. However, near the end of the "highway" you can use your imagination to decide what might happen to Leigh after the book finishes. For example, you could write: Your first novel is published. Go forward 5 spaces. OR You get a degree in Electronic Engineering. Go forward 4 spaces.
 

Decorate your game with drawings (e.g. trucks, motels, grain silos, road signs etc.) and attractive colours. Stick it onto card.
 
 
 

TIP: Plan your game on some rough paper before you try to do the final

version.