Gauvain and the Eight Keys — Grade 5 Activity Book

“Mum, what is secondary school really like?” This little question, asked quietly one evening, often hides a genuine worry: the big transition is coming, and your child can already sense that expectations are changing.

You see the revision piling up, the lessons mounting, and that subtle flicker of apprehension growing as the end of the school year draws closer. We all want this big leap to happen with confidence, free from stress and last-minute cramming.

Alongside Gauvain, the young knight, your child experiences CM2 (Year 6 / age 10–11) as a true quest. Eight locks seal the tower where the castle’s Charter lies, and they must find the eight keys—one in each chapter. With every puzzle solved, your child consolidates core skills based on the French CM2 curriculum… without even realising they are revising.

What’s inside this workbook

• A generous A4 format with 87 pages, including 64 full-colour activity pages, carried by a story illustrated page after page.
• Core English skills, written specifically for English-speaking children (not translated word for word): word classes, parts of a sentence, 6+ verb tenses, spelling patterns, and vocabulary tailored to get them ready for secondary school.
• Key mathematical concepts based on the French CM2 curriculum: large numbers, decimals, fractions, percentages, the four operations, proportionality, geometry, perimeter, area, volume, and measurements.
• A fascinating journey into the Middle Ages and feudal society, woven directly into the castle adventure.
• A game at the end of each chapter, complete answer keys, eight keys to colour in, and a certificate of achievement to celebrate the end of the quest.

Who is it for?

• Children aged 10 to 11 (French school level CM2) getting ready to take the leap into secondary school.
• Parents who want to support learning at home without turning every evening into an uphill battle.
• Children who engage far better with an exciting adventure story than with dry, repetitive worksheets.

Picture this, just a few weeks from now…

Your child closes their workbook, the final key coloured in and their certificate proudly in hand. They master their verb tenses, juggle fractions with ease, and talk about the Middle Ages with genuine enthusiasm. Secondary school is no longer a source of dread, but an exciting new threshold they feel ready to cross, head held high.

Printed on demand, straight to your door

Every Kidibook workbook is printed on demand on high-quality paper designed to last, delivered directly to your home. While a single hour of private tutoring can easily cost £30, this complete adventure workbook supports your child all through the year. Give your future secondary school pupil the calmest, most confident transition possible: order your English edition of Gauvain’s quest today.

Looking to reinforce key concepts during the holidays? Discover our dedicated advice, learning priorities, and pacing tips in our CM2 workbook guide.