Reviewed...

Eragon by Christopher Paolini

Reviewed by Jonothan in Grade 5 De

This story was set a long, long time ago. The story takes place in Alagaesia. It is about a boy named Eragon who finds a blue and white stone and keeps it for a few days but one day the stone is gone! A dragon appears. Was the stone an egg? Or did someone steal the stone and the dragon found a way in? 

Jonothan says; "I didn't have a favourite part. I like the book. All of it. I think this book is a very,  very good book. I enjoyed the book a lot! I would recommend this book for people between the age of 9 and 12. It would also be good for people who like fantasy books."

Goosebumps: My Hairiest Adventure by R. L. Stine

Reviewed by Jordan in Grade 5 De

This story takes place in America. Larry Boyd and his friends Lily, Jared, Kristina and Manny find an old Insta-Tan bottle. The label says "Rub it on and you will get a dark suntan". Larry and his friends do it but nothing happens. But then Larry suddenly grows black hair. What will Larry do?

Jordan says; "I think this book is a good book because it is surprising and funny at the same time and it explains the characters very well. My favourite part is when Larry and his friends' band win the Battle of the Bands becuase everyone thinks his black hair is a special effect! I recommend this book to kids who like surprises and kids between the age of 8 to 12. I think it is suited for girls and boys."

Wild Rescue: Polar Meltdown by S. Volger and J Buchet

Reviewed by Dylan in Grade 5 De

This book is about two children who work for a secret organisation called Wild Rescue. They save endangered animals. Ben and Zoe have to go to Alaska to save two polar bear cubs because their mom was shot. Will Ben and Zoe make it?

Dylan says; "I really like this book. It was exciting and amazing. My favourite part is when Zoe is nearly killed by a polar bear but she sprays snow in its face. I recommend this for children between the ages of seven and nine. If you like books about saving animals then this series is for you.

A delivery...

Look what just got delivered! A Horrible History boxset and some new Jacqueline Wilson books! They'll be on the shelves for you to take out soon so keep checking the New Books spot.

Be creative, make a bookmark and stand a chance to win a book voucher!

It's almost time for The Book People to pay our school a visit. This term, they are holding a competition. By creating a book mark, you stand a chance to win a voucher to buy books up to the value of R100! Here are the rules:

• Your book mark must be drawn and decorated by hand
• It must have "The Book People" on it big and bold
• Put your name, grade and school on the back
• Use your imagination and be creative!

Hand your completed book mark to Miss Saaiman before the 25 of March. The winners will be announced on the 31st of March.  Don't forget to save your cents to buy books in the school hall during Parentline!

New Books For Younger Readers...

Magic Tree House Series

by Mary Pope Osborne

Jack and his sister Annie are just two regular kids from Frog Creek, Pennsylvania. That is, until they discover a mysterious tree house packed with all sorts of books. As they soon find out, this is a magical tree house and the books have the power to transport them to any place in history or the future. All the kids have to do to go somewhere is turn a page and make a wish. What started out as an ordinary old summer is turning out to be the adventure of their lives!     "kidreads.com"

New Books for Older Readers...

Vapmire Dusk 

by Sebastian Rook

On an archaeological expedition into the steaming heart of the Mexican jungle, something terrible happens. Ben is the only survivor, the only one who witnessed it: something so hideous that he can barely speak of it. Now Ben returns as a stowaway on a ship of horrors, sailing into the chill and fog of 1850s London. But the evil cargo that the ship carries is already stirring. As the whole world falls into the awful grip of the vampire hordes, only three young fighters can prevent its total destruction…

The Mysterious 

Benedict Society

by Trenton Lee Stewart

Four children with unusual talents are recruited for a top-secret mission. There is only one rule - there are no rules. How can they work together to save the world? A crackling adventure begins...

Chasing Vermeer

by Blue Balliet & Brett Helquist

A stolen painting.

A series of unexpected events.

Two smart children.

Petra and Calder live in a neighborhood where strange things have started to happen. Seemingly unrelated events connect, a sharp old woman seeks their company - and a priceless Vermeer painting disappears. Before they know it, the two children are drawn into an international art sensation where no one is above suspicion. They must rely on their intelligence, and a newly-acquired knowledge of the artist Vermeer, to crack an art crime that has left everyone baffled.

A Friday of Fun

Fun started early this Friday morning in our library. The boys claimed tables to play games and the girls created their own colouring-in club. The Grade 1 boys and girls heard exciting stories and created book reviews by drawing their favourite parts from the books. Once they had finished their review they got to chill and read on the wonderfully comfortable cushions. Grade 7 Ke, who are reading Goodnight Mister Tom, completed their research into what life was like for a child during World War 2 by creating posters which look great! 

It's Camp-Out night this evening. Hope to see you there!