The Library Loves Grandparents' Day

Loads of new and exciting books are about to be put on the library shelves thanks to all the book donations we received on Grandparents' Day. We would like to thank all the grandparents for the generous donations to our library! 

Miss Saaiman and Mrs Howell manning the donation table

Here are a few of Miss Saaiman's favourite picks from the new books for our Junior Fiction shelves. Check back next week to see the Senior Fiction picks!

The Adventures of Super Diaper Baby by Dav Pilkey

George Beard and Harold Hutchins are special. Yeah, ask their school principal, Mr Krupp (just make sure you aren't standing too close-he's got a mean right hook). Now the amazingly-talented George and Harold have created an all-new superhero-Super Diaper Baby! The first newborn ever to fight crime, stomp on evil baddies and not get his diaper dirty. With the help of his trusty sidekick , Diaper Dog, little Billy Hoskins is out to save the world before bedtime!

Bella Sara: Bella's Gift  by Felicity Brown

Meet Bella and her friends in this exciting new range of books. The majestic mare Bella gathers her horse friends to help an imprisoned girl and her animal friends escape from Styginmoor castle. In this first book in the series, Bella comes to be a great leader in the magical world of North of North. Each book also comes with an exclusive web code that directs readers back to the website for more interactive fun.

Ripley's Believe It or Not: The Dragon's Triangle

Join the RBI-a group of teen agents with special gifts-on a series of action-packed adventures as they travel the world investigating unbelievable tales in a bid to discern fact from fiction. Based in an international school located in Robert Ripley's old house, the agents continue Ripley's work in investigating weird and wacky happenings around the world. Engaging characters and entertaining stories are supported by Ripley facts throughout these books, each of which concludes with an RBI Case File--a wholly factual section featuring the real Ripley people that inspired the adventure. 

My Sister the Vampire: Fangtastic by Sienna Mercer

Olivia is a vegetarian. Ivy is a vampire. And they're twins?!? Ever since Olivia discovered that her long-lost twin sister, Ivy, is a vampire, she's been soaking up everything Ivy will tell her about Franklin Grove's vampire community. It's all top secret, and Olivia's sworn that she'll never tell another soul. But now, nosy tabloid reporter Serena Star is sniffing around like a bloodhound. As she gets closer and closer to the truth, it's up to Ivy and Olivia to throw her off the scent. This is one fangtastic news story that can't see the light of day! Sink your teeth into Olivia and Ivy's second fright-time adventure.

Synopsis  of each book qouted from www.loot.co.za

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Miss Saaiman was lucky enough to attend the Ed Tech Conf this past weekend and saw this video there. It made her laugh so she had to share it.

Reviewed...

The Secret Mountain by Enid Blyton

Reviewed by Kimberly in Grade 5 Keller

When Mike, Peggy and Nora's parents disappear in Africa on a flying quest they run away to find them with their friends; Jack and Paul. They soon find out that their parents are being held prisoners on a Secret Mountain. But who are the dangerous red-haired people who live there and will they have enough time before they must return to England? Just why is the mountain yellow too?

Kimberly says: "My favourite part is when they find the way into the mountain but there is a surprise waiting for them. I love this book because it kept me in suspense and I always wanted to carry on reading it. It is funny and interesting. I love all Enid Blyton books, they are always well-written. I think this book is suitable for readers between the age of 7 and 12. If you like mystery then this book is for you. It also has some funny parts."

How To Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell

Reviewed by Allen in Grade 5 Keller

This book has adventure, dragons and vikings. This is a diary from a viking boy who is not like the other boys. He's a little on the short side but he can speak Dragonese. He's got a friend who is nearly as strange as him.

Allen says: " My favourtie part is when Hiccup becomes toothless and when they destroy a big dragon. For me, I think it's a great book and there's more books about Hiccup to enjoy. I would recommend this to people who love dragons and action between the ages of 9 and 12."

Love, Peace and Chocolate by Cathy Cassidy

Reviewed by Mia in Grade 5 Keller

Kady and Jess are best friends forever, They think that nothing can tear them apart. Until Jack Somers gets in the way of EVERYTHING. Kady and Jess start to fight. Jack is ruining their friendship but they just don't realise it.

Mia says: "It was one of the best book I have ever read. It helps you realise what you can go through with friends or what you might have to go through with friends some day. I think this is a book for girls who are over the age of twelve. This is not suitable for younger children."