Book Reviews #10

The Serpent's Shadow by Rick Riordan

Reviewed by Safiya in Grade 3

Carter and Sadie Kane have a big mission to complete. They have to save the world by destroying Apophis (The God of Chaos). They face many difficult challenges, like fighting demons and monsters. Luckily the gods help them on their way. They have a crazy plan and only 2 days to find out his secret name and use his shadow to kill him. Setne, the ghost magician is helpful but also betrays the Kanes. 

Safiya says: "This was the last in the trilogy based on Egyptian myths. I loved all the characters, especially Felix. There's a lot to learn from this book and Rick Riordan writes in a very humorous way. I recommend the book but beware, your parents will never get you for dinner on time!

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Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

Reviewed by Josi in Grade 4

This story takes place around 200 years in the future when there is holographic technology. With the press of a button people can create something which didn't exist before. There are 12 districts with poor people who can not afford food. The rich people of the capital city of Panem, hold an event called The Hunger Games. A boy and a girl, between the ages of 12 and 18, from each district compete in a fight to the death in these games. 

Josi says: "I loved it! It's way more dramatic than the movie. I was so absorbed in it."

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The Little White Horse by Elizabeth Goudge

Reviewed by Hannah in Grade 5

Maria Merryweather came to Moonacre Manor. She met the delightful Sir Benjamin and his big dog who immediately made friend with Maria's dog, Wiggins. Maria soon finds out that she has a wonderful room and own horse, Periwinke. She then goes on many adventures with Periwinkle. 

Hannah says: "I loved the book so, so much. It is my favourite book in the whole world. It's magical."

Spring had Sprung

The gloomy, winter weather has gone back into hiding for another year and the sun is (mostly) here to stay! The wonderful change in the weather has inspired a change on the library's display wall. The wall is in bloom with Aunty M's beautiful creations...

The holidays are almost upon us and Interchange has come to an end for Term 3. If you need a good book to read during the break, feel free to pop into the library at lunchtime or after school. If you're stuck for a good book to read, click on this link to check out Scholastic's 100 Greatest Books for Kids.

Storytime: The Cat in The Hat

Today's post is definitely for the girls! Here we have Justin Bieber reading The Cat in the Hat by Dr Suess. This was made for America's Biggest Storytime, an initiative that is run by Pizza Hut to promote the tradition of story time at home. Bedtime stories can be really great fun (even if it's only mom or dad reading to you and not a major celebrity!)

The Dewey Decimal Rap

The Grade Threes are learning how to use the non-fiction section of our library, which means they are being introduced to the Dewey Decimal System. This can be quite a boring topic but with the help of the Dewey Decimal Rap it's been transformed into a really fun lesson. Much laughter can be heard emanating from the library when the zany Dewey is on screen, rapping about how a to figure out the library shelves.