Sun Valley Library - Where The Magic Happens

We performed some magic at book club yesterday. Watch this video and see how we make books vanish!

Book Lover's Month

February is Book Lover's Month! Why don't you show our library some love this month by doing one of the following things:

- Donate books you've finished reading to the library
- Volunteer to pack away books at break time
- Come read books to children in lower grades at break
- Write a book review for your school's library blog
- Keep shelves neat and tidy
- Buy your library a brand new book!


Below are some picture of our Library Lover's Month Display....

Meet the bloggers...

Bookclub began last week and will continue to run this year. It takes place every Wednesday at 2:15 and the bloggers who come get to pick from the latest selection of new books in the library. Last Wednesday the bloggers completed factfiles about themselves to share on our blog. 

A new year calls for some new books!

Welcome back to school, Sun Valley Bookworms! A new year calls for some exciting new books and the library has a whole box of them! We'll also be adding audio books to our shelves this year, so keep a look out for that. 

Now is the perfect time to come and check out books you've been aching to read but they've never been in as our shelves are bursting with books that were returned at the end of last year. 

Library Monitor Lunch

The library monitors of 2011 were the catch of the year (we were awesome!). We worked long hard hours after school every day to keeping our library clean and homely. We are a extremely committed group of girls (and Connor). We also enjoyed the awesome presence of Miss Saaiman, our lovely librarian. Miss Saaiman recently treated 7 of the committed library monitors to a delicious lunch which took place at the Bay Cafe on Glen. We were given burgers which were on special and milkshakes on the house. Luckily it was a beautiful day even though there was a light wind. We left school in our faithful school bus "Birdie" with Mrs Nuttall who helpfully drove us there and back. We were all on our best behavior and a great example to Sun Valley Primary. "My group of of library monitors are definitely the funniest, coolest and extremely fab group who are always willing to lend a helping  hand" says Miss Saaiman. We are always looking for help and if you're interested come along and ask about how to join as a library monitor.

Written by Caitlin and Courtney in Grade Seven (who made up the quote by Miss Saaiman, but Miss Saaiman couldn't have said it better herself!)

2011 Summer Holiday Reads

It's almost time for us all to switch off and relax after a year of hard work, and what is more relaxing than reading a good book? Here is a list of some of the latest releases that you should definitely try to read over your summer holiday.

For Younger Readers

Gangsta Granny by David Walliams

Ben is bored beyond belief when he is forced to stay at his grandma's house. She is the boringest grandma ever. All she wants to do is play Scrabble and eat cabbage soup. But there are two things Ben doesn't know about his grandma. 1) She was once an international jewel thief. 2) All her life, she has been plotting to steal the crown jewels, and now she needs Ben's help!

A Witch in a Fix by Marian Broderick

This is a book of mischief and magic. Anna's science teacher really gets on her nerves - but is that good enough reason to turn her into a giant rat? With a big, angry rat on the loose, Anna soon realises she's made a bad mistake. How will she turn it back into her teacher? And can she do it quickly before anyone finds out that she's an apprentice witch? Anna can't admit what she's done so no one can help her with her big, fury problem - or can they? Sometimes even witches need a little help from their friends. 

Princess Poppy: Island Quest by Janey Louise Jones

Poppy is very excited as she is going on her first ever over night school trip. There is to be a boat trip, a team quest and a party around the camp fire before they all settle down for a night under the stars. But when Poppy's competitive spirit takes over her team gets into trouble which puts their dream of beating the boys into jeopardy ...Find out what happens in this brilliant new Princess Poppy adventure.

For Older Readers

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever by Jeff Kinney

Greg Heffley is in big trouble. School property has been damaged and Greg is the prime suspect. But the crazy thing is, he's innocent! Or at least sort of. The authorities are closing in, but then a surprise blizzard hits and the Heffley family is trapped indoors. Greg knows that when the snow melts he's going to have to face the music but could any punishment be worse than being stuck inside with your family for the holidays? 

Hereos of Olympus: The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan

Percy Jackson, son of Poseidon, God of the Sea, has woken up from a very deep sleep and come face to face with two snake-haired ladies who refuse to die. But they're the least of his problems. Because Percy finds himself at a camp for half-bloods, which doesn't ring any bells for him. There's just one name he remembers from his pst: Annabeth. Only one thing is certain - Percy's questing days aren't over. He and fellow demigods Frank and Hazel must face the most important quest of all: the Prophecy of Seven. If they fail, it's not just their camp at risk. Percy's old life, the gods, and the entire world might be destroyed...

Chocolate Box Girls: Marshmellow Sky by Cathy Cassidy

Skye and Summer Tanberry are identical twins, and Skye loves her sister Summer more than anyone else in the world. They do everything together, but lately Skye's been feeling like second-best - it's the story of her life. And when her friend Alfie confesses he's fallen not for her, but for Summer, it hurts. Skye wants to be her own person, but with an effortlessly cool twin, how can she? And will Skye ever step out of Summer's shadow and find her own chance to shine?

Book Club Reviews #4

Unicorn School: Team Magic by Linda Chapman

Reviewed by: Hannah A. in Grade 4

 

Willow, Sapphire, Storm and Troy are in their first year at unicorn school. They are almost finished their first year and now they have to take their exams. Everyone is nervous but nobody is more nervous then Troy who tries to cheat in his History exam. The Tricorn unicorn gives Troy a chance to tell him that he did it but he almost gets Sapphire in trouble before he owns up, but it all ends well.

Hannah says: "I like this book because its about unicorns and it's very magical."

Lola Rose by Jacquleine Wilson

Reviewed by Caitlin L in Grade 7

Lola  Rose, her mom and her little brother Kendal escape from their abusive dad and move to London to start a new life. After winning the lottery life seems perfect. But money doesn't last forever. Constantly living in fear of their dad finding them they have to find a house and a school. Then mom starts going out at late hours and even though  Lola Rose was told not to worry she does. Nothing seems to go right for this unfortunate family.

Caitlin says: "I enjoyed this book tremendously. I felt great empathy for the characters and anger towards them to .I recommend this book to older readers."

The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan

Reviewed by Connor in Grade 6

The Red Pyramid is an exciting action book about two kids aged 12 and 14 called Sadie and Carter Kane. Basically, Sadie and Carter's dad tried to release the Egyptian god of death, Osiris, from the Recette stone to bring his wife (Sadie and Carter's mom) back to life. But instead he releases the five gods, Horus, Isis, Osiris, Nephthys and Set sons and daughters of Nut and Geb, Goddess of sky and god of Earth. Set, god of chaos, trapped Sadie and Carter's dad in a magic coffin and sent him deep into the Duat (the ancient Egyptian underworld). Now, Sadie and Carter have to go on an epic adventure to try and save their father.

Connor says: "Reading The Red Pyramid has given me a new interest of Egyptian gods and now I'm totally fascinated and addicted about finding out more about the Egyptian gods. I would recommend this book to anyone who does not want to put a book down that is totally awesome!!!"