Libby loves a good book...

Our library bear, Libby, is very spoiled! She's always getting cuddles and can often be found in the reading corner listening to a good story.

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

The Library is a (Fast) Food-Free Zone

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."

Easter Reads...

The Easter holidays are near and if you're looking for a great book to read during your time off then maybe you'll find something interesting on our Easter Holiday Reading List...


1. Lily Alone by Jacqueline Wilson

Lily isn't home alone - but she sort of wishes she was; looking after her three younger siblings is a lot of responsibility. When Mum goes off on holiday with her new boyfriend and her stepdad fails to show up, Lily is determined to keep the family together and show they can cope without any grown-ups. But taking care of 6-year-old twins, her 3-year-old sister and the family's flat feels overwhelming and Lily is worried that school or social services might discover their situation and break up the family. What could be better than to take all the little ones for a camping adventure in the park? Plenty of space to run about, no carpet to vacuum, and surely no chance anyone will guess they're there...  

2. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth by Jeff Kinney

Greg Heffley has always been in a hurry to grow up. But is getting older all it's really cracked up to be?  Greg suddenly find himself dealing with the pressure of boy-girl parties, increased responsibilities, and even the awkard changes that come with getting older - all without his best friend Rowley at his side. Can Greg make it through on his own? Or will he have to face "the ugly truth"?

3. Eagle Day by Robert Muchamore   (A Henderson's Boys Novel)

Charles Henderson is the last British spy left in occupied France in 1940, living on a farm near Calais with four runaway kids cut adrift by the war. He and his young agents are playing a dangerous game: translating for the German high command and sending information back to Britain about the Nazi plans to invade England in September, on Eagle Day. The RAF must destroy the Nazi invasion fleet, but Northern France is heavily defended and the camouflaged barges are impossible to target at night. Together, Henderson and his team hatch a daring plan to guide the British bombers to their target. Their lives are on the line, but the stakes couldn't possibly be higher.           

4. The Quest Begins (A Seekers Novel) by Erin Hunter

Three bears . . . one destiny

From the author of the nationally bestselling Warriors books comes a brand-new animal fantasy series. Three young bears from different species—black, polar, and grizzly—are separated from their families when they are just young cubs. They find themselves brought together on a perilous journey. Fate is about to change all these bears lives forever, setting their paws on a path toward a future they cannot yet imagine . .       .

5. Peter Pan in Scarlet by Geraldine McCaughrean

Neverland is calling again...Something is wrong in Neverland. Dreams are leaking out-strangely real dreams, of pirates and mermaids, of warpaint and crocodiles. For Wendy and the Lost Boys it is a clear signal-Peter Pan needs their help, and so it is time to do the unthinkable and fly to Neverland again. But back in Neverland, everything has changed-and the dangers they find there are far beyond their dreams...Specially commissioned by Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children as the winner of their competition to write the official sequel to J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan, Peter Pan in Scarlet is a thrilling adventure that you will never forget. Proceeds from every copy sold will go to benefit Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children.                                       

6. Igraine the Brave by Cornelia Funke

An adventure is what Igraine wishes for most in the world and on her twelfth birthday, she finds one! Everyone at Castle Pimpernel is looking forward to Igraine's birthday. But when her magical present goes wrong and her parents turn themselves into pigs, it's up to Igraine to put things right - even if that means facing giants, three-headed dragons and a particularly Spiky Knight.                                                                          

7. Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine

How can a fairy's blessing be such a curse?

At her birth, Ella of Frell was the unfortunate recipient of a foolish fairy's gift--the "gift' of obedience. Ella must obey any order given to her, whether it's hopping on one foot for a day and a half, or chopping off her own head! But strong-willed Ella does not tamely accept her fate. Against a bold backdrop of princes, ogres, giants, wicked stepsisters, and fairy godmothers, Ella goes on a quest to break the curse--once and for all.

8. The Giggler Treatment by Roddy Doyle


The Gigglers waited. They waited for the wallop - Mr Mack hitting the poo. They waited for the squelch - Mr Mack stepping down on the poo. They waited for the groan - Mr Mack seeing that most of the poo was now on his shoe. Who are the Gigglers? Good question. The Gigglers look after children. And they do it very well.







9. Dragon Rider by Cornelia Funke
A dragon. A boy. A journey. Firedrake, a brave young dragon, his loyal brownie friend Sorrel and a lonely boy called Ben are united as if by destiny. Together, they embark on a magical journey to find the legendary place where silver dragons can live in peace for ever. With only a curious map and the whispered memories of an old dragon to guide them, they fly across moonlit lands and seas to reach the highest mountains in the world. Along the way, they discover extraordinary new friends in unlikely places and a courage they never knew they had. Just as well, for the greatest enemy of all is never far behind them - a heartless monster from the past who's been waiting a very long time to destroy the last dragons on earth.





10. The Host by Stephenie Meyer
Melanie Stryder refuses to fade away. The earth has been invaded by a species that takes over the minds of their human hosts while leaving their bodies intact, and most of humanity has succumbed. Wanderer, the invading 'soul' who has been given Melanie's body, knew about the challenges of living inside a human: the overwhelming emotions, the too-vivid memories. But there was one difficulty Wanderer didn't expect: the former tenant of her body refusing to relinquish possession of her mind. Melanie fills Wanderer's thoughts with visions of the man Melanie loves - Jared, a human who still lives in hiding. Unable to separate herself from her body's desires, Wanderer yearns for a man she's never met. As outside forces make Wanderer and Melanie unwilling allies, they set off to search for the man they both love.

Using Library Voices = Pizza!

After Term One's class points were added, Grade 1 Ea and Grade 7 Su came out on tops! Here  is a picture of Grade 7 Su munching their winnings. Well done guys!

It's a new term and a new competition is running! Don't forget, you can earn 10 points for your class be completing a book review. Come and grab a review form from Miss Saaiman, asap!

Reviewed...

Jane Blonde: Sensational Spylet by Jill Marshall

Reveiwed by Kiara in 5 He

Jane Blonde, sensational spylet, is about to find out she has a godmother known as G-Mamma. G-Mamma tells Jane that she has a spy dad and a spy mum whose brains have been wiped and have now forgotten about spying. Janey now has to go on her first mission. 

Kiara says: "My favourite part is when Janey finally meets her dad. I think this book was awesome and gives good detail. After I read the book I felt like I'd actually become a spy."

The Vampire Diaries by L.J. Smith

Reviewed by Mia in 5 He

This story is set in Mystic Falls. Elana Gilbert is no normal girl. After her parents died, she's never been quite the same but then she meets Stefan and everything in her life changes. Stefan has a dark secret and a bad history, though and Elana's about to find out!

Mia says; "My favourite part is when Elana finds out that her boyfriend, Stefan, is a vampire. I really enjoyed this story because I love horrors and I love vampires. I would recommend this book to teenage girls around about the age of 12-16 because it is both a horror and a teenage romance." 

A Totally Hottie Summer by Samantha Maridan

Reviewed by Jessica in 5 De

Lizzie MacGuire has just finished school for the summer. Nothing could go bad, or could it? Lizzie's mom has signed her up for a summer job. Could anything get worse? Well, you're going to have to read the book to find out!"

Jessica says; "There isn't a favourite part for me because every part is the best. I enjoyed the book. It's really good and I stayed up late to read this book so I hope you enjoy it! I recommend this to kids between the age of 8 and 11. This is a good book if you like funny stuff and if you like shopping."