Back in September, I moved into a classroom with a book corner that made me want to weep. There were two bookcases. They were overflowing with books. Every shelf had books two deep. It was, quite frankly a mess. No matter how often it was tidied, within a day or two, it was back to … Continue reading Sometimes, all you need is a new bookcase…
Month: Feb 2017
Varjak Paw by S.F. Said
This is a re-read of a book I first enjoyed over 10 years ago, and am about to use with a group of my Year 5’s for Key Skills, and with my Year 3&4 Telling Tales Book Club, just because I can! Well, if I'm being totally honest, it's also because Scholastic asked me if … Continue reading Varjak Paw by S.F. Said
Who Let The Gods Out? by Maz Evans
Elliot’s problems are getting worse. Mr Boil is desperate to expel him from school, his mum is sick and he has no idea how to make her better, his nosey neighbour is snooping around their farm again, and there's the Really Scary Letter that arrived three weeks ago. And if all that wasn't bad enough, … Continue reading Who Let The Gods Out? by Maz Evans
The Shadow Keeper by Abi Elphinstone
Book two in the Dreamsnatcher trilogy, we pick up Moll, Gryff, Siddy and Alfie's adventure to find the Amulet of Truth and destroy the Soul Splinter. Having left the forest for the safety of a secret cave, the Tribe are waiting for the Bone Oracle to guide their search for the second amulet. The Dark Magic … Continue reading The Shadow Keeper by Abi Elphinstone
What’s your favourite book Miss?
Of all the questions I get asked, this is probably my least favourite. For me, my favourite book changes (from a long list of favourite books) depending on what mood I'm in, which one currently meets my emotional needs, and so on and so forth. To me, they might just as well ask me which … Continue reading What’s your favourite book Miss?
The Bone Sparrow by Zana Fraillon
A deeply moving story of life in an Australian detention facility for refugees and asylum seekers, where hope comes from powerful imagination and stories. Subhi has never stepped foot Outside. He was born in the detention centre. It's red dust, gritty food, family tent and fences are the only life he has ever known. His … Continue reading The Bone Sparrow by Zana Fraillon
Sea by Sarah Driver
Publication Date 9th April 2017 but available in Waterstones now! Set to be The Huntress’s Captain one day, Mouse must look after her brother, Sparrow until their Dad returns. But all is not as it should be in Trianukka. The terrodylls should be nesting now, not attacking their ship, the ice is forming too fast … Continue reading Sea by Sarah Driver
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