A few new books have been added for you to comment on. Have a look and enjoy your reading.
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The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne
- Does music impact on our emotions?How are emotions and impact conveyed in this moving image? Look at use of slow motion, long and short shots, colour and facial expressions. Comment on how music creates a mood. Click here to find the translation of the song used on the Youtube. Do you think that this song adds to the images and why? [...]
Chinese Cinderella by Adeline Yen Mah
- UntitledLook at the dust covers of the Chinese Cinderella books. Look into Adeline’s eyes how would you describe this young girl? What do you think the publisher is trying to portray through the use of these photos.
The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo,
- What inspires you to write?This is the stimulus Kate DiCamillo used to write The Tale of Despereaux, what stimulus have you used to write a story?
Ruby Holler by Sharon Creech
- What would happen next….?This is a question posed by Lydia. What do you think will happen to Mr Trepid next? Predict what will happen in Mr Trepid’s life.
Once by Morris Gleitzman
- OnceWhat do think were the good things that happened Felix at least once?
Indigo Blue by Cathy Cassidy
- Post your own question.What do think was the most important issues in this book. Post your own statement and then a question for other people to comment on. Reflect on the deep issues. Ensure that you ask an open question as this will generate some discussion. Make sure you read all the questions and make your comments.
The Long Walk by Kate Greenwood
- Themes from The Long Walk“Isa’s father is working on the construction of the Great Ocean Road and has not been in contact with his family for some time. Isa’s mother works hard as a cleaner, struggling with ill health and providing for her four children. Even though only 12 years old, Isa is already an accomplished seamstress and takes [...]
Holes by Louis Sachar
- First Impressions… Do they count?Do you think that the dust cover of a book makes a difference to you reading the book? Are you presuaded by the visual images portrayed on this book?
A Ghost in my Suitcase by Gabrielle Wang
- CelesteCeleste is twelve years old, with dark brown eyes and long skinny arms and legs. She has a Chinese mother and a French father, yet she was born and raised in Australia. In many ways, Celeste is different from other girls her age. She is a very strong person and copes with her mother’s death [...]
The Wizard of Rondo by Emily Rodda
- UntitledMany of the characters in the world of Rondo are based on well-known fairytale characters. How many can you spot? Post your match up of character from the world of Rondo and fairytale characters.
Life on the Refrigerator by Alice Kuipers
- NotesIf you were to leave a note on your refrigerator door today what would it be?
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my favourite book is life on the refridgerator door by alice kuiper and it is one of our books for readers cup
mrs.williams could you please add the book calarice bean speals trouble. i think it is a very funny and enjoyable book and i definetly recomend it i rate it 10/10 .
thankyou.
Our favourite book was Clarice Bean spells trouble and we wre wondering if you could put it on the site.
Could you please add the book Clarice Bean spells trouble since its one of our readers cup books and since i really enjoyed it im sure some other girls have to.
Could you please add The Wizard of Rondo. I didn’t understand the whole concept very well because I haven’t read the first book but maybe discussing it wil help me understand in better.
Thankyou