Ms Toth-The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate

Although this book is fiction,it is based on a true story of a silver backed gorilla named Ivan who had a similar life to the gorilla we meet in this book.

Ivan used to be a wild gorilla,who spends the first part of his young life as a pet but then grows too big and becomes a live- in attraction at a shopping mall,along with Stella,his neighbour ,an elephant and Bob ,a dog.

This is a wonderful story of true friendship,the meaning of freedom and hope,told through Ivan's eyes.

Winner of the Newbery Medal for children's literature.Recommended for Y5 upwards,this is a book perfect for animal lovers and for teachers to read aloud.

Ms Toth-The Name Jar

Unhei is a girl who has just arrived in America from Korea and trying to fit into her new school.She worries about being different and sets about choosing a suitable English name from a "name jar " in her classroom.

Explores themes of empathy, self esteem, difference and identity. 

A perfect "read aloud", to encourage class discussion.

"Who We Are"

Ms Toth- Motiti Blue and the Oil Spill

This non-fiction  finalist in the NZ Book Awards is a wonderful addition to our library.It tells the story of the Rena disaster,focusing on one of the 365 blue penguins that were rescued ,cleaned up and then safely returned to the wild.With its picture book story format that also includes facts and many photographs ,it's very accessible to be read to and by children.There are plenty of historic references,maps and scientific and environmental information to support the story.

Includes useful references to online sources and further information.

"Sharing the Planet" 

Useful across most primary year levels.

Ms Toth-Hundertwasser Harvesting Dreams.

This is a wonderful book embracing the PYP principles within the UOI topic "How We Express Ourselves".  Hundertwasser's design for living embraces the concepts of uniqueness,individuality ,curiosity and reflection. Beautifully illustrated with examples of his art and architecture. A useful teaching book.

  

Year 7/8 Six Word Review Thursday

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Ms Toth-Oliver and the Seawigs by Philip Reeve

If you like adventure and lots of wacky fun,you will LOVE this book!

Oliver is 10 years old and his explorer mum and dad have disappeared

so he is on a crazy ocean bound quest to find them.Watch out for the Sea Monkeys!!

Ms Toth-Alexander and the Terrible,Horrible,No Good,Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst

Alexander is having a terrible day! Everything goes wrong for him! Have you ever had a day like that? They can make us so mad and so sad that sometimes we want to move to where horrible terrible days don't happen....like Australia ? This picture book is now a movie.

Available soon in the library

Ms Toth - The Island of Dr Libris by Chris Grabenstein - Brand New Book

A boring summer lies ahead for Billy.His mum has to work on her studies while his dad stays behind in the city to work.Billy's mum rents a cabin from Dr Libris and much to Billy's annoyance ,there are no gadgets.There is no TV, no computer and his IPhone is broken.

Dr Libris has a large library and with nothing else to do, Billy reads the books in the library.Strange things begin to happen as he reads and he is drawn to an island in the middle of the lake that is near the cabin.Once he starts to explore REALLY WIERD THINGS HAPPEN!!!

This is an imaginative and fun book with lots of twists and turns.Although the main character is a boy, girls will also enjoy it.

Especially good for Roald Dahl fans. The library also has the first book by this writer "Escape from Mr Lemoncello's Library." ,which has become a best- seller.

Some of the kids who have already read that one loved it. 

Available to borrow soon.

Castle In The Air - Book Recommendation By Veronica

Castle In The Air - Diana Wynne Jones

This book is a young adult fantasy about Abdullah, a carpet merchant, who has dreams where he is a prince and falls in love with Flower-Of-The-Night, the beautiful daughter of the Sultan. One day, his dreams start to come true and he meets Flower-Of-The-Night in reality. However, a fearsome djinn carries her off into his castle in the air, and Abdullah has to rescue her. But first, he has to find her, avoid all the ferocious villains who, for some reason, are all after him, and stay alive. With the help of a bad-tempered genie, and a unreliable flying magic carpet, will he be able to rescue her?
This book is the sequel to 'Howl's Moving Castle' but can be read as a stand-alone. It is recommended to 8 years and up, but can be read and enjoyed by any age group.

Year 4s Favourite Books

For Girls Only

This is my favourite book because it explains what girls like and don’t like. Book by Laura Dower. check it out in the library now!

My Favourite Book

My favourite book is The Riddle Of The Frozen Phantom By Margaret Mahy.

It is my favourite book because in the book, an explorer takes his kids to Antarctica to explore to find The Riddle.

Isabella

my favourite book is paddington.

because the paddington is very funny and paddington is very very cute

Rina

the 52 story tree house

by andy griffins terry denton

its our frvrit  couse its  funny                                                                                                                                                  

Tintin

I like Tintin because it is really funny

Oliver

The unfairest of them all

by shannon hale

It is my favourite book because  all of the characters are from fairy tales. All of the teenages go to ever after high.

Grandpa’s Cat!

Grandpa’s cat because there is other books about grandpa they're all  funny  .  He looks high and low for his cat but he can’t find it anywhere And the cat was up the tree the fire rescue comes and save the cat.  They save the day!!!

  

The 52 Story Treehouse

                                      

This is my favourite book because it is so funny and lots of adventures and missions.  The stories like when Terry had to dress up into the donkey suit to go to the vegetable kingdom to save Mr Big Nose.

The 39 Story Treehouse

by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton

This is my favourite book because there are lots of really cool storeys like the x-ray room and lemonade stand.

Billie B Brown

By Sally Rippin

It is my favourite book because it is about a girl called Billie she does a lot of activities

My favorite book is Harry Potter and the goblet of fire Not only by the way the main character is a boy.

Mainly I like the way J.k Rowling put lots of detail.

Rose’s Favourite Book

Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone, By J. K. Rowling

Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s stone is my favourite book because it is full of action, adventure, and amazing magical things.

I Love You As Big As The World

This book by David Van Buren and Tim Warnes was the inspiration for Mahalia and Moya's movie trailor.  View it here!

Mrs Dawson's Favourite Book

Melu by Kyle Mewburn is my favourite book because it shows the power of being an individual.  Check it out in our library.

Flynn's Favourite Book

This is my favourite book because it has a good story line to it and is a true biography with some humor. It is very adventurous.
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This book is a biography about Bear Grylls' life and how he grew up to be an epic survivalist.  The most interesting part is when he goes to be in the SAS and makes it through.  The SAS is the Special Armed Services division of the English, NZ or Australian Army.

Check it out in our school library.

By Flynn R16

Friday 13th - Last Chance for Issuing - Term 1

Remember to have a good look for overdues and return all books next week.  Then we can issue books for the holidays from Monday 30th April.

TombQuest - Book 1 - Book of the Dead

Read the book.  Play the game.  Year 5 and 6s, are you looking for a new quest series?  Did you enjoy Percy Jackson?  Are you ready?  

"An ancient evil has been unleashed.  Long-dead mummies are awakening.  New York City is overrun by scorpions.  And worst of all for Alex, his mum and the Lost Spells have both disappeared.  He and his best friend, Ren, will do anything to find his mum and save the world... "

Check out the new series in the library now!