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‘The Outlaw Varjak Paw’ (Varjak Paw #2) by S.F. Said : Junior Book Review

24 July, 2019   
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‘The Outlaw Varjak Paw’ (Varjak Paw #2) by S.F. Said 📖

Having saved the city cats from a fate worse than death, Varjak Paw finds himself the elected and popular leader of a new gang – a gang that supports freedom and kindness for all. But will the pressure take its toll on this brave yet sometimes naive cat?

Soon the city erupts in an all-out gang war as the evil Sally Bones attempts to control the lives of all cats. Horrified and outnumbered, Varjak and the others must fight for their freedom or die trying; can Jalal’s Way really be the best way?

This is another thrilling adventure, eagerly awaited by all Varjak fans, both young and old.

This books is available at JF SAI (library link) and on Overdrive as an Ebook. It is a fan read for Years 4 and Years 5

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‘The Land of Neverendings’ by Kate Saunders : Junior Book Review

24 July, 2019   
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‘The Land of Neverendings‘
by Kate Saunders 📖

Shortlisted for the Carnegie Award 2019

Emily felt wide awake – but this had to be a dream. A soft light glowed from the middle of Holly’s empty bed. It came from a little tent – striped red and white, not more than knee-height, and with shadows moving about inside it. Never in all her life would Emily forget the strangeness of what she saw next . . .

When Emily’s sister Holly dies, she is surprised to find that she misses her toy bear, Bluey, almost as much as Holly. Bluey was Holly’s constant companion, and Emily used to make up stories about him and his escapades in the magical (and very silly) world of Smockeroon to entertain her. And the only person who seems to understand Emily’s grief is Ruth, her kindly next-door neighbour.

But then very strange things start to happen. Emily dreams of talking toys visiting her bedroom, telling her that they have come from Smockeroon, and have a message for her from Bluey. A terrible black toad, who stinks of sadness, begins to stalk Ruth’s house. And when a parade of penguins wearing plastic moustaches marches through their kitchen – well, Emily has to begin to wonder whether this is all a dream after all. But why are the toys here, and what could Bluey possibly be trying to tell her?

This stunning novel will tickle your funny bones as much as it pulls on your heartstrings, and is a true classic in the making.

A great read for years 5 & 6.This book is available on Overdrive as an Ebook and Audiobook.

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“The House with Chicken Legs” by Sophie Andersen : Junior Book Review

24 July, 2019   
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Shortlisted for the Carnegie Award this year. “The House with Chicken Legs” by Sophie Andersen is a wonderful adaptation of the old Russian folk tales. It is so rich and evocative that I just couldn’t put it down. Marinka is a reluctant Yaga who loves with her Baba in the house that is alive and can run. She is supposed to be learning how to guide the dead so the she can become the next Guardian. But Marinka is independent, determined and she breaks the rules while desperately seeking her own destiny. But life has a way of surprising us and things go awfully wrong. Marinka has to come to terms with the painful loss of her grandmother and her new role. Life isn’t always easy but good things can come out of bad. 
This book is ideal for year 5-7 and can be found on Overdrive (link) #SHRLibraryBookReview

 

 

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‘Framed’ by Frank Cottrell Boyce : Junior Book Review

24 July, 2019   
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‘Framed’ by Frank Cottrell Boyce 📖

A wonderful story packed with subtle British humour and fascinating facts about art. Told from the point of view of Dylan, 2nd child of Team Hughes with an obsession for car details and a desire to help revive his family’s failing garage business in sleepy, remote Manod, a place which doesn’t even have a road sign and which everyone else is leaving. But when the National Gallery stores precious paintings in the disused quarry to protect them from floods this provides the perfect opportunity for a team of master criminals with hilarious consequences.

A great read for years 5 & 6. It is available at JF BOT

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Mr. Popper’s Penguins by Richard Atwater : Junior Book Review

6 June, 2019   
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‘Mr. Popper’s Penguins’ by Richard Atwater 📖

A wonderful story for younger independent readers. Mr Popper, a decorator with a passion for all things Arctic and Antarctic is unexpectedly gifted a penguin. He cares for the bird and even acquires a mate for him. Soon lots of little penguins are playing in the basement of his house. But his pets are expensive and the Poppers find that they need to get creative about both caring for the penguins and solving their financial problems.

This book is available in the junior library at JF ATW

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Aru Shah and the End of Time by Roshani Chokshi : Junior Book Review

5 June, 2019   
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Aru Shah and the End of Time (Pandava Quartet, #1) 📖 by Roshani Chokshi

Fans of Percy Jackson will LOVE this adventurous romp through Indian mythology rich with gods, demons and celestial weapons of all kinds. Brilliantly written it was gripping from cover to cover.

This book is available in the junior library at JF CHO 

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Starry River of the Sky by Grace Lin : Junior Book Review

5 June, 2019   
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“Starry River of the Sky” by Grace Lin 📖

A wonderful story from a master storyteller of a runaway boy who can hear strange noises in the night and who seems to be the only person who has noticed that the moon is missing from the starry river of the sky. Things take shape when a strange beautiful woman comes to stay at the almost deserted Village of the Clear Sky. Can she help with kidnappings, giant toads and a missing mountain? Her tales and those of our hero are skillfully woven together in this modern retelling of Chinese folklore. 
This book is available at JF LIN

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Junior Book Review; ‘Boy Underwater’ by Adam Baron

9 May, 2019   
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‘Boy Underwater’ by Adam Baron

Cymbeline is confident that he can swim despite never having been near water, after all he’s googled ‘front crawl’ and seriously how hard can it be? But things go disastrously wrong and Cym begins to unravel the mystery about why his father has never taken him swimming. Funny, poignant, heart warming and very realistic.

This book is available on Overdrive 

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Junior Book Review; ‘The Benefits of Being an Octopus’ by Ann Braden 

9 May, 2019   
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‘The Benefits of Being an Octopus’ by Ann Braden 
I really felt for Zoe as she battles against poverty, neglect and an abusive step father. She spends her time caring for her 3 young siblings with such love & compassion while her mother works to keep the family afloat. Zoe compares herself to an octopus with its amazing survival instincts. But it the debating society at school which finally helps Zoe to face her problems and do something about them. 
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Junior Book Review; ‘Because of Winn-Dixie’ by Kate DiCamillo

9 May, 2019   
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‘Because of Winn-Dixie’ by Kate DiCamillo

Kate DiCamillo’s first published novel, like Winn-Dixie himself, immediately proved to be a keeper—a New York Times bestseller, a Newbery Honor winner, the inspiration for a popular film, and most especially, a cherished classic that touches the hearts of readers of all ages. 
The summer Opal and her father, the preacher, move to Naomi, Florida, Opal goes into the Winn-Dixie supermarket—and comes out with a dog. A big, ugly, suffering dog with a sterling sense of humor. A dog she dubs Winn-Dixie. Because of Winn-Dixie, the preacher tells Opal ten things about her absent mother, one for each year Opal has been alive. Winn-Dixie is better at making friends than anyone Opal has ever known, and together they meet the local librarian, Miss Franny Block, who once fought off a bear with a copy of WAR AND PEACE. They meet Gloria Dump, who is nearly blind but sees with her heart, and Otis, an ex-con who sets the animals in his pet shop loose after hours, then lulls them with his guitar.

Opal spends all that sweet summer collecting stories about her new friends and thinking about her mother. But because of Winn-Dixie or perhaps because she has grown, Opal learns to let go, just a little, and that friendship—and forgiveness—can sneak up on you like a sudden summer storm. 
This book is available in the junior library at JF DIC

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