Review By Jasmine

Jasmine has reviewed Candyfloss by Jacqueline Wilson

 

Candyfloss

By Jacqueline Wilson

“Floss, we’re going to Australia!”

Floss is a relatively normal girl, with two parents. But her parents are split up.  Floss is fine with that, but when Mum, Tiger and Steve leave to go to Sydney, Floss is torn between going with Mum or staying at Charlies’ Cafe with Dad.

Will Floss and Dad survive getting kicked out

of their home, a burning chip van, and having no money?

Or will there be a miracle at the fair that could change their lives forever?

Read Candyfloss to experience

 Floss and Dad’s fairytale

life.

Available at the school library, and most libraries around Lower Hutt.

This would be good for ages 8 and up.

By Jasmine, Eastern Hutt School, Year 6

2013

Book Review by Jasmine for Writing Extension

INKHEART
- Fantasy Novel by Cornelia Funke

Inkheart takes you through a journey of books, fantasy, villians and heroes.  Meggie has never lived with anyone but Mo, her father.  When she was three, 10 years ago, Mo read aloud to her and Resa (Meggie's mother).  As Mo was reading, his voice charmed the book and it let out three characters, Capricorn, Basta and Dustfinger.  In return, it swallowed up Resa, and she hasn't been since.  Now, after 10 long years, the Fokhart family is being drawn back together by danger, fire and excitement.  What will become of them?  This book can be found at numerous libraries around the country and in our EHS library.

By Jasmine

Book Reviews

We have three book reviews to share with you from Yasmine, Chris and Zoe from G4:-

The book I am reviewing is called "Indigo Blue".  This book is all about a girl called Indigo.  Her three year old half-sister is Misti.  Max, Indie's Step-Dad and her Mum have been fighting recently and one day they move into a musty, dark basement flat.  Indie's Mum livens the place up a bit, but Indie's friend Joe starts turning on Indie and soon rumours spread about Indigo living in a torture chamber with no light and mould covering the walls.  Will things work out for Indie and her family?

Author:  Cathy Cassidy
Recommended for: 8+ and anyone who likes books about friendship.
Rating:  4/5

By Yasmine

The Tale of Redwall - Martin the Warrior
by Brian Jacques

Badrang the stoat has a dream of his own land, his own empire... a vision of supreme power and total domination.  Only one thing can stop him;  a young mouse call Martin.  A mouse who refuses to bow down to a tyrant and who will fight for freedom at any cost.

Recommended for:  I would recommend this book for people that like mystery and adventure.
Rating:  I would rate this book 8 out of ten because it's interesting.

by Chris

The Were-Nana (Not a Bedtime Story)
By Melinda Szymanik and Sarah Nelisiwe Anderson

The Were-Nana is about a girl called Stella Rosa.  She did not like her brother.  Her old Nana Lupin was coming to visit and her brother kept telling her spooky stories about Nana Lupin.   He managed to convince Stella that their Nana Lupin was a were-nana.

By Zoe

Welcome Back to the Library 2013

Yea! I'm so pleased to have the Library back this year.  I have missed seeing the children.  We have lovely new furniture and everyone was excited on the first day to come and see what the Library looked like.  Take a look at some of the photos:-

 

  

D2 First Class to Visit the Library!

Dr Seuss Generator

We are using this Website today:-
http://www.redkid.net/generator/seuss/

Financial Literacy

Today B2 and B3 are watching a clip from the book 'Arthur's Pet Business' to tie in with their financial literacy unit.  We are also using Arthur's Website for activities afterwards.  http://pbskids.org/arthur/games/supermarket/supermarket.html

International Dot Day

  

Look for The Dot

I was working with  B1, B2 and B3 yesterday and we were using the book "The Dot" by Peter Reynolds as it is Dot Day tomorrow.  We had a lot of fun creating our own Dots with the app "Drawing Pad" on the IPads.  The classes enjoyed the story and learnt that we all have a contribution to make and to keep trying.  Take a look at the International Dot Day Website below:-

International Dot Day

Curious George

Today the New Entrants are working with the Library Dragon on colour mixing here is the Website we are using:-

http://pbskids.org/curiousgeorge/games/mix_and_paint/mix_and_paint.html

Part Three of Mascot Story

Hope you are all enjoying watching the Olympics!  Hasn't it been exciting?  Here is part three of the Mascot Story.

Also Part 4 the last instalment.

                                

Here is part two of the story about the Mascots for the Olympic Games by Michael Morpurgo.

Year 2 Hector's World

Year 2 Link for Hector's World

Olympics

The National Library have sent out this link to schools for Olympics Resouces here is the link:-

http://schools.natlib.govt.nz/high-interest-topics/olympic-games