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Author: Anthony Eaton
This term Year 8 will be visiting the NSW State Library where they will listen to visiting author Anthony Eaton. He will be explaining to the students the many facits of being a writer, where he gets his inspiration and what … Continue reading
Author Study: David Metzenthen
Author of the Year 8 English Novel “Boys of Blood and Bone.” Author website : http://www.scholastic.com.au/common/books/contributor_profile.asp?ContributorID=55
Great Book Swap
Imagine an Australia where all of our children are able to discover the page-turning delight of reading? An Australian where all of our children have access to books? An Australia where all of our children have sound literacy skills? This … Continue reading
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The Red Wind
By Isobelle Carmody In this captivating first book, brothers Zluty and Bily live happily in their little house in the desert. Every year Zluty journeys to the great forest while Bily stays to tend their desert home. And every year … Continue reading
Toppling
by Sally Murphy A moving and triumphant illustrated verse novel about childhood illness and support for friends. John is obsessed with dominoes. But not with playing the traditional game, he is obsessed with toppling. When John’s friend Dom falls sick … Continue reading
The Midnight Zoo
By Sonya Hartnett Her muzzle wrinkled, and Andrej saw a glimpse of teeth and pale tongue. ‘They smell the same, ‘ the lioness murmured. ‘My cubs smelt as she does. Like pollen.’ She breathed deeply again, and Andrej saw the … Continue reading
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Life of a Teenage Body-Snatcher
by Doug MacLeod Thomas Timewell is sixteen and a gentleman. When he meets a body-snatcher called Plenitude, his whole life changes. He is pursued by cutthroats, a gypsy with a meat cleaver, and even the Grim Reaper. More disturbing still, … Continue reading
2011 Australian Book of the Year nominations
The following titles have been shortlisted by the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) in the following categories. The winners will be announced the weekend prior to Book Week which is held 20 – 26 August, 2011. Older Readers Category … Continue reading
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Author : Scott Westerfeld
With Year 8 studying Louis Lowry’s book “The Giver”, perhaps you would like to look at another writer of Dystopian societies. Scott Westerfeld is an American author who has written award winning science fiction books for young and older adults. … Continue reading
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2011 Premier’s Reading Challenge Update
With the completion of exam week and winter vacation time just around the corner, now is the time to return to good reading routines. Year 7 and 8 students in particular are encouraged to look for books on the Premier’s … Continue reading
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