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Children’s Book Reviews – Owlets – May 2012
Friday, May 11, 2012
This month’s book reviews for Owlets are Monstrous Maud Big Fright by A B Saddlewick, and Shadows under the Sea by Sally Grindley.
Monstrous Maud Big Fright – Year 1
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Maud Montague is completely unlike her twin Milly. Milly loves ballet and bunnies and all things pink. Maud doesn’t. She also dislikes her school Primrose Towers so she is delighted when she finds out there is a place for her at Rotwood School. However when she arrives on her first day she is in for a shock of monstrous proportions. There’s more to Rotwood than meets the eye! This is a hilarious book for girls and boys reading on their own or reading together. If you enjoy this story you are sure to like the other titles in the fantastic new Monstrous Maud series. |
Shadows under the Sea – Year 2
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Joe and Aesha are lucky enough to be travelling to a remote island in the Philippines with their parents who are working in this marine protected area for the summer. They are looking forward to swimming, snorkelling and possibly a bit of an adventure as well as learning more about endangered seahorses through their parents’ work. When they realise the nearby coral reefs are being damaged, will they be able to help discover the identity of the criminals? Shadows under the Sea is one of four books by this wonderful writer in the International Rescue series. It is brilliantly written and is both entertaining and informative. |
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Children’s Book Reviews – Owls – May 2012
Friday, May 11, 2012
This month’s book reviews for Owls are Monster Swap Eddie and Fenda by Jonny Zucker, and The Devil’s Triangle Eye of the Storm by Mark Robson.
Monster Swap Eddie and Fenda – Year 3/4
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Eddie loves puzzles and kung-fu. Fenda is three feet tall, five feet wide and is covered in green hair – she’s a monster. They are about to take part in an exchange visit but when it is arranged neither of them knows what’s in store. They have great fun sharing each other’s lives – Eddie with the monsters at the bone-jangling funfair and Fenda with the humans in the fiery catering fiasco. Here are two crazy adventures in this fantastic book with super illustrations. If ever you’ve wanted to go and stay with a monster then this is the book for you. |
The Devil’s Triangle Eye of the Storm – Year 5/6
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Sam and his friend Callum are trapped in a parallel world, pulled across by dangerous energies of the Devil’s Triangle. Sam has been reunited with his mother who had previously disappeared and who is attempting to prevent the raptors from creating even bigger holes in the fabric between the two worlds. Sam’s twin sister Niamh is in Florida trying to find out the truth about the boys’ disappearance. She is convinced the boys are still alive but she has to act quickly as their father is accused of their murder. This fast-moving adventure is full of action, drama and suspense. It is a brilliant read, exciting from beginning to end. |
Children’s Book Reviews – Owlets – April 2012
Monday, April 9, 2012
This month’s book reviews for Owlets are Barney the Boat Dog: Fairground Surprise by Linda Newbery, and My Uncle Foulpest: Dinosaur Disaster by Timothy Knapman.
Barney the Boat Dog: Fairground Surprise – Year 1
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Barney loves living on Jim’s narrowboat and he particularly enjoys it when Jim’s young grandson is staying with them. Freddie is hoping to buy his grandfather a surprise birthday present but he is horrified when his piggy bank with all his savings falls into the canal. He tries to rescue it but things really start to go wrong and Barney realises it is time for him to try and sort things out. This is a warm-hearted adventure in this lovely series. It is about fun, loyalty and friends and is ideal for newly-confident young readers. |
My Uncle Foulpest: Dinosaur Disaster – Year 2
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Wally is a fairly regular young boy with a very unusual uncle. Uncle Foulpest’s name is rather odd but the really odd thing is that he is an ogre and that makes Wally’s life far from regular! Wally becomes ill but is desperate to go to Tommy’s party, so Foulpest comes up with a cure – but as usual things don’t go to plan. And when Wally’s class goes on an outing he hopes Foulpest isn’t going to be there. But…you’ve guessed it. Foulpest is there in the middle of all the fun! This is a hilarious book with fantastic illustrations. It has two laugh-out-loud stories about these wonderful characters and will be enjoyed by boys and girls alike. |
Children’s Book Reviews – Owls – April 2012
Monday, April 9, 2012
This month’s book reviews for Owls are Boobela and Worm to the Rescue by Joe Friedman, and Titanic: Death on the Water by Tom and Tony Bradman.
Boobela and Worm to the Rescue – Year 3/4
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Boobela is a young giant whose life changed when she met Worm. Boobela has to rescue her parents who have been taken prisoner in the Dabushta Jungle. She and Worm make the dangerous journey in a hot-air balloon, on a surfboard and a raft. They come across wild jungle animals, make new friends and have many adventures on the way. But can they deal with the dangerous Ralo? And will they be able to complete their quest? This book is beautifully written and has amazing illustrations throughout. The unique characters and unusual storyline make for a truly memorable read. |
Titanic: Death on the Water – Year 5/6
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Billy is working in the shipyard on the giant ship Titanic. It is a dangerous life but Billy manages to find work on this floating city rather than in the dockyard. However even when Titanic sets off on its maiden voyage it is not all plain sailing for Billy as he has to avoid the taunts and bullying of a mean young colleague. Of course things become really dangerous when they hit the famous iceberg and Billy has to discover just how brave he is. The well-known story of the sinking of Titanic has been complemented here by the fictional creation of Billy. It is a brilliantly written book and is a real page-turner. |
Reading Activities – Owlets Year 1 – April 2012
Monday, April 9, 2012
Barney the Boat Dog: Fairground Surprise – Year 1
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As well as reading this super book, you can enjoy Ed’s fun activities specially written to accompany the book:
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Reading Activities – Owlets Year 2 – April 2012
Monday, April 9, 2012
My Uncle Foulpest: Dinosaur Disaster – Year 2
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As well as reading this super book, you can enjoy Ed’s fun activities specially written to accompany the book:
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