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Reading Activities Owls Yr 3/4 July 10

Thursday, July 22, 2010
posted by readmin 5:46 AM

The Great Hamster Massacre – Year 3/4

The Great Hamster Massacre As well as reading this super book, you can enjoy Ed’s fun activities specially written to accompany the book:

  • Ed’s Word Search
  • Synonyms / Odd One Out
  • Ed’s Poetry: I Saw a Hamster
  • Diary entry / Illustration

The Great Hamster Massacre

Reading Activities Owls Yr 5/6 July 10

Thursday, July 22, 2010
posted by readmin 5:46 AM

Jordan Stryker Bionic Agent – Year 5/6

Jordan Stryker Bionic Agent As well as reading this super book, you can enjoy Ed’s fun activities specially written to accompany the book:

  • Ed’s Word Search
  • Costume designs
  • Ed’s Poetry: Bionic Agent
  • Argument / Talk

Jordan Stryker Bionic Agent

Book Reviews Owlets June 10

Tuesday, June 22, 2010
posted by readmin 6:57 AM

This month’s book reviews for Owlets are The Mystery Cat by Diana Kimpton and The Speedy Sports Car by Jenny Alexander

The Mystery Cat – Year 1

The Mystery Cat It’s a secret – Amy can talk to animals! After a storm on the island, Amy and the Clamerkin Clan rescue a ginger cat who seems to have lost his memory. Meanwhile at home, Amy’s family are busy preparing to reopen the Primrose Tea Rooms. Who is the mystery celebrity who is going to cut the ribbon at the Grand Reopening? And can Amy find the owners of the mystery cat before his antics cause her real trouble. This lovely story with its charming characters will delight young readers enjoying it on their own or reading together.

The Mystery Cat


The Speedy Sports Car – Year 2

The Speedy Sports Car Jack is mad about cars. Every Saturday is spent at his Dad’s Car Supermarket but every moment is spent thinking about cars, drawing them and imagining great adventures as he dreams about driving them! One day a really amazing car arrives – a gleaming red Ferrari. Will Jack’s dreams come true? This is an exciting story, part of a super new series, to inspire young imaginations.

The Speedy Sports Car

Book Reviews Owls June 10

Tuesday, June 22, 2010
posted by readmin 6:57 AM

This month’s book reviews for Owls are Frightfully Friendly Ghosties by Daren King and The Montgomery Murder by Cora Harrison

Frightfully Friendly Ghosties – Year 3/4

Frightfully Friendly Ghosties Tabitha Tumbly, Pamela Fraidy and friends are constantly amazed that the still-alives in their house are so horrible to them. They do mean things such as locking Pamela in the attic with a leggy spider. Even the half-sized still-alives seem to be mean-spirited. This is a hilarious tale of ghosties who are not only frightfully friendly but also wickedly well-mannered!

Frightfully Friendly Ghosties


The Montgomery Murder – Year 5/6

The Montgomery Murder The streets of Victorian London provide the setting for this murder mystery. The police are trying to catch the killer of wealthy Mr Montgomery. They decide to enlist the help of young Alfie Sykes and his friends who are streetwise and bold. They must follow up clues and suspects and face this dangerous and sinister world to find the truth… This is the first adventure, action-packed and full of twists and turns, in the London Murder Mysteries.

The Montgomery Murder

Reading Activities Owlets Yr 1 June 10

Tuesday, June 22, 2010
posted by readmin 6:56 AM

The Mystery Cat – Year 1

The Mystery Cat As well as reading this super book,
you can enjoy Ed’s fun activities
specially written to accompany
the book:

  • Ed’s Word Search
  • Speech bubbles / Riddles
  • Ed’s Poetry: Cats
  • Poster for the Grand Reopening    

The Mystery Cat

Reading Activities Owlets Yr 2 June 10

Tuesday, June 22, 2010
posted by readmin 6:55 AM

The Speedy Sports Car – Year 2

The Speedy Sports Car As well as reading this super book,
you can enjoy Ed’s fun activities
specially written to accompany
the book:

  • Ed’s Word Search
  • True or false / Jack’s feelings
  • Ed’s Poetry: In my dreams…
  • Choose a car! / Wall of Cars picture

The Speedy Sports Car

Reading Activities Owls Yr 3/4 June 10

Tuesday, June 22, 2010
posted by readmin 6:55 AM

Frightfully Friendly Ghosties – Year 3/4

Frightfully Friendly Ghosties As well as reading this super book,
you can enjoy Ed’s fun activities
specially written to accompany
the book:

  • Ed’s Word Search
  • Character facts / Anagrams
  • Ed’s Poetry: Ghost limerick
  • Story board

Frightfully Friendly Ghosties

Reading Activities Owls Yr 5/6 June 10

Tuesday, June 22, 2010
posted by readmin 6:54 AM

The Montgomery Murder – Year 5/6

The Montgomery Murder  

As well as reading this super book,
you can enjoy Ed’s fun activities
specially written to accompany
the book:

  • Ed’s Word Search
  • Sound effects / Props
  • Ed’s Poetry: Detectives
  • Story chart

The Montgomery Murder

Book Reviews Owlets May 10

Saturday, May 29, 2010
posted by readmin 5:16 PM

This month’s book reviews for Owlets are Scarlet Silver – Swashbuckle School by Sarah McConnell and Lucy Courtenay, and The Goffins Go Batty by Jeanne Willis

Scarlet Silver – Swashbuckle School – Year 1

Swashbuckle School The notorious Long Joan Silver was eaten by a giant shrimp and ever since then her granddaughter Scarlet Silver has wanted to be a pirate. Now Scarlet and her family sail the high seas, learning to be pirates and seeking treasure. But the captain of Swashbuckle School isn’t quite what he seems… Join Scarlet on the pirate ship 55 Ocean Drive for an adventure on the ocean waves. If you enjoy this story there are lots more in this super new series.

Swashbuckle School


The Goffins Go Batty – Year 2

The Goffins Go Batty
George is settling in to life at Grandma’s house and his thoughts turn to having a pet. Along with Lofty and Eave, the Goffins secretly living in Grandma’s attic, he sets upon giving a lost puppy a home. But can he convince the grown-ups to let him have a puppy? You too can go batty with the Goffins in this charming and hilarious story!

The Goffins Go Batty

Book Reviews Owls May 10

Saturday, May 29, 2010
posted by readmin 5:16 PM

This month’s book reviews for Owls are No Way Out by Gene Kemp, and Tribe – Goodbye, Copper Pie by T M Alexander

No Way Out – Year 3/4

No Way Out Adam and Alex are twins. They’re not identical but they are telepathic and there is something secret that holds them together even when they argue. They are on what is supposed to be a typical family holiday – but somehow it is different. They are in a very strange town with weird houses and people. As you read this book you’ll see that no matter where they run there’s…no way out.

No Way Out


Tribe – Goodbye, Copper Pie –Year 5/6

Goodbye, Copper Pie Goodbye, Copper Pie is part of the series about the five friends who make up Tribe. It’s full of questions. Will the summer fair be a success? Who’s getting a dog? And not least, will Copper Pie really desert Tribe? There are three stories in this book for you to get to know these fantastic characters – a group of ordinary kids who find fun in inventive ways. Find out more about their challenges and friendship as you delve into Tribe’s adventures.

Goodbye, Copper Pie