Archive for the 'Reviews' Category
the Harry Potter Phenomena
For many years now, the writings of J.K.Rowling have been hailed as the mechanism by which the youth of the world have been returned to the pleasures of reading…. a book! With follow-up movies and merchandising, Harry Potter has remained a popular figure in the minds of school children as we wait anxiously for the [...]
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The Rights of the Reader
This is a new release of a book, first published in French in 1992, but there is nothing outdated in what it says. It reminisces the fun times of reading to your children as they first discover the delights of books. Then it recognises the sometimes rushed finishes of nighttime reads… It ponders the busyness [...]
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What grabs you? (Fiction Genre)
I’ve just finished a book by Randa Abdul Fattah, Does My Head Look Big in This, and have started on the sequel, 10 Things I Hate About Me - both if which reflect on issues facing young adults - body image, friendships, choices, faith and religion. This started me thinking about how students select the [...]
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GEARED - Great Reading for Young Drivers
While you wait at the Motor Registry for your Learner’s Driving test, or for your Provisional Licence, you might like to fill in your time leafing through a new magazine there. GEARED is a publication aimed at young drivers, and while it is sponsored by companies who wish to advertise to young drivers, it is [...]
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Comments on Book Week Nominees
As already noted, nominations have been made for this year’s Children’s Book Council of Australia Awards. The following titles are those nominated in the Older Readers category for Book Week this year. Please click on the link for a short summary (from Mrs Crew) and leave your comments on these titles.
Double Exposure - Brian Caswell [...]
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Holiday Reading
So, your assignments are all in for the term, sport may be taking a break over the holidays and the weather cools off a bit. One great way to relax is to snuggle up in a blanket with a good book – maybe even by a blazing fire as the weather cools a bit.
If you [...]
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The Da Vinci Code – is FICTION!
Many authors who write historical fiction go to great lengths to get their research efforts accurate - so their work reflects historical truths, even when mixed with a fictional storyline. Dan Brown claims his work in the Da Vinci Code is fact, not fiction, but many minor and major historical flaws can be found in his [...]
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My Australian Readers’ Challenge
One of the great things about the Readers’ Challenge (ARC) is that adults can join in and read for the Challenge too. I have begun an assault on the many books that I targeted to read this year – and found many to be listed in either the Adult Reading list or that for Students [...]
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‘Shadows in the Mirror’ Book Launch
It was with great excitement that family, friends and co-workers joined Cameron Nunn for the launch of ‘Shadows in the Mirror’, at the Children’s Book Council Biennial Conference at Darling Harbour this week. It has already received many positive reviews from media sources and bookshops, well known authors and students alike, which are great accolades for a debut novel!
‘Shadows in the [...]
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Inspirational Reading
As part of our professional days for staff, we have recently been fortunate to share our faith with one another in many and varied ways at the Edmund Rice Retreat and Conference Centre at Mulgoa. Reading is, of course, one of the major communication channels we can share.
Individuals are now encouraged to leave a comment [...]
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