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Book of the Week
Watch Over Me by Nina Lacour is an emotion-packed read about trauma and survival. It’s an eerie ghost story that deals with challenging issues, but in the hands of this master storyteller, Mila’s nightmare is balanced by the peace and
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Book of the Week
Whisper by Chrissie Perry explores what happens when circumstances over which you have no control impact your life and sense of self. Demi becomes profoundly deaf after an illness, and her coming of age story is complicated by the fact
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Book of the Week
In our book of the week, The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse, author Charlie Mackesy offers the readers hope and inspiration in these unsettling times. The book explores the unlikely friendship of the four characters and the
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Book of the Week
White Bird by R J Palacio is an unforgettable read! Branded as a Wonder story, this graphic novel continues and expands on a story in the author’s Auggie & Me about Julian’s grandmother and the tale of her childhood in German-occupied France. The story
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A Wonder of a Read
This term our Yr 8 classes will have the pleasure of reading Wonder by RJ Palacio. The Book Wonder is a story about Auggie, a ten year old boy who has been born with a craniofacial difference. He has been
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The Bogan Mondrian
The Bogan Mondrian by Steven Herrick is a powerful YA novel about grief, domestic violence and making sense of the world by one of our favourite authors. Dealing with big issues in a sensitive and nuanced way, this is recommended
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Book of the Week for Middle Years’ Readers
Sweet Adversity by Sheryl Gwynther is a fun, historical adventure story about a feisty young girl of great spirit who triumphs over immense pressures and overwhelming odds. Our younger readers will love this feel-good and character-driven story of an irrepressible
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FREE Shine for Girls Magazine
Shine for Girls is a FREE inspirational digital magazine which celebrates everyday girls. It’s a great read for all ages but is especially meaningful for 7-12-year-old girls. It was launched in October 2017 by two women who are passionate about empowering young
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YA Book of the Week
Living on Hope Street, by Turkish-Australian author Demet Divaroren, is a portrait of contemporary Australian urban life. Everyone living on Hope Street in a multicultural Australia has a story, and their diversity is portrayed as a strength, not a threat.
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YA Book of the Week
Moonrise by Sarah Crossan is a breathtakingly moving novel that bravely tackles the subject of capital punishment. Written in free verse, it is short but powerful and leaves the reader with big questions to ponder about such a debatable topic.
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