Last term was hectic, we hardly had time to draw breath, so
apologies for such a long time since you heard from us.
We are delighted with your support for our library
fundraising and look forward to visiting a brand new library in the near
future.
But what about
reading? Yes, we’re still there
devouring every new book that comes into school. Our PSAs have been working very hard to
provide new book boxes for every class in the school – no mean feat with 20
classes! This means we all have easy
access to a fantastic range of books for every level of reader in each class,
so thank you very much to all our wonderful PSAs.
Now what about some
new books? Well two sets of group
novels have arrived for P6. The first is
an amazing book called ‘Wonder’ by the American
author R J Palacio. It is a deeply
moving book about a young boy born with a serious facial disfigurement and how
he manages (or not) with the staring, whispering and awful bullying encountered
in his daily life. Having been
home-schooled for too many years, August is now encouraged by his parents to
attend the local school where he has to deal with new and bewildering
situations caused by children and adults who have judged him without ever
taking the time to get to know August and consider how life might feel in his
shoes. A must read – for adults as well
as P6 and P7 pupils!
Have you read and enjoyed Varjak Paw by S F Said? If so, you’ll love his new book, ‘Phoenix’ - an exciting adventure set
among the stars, raising tough questions about friendship and trust. Definitely for the more experienced reader,
supported by beautiful illustrations, you will recognise the author’s traits
and be transported into other worlds but never very far from the fundamental
questions about the meaning of life itself.
When you are next in school take a look at the cupboards on
the first and second floors containing our group novels. Miss Scott and Miss Broadley have both given
up time during their summer holiday to clean out the shelves, throw out old
stock and reorganise the books in alphabetical order. What a fantastic job! And what great books we didn’t realise we
had.
As always, there are great opportunities for reading over
the summer. The Guardian has just
published the long list for their Children’s Book Award so if you have any
pocket money or book tokens get down to your local bookshop and buy something
new.
After reading your new book, you could enter the review
competition and win even more books.
Good luck and happy reading.
See you in August, ready for the Edinburgh International Book Festival.
Your friendly Book Club.