Pip Harry’s most recent book (2019) follows the stories of Noah, Lottie and Jack, all in grade five. Two of them attend one school on the...

This 2019 book has been shortlisted by the Children’s Book Council (CBC) for a possible book of the year award, under the “Younger Reader...

Overview: Toppling (Sally Murphy) follows a boy named John through much of Year Five. John loves setting up record-setting domino display...

"Grandpa didn’t like hospital. So together we made a plan…” The front cover alludes to what is going to take place. We have a boy, we hav...

Olive has a lot on her mind. And a lot on her shoulders. While navigating her own grief, her first concern is her father, who isn’t copin...

The Lotus Seed – Sherry Garland Upper primary READING – looking at themes in books, and comparing them. WRITING - Using better verbs. Thi...

Overview: ‘A Monster Calls’, by Patrick Ness, follows Conor, a 13 year old boy with serious hardships. He faces bullying at school. On to...

Girl from the sea (Margaret Wild, Jane Tanner) -Upper Primary -inferring/analysing mood -analysing and evaluate effects of illustrations ...