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 shores of Sydney, a...

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

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

"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 have his grandpa, and t...

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 coping. Leaning on suppor...

The Lotus Seed – Sherry Garland Upper primary READING – looking at themes in books, and comparing them. WRITING - Using better verbs. This could serve as a m...

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

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