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Tag Archives: Reading
Not My Fault by Cath Howe
Ever since the accident Rose and her sister Maya have not been talking. Maya asked her sister to push her harder on the roundabout and when Rose did there were terrible results. Now Maya blames Rose and treats her unkindly … Continue reading
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Tagged books, childrens_books, Families, Nosy Crow, Reading, review, School, siblings, trauma
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No Ballet Shoes in Syria by Catherine Bruton
No Ballet Shoes in Syria tells the story of Aya, an eleven year old asylum seeker from Aleppo in Syria. It is a story of hope and of kindness. Aya provides a voice for all the millions of child refugees … Continue reading
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Tagged asylum seekers, ballet, childrens_books, empathy, history, Nosy Crow, Reading, refugees, review, Syria
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For the Love of Libraries
On Sunday 10th March I battled my way through gales, engineering works on Southwest Trains and fallen trees on Southern Rail to attend an event at the British Library. It was definitely worth it. The afternoon brought together three wonderful … Continue reading
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Tagged books, education, Jacqueline Wilson, librarians, Libraries, Mental Health, Philip Pullman, Reading, Reading Agency, readingforpleasure, Salley Vickers
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Children’s Books, Choice and Reading for Pleasure.
Which books do children read? The answer to this question varies according to which source of information you consult. A more pertinent question might be, which books do children choose to read? The announcement this week of the shortlisted books for … Continue reading
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Tagged Awards, childrens_books, education, illustration, Reading, readingforpleasure, Teaching
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The Boy Who Flew by Fleur Hitchcock
I loved this thrilling story with a Dickensian feel. The Book Who Flew is brimful of murder, a chilling, sinister villain, rooftop escapes, adventure and a brave hero who has dreams, secrets and a warm heart. Athan Wilde and … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, books, childrens_books, Nosy Crow, Reading, review, thriller
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Creating a Primary School Library
“School libraries should be a focal point for a school. In a school library there should be resources to support every aspect of school life: every project, books to support sport, dancing, art, music; and it should also be the … Continue reading
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Tagged education, librarians, Libraries, Primary Schools, Reading, School, schoollibraryassociation, school_libraries, Teaching
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Little Bird Flies by Karen McCombie
I loved this book. A wonderful historical novel set in Victorian Scotland, a central character who is both endearing and relatable and a setting brought vividly to life. It is 1861 on the remote Scottish island of Tornish and crofter’s … Continue reading
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Tagged childrens_books, Families, history, Nosy Crow, Reading, review, Scotland, Victorians
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The Boy Who Lived With Dragons by Andy Shepherd illustrated by Sara Ogilvie
The Boy Who Lived With Dragons by @andyjshepherd illustrated by Sara Ogilvie @PiccadillyPress. There is never a dull moment in this welcome sequel to one of my highlights of 2018. Perfect for newly confident readers Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, childrens_books, fantasy, Friendship, magic, Reading, review, School
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