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Litcham Cluster Reading Group Event

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On Tuesday 26th June, reading club members, from our cluster primaries, met at the Secondary Phase, to review the eight selected books that they have been reading over the course of the year. The eight titles were:

Wolf Hollow by Lauren Wolk

Radio Boy by Christian O’Connell

Time Travelling With A Hamster by Ross Welford

Car Jacked by Ali Sparkes

Beetle Boy by M G Leonard

Welcome to Nowhere by Elizabeth Laird

The Bubble Boy by Stewart Foster

Murder at Midwinter by Fleur Hitchcock

 The books were chosen from a range of genres, and authors, to encourage students to venture out of their comfort zone and to try some stories that they might not normally read. It was really impressive to see how many of the pupils had read the books, and wonderful to hear about the activities they carried out in their reading clubs at school.

During the event, the Year 6 pupils from each school were mixed into different groups so that they could get to know each other. Supported by secondary phase students; Jessica, Liberty, Hannah, Maisie, Millie and Olivia they discussed and debated their thoughts, opinions, likes and dislikes about the books. It was really interesting to listen to all their different, and often conflicting, points of view.

The groups then competed in a quiz about the stories, before voting in a secret ballot for the best book. The clear winner was Midwinter Murder by Fleur Hitchcock.

 

 

 

Wolf Hollow by Lauren Wolk, a review by Shannon and Holly, Kingfishers class

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We really enjoyed Wolf Hollow because there were lots of mysteries throughout the book. It was interesting to read about where and when Annabelle lived and to learn about the characters in her family. It was a little bit grotesque though, when Betty broke the birds neck in front of Annabelle. However, I don’t think that Betty deserved to die. It was also quite sad at the end when Anabelle was informed that Toby had been shot, just when you thought it was all turning out well. Toby was a very interesting character because he was very quiet and nobody knew where he came from and why he carried the guns. Betty was very interesting too. If only she hadn’t visited Toby’s little shack to hide the wire, she would never had fallen in the well and died. We would rate this book 4 out of 5.

Snow and Love. A story by Esme from Harpley Primary School

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As I trudge through the mud and dirty puddles, it is Christmas Eve 1816 and still no snow has appeared. Father has sent me in my best dress to collect some firewood and that’s what I am doing now. This year will not be special because my husband is not here to celebrate. I hate it when Mr Knightly goes away. Oh crumbs, I haven’t even introduced myself. My name is Emma Knightly. Oh no I can’t find any more wood. Got to go to the big forest. It is really scary, all dark and spooky, but it will be even scarier at night. Well, better go and get it over and done with.

Wow, it is really scary, I can’t see anything. Ah more wood. No they won’t do. No I have to go deeper into the forest. If this carries on I will miss Mrs Weston. She was my old governess but she left to go and get married. Still I always like to see her because she so wise and she is one of my closest friends. We are also seeing Miss Harriet Smith, another of my dearest friends.

Wait what was that noise?  Mr Knightly, I fling myself at him!

Okay, it started to snow the moment when we kissed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Now, we will all have some dinner and I am going to have the best Christmas ever because all my family is here, even Isabelle has finally arrived. Must go, write to you soon.

 

 

Radio Boy by Christian O’Connell – a review by ‘Book Bandit’ Niamh, Year 6

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Radio Boy received mixed reviews from our cluster reading group, and was given an overall average scores of 3.2 on our reading barometer. Below are Niamh’s thoughts about the book and some interesting information on the author .

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Bubble Boy by Stewart Foster. Some thoughts and facts by the Primary phase ‘Book Bandits’

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We all really enjoyed reading the Bubble Boy, and eating our themed cakes whilst we discussed the book.

We gave it a group average score of 3.75 out of 5.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bubble Boy was a very interesting book because I’ve never read a book about someone that has been in a hospital all their life. It was sad when Henry and Snookerball kid died though. Holly, Year 6

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 FACTS ABOUT AUTHOR STUART FOSTER

by Abigail  Y6

Q How long has he been writing for?

A Since 2001, 16 years!

Q Does he have any family?

A Two Daughters.

Q Where does he live?

A Bath.

Q Has he written any other books?& ‘We used to be Kings’.

A Yes ‘All the things that could go wrong’

Litcham Cluster Reading Club Event

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On Wednesday 7th June, reading club members, from our cluster primaries, met at the Secondary Phase, to review the eight selected books that they have been reading over the course of the year. The eight titles were:

Boy in the Tower by Polly Ho-Yen

The Silver Donkey by Sonia Harnett

Wonder by R J Palacio

WARP- The Reluctant Assassin by Eoin Colfer

The Boy Who Sailed the Ocean in an Armchair by Lara Williamson

Demolition Dad by Phil Earle

How to Fly With Broken Wings by Jane Elson

The Wolf Wilder by Katherine Rundell

The books were chosen from a range of genres, and authors, to encourage students to venture out of their comfort zone and to try some stories that they might not normally read. It was really impressive to see how many of the pupils had read the books, and wonderful to hear about the activities they carried out in their reading clubs at school. For example, students at Great Dunham took it in turns to bake a cake based on the book they were currently reading.


 

 

 

 

 

 

During the event, the Year 6 pupils from each school were mixed into different groups so that they could get to know each other. Supported by secondary phase students; Jessica Banham, Isla Palmer, Summer Peacock, Felix Platt, Sophie E Russell, Sophie M Russell and Amelia Platt, they discussed and debated their thoughts, opinions, likes and dislikes about the books. It was really interesting to listen to all their different, and often conflicting, points of view.

Some of the pupils had written reviews about their favourite story, which they read out loud to everyone. Some of these are shown below:

A review of Wonder by Louis, Great Dunham

 “I really enjoyed Wonder because I loved how the book put the story in different people’s point of view. I felt sorry for August because Jack was mean to him, but he only did it to impress Julian (Julian is mean). I would give wonder 10 out of ten. It was sad, it was funny, it was amazing, it was a wonder. I would recommend Wonder to years 5 to 7. It is the best book I have ever read”

A review of Wolf Wilder by Jessica  Year 7

 “I really enjoyed this story because it has many twists and made me want to read on. Throughout the book I cried as I imagined what it would feel like if I was Feodora. The best bit for me was when all the kids of the village came and helped Feodora and the boy, and with this, all the adults came to help as well. I enjoyed the part when general Rakgoff got his comeuppance too. I love the fact that although it was creative and imaginative it also had parts which were historically correct. I could not put the book down.”

The groups then competed in a quiz about the stories, before voting in a secret ballot for the best book. The clear winner was “Wonder” by R. J. Palacio.