Bookmarks

Junior Readers

‘Say Something’ by Peter H. Reynolds.

Peter H. Reynolds certainly knows how to pen a picture book with a very special message. The author of ‘The Dot’ and ‘Ish’ returns with his latest offering, ‘Say Something’. The world needs your voice and it has a lot of power to make a difference. There are many different ways that you can say something. Sometimes it’s by speaking up about something important. Sometimes it just by being there for someone. Other times you can make your point by painting a picture, planting a seed or sharing your ideas. This colourful picture book has lots of ideas about making the world a better place in lots of small, very important ways. It’s a great book to share and read together and it will leave you feeling nice and warm inside, and maybe even a little braver too.

If you liked this, try ‘The Dot’ by Peter H. Reynolds.

Middle Readers

‘Toffle Towers: Fully Booked’ by Tim Harris and James Foley.

Should a 10-year-old boy be the owner of a hotel? Can he make it into a fantastic, exciting, out-of-this world place to visit for children? When Chegwin inherits his family’s hotel, he decides to make a few changes. A flying bus is just the beginning. But running a hotel isn’t easy, as Chegwin is about to discover. This is a super hilarious book, perfect for fans of the Story Tree House books.

If you liked this, try ‘Mr Bambuckle’s Remarkables’ by Tim Harris.

Senior Readers

Tin Heart’ by Shivaun Plozza.

This is a touching story about new starts, family and embracing life. Marlowe has a congenital heart condition. She is used to being sick. But when an accident and death of another teen gives Marlowe a new chance at really living, Marlowe is faced with deciding who she is now. She’s used to being the dying girl. Now things are different. Marlowe sets out to discover who her donor was, must deal with her growing feelings for the neighbouring butcher’s son (and hide that from her ultra-Vegan mother), and make new friends. ‘Tin Heart’ is a heart-warming and funny journey about growing up and finding your true self.

If you like this, try ‘Living Voice’ by Karen West.

Ms Madison Dearnaley, Teacher Librarian