Term 2 Booktalks
Truly Tan by Jen Storer
Tan and her family are moving to the country even though her and her sisters don't want to. Country living is quite different than the city and they must sort out some mysteries such as the curse of the dead fox and the haunting of a ghost.
Genre: Mystery/Friendship
Call Number: TAN
Tan and her family are moving to the country even though her and her sisters don't want to. Country living is quite different than the city and they must sort out some mysteries such as the curse of the dead fox and the haunting of a ghost.
Genre: Mystery/Friendship
Call Number: TAN
Charlotte's Web by E.B. White
Wilbur is the runt of the litter and about to be killed but Fern saves him by begging her father to keep him as a pet. Once Wilbur is too big he is sent to Uncle Homer's Farm where he enjoys life, until he hears that he is about to be killed for bacon. His best friend, Charlotte, a spider that lives on the farm, has plans to save Wilbur.
Genre: Fantasy/Friendship
Call Number: WHI
Wilbur is the runt of the litter and about to be killed but Fern saves him by begging her father to keep him as a pet. Once Wilbur is too big he is sent to Uncle Homer's Farm where he enjoys life, until he hears that he is about to be killed for bacon. His best friend, Charlotte, a spider that lives on the farm, has plans to save Wilbur.
Genre: Fantasy/Friendship
Call Number: WHI
Kensuke's Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo
Find out what happens to 11 year old Michael as he and his family set sail across the world and he gets thrown overboard with his dog, Stella. Michael washes up on the shore of a deserted island. What happens to him there? If you are interested in learning more about author Michael Morpurgo and his books check out his comprehensive website by clicking on the book cover.
Genre: Adventure/Friendship
Call number: MOR
Find out what happens to 11 year old Michael as he and his family set sail across the world and he gets thrown overboard with his dog, Stella. Michael washes up on the shore of a deserted island. What happens to him there? If you are interested in learning more about author Michael Morpurgo and his books check out his comprehensive website by clicking on the book cover.
Genre: Adventure/Friendship
Call number: MOR
The Naming of Tishkin Silk by Glenda Millard
This is the first in the Kingdom of Silk series where we get to know Griffin, the only boy in a large family. He is bullied at school for being different and has a sad secret he carries with him. 'Princess Layla' is a true friend who helps him throughout.
Genre: Realistic Fiction/Family & Friendship
Call number: MIL
This is the first in the Kingdom of Silk series where we get to know Griffin, the only boy in a large family. He is bullied at school for being different and has a sad secret he carries with him. 'Princess Layla' is a true friend who helps him throughout.
Genre: Realistic Fiction/Family & Friendship
Call number: MIL
The Story of Tracy Beaker by Jacqueline Wilson
Tracy lives in what is essentially an orphanage. She hasn't had luck with any foster families she has lived with. Tracy doesn't get along well with others. She loves writing and this book is the story of her life.
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Call number: WIL
Tracy lives in what is essentially an orphanage. She hasn't had luck with any foster families she has lived with. Tracy doesn't get along well with others. She loves writing and this book is the story of her life.
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Call number: WIL
The Key to Rondo by Emily Rodda
Leo has inherited a family heirloom, a music box. He knows he is only supposed to turn the key three times but when his cousin MImi comes to visit things happen and they both end up in the fantasy world illustrated around the music box.
Genre: Fantasy
Call number: ROD
Leo has inherited a family heirloom, a music box. He knows he is only supposed to turn the key three times but when his cousin MImi comes to visit things happen and they both end up in the fantasy world illustrated around the music box.
Genre: Fantasy
Call number: ROD
Blubber by Judy Blume
This is a story about bullying. Jill and her friends are very cruel to Linda, the overweight girl in their year 5 class. Linda doesn't seem to stand up for herself or does she? Read to find out.
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Call number: BLU
This is a story about bullying. Jill and her friends are very cruel to Linda, the overweight girl in their year 5 class. Linda doesn't seem to stand up for herself or does she? Read to find out.
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Call number: BLU
Philippa Fisher's Fairy Godsister by Liz Kessler
Philippa doesn't know it but a fairy godmother has been sent down to her from the ATO (Above the Clouds). Daisy doesn't want to be Philippa's fairy godmother, she decides before even meeting her. Read the book to find out more about what happens between these two girls, one human, one fairy. Click on the cover of the book to go to Liz Kessler's website.
Genre: Fantasy
Call number: KES
Philippa doesn't know it but a fairy godmother has been sent down to her from the ATO (Above the Clouds). Daisy doesn't want to be Philippa's fairy godmother, she decides before even meeting her. Read the book to find out more about what happens between these two girls, one human, one fairy. Click on the cover of the book to go to Liz Kessler's website.
Genre: Fantasy
Call number: KES
One Dog and his Boy by Iva Ibbotson
Hal has always wanted a dog to keep him company. HIs parents don't understand the need for one. They hire him a dog for the weekend but Hal thinks Fleck has come to live with him forever (and so does Fleck).
When his parents take Fleck back to the rental agency, Hal takes action to make sure he and Fleck are together forever.
Genre: Realistic Fiction/Animals & Friendship
Call number:IBB
Hal has always wanted a dog to keep him company. HIs parents don't understand the need for one. They hire him a dog for the weekend but Hal thinks Fleck has come to live with him forever (and so does Fleck).
When his parents take Fleck back to the rental agency, Hal takes action to make sure he and Fleck are together forever.
Genre: Realistic Fiction/Animals & Friendship
Call number:IBB
