Addison wrote, “I am not that good at drawing but I’m really proud of it. I feel like it shows how all three of the characters feel secluded but also connected. Like they are trapped in a box where everything is complicated where outside the box, everything connects and is so simple, like everything goingContinue reading “Worse Things”
Category Archives: Younger Readers
A winning speech
Husni & Hugo wrote this awards speech for their favourite book, even though it didn’t win! Ladies and Gentlemen, we are gathered here today to celebrate and reveal the CBCA award for 2021. Firstly, I would like to congratulate all the other shortlisted books for making it this far and encourage all of you toContinue reading “A winning speech”
Worse Things: a visual perspective
I did my creative response to point out the differences in all the four children in this book. They have a phew things in common, but they have special hobbies, traits or backgrounds that point out their individuality. This book was a great novel to read and was laid out beautifully. I have never readContinue reading “Worse Things: a visual perspective”
A Letter to Katrina Nannestad
Dear Katrina Nannestad, I read your book ‘We Are Wolves’ and loved it. It was a very up and down story and I liked the way you wrote it, as it was written accurately to who the narrator is. There was never a dull moment with those three kids, which I liked. It was just the perfect balance of emotional and exciting I found myself becoming very attached toContinue reading “A Letter to Katrina Nannestad”
Worse Things – Mount Martha
Shadow Judges at Mount Martha Primary school were given a choice of 10 reading response tasks to complete after reading the shortlisted texts. The responses were designed to be shared with the wider school community in the hope that they would promote interest and borrowing of the Younger Readers shortlist. When responding to the texts,Continue reading “Worse Things – Mount Martha”
We Are Wolves – Mount Martha PS
Shadow judges at Mount Martha Primary school were given a choice of 10 reading response tasks to complete after reading the shortlisted texts. The responses were designed to be shared with the wider school community in the hope that they would promote interest and borrowing of the Younger Readers shortlist. When responding to the texts,Continue reading “We Are Wolves – Mount Martha PS”
Cloudburst – a Mount Martha view
Shadow judges at Mount Martha Primary school were given a choice of 10 reading response tasks to complete after reading the shortlisted texts. The responses were designed to be shared with the wider school community in the hope that they would promote interest and borrowing of the Younger Readers shortlist. When responding to the texts,Continue reading “Cloudburst – a Mount Martha view”
The Book of Chance – Mount Martha
Shadow judges at Mount Martha Primary school were given a choice of 10 reading response tasks to complete after reading the shortlisted texts. The responses were designed to be shared with the wider school community in the hope that they would promote interest and borrowing of the Younger Readers shortlist. When responding to the texts,Continue reading “The Book of Chance – Mount Martha”
Bindi – Mount Martha PS responds
Shadow Judges at Mount Martha Primary school were given a choice of 10 reading response tasks to complete after reading the shortlisted texts. The responses were designed to be shared with the wider school community in the hope that they would promote interest and borrowing of the Younger Readers shortlist. When responding to the texts,Continue reading “Bindi – Mount Martha PS responds”
Mount Martha PS responds to Aster’s Good, Right Things
Shadow judges at Mount Martha Primary school were given a choice of 10 reading response tasks to complete after reading the shortlisted texts. The responses were designed to be shared with the wider school community in the hope that they would promote interest and borrowing of the Younger Readers shortlist. When responding to the texts,Continue reading “Mount Martha PS responds to Aster’s Good, Right Things”
CBCA Shadow Judging 