Refugee Boy by Benjamin Zephaniah
Refugee Boy by Benjamin Zephaniah Zephaniah presents a story about family, identity and loss. Alem is on holiday with his father for a few days in London. He has never been out of Ethiopia before and is very excited. One morning when Alem wakes up in the bed and breakfast they are staying at to […]
Efren Divided by Ernesto Cisneros
Efren Divided by Ernesto Cisneros When his mother is suddenly deported to Mexico, seventh grader Efrén Nava must take charge of his younger siblings while keeping up with schoolwork and chores; he hopes that in doing so, the money his father earns at a second job will be enough to bring his mother home. Genre: […]
Julia Donaldson – The Giants and the Joneses
The Giants and the Joneses by Julia Donaldson Jumbeelia the young giantess loves to hear the old story about the iggly plop who climbed up the bimplestonk to the giants’ land of Groil. Then, one day, she throws a bimple over the edge of Groil. Down, down, down Jumbeelia climbs—right down into the land of […]
Anh’s Anger 2 – Steps and Stones by Gail Silver
Anh’s Anger – Steps and Stones by Gail Silver A wonderful story written by Gail Silver. When Anh’s friends leave and he feels left out at school, his anger shows up to keep him company. Anh the protagonist of Gail Silver’s previous book Anh’s Anger, is a typical and easy-to-relate-to elementary school-age boy. Genre: anger, […]
Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell Cath is a Simon Snow fan. Okay, the whole world is a Simon Snow fan…. But for Cath, being a fan is her life—and she’s really good at it. She and her twin, Wren, ensconced themselves in the Simon Snow series when they were just kids; it’s what got them through […]
We Are All Made of Molecules – Susin Nielsen
We Are All Made of Molecules – Susin Nielsen Meet Stewart. He’s geeky, gifted and sees things a bit differently to most people. His mum has died and he misses her all the more now he and Dad have moved in with Ashley and her mum. Meet Ashley. She’s popular, cool and sees things very […]
R. J. Palacio – Wonder
Wonder by R.J Palacio August Pullman was born with a facial difference that, up until now, has prevented him from going to a mainstream school. Starting 5th grade at Beecher Prep, he wants nothing more than to be treated as an ordinary kid but his new classmates can’t get past Auggie’s extraordinary face. Genre: life, […]
Paulette Bourgeois – Franklin Goes to School
Paulette Bourgeois & Brenda Clark – Franklin Goes to School With his new pencil case packed with a ruler, eraser and 12 coloured pencils, Franklin is ready for his first day of school — until it’s time to board the bus. In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin faces the excitement and fear of starting school. […]
Megan McDonald – Judy Moody and the Right Royal Tea Party – Resource
Megan McDonald – Judy Moody and the Right Royal Tea Party Megan McDonald’s novel is ‘Jolly smashing!’ Could the Moodys really have royal blood? Judy brings her new look to a comical episode about the ups and downs of exploring a family tree. Genre: funny, adventure, family Themes: Royal family, history, family, belonging Age: 7 […]
Jewel Kats – Cinderella’s Magical Wheelchair – Resource
Jewel Kats – Cinderella’s Magical Wheelchair In a Kingdom far, far away lives Cinderella. As expected, she slaves away for her cranky sisters and step-mother. She would dearly love to attend the Royal costume ball and meet the Prince, but her family is totally dead set against it. In fact, they have gone so far […]
Roy L Hinuss – Prince Not-So Charming: Once Upon A Prank – Resource
Roy L Hinuss – Prince Not-So Charming: Once Upon A Prank Prince Carlos Charles Charming has a lot to live up to. He’s next in line to become king of Faraway Kingdom. Carlos hopes for a different destiny. A destiny involving fart jokes and banana peels. What happens when you dream of being court jester […]
Benjamin Zephaniah – Face – Resource
Benjamin Zephaniah – Face Benjamin Zephaniah tackles the moving and compelling story of a young man, Martin, whose life is completely changed when his face is badly scarred in a joyriding accident. Martin has to adjust to his new life and his new face. Genre: family, friendship, identity Themes: identity, relationships, responsibility, coming of […]
Jenny Offill – While You Were Napping – Resource
Jenny Offill – While You Were Napping In this hilarious read-aloud featuring robots, fire trucks, and pirates, meet an older sister who’s more than happy to fill her little brother in on all he missed while he was napping. Since none of the other neighborhood kids had to nap, they came over. Then came the […]
