The Children’s Book Council has announced its Children’s Book of the Year 2012 Shortlist. Continue reading
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Book Club Discussion Notes: The book thief by Marcus Zusak
This month the First Wednesday Book Group discussed Marks Zusak’s book The Book Thief. This book was praised highly by the group for the characters and style and rated as one of the best books they have read. It has won awards in Australia and overseas. Continue reading
Book club discussion notes: Cloudstreet by Tim Winton
The Second Tuesday book group recently met to discuss Tim Winton’s novel Cloudstreet.
All readers found Winton’s writing very engaging and descriptive. The book was very enjoyable to read. Continue reading
Eleanor wins Library Lovers’ Day Book Review Competition
Eleanor is a year three student from a local public school. She’s a keen reader and illustrator. She’s a regular library user since she was a little girl attending the storytime and is now an avid reader.
Eleanor participated in Parramatta City Library Lovers’ Day Book Review Competition and told us in 60 words ‘the book I love above all others’.
Book club discussion notes: Forbidden lessons in a Kabul guesthouse by Suraya Sadeed
The First Wednesday reading club met on 7th March. The book discussed was “ Forbidden lessons in a Kabul guesthouse: the true story of a woman who risked everything to bring hope to Afghanistan” by Suraya Sadeed. This is a biography set amidst some of the most inhospitable conditions in war-torn Taliban-seized Afghanistan. It is an adventure story telling of Sadeed’s inspiring fight to bring aid, education and peace training to Afghan citizens. Continue reading