When eleven year old Noah sneaks onto his sister's school trip, he thinks it's going to be a good way to get away from school for the day. Think again! The group of six children are left stranded on a mysterious island without food, water or mobile phones (long story). Told through a series of letters Noah writes home, this is a hilarious story that will be hugely popular with our students at Glenthorne and countless more. This is for anyone who dreamed of getting lost with their friends, surviving the odds and being bold. These children all have several differences between them but this doesn't stop them sticking together and being friends through all of the hardships they encounter, and they encounter a lot! Through all the jokes and gut-busting humour is a really heartwarming theme plus commentary about our ridiculous dependency on mobile phones and the internet in general. I loved this story, it's another great addition to Frank Cottrell-Boyce's amazing canon of material. Great for ages 8+!
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The blog tour of the new First Names book about Einstein continues! Did you know that when Einstein was young he was given the nickname "The Dopey One"? Or that when he was ill in bed as a boy he was given a compass to pass the time and it changed his life? Or that he revelled in tormenting and annoying his teachers and professors and even FAILED tests and exams at school? Neither did I! Reading this fast-paced, funny illustrated non-fiction title about Einstein opened up a whole new world to me. You really feel like you are living Einstein's life beside him, all of his challenges and successes, his frustrations and his triumphs. I also really enjoyed seeing his more complicated theories explained using illustrations and language that younger readers can understand. It's a truly fascinating read packed with information and a ton facts that highlight why Einstein was so unique, a true genius that was often misunderstood. He was someone who had pure curiosity about the universe and how it worked. I loved this story and I recommend it for ages 9+ |
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