CBCA Book Week Winner

Book of the Year for Older Readers

A book where Sam is forced to re-evaluate everything he thinks he knows about himself, his family and his place in the world.

Goodbye Christopher Robin

For all those who love Pooh Bear!

To be released in September, the movie "Goodbye Christopher Robin" tells the story of the real life Christopher Robin.

The Happiest Refugee Review by Maya Fernandez 7C

The Happiest Refugee is a heart warming and courageous book about how a poor boy came to be the most famous comedian in Australia. I enjoyed this book thoroughly as it goes through the hardest as well as the happiest parts of his life.This autobiography written by of Anh Do is by far one of my favourite books of all time! , showing that dreams are always possible.

Review by
Maya Fernandez , 7C

The Fall by Tristen Bancks

Another block-buster from Bancks! I didn't find it quite as exciting as Two Wolves but, after a quieter start, it does get going. Sam think he has seen a murder outside his house and goes to tell his father who is a crime reporter. The body has disappeared, if there ever was a body! Things start to happen and someone knows that Sam witnessed something and they want to make sure he never gets to tell. Quite suspenseful once you get sucked in!

Review by Kate Colley, Bloomin Books.

Ballad for a Mad Girl by Vicki Wakefield

A fourth novel for this good Australian writer, two of her previous have been shortlisted for various awards including the CBCA. This is the first with an eye-catching cover. Grace is 17 and a little bit mad, she is not afraid of anyone or anything. She takes on a dangerous challenge from a rival school and finds herself in a little bit of trouble! No spoilers here - just read on!

The war that saved my life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

My favorite PRC book is The war that saved my life.
For me it was an amazing story that told me how lucky I am to be in Australia and to be in a family that loves me.

Makayla Melfi 7A

Bananas in Pyjamas

Do you remember watching Bananas in Pyjamas?

Well.... they are celebrating 25 years since the first program this year and to mark the occasion the Australian Mint is releasing some colourful new 5c and 20c coins.

You can purchase the two coin set from the Australian Mint.