Bookworms

The purpose of this page is to promote a life long love of reading and writing. Each month we will endeavour to suggest a selection of books which will cover a variety of interests, genres and authors. Books will be recommended for each year group but remember this is only a guide. A lot depends on your child’s reading level and attitude to reading.

For reluctant readers it a good idea to find a book that’s part of a series, if they enjoy the first book they often want to read the next book. Children like to follow the journey of the characters,

All the books below have been read and road tested by those that matter - Children!

Kindergarten- ‘Josephine Wants To Dance’ by Jackie  French- Refreshing picture book using our favourite Australian animal, and  

                          

                            The Fairytale Cake’ by Jonathan Langley

 

 

 

Year 1   Usborne Phonics Readers by Phil Roxbee Cox & Stephen Cartright titles include ‘Shark in the Park’ and ‘Sam Sheep Can’t Sleep.’

 (A series of little stories which helps emergent readers practise reading using phonics)

 

Years 2 and 3 Zac Power Series by Hardie Grant Egmon   

Action packed, short chapters with themes and illustrations to suit young boys ready for a thrill!

Geronimo Stilton Series by Geronimo Stilton

Meet the gang from New Mouse City.

Short chapter books full of colourful illustrations. “Stories are tastier than swiss cheese and tangier than extra sharp cheddar. They are whisker-licking good stories, and that’s a promise”

                                                                               G.Stilton.

Year 4

 ‘Spy Dog Series’ 1, 2, by Andrew Cope

The jacket of this book ignites the reader on a  suspenseful ride with  Lara , better known as Secret Agent GM451. Follow her journey as she is confronted by unsavoury characters, what are her secret powers ?  Is there still room in this world for such an intuitive dog?

Enjoyable books for all!

And 'Spy Dog Unleashed' has JUST been RELEASED!

Years 5 and 6

‘Percy Jackson’ Series by Rick Riordan

An enthralling read about a boy named Percy who is a good kid  but has a ‘run in’ with his maths teacher who Percy  swears is a monster and is trying to kill him.

Percy ‘s mum decides it’s now time to send him back to the place where he will be safe Camp Half Blood. Follow Percy’s journey of discovery into the land of the Demi Gods. Who Does he discover there?