Young Man With Camera
Young Man With Camera is a Governor General finalist and nominee for a Snow Willow Award. This book tells us the story of T, a boy who has been bullied to the point where he doesn’t like to use his full name. T is bullied because he looks different, because of a fire that left him with scars that his mother can’t help but blame herself for. Ever since then he’s been attracted to fires, always watching them and taking pictures. With the help of a few friends, Lucy, Who is a funny and smart homeless woman who collects cans for a living. Lucy helps T learn that having fun and playing around is okay but also that it doesn’t matter what others think of you, just live life the way you want to. Sean, T’s best friend and his dog, helps him express his feelings by taking photographs and capturing precious moments on camera. But when T captures a violent assault on camera, what will he do or whom will he tell? Then, when he gets accused for an unrelated crime that he didn’t commit, will he take the blame and face jail time or will he tell the police who really did it? Will he finally stand up for himself to the group of boys who bully him? The reason why I love Young Man With Camera so much is because it captures the attention of the reader and always keeps you on the edge of your seat, wanting to never put the book down. This is a great story that shows how a teenage boy deals with bullying and friendship. It includes amazing photos that help you have a better idea of the story’s setting. This book is a mature read, one that I recommend for grades 6 and up. Also I would recommend this novel for anyone who is dealing with bullying in their life.
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Book review : DOJO DAYCARE
by Chris Tougas One day, Ninja Moms and Ninja Dads can drop they kids at Dojo Daycare. It was a horrible day for the Master. He is always saying " It is time to all reflect on honour, kindness and respect.' The Ninja kids don't listen. They rip papers and throw everything down. They mess up the Dojo Daycare. At lunch time they throw their food down on the floor and jump on the table. Again the Master says: "Quiet!" Then claps but they don't listen. He reminds them "It's time tl all reflect on honour, kindness and respect." But still they do not listen. Poor Master is very sad because always when he asks for quiet, the children do not understand and they crash everything. Is Master able to keep the ninja children safe? Do they learn "to reflectg on honour, kindness and respect"? To find out, read the book. Dojo Daycare is in the library. Recommended for kindergarten and grade 1. Julian
Author: William Bell Reviewed by Justine It was all because of a class field trip to an art gallery, the short but thrilling encounter with a thieving girl wearing a bright blue beret, the kid who almost got kidnapped but wasn't and the kid's mysterious Chinese grandpa who is grateful and is willing to grant him anything. Aidan found his hope for a life that isn't being controlled by others. He finally finds a blank page and the pencil is in his hand. Given a new identity as Julian Paladin, he escapes foster care and takes care of himself in an apartment with two jobs, one at a convenience store and one as a private investigator. He collides once again with Ninon, the girl who stayed in his mind because of how enchanting she looked in her beret. Julian is curious about everything going on in his new life, there are mysteries everywhere and they're not just the ones in his job. This book was great, it definitely deserves tons of recognition and admiration because of its thrilling adventures and fine style of writing. I enjoyed this book very much because it was so inspiring. The characters have all displayed personal qualities that are good and bad. They all have their different personalities and ways of presenting themselves in the story. I recommend this book to young detectives, romantics, people who want to try something new in grades 7-9. This book was awesome, if you read it, you'll know what he wrote on the blank page. Seven Dead Pirates A Ghost Story
By: Linda Bailey This story is about a boy named Lewis Dearborn, his family, Lewis' great-granddad and seven dead pirates. It all started when Lewis' great-granddad said the word to Lewis "Libertalia" over to Lewis before Lewis' great-grandad died after the death, the Dearborn family moved to an old house and Lewis started looking around for the bedroom he wanted. All a sudden, Lewis found stairs going up to a tower. So Lewis wanted to stay in the tower, even though it was old and wrecked. He closed the door and found a word carved on the back of the door. At night he was getting ready for bed and all a sudden he heard a scary sound. He looked and saw not 1, not 2, but 7 ghost in his bedroom. I really liked Seven dead Pirates because I couldn’t stop reading once I started. It was a very interesting book! The only way to find out what happened next is to read the Seven Dead Pirates. I recommend this book for grade 4 to grade 8. If you happen to have a dinosaur
Linda Bailey & Colin Jack Do you happen to have a dinosaur lying around and don’t know what to do with it? If so... then this book is the right read for you. From the most humongous dinosaurs to the tiniest dinosaurs, this book gives us various uses for those people who have a dinosaur just lying around. From a useful nutcracker, to an awesome homework excuse, to a handy dandy umbrella on a rainy day! The possibilities are endless! This is a great book and I enjoyed reading it. The illustrations by Colin Jack really brought the book to life and added some comedy which made me keep reading and enjoyed it even more! The text was very well written and easy to read. This book uses a lot of imagination which makes lots of kids want to read this book and want to read even more. I would suggest this book for readers from the ages of 5-10 because there are many pictures and not a lot of words, but I really enjoyed this book so it can be read by all different ages. The book ends with a great question... What happens if you don’t have a dinosaur lying around? What if you have an octopus?... Or a penguin?... Or even a kangaroo? This question can lead to great conversations about what to do with other unlikely pets you might have at home or might make you think of a new pet to get like... Would you ever have a pet whale? Clover's Luck
By: Kallie George Reviewed by: Autumn Alberts Clover’s luck is about a girl named Clover, who always has bad luck. She tries to change her luck by using lucky charms, but that doesn't work. Clover loves animals. She has owned several different animals, but something unlucky happens to each one. Clover's most recent pet was a bird, who had escaped when a ball smashed her window. She chased her bird into the forest, the one no one was supposed to go in to. Well Clover was in the forest, she found a poster for an adoption agency looking for help. So, she went to see if she could volunteer to help the animals. Clover got accepted and now gets to help find animals new homes, but these animals are special, different, amazing. To find out how Clover finds homes for these animals and what kind of animals there are at this special agency read the book "Clover's Luck"(The Magical Adoption Agency). I think this was a great book. It had all kinds of animals that you get to read about their amazing and exciting adoptions. All of the visitors looking to adopt or cause trouble, is very appealing too. You get to see witches, wizards and farmers build a connection with the special animal at the agency. I recommend this book for grades 1-3, because it doesn’t have very complicated word, but can still be challenging and is an easy way to start reading chapter books. Zomboy
Author: Richard Scrimger Zomboy is a story about an ordinary school in Ontario. The main characters Bob and Evil-O are just starting Grade 7 and are expecting another regular year of school, but this year of school will actually change their lives. There is a new kid in their class this year named Imre Lazar and he is not like any new kid this school has ever seen. After an accident where a piano crushes Imre they find out that Imre can't get hurt because he isn't really alive. He's a Zomboy, his heart isn't pumping but his brain is still working. Throughout the year Imre has to go through the tough challenge of trying to fit in. Some people dislike him and think he's a danger while others think he's just a stranger who wants to be treated like everyone else. This book is exciting, hilarious and too good to put down. I really liked Zomboy because I could relate to some of the characters and what they went through. I also enjoyed the ending because it revealed a mysterious twist that left me amazed and wanting more. I would recommend this book for people from grades 6-8 because it has easy vocabulary and content that people this age would usually enjoy. "Finding Grace"
Author: Becky Citra Reviewed by: Andie Downes Have you ever felt like there was something or someone missing from your life? Finding Grace was the winner of the 2015/2016 Red Cedar Award. Ten year old Hope is a bit of a loner with a wonderful imagination. Growing up in the 1950s with a depressed single mother and a mysterious absent father. The letters she writes to her imaginary friend Grace, helps Hope cope with the hardships her and her mother face: Hope's mothers depression, money worries, the struggles to make new friends and the death of her grandmother. On Hopes eleventh birthday, she is astonished at the news that her imaginary friend Grace is a real person, her twin sister Grace. Grace contracted polio when she and Hope were toddlers. Hope is convinced that finding Grace is the only way to help her mother deal with her regret. Hope's hunt for her twin sister leads her and her mother to the tiny community of Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia. There, she at last meets Grace, who is all the things Hope hopes she could be. They become friends, but Hope doesn't know how to tell Grace the truth. How can she have a relationship with her sister based on lies and secrets? A situation will force Hope's mother to be the adult she needs to be and allow Hope and Grace the opportunity to be children together. In my opinion, this was one of the best books I have ever read. Wondering if Hope was ever going to find Grace and all the terrible things that Hope and her mother faced, gave the book lots of emotion. At one point in the book, I put myself in Hope's shoes and realized how brave Hope must have been. I felt inspired by Hope how she dealt with all the hardships in her life. Finding Grace is a Gusty girl book. I recommend this book for grades 4-8. Today is the Day
Today is the Day is a true story about a little girl named Mutanu. Mutanu lives in a small orphanage in Kenya, and is about to realize she was put in this world for a reason with a little help from an organization called Creation of Hope. The Creation of Hope organization helps orphanages in the region of Kikima celebrate the birthdays of the children in those orphanages. Mutanu is a kind little girl who enjoys playing with her friends and helping by doing chores with her friends like feeding the orphanage dog and the farm animals. Today is the Day is an interesting book about the importance of loving yourself, and knowing God put you in this world for a reason. In my opinion, this book would appeal to children 6-8 years old because of its interesting pictures and easy vocabulary. Although I recommend it for children from 6-8 years of age I found this book quite interesting due to its facts at the end of the book about the Creation of Hope organization which helps orphanages in the region of Kikima. Today is the day, is also a 2016 Willow Awards nominee in the group of shinning Willows. Rain Shadow
By: Valerie Sherrard Rain Shadow is an intense book with many twists and turns in the plot. This novel by Valerie Sherrard, is written from the point of view of an eight year old girl named Bethany, who is picked on by her mom, her sister and most of her classmates. She has one leg shorter than the other and that causes people to make fun of her. Bethany's dad tries to protect her and calls her, his little angel. One day the door bell rings and Bethany answers the door. She called her mother because she didn't know who it was. Her mom invited the strangers in and ate supper with them. A few weeks later, Mira, Bethany's sister, got really sick. Her parents were worried as they didn't know what was wrong. Then the strangers called and told her that one of their kids had been diagnosed with polio. Bethany's Mother called the doctor immediately after she hung up with the strangers. Tragedy strikes when Bethany's sister, Mira is also diagnosed with polio. Mira had to get sent to Winnipeg for special treatment. Her mom gets super upset and mad, and starts blaming others, mainly her second daughter, Bethany. She says that if she wouldn't have answered the door, the strangers would have never came in and her sister wouldn't have polio. Bethany's mother makes her go to her uncle and aunt’s to stay while she recovers from the sadness. I personally think Rain Shadow was a pretty good book overall. I like how Valerie Sherrard wrote the book from the point of view of the main character, Bethany. I wish this novel was a bit more positive, but overall it was a good and easy read. The book kept me interested and I had to keep guessing what was yet to come. I recommend this book for grade 5-7 or older. Good Job Valerie Sherrard!!! |
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