Ginnette Cameron-Gardner – Primary Teacher/Librarian

NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge

Congratulations to 4 more students who have completed the Challenge:

Almost all of the students in Years 1-6 are in the Premier’s Reading Challenge as their parents did not opt them out, but many have not yet entered their reading. Hopefully many will enter their reading over the school holiday. If any need a reminder of their NSW PRC ID or password I can be reached through my school email ggardner@emanuelschool.nsw.edu.au

A new series of books now held in the Primary Library

Gregor the Overlander: Underland Chronicles, Book 1 by Suzanne Collins. JF COL.

In this epic fantasy there are strong characters, vivid descriptions, flawless pacing, breathless excitement, laughs and scares but also despite some violence there is also a strong anti-violence message.

Gregor, an ordinary 11 year old boy follows his 2 year old sister, Boots, when she falls through a chute in their laundry room. They land in the Underland, a world far beneath the earth’s surface populated by humans, as well as giant intelligent bats, rats, cockroaches, and spiders. The humans who live in an underground city take Gregor and Boots in.   At first they only want to find a way back home but then Gregor learns that his father, who disappeared years before, is also in the Underland, being held prisoner by the rats who are at war with the humans. An ancient prophecy talks about a warrior coming who will unite the humans and other creatures against the rats and defeat the rats. The Underlanders think that Gregor is the warrior of the prophecy. So, begins the quest.

I hope that you enjoy your holiday and that reading is a part of it as well as many other fun pursuits and time with your families and friends.