Ginette Cameron-Gardner, Teacher Librarian

In the Primary Library is an interesting series ‘Before they were famous’. This is Historical Fiction suitable for readers aged nine and above.

In this exciting series Caroline Corby looks at the early lives of some of history’s more fascinating, charismatic characters –  how they made their mark and became famous historical figures.

One of my favourites is Boudica: The Secrets of the Druids

Boudica started life as a tribesman’s daughter and became the well-known warrior Queen who defied the might of the Roman Empire.

Others in the series are:

Cleopatra: Escape Down the Nile

Pocahontas: The Prophecy of Doom: A Princess Betrayed

Julius Caesar: The Curse of the Gods

Meet Gaius Julius Caesar – the young boy who overcomes a turbulent childhood and grows up to conquer the world.  In Ancient Rome, the young Gaius Julius Caesar sets out to decipher a vestal’s prophecy and restore his family’s name. As Rome descends into civil war, Gaius seeks refuge outside the city walls, and is forced to fend for himself as his family is torn apart. The time will come to face his enemies – and embark on his rise to Rome’s most famous emperor.

NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge update

We have had more students complete the NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge:

Year 1

Saskia Esra                  

Year 2

Gil Banna, Sofia Berkovic, Leon Besser, Samuel (Sam) Carpenter, Maxim Demos, Archie Ernster, Micah Esra, Zac Fraser, Elise Goldberg, Milla Goldberg, Zarah Gorelik, Noah Gottlieb, Leah Joshua, Pablo Magid, Julia Manoy, Jemma Michel, Sanne Nathan, Max Pittorino, Louisa Rodney, Rebecca Salamon, Isaac Shammay, Dana Stiassny, Leah Stiassny and Cyrus Waldner           

Year 3

Jemma Adler, Tehya Miller and Gabriel Pozniak           

Year 4

Aaron Berkowitz and Ashley Cohn                

Year 5

Gabriel Stiassny           

Year 6

Tess Endrey and Lilia Joseph