Premiere Reading Challenge

The annual Victorian Premier's reading Challenge is upon us again and we are excited at what books children will be reading this year!

To begin with, some parents have been requesting the link to the Premier reading Challenge form so here is the link:
http://www.education.vic.gov.au/Documents/about/events/prc/consentecschools.pdf

I thought it might be nice to recommend a few books during the challenge so here are a few of my selections...


1. THE NAME OF THIS BOOK IS SECRET by Pseudonymous Bosch
This series by the wonderfully named author is written in a witty manner, with a lot of play on words and acrobatics with language. The storyline isn't bad either. There are five books in the series and they are, by all accounts, equally funny and engaging. We found this copy at Readings.


2. WONDER by RJ Palacio
This book was my daughter's favourite for a long time. It is a beautiful story about a 10 year old boy with Treacher Collins syndrome which causes deformities on his face. I like this book as it is written not only through the eyes of the boy, but through many different POVs. Also found at Readings.

3. HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE by Dianne Wynne Jones
Yes, I too, loved this film. But it was a book first. Here is a quote:

"Wizard Howl's castle was rumbling and bumping toward her across the moorland. Black smoke was blowing up in clouds from behind its black battlements. It looked tall and thin and heavy and ugly and very sinister indeed."

Perfect for looking at the setting of a narrative, don't you think? I found this for my Kindle, but I'm sure you can find it in bookshops. If not, The Book Depository is pretty good.

That's my three recommendations for now (I will do some more another time). If you have any recommendations of your own, please add it on the comments below!

Thanks!