Georgia reviews A Horse for Angel by Sarah Lean.

I have read this book and I quite liked it.  
Angel is a very nasty girl who does very bad things.  I can't tell you what they are because that will spoil the story for you.  Most of the story is set on her cousin's farm.
At the end of each chapter, I wanted to read more, but I would have found it more exciting if the descriptions were more detailed and the problem in the story could have been resolved sooner.
I think that girls in Years 4 to 6 would enjoy reading about Angel.

The Wolf Princess by Cathryn Constable

My name is Elise, and I am 10 years old.
I have read this book and I think it is one of the best books I have ever read.
The main character, Sophie travels on a train to Russia.  Sophie and her travel companions were left on the train, but then rescued by a Russian Princess.
I love this book so much because unexpected things happened.  I didn't think the story would turn out the way it did.  The ending was exciting as you find out what happens to Sophie.
This story is best for 9 to 13 year old girls who enjoy realistic fantasies.

New book - Milly and the Chittens by Julie Scott

I am Christina, Year 6.  I have just read this new book and I think it is quite a funny story.  Milly is a 10 year old girl who has a disastrous bedroom - her dirty clothes and discarded toys are all over her floor.  Milly's Mum makes her tidy her room and Milly finds 3 Chittens hiding under her bed.
If you want to find out what Chittens are, if you are between 8 and 12 years old and enjoy chapter books, you will find this an interesting book.
I look forward to reading the next in the series, Chittens in trouble.
Did you know that Julie Scott is a New Zealand author, and this is her first published book.

Chantelle has reviewed three new books, that are now on display.

Starring Jules (as herself) by Beth Ain is a senior fiction especially for 8 to 10 year old girls.  
Jules is a cheerful girl with a great imagination.  This story tells how she has been chosen to star in a TV show.  I enjoyed this book quite a lot and I think my friends would like it too.

Great Galloping Galoot is a picture book by Stephanie Thatcher. Galoot is a clumsy giraffe who is teased by other animals, but there is a happy ending.

Polar Bears Close up is a non-fiction book. Anyone using our library would enjoy this, because the polar bears are cute and there are interesting facts about them.  I found out that cubs stay with their Mums for about 2 1/2 years.

New Books, read by Kyla

Penguins Closeup by Lorna Hendry.
This non-fiction books is full of information about different breeds of penguins. There are very closeup photos of the penguins swimming, feeding and keeping warm. Junior children will find this a great book for looking at.

The Silly Goat Gruff by Scott Tulloch (NZ).
This picture book is a funny version of the traditional story, Three Billy Goats Gruff.

Dirty Bertie Pirate by David Roberts.
Dirty Bertie is a new character in our Library. In this book, there are three short stories where Bertie makes trouble in each of them. It is a Newly Independent Reader which means it is good for children wanting an easy chapter book.

My favourite one is The Silly Goats Gruff because it is very funny when Silly meets the Troll.

Starting off in 2013

Welcome to The Sunnybrae School Library.

We are some of the Librarians on duty this year.  Librarians are responsible for looking after the library and being helpful to people that come into the Library. - Cindy

You can come to the library at lunchtimes and with your class to borrow your books.  When you borrow a book, you need to write your name on the date due slip and then take the book to the issue desk where one of us (trained librarians) will scan your book for you. 
You must have a bookbag to transport your book in, to keep it safe, clean and dry.  Please return the book after 1 week. - Hannah

When you are in the library at lunchtime, you are expected to behave respectfully and care for the books you may be browsing.  Can you please listen to the librarian if they request you to do something.  We need to keep the library a nice place for people to read books, and if you like you can use the computers or games from the cupboard, quietly. - Hawon

If you want to use a computer, line up quietly for a computer card from the issue desk.  This will give you a 15 minute turn, and you must be on a site suitable to use at our school.
You may borrow a game from our games cupboard and play it on the tables only.  If there is not spare room, then you cannot play the game, because our main aim is to have the library  a quiet place for reading. Treat the games with respect and tidy up after yourselves when it is pack away time. - Vianni

Hawon, Hannah, Grace, Vianni and Cindy are on duty on Friday, at lunchtime.

Rummikub Finals 2012

Today the prizewinning round of the Rummikub competition was held.

The competitors were Sanha, Jerome, Bea and Ellisha.

Compared to the qualifying games, this was a quick one.

Ellisha was first to finished, with Bea in second place.  

They both chose a Beatrix Potter book as their prize.

Congratulations, Girls!