Book Review: Starring Meg

Book Review: Starring Meg

Starring Meg by Natasha Mac a’ Bháird drew me in after the first few chapters. With Meg’s selfless attitude, Hannah’s responsibility, Ruby’s loyalty and Laura’s creativity, they bind together to change fourth-sixth class children’s perspective on true...
Book Review: Rugby Runner

Book Review: Rugby Runner

Rugby Runner is the fifth book in this series and I have read them all. I really like Gerard Siggins’ books, he is a brilliant writer, just as good as JK Rowling. The main character in this book is called Eoin, he’s the same boy from the earlier books and...
Poetry Day Resources

Poetry Day Resources

Poetry Day Ireland, a national celebration of poetry and poets, takes place this Thursday 27th April. With the theme of “Poetry Connects”, schools are encouraged to get pupils reading, performing and composing poetry. Seomra Ranga has some poetry resources...
Poetry Day Ireland

Poetry Day Ireland

Poetry Day Ireland is a major one-day festival of Irish poets and poetry at home and abroad. This year Poetry Day Ireland takes place on Thursday 27 April and the theme for the 2017 event is “Poetry Connects”. Events will be taking place all over the...
Book Review: The Little Black Sheep

Book Review: The Little Black Sheep

I reviewed “The Little Black Sheep” by Elizabeth Shaw. I enjoyed reading it very much. It would appeal to children in First and Second class. It might be a bit easy for older children – it didn’t take me long to read it. It was an interesting story and the...