by admin | Oct 23, 2010 | 5th/6th, Class Novel
Over three summers, Tyke journeys with his anthropologist father to the remote and icy wilderness of the Arctic. Each summer brings short intense friendships with the Eskimos, and adventures ‘which Mum doesn’t need to know about’. Tyke is saved from drowning and...
by admin | Oct 23, 2010 | 5th/6th, Class Novel
This is a book of historical fiction for children with a personalised account of the life of Brian Boru, from his childhood in the midst of a large warrior family to his final role as High King of Ireland. This book by Morgan Llywelyn is aimed at pupils in senior...
by admin | Oct 17, 2010 | 3rd/4th, Class Novel
John’s grandfather Old Dan, refuses to leave his farm on Plover Hill, even when the valley around it is flooded and it becomes an island. The only sensible option is for John to move in there with him. When their idyllic lifestyle and the rich wildlife of the island...
by admin | Oct 17, 2010 | 3rd/4th, Class Novel
Charlie would love a bike, but his family cannot afford one. Then he manages to assemble a strange-looking bike from old bits and pieces — not exactly cool, but full of character. In fact, so full of character that it almost begins to develop a life of its own! This...
by admin | Oct 17, 2010 | 3rd/4th, Class Novel
Adam’s Starling tells the story of a nine year old boy who is finding life difficult. At home, no-one has any time for him. At school things are even worse – a gang of bullies has singled Adam out for punishment. Life is becoming increasingly difficult for Adam. But...
