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Summer Book Fair and Summer Reading list
Sharon Furse
From the Librarian
Although parents could not enter the campus to attend our summer book fair, the heat on the Book Fair Day could not burn out our pupils' passion for books.
The ‘Cat Kid’ series, written by Dav Pilkey, the writer of the hugely popular series ‘Dog Man’, was our Top 1 selection by Junior school pupils. It is not a bad thing for young readers to read graphic novels with more illustrations and dialogue as they gradually gain more interest and confidence in independent reading. As they grow older and develop higher reading skills, they will enjoy reading longer non-graphic novels.
The winners of the reading poster competition were displayed alongside the books this time. A book about ‘Vincent Van Gogh’, recommended with outstanding drawings by Angela from year 3, helped the vendor to empty the stock, from which we could see the power of peer influence. To whomever may need suggestions about what to read when you curl up on the sofa and enjoy a book during a hot summer afternoon, the following books come highly recommended by our pupils and your librarian.
From the Mandarin Department
The winner of the Chinese reading poster competition was Sophia from year 5, showing her brilliant drawing and writing about the book of "神笔马良". In this book fair, it was our great honour to invite a famous Chinese bookstore which provided us with a wide range of Chinese books, these included picture reading books, fiction and non-fiction books. We encourage our pupils to make reading a habit in their life as they find out the pleasure of reading. The Mandarin Department at the College prepared a recommended Chinese book reading list for Mandarin native speakers, we hope you enjoy!
>> Recommendations
No.
01.
For Readers in the Nest
Supertato series / Zog / The Gruffalo / Mercy Watson series
Supertato Series
Rate for recommendation: ★★★★★
The fabulous new character – Supertato who rescues other veggies from many dangerous but funny circumstances caused by a very naughty pea who always escapes from freezer in the night. This series are created by Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet, the bestselling, award-winning creators of Barry the Fish with Fingers, I Need a Wee and Norman the Slug with the Silly Shell. Lovely glittery illustrations and simple text make this a must for pre-schoolers.
Zog
Rate for recommendation: ★★★★★
Zog, a young accident-prone dragon, who wants to be the best student in dragon school, is the keenest dragon in the school, but will he ever win a golden star? A very cute and warm story created by Julia Donaldson who is one of the most famous children book writer in the world. This story contains many children’s favorite elements such as dragons, a school to train dragons, skills that dragons need to master, a princess, a knight and a flying ambulance. The story is told in a repeat pattern with rhythms so it is easy for children to remember and learn to retell the story by themselves.
No.
02.
For Junior School Readers
Wings of Fire series (graphic novel) / The Wonder of Nature / The Mysteries of the Universe / Spy School / The Violet Veil Mysteries / Malamander / A Wrinkle in Time
Wings of Fire series
Rate for recommendation: ★★★★★
A thrilling new series soars above the competition and redefines middle-grade fantasy fiction for a new generation! The seven dragon tribes have been at war for generations, locked in an endless battle over an ancient, lost treasure. A secret movement called the Talons of Peace is determined to bring an end to the fighting, with the help of a prophecy -- a foretelling that calls for great sacrifice. Five dragonets are collected to fulfill the prophecy, raised in a hidden cave and enlisted, against their will, to end the terrible war. A perfect selection for Junior school readers who could read the graphic novel first to get familiar with characters and stories so that they would be more confident to move on to the original version later.
A Wrinkle in Time
Rate for recommendation: ★★★★★
It was a dark and stormy night.
Out of this wild night, a strange visitor comes to the Murry house and beckons Meg, her brother Charles Wallace, and their friend Calvin O'Keefe on a most dangerous and extraordinary adventure—one that will threaten their lives and our universe. It is a classic mystery fiction book for age 8+ which was the winner of the 1963 Newbery Medal. Its story has passed through generations and still glares nowadays. It is highly recommended by our English teachers.
No.
03.
For Senior School Readers
Wings of Fire(original) / Spy School / Set me Free / Hunger Games / Restart / Dagger Hill
Set me Free
Rate for recommendation: ★★★★★
Ann Clare LeZotte introduced us to Mary Lambert and the people of Martha’s Vineyard in the early 1800s, where nearly everyone signed and deaf islanders were fully integrated into the life of the island. This book is the sequel to ‘Show Me a Sign’. It mixes the history and mystery which would keep you reading but you would realize it actually has a lot of diverse representations and has messages that applied to current times.
Spy School
Rate for recommendation: ★★★★★
Can a normal, average kid become a superstar secret agent? Maybe not, but it’ll be fun to watch him try!
Have you ever imagined one day a man show up in your house and told you there is a special school for you just like Harry Potter did? Although you would to be trained with solid skills to become a spy instead of magic spells. No matter how dangerous to be in that school, it is also very exciting all the time. Perhaps you could ‘join in’ this school during this summer holiday!
Mandarin Native Speaking Readers
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