Challenge Of The Week - One For The Girls

Calling all girls! Can you name the titles of these popular books? Answers are at the bottom of the post.

 

 

1. Rachel Renee Russell has created a series of books, following the not-so-fabulous life of Nikki Maxwell. 

 

 

2. The Little Princess only wants one thing, but can you guess what? 

 

 

3. Enid  Blyton's famous character, Amelia, is up to no good again!

 

 

4. Jacqueline Wilson and Lydia Monks create a talented mermaid who is persuaded to join the circus.

 

 

 

5. Floss’s parents split up when she was younger and she now divides up her week, spending five days with her mum, her mum’s new boyfriend and her new baby half-brother. 

 

ANSWERS:
1. Dork Diaires, 2. I Want My Mum, 3. Amelia Jane Is Naughty Again!, 4. The Singing Mermaid, 5. Candyfloss

Challenge Of The Week - Quiz Yourself!

Have you read any of David Walliams' books we have on offer? YES!! Then take a David Walliams' quiz by clicking on the books below. Good luck!

 

 

 

Challenge Of The Week - Name These KS1 Books

The covers of the books below are blurry. Using the clues underneath each book to work out what the book is. Check your answers at the bottom of the page. Good luck!

 

 

1. Silly boy, Sam, didn't read the small print when he signed up to 'Adolp an Elephant' during his last visit to the zoo. He wasn't expecting one to travel from Africa on a plane, that's for sure! 

 

2. Another adventure with Albie, this time he visits the library with his mum where he meets a knight whilst picking out a book. Albie and the knight set off on a quest where they meet trolls, bears and a many-headed monster! 

 

3. Duncan is surprised to find a pile of letters instead of crayons when he opens his crayon box. His crayons have left, leaving behind lots of complaints! Red crayon is fed up of working every holiday and is in need of a break, while Beige crayon is feeling down, as all he gets to colour in is wheat!

 

 

4. You have heard the three little pigs side of the story, but here is what actually happened (according to the wolf). Whose story do you believe?

 

5. Sally and her brother wait patiently at the window for their mother's return when they have a visit from an unexpected guest - someone in a rather large hat, who causes quite a lot of mischief!

 

ANSWERS:
1. The Slightly Annoying Elephant, 2. How To Catch A Dragon, 3. The Day The Crayons Quit, 4. The True Story Of The Three Little Pigs, 5. The Cat In The Hat



Challenge Of The Week - The Hunger Games Quiz

 

The Hunger Games series has been very popular with our older pupils since it arrived on our shelves last year. For those of you who have read the books,see if you can answer all ten questions correctly in The Hunger Games quiz...

 

http://clubs-kids.scholastic.co.uk/quizzes/21134

Challenge Of The Week - Vote For Your Favourite Book!

The challenge this week is slightly different. Booktrust have created a list of 100 books to read by the age of 14. Follow the link to vote your favourite stories...

http://www.booktrust.org.uk/programmes/primary/childrens-book-week/100-best-books/

Challenge Of The Week - Name The Authors

Rearrange the letters to reveal the names of these popular children's authors.

 

1. amJei hmoTnso

Winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize 2012 for his series of books, Dark Lord.

2. dniE Byntol

Writer of 186 books, this author has produced series including, The Famous Five and The Faraway Tree.

 

3. znenaSu linlsCo

 Best known as the author of The New York Times best selling series The Hunger Games trilogy.

 

4. yTrre Draey

Working alongside illustrator, Martin Brown, this author has retold history in a series of horrible ways!

 

5. nhtonAy Hwrioots

Creator of the Alex Rider series.

 

ANSWERS:
1. Jamie Thomson, 2. Enid Blyton, 3. Suzanne Collins, 4. Terry Deary, 5. Anthony Horowitz

Challenge Of The Week - Bear Stories

With our shelves packed with cute, cuddly bear stories can you answer the questions below?


  

1. The front cover of this new book is a little blurry.
Jessica is woken in the middle of the night by a magical light that enters her room. She is surprised to find a chest of toys at end of the bed. Inside the chest is a teddy bear wrapped in brown paper packaging and tied with a silky, red ribbon.
Can you work out what the book is?

2. Sleepy Douglas goes in search to find a hug. After scaring a few sheep and causing a wise owl to fall from his tree, Dougless is lead back to his cave. Can you remember who is there to give him a great big bear hug?

 

3. Watch the clip of Sienna reading Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

 

 

What did the yellow duck see?

 

4. A family go in search for a bear. They walk through long, wavy grass. Swishy Swashy! Swishy Swashy! They have to go through a big, dark wood. Stumble Trip! Stumble Trip!

But, what sound does it make when they go through the deep, cold river?

 

 

5. All these bear characters have something in common. Can you guess what they like to eat?

 

  

ANSWERS:

1. Brown Paper Bear, 2. His Mum, 3. A Blue Horse, 4. Splash Splosh! Splash Splosh! 5. Honey

Challenge Of The Week - Complete The Titles Of These KS2 Books

Some of the words are missing from the titles of these books. Use the clues underneath to help you work out the answer. You can check your answers by looking at the bottom of the page. Good luck!

 

 

1. Wordplay, riddles and poems that will make you laugh!

 

2. Mildred Hubble attends Miss Cackle's Academy. Her class go on a trip to the seaside for the week, but Mildred isn't happy about leaving her cat, Tabby, behind.

 

3. Bertie resues a white lion from Africa, they are inseperatable until Bertie is sent away to boarding school in England.

 

Stuart Horten moves away to the dreary town of Beeton. Stuart begins his adventure as he tries to follow the clues to help him find his great-uncle's workshop.

 

 

5. Three stories in one. It's up to you to solve the mystery of when a reckless, dangerous dare backfires.

 

ANSWERS:

1. The Language of Cat, 2. The Worst Witch All At Sea, 3. The Butterfly Lion, 4. Small Change For Stuart, 5. The Deadly Dare Mysteries



Challenge Of The Week - The Singing Mermaid

Last week Shyanne was our Super Reader, sharing the story, The Singing Mermaid. Watch her video below then answer the questions underneath. The answers, as always, are at the bottom of the page. Good luck!



 

 

1. The mermaid sang to the fish in the deep blue... ?

 

2. What did she sing to? 

 

 

3. Where did the mermaid live?

 

 

4. Old Sam sly took the mermaid off to join what?

 

5. What was she made to live in?

  

ANSWERS:

1. Sea, 2. The Haddock, Hake and Ling, 3. Silversands, 4. The Circus, 5. A Fish Tank

Challenge Of The Week - Name That Book

The covers of these picture books are a little blurry. Use the clues underneath each one to work out what the book is. The answers are at the bottom of the page. Good luck!

 

 

1. These creatures from another planet love to steal our underwear!

 

2. Fed up of tripping over her poor cat Wilbur, this witch decides to cast a spell and turn him from black to green. Feeling embarrassed, Wilbur climbs to the top of the tallest tree to hide.

 

3. Mrs Large wants some time to herself, but Laura, Luke, Lester and the baby have other ideas!

 

4. Things aren't going too well for the Little Princess, her painting destroyed, a bang to the knee and a monster under the bed! There's only one person that can help and comfort her.

 

5. Plop, the barn owl, is like every other baby owl, except for one thing... he is afraid of?

 

ANSWERS:

1. Aliens Love Underpants, 2. Winnie The Witch, 3. Five Minutes Peace, 4. I Want My Mum, 5. The Owl Who Was Afraid Of The Dark



Challenge Of The Week - Roald Dahl Quiz

Roald Dahl has been our Amazing Author this term. On display have been some of his fantastic books, including, Matilda, James and The Giant Peach and George's Marvellous Medicine. To celebrate this brilliant author here is a Roald Dahl themed quiz!

 

The questions are multiple choice, you may find it helpful to write your answers on a piece of paper before checking them at the bottom. Good luck!

 

 

1. What book is NOT by Roald Dahl?

 

A. The Twits

B. My Brother's Famous Bottom

C. The Witches

D. James and The Giant Peach

 

 

2. In the story, Charlie and Chocolate Factory, what character was pushed down the garbage shoot?

 

A. Augustus Gloop

B. Willy Wonka

C. Grandpa Joe

D. Veruca Salt

 

 

3. What is the name of Matilda's mean head teacher?

 

A. Miss Trunchbull

B. Mrs Wormwood

C. Miss Honey

D. Mr Bogtrotter

 

 

4. Roald Dahl's books were illustrated by who?

 

A. Eric Carle

B. Axel Scheffler

C. Quentin Blake

D. Lydia Monks

 

 

5. Where was Roald Dahl born?

 

A. Ireland

B. Wales

C. England

D. Scotland

 

ANSWERS:

1. My Brother's Famous Bottom, 2. Veruca Salt, 3. Miss Trunchbull, 4. Quentin Blake, 5. Wales

Challenge Of The Week - Name That Book!

The front covers of these popular children's books are little blurry! Use the clues beneath each picture to work out what the story is. Good luck!

 

1. The large, colourful illustrations in this books are brilliant. I wonder what you'll SEE!

2. Timothy Pope takes his brand new telescope down to the park with his dad to check there are no mean sea creatures hanging around!

 

3. This shiny, sparkling fish lives in the sea with his shoal. One morning he wakes up late to find he is all alone!

 

4. The story of a little owl who everyone thinks is adorable, unfortunately this owl doesn't think so. He believes he is a sleek, mean, hunting machine!
 

5. A mermaid joins the circus to entertain the crowd with her beautiful voice, but she is missed by the crabs and fish down at Silversands.

ANSWERS:

1. Brown Bear Brown Bear What Can You See?, 2. Shark In The Park, 3. Bright Stanley, 4. I'm Not Cute!, 5. The Singing Mermaid

Challenge Of The Week - Handa's Surprise

This week's challenge links in with our multicultural week at school. Begin by listening to the story, Handa's Surprise, read by Lebohang, then answer the questions underneath. The story is set in south-west Kenya and features children from the Luo tribe.

 

1. How many fruits did Handa put into her basket for Akeyo?

2. What was the first fruit to be taken?

3. What fruit was red and ripe?

4. Name the animal that took the purple passion-fruit.

5. What fruit was in the basket when Handa reached Akeyo's village?

ANSWERS:

1. Seven, 2. Banana, 3. The Mango, 4. A Parrot, 5. Tangerines

Challenge Of The Week - Name These KS1 Book Characters

Use the clues below to help you name these popular key stage one characters. The answers are at the bottom of the page. Good luck!



1. Wanting to earn a golden star, this young dragon tries his best to learn how to fly, roar and breathe fire. Unfortunately he isn't very good... but, he can capture a princess!

 

2. As a mum she doesn't get much time to herself, so this member of the Large family is very grumpy to find her children stuffing her brand new tights with toys.

 

3. Feeling lonely and sad this character finds it hard to make friends. He discovers a piano (also looking sad and lonely) and takes it home.

 

4. It's hard to believe this lover of underpants helped save the world, sounds crazy but it's true!

 

5. Sick and tired of tripping over her black cat in her black house, this witch decides to cast a spell and turns him into a rainbow of colours! Poor Wilbur!

 

ANSWERS:

1. Zog, 2. Mrs Large, 3. Mr Big, 4. Alien, Who Loves Underpants, 5. Winnie The Witch