Spinebreakers Trip To Waterstones and Newsletter - Issue 2

On Wednesday, the Spinebreakers visited Waterstones in Romford where they each purchased two books for our school library. Over the coming weeks, the Spinebreakers will be promoting their books to their classmates.

In order to borrow one of their books, you will need to collect a bookmark from them. The Spinebreakers are holding their own competition to see whose books are most popular. So once you've finished reading, pass the book back to Miss Sparkes, who will give you a token for the Spinebreakers box. We will announce the best book before the Christmas holidays.

 The blogposts for the rest of the week will feature the Spinebreakers talking about their book choices. Shyanne, Deborah and Thelma will take over Tuesday's post.

Here is issue 2 of the Spinebreakers newsletter.

New In - Mincraft, Beginner's Handbook

 

We have two copies of the new Minecraft Handbook for Beginners.

 

The handbook begins by giving you a short history of Minecraft and its creators. It contains all the information you need for surviving your first few days in Minecraft. Packed with top tips on how to collect resources, make shelters, and protect yourself from monsters!

 

If you do choose to borrow the book, don't forget to make some notes along the way, so you'll still have them to hand once the book is returned.

New Books - Charlie Higson's Young Bond

New books just in for our older pupils! We have four books from Charlie Higson's Young Bond Series. Read on to find out a little more about each book, or visit http://youngbond.com/ to join the Danger Society. 

 

Silverfin

SilverFin begins with James Bond arriving at Eton for the first time. He is about to continue his schooling having been educated at home by his Aunt Charmian following the deaths of his parents in a climbing accident. As he begins to get used to the rules and traditions of Eton, he makes new friends, but he also incurs the wrath of George Hellebore and his arms-dealing father, Randolph.

James' adventures continue in the Highlands of Scotland, where he investigates the mysterious disappearance of local boy Alfie Kelly, With the help of Alfie's irrepressible cousin Red. They soon make the unwelcome discovery that the castle at the end of the nearby loch is the home to the Hellebores and the centre of Randolph's terrifying genetics project; a project that must be destroyed at all costs.

 

Blood Fever

An Eton boy's family disappears at sea. James uncovers a shadowy society operating in a hidden corner of the school. And far from England, in the bandit-infested interior of Sardinia, a sinister Italian count has built himself a mountain fortress,. Is there a connection?

 

Double or Die

In a north London cemetery a professor is kidnapped at gunpoint. A suspicious letter crammed with cryptic clues arrives at Eton. To decipher the deadly mystery, James Bond must take a series of dangerous gambles. Once the code is cracked, he has just 48 hours to save the professor from the dark forces that threaten to destroy them both.

 

By Royal Command

Following a treacherous rescue mission high in the freezing Alps, James Bond is preparing for life back at Eton. But James's every move is being watched. He alone holds the clue to a sinister plot that will bring bloodshed and carnage to his school, and his country.

 

Super Readers - Alfie Reads 'Aliens In Underpants Save The World'

Our Super Reader of the week is Alfie. He told the story of Aliens saving our world brilliantly. Well done Alfie!

 

Week Eight - Premier Reading League

 

The teams have returned to school this week eager to earn extra points! Daniel has been on a mission to increase his current team's score by writing reviews over the weekend. Prince has been visiting the library at lunchtime to review some of the books he has been reading at home, while, The Leopard Girls have been borrowing book, after book, after book! There is less than a month to go before the winning teams are announced, so keep up the hard work!

Big Reading Adventure - Part Four - Swashbuckle

Part Four- Swashbuckle

 

With the competition not ending until December 8th, there is still time to take part...

http://broadfordlibrary.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/big-reading-adventure-part-one-octonauts.html

http://broadfordlibrary.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/big-reading-adventure-part-two-tree-fu.html

http://broadfordlibrary.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/big-reading-adventure-part-three-peter.html

 

Once you've earned all 10 stickers on your chart drop it into the school's library for your chance to win a year's subscription to CBeebies magazine.

 

Captain Angrychops' treasure!

 

Click on the link below to share the story with your child.

http://www.literacytrust.org.uk/assets/0001/8778/Swashbuckle_story.pdf

The activity for this story is to learn the Swashbuckle Salute! You can follow the instructions on the activity sheet...

http://www.literacytrust.org.uk/assets/0001/8779/Swashbuckle_activity.pdf

Or try copying the actions in the CBeebies video...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/swashbuckle-online/watch/swashbuckle-salute/

At the library we have been looking at different stories with pirates in, so far we have read Plunge Into The Pirate Pool and The Pirates Next Door. Why not take a trip to your local library and see what other pirate books you can find!

Get your scissors and glue ready for next weeks' story of Sarah and Duck, where we will be making our own little ducks!

Amazing Author - David Walliams - Includes New Library Books and Competition!

Our Amazing Author for this half term is David Walliams.

We have five of his seven books available for you to borrow;
The Boy In The Dress, Mr Stink, Gangsta Granny, Billionaire Boy and 3 new copies of...
 DEMON DENTIST!

 

 

For your chance of winning a copy of Demon Dentist visit The World Of Walliams. Here you can play games, read the latest news and find out about the author. Follow the link below to take part in his Vilest Villain Competition. To enter, you need to create the vilest villain imaginable. Use the form provided to describe your villain. Two winners will be chosen and will recieve artwork from illustrator Tony Ross, signed by David Walliams himself! You will also win a £250 library of books for our school! 10 runners up will win David Walliams goody bags and their own copy of Demon Dentist.

 

http://www.worldofwalliams.com/david-walliams-competitions/my-vilest-villain/

Super Readers - Timi and Zaynab Read 'Walking Through The Jungle'

Here are Timi and Zaynab from Pine reading one of their favourite class stories, Walking Through the Jungle. Well done! I like the impression of the elephant Zaynab!