Book Club Reflections - Guest Blogger

Tales Dark and Grimm was the best book I'v ever rad but I only recomend it to grade five and up.  It is about Hansil and Gretil but with a lot more to the story.  It is full of action adventure and comedy.  It is really gory and has ltos of funny coments from the auther/ narrator.  I highly recomend it for ten years and up.

Jacob grade 6!!!!!

Tale Dark and Grimm Reveiw- Guest

This is an Awesome book.  It has lots of gore, so I wouldn't read if I was under grade 5.  It has big turns and a seperate story in each chapter except the last 2.  It is on the story of Hansel and Gretel in more detail with many different veiws and funny notes from the Author, Adam Gidwitz.  I would highly recomend for people 11 and older. 

Branden- Grade 6

Author Visit with John Wilson ~ A great afternoon

Randerson Division's 1-4 enjoyed a visit from author John Wilson this week.  John is an excellent storyteller sharing stories of his Dad's experiences growing up in India and going on wild boar and crocodile hunts. John shared how he got his ideas and how he bases all his stories on historical fiction.  We learned so much about his process of writing, where he gets his ideas from and how we can all be authors.  We enjoyed learning about the Series 7 written by seven Canadian authors. Our copies of all 7 books are in huge demand.  Today our Gr. 6's chose the Series 7 for our June book club. What a perfect choice! 

Comments from our students included:
“I liked how funny and entertaining he was with his stories. “

“I liked how he told stories of his dad and showed us how we can become authors.”

“I have never read any of his books but now I want to.”

“I like how the 7 series is written by seven different authors and how John and Eric wrote their characters like they were talking to each other.”

“It was amazing. He can really tell a story.”

Thanks John for visiting Randerson

Guest Blogger ~ Emma talks about Monster High

I read  monster high the first one. I read it in the car and during breaks at ballet.  Its about  Franki,  Draculura, and Cleo. They go to the spa  they  get a manicure.  It’s one of my favourite books because its funny .  I wach it on you tube.  My favourite character draculura.

Emma  Gr. 3

A Tale Dark and Grimm ~ April Book Club Choice

Our next book club choice is a bit scary so be warned!  A Tale Dark and Grimm by Adam Gidwitz sees Hansel and Gretel weave through eight classic fairy tales...but these aren't your light hearted fairy tales...these are dark. 

Recommended by our Grade 6 boys, A Tale Dark and Grimm takes a unique if not somewhat gruesome look at the adventures of Hansel and Gretel. This book is not for the faint of heart but it is a great read for those liking the darker side of fairy tales.

 

Book Club - 11:00-11:45 Wednesday April 24th in the library.  I'll be sure to have ghoulish snacks and look forward to your reviews.  We currently have 11 copies circulating so be sure to pop in and see me if you want to read this adventurous tale.

Can you believe these are cakes?  Wow - lovely!!!

I would like to give a big SHOUT OUT :) to our fabulous Randerson parents. Today's staff appreciation lunch was above and beyond.   Delicious....so much detail and hard work....Thank You all!!!

The Changing role of the Teacher Librarian

Vancouver Public Schools recently published this video on their VPS SDTV site.  It's a great explanation of the role of teacher-librarians today.

by VanSDTV - Reporter Mark Ray