Book Studies: January 2014

Cover Photo		Title
		Juliet Nearly a Vet by Rebecca Johnson
		Summary of the Book
		Juliet wants to be a vet because her mum is a vet. Her mum doesn't want any more pets, they already have a black dog called Curly and two guinea pigs. Juliet's and her friend make their own pet motel and call it pet sleepovers They write some invitations it said where they live and at to come at 9am the next day, Sunday. DING DONG went the door bell but Juliet's mum and dad don't know about the pet sleepover. What happens next is a lot of fun. my opinion It was a good book and it has lots of descriptive words in it. I think this book could be for girls and boys. If your an animal lover you would really like this book and at the end of the book there is a quiz that asks you questions about the book
Rating		Favourite quote or line
84/100		Decorator At Work Please Keep Out
Recommended For
Girls & Boys	Ages 8/11

Cover Photo		Title
		Mahtab’s Story by Libby Gleeson
		Summary of the Book
		Mahtab and her family are forced to leave their home in Herat and journey secretly through the rocky mountains to Pakistan and from there to faraway Australia. Months go by, months of waiting, months of dread, with only memories and hopes to sustain them. Will they ever be reunited with their father, will they ever find a home? The plight of refugees from and what it really means to leave everything behind and to start a new life are vividly explored in this beautiful story.
Rating		My Opinion
85/100		Mahtab's Story is an eye opening and thought provoking journey through the eyes of a young and innocent girl. It is not a fast paced action novel or roller coaster ride, it is a story that makes you think deeply about the opinions you have on such a deep and controversial topic (illegal refugees). I thoroughly enjoyed this book and look forward to reading the story again with the class.
Recommended For		Favourite Quote/Line
Girls & Boys	Ages 0 - 100	"Some were almost naked. Arms and legs uncovered. No burqas, no veils, not even a scarf. There were men with no shirt on and she turned away from the sight of the hair on their backs" Pg 150

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