This week’s post presents students’ recommendations for some great reads for year 5 and 6 students. It is a treat to have a window into an effective school library program to support children in their book selections.
Our library staff work hard to expose children to a wide range of literature. We do this in several ways including displays (both digital and physical), book talks, ‘what are you reading’ posters and our Book Chat program, which runs for students in Years 3 to 5.
We are strong advocates of students choosing their own reading material; however we also see our job as supporting children to expand their reading repertoire, moving beyond heavily marketed books to find reading gems that don’t receive as much publicity.
Read on to see just what our students in Years 5 and 6 are currently reading ‘in the wild’!
Rebel Skies by Ann Sei Lin
I just picked it up because I liked the cover. I was intrigued by the mystical bird, and I love fantasy.
My mum brought Smile for me, and I loved it, so I’m reading the other books by the same author. I love how they are funny and always have a happy ending.
Note – This series along with other graphic novels in the Family and Friendship genre are growing in popularity in our library.
Guinness World Records 2021
I love World Record Books because they show people doing funny and often, creative things. They are very inspiring.
Note – I’m sure it’s the case in most libraries, but we have multiple copies of these books, and they are rarely found on the shelves.
I’ve just finished the final book in the Elementals series. I love these books because they are fantasy and they have a real connection to the world; they show how we should be solving problems through talking, not fighting.
Note – The first book in this series, Ice Wolves, is a title in our Book Chat program and is an extremely popular read; many students who read the first book for Book Chat go on to read the rest of the series.
My sister recommended this series to me, and I read the blurb in the bookshop. I love adventure and mysterious characters. I’ll definitely read more in the series!
Note – This is a favourite series of several of our students and is a recent addition to our Book Chat offerings.
The Fall is so suspenseful! It hooked me in right from the start and makes me want to keep on reading! It feels like it’s a horror story, but not too scary.
Note – Tristan Bancks' books are incredibly popular in our library. Students love the thrilling adventures!
I love the way Rising Water jumps straight into the action at the start of the book, and you never know what is going to happen. It makes me want to keep reading!
Note – This is also part of our Book Chat selection.
Roar: The Battle for Roar by Jenny McLachlan
This is the third book in this series and it’s a great adventure story with lots of funny bits.
Soccer is my favourite thing to do, so this series is great! I love the way it gives a snapshot of the soccer star before they became professional.
Note – This series is hot property right now, so it is lucky there are 24 titles in the series!
Book Chat
As well as allowing plenty of time for self-selected reading for pleasure, the Book Chat program exposes children to a wider range of quality literature. Below are the current Book Chat selections for Term 3.
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Anna Davidson
Twitter - @davidsonteach
Junior School Teacher Librarian, avid reader (mad for Middle Grade Fiction), dog lover, yogi, nature lover, tea drinker
Editors’ notes:
You can read more about Hutchins’ Book Chat program in a previous post by Anna: Book Chat – Supporting Reading for Pleasure and Book Discussion
If you are wondering about the terminology of “reading in the wild” seek out Donalyn Miller’s inspirational book Reading in the Wild: The Book Whisperer’s Keys to Cultivating Reading Habits and her other books that support and encourage free reading. Three are held in the Libraries Tasmania collection.
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