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	<title>Kids Blog &#187; Reviews &amp; Recommendations</title>
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		<title>Karori BookBusters February Meeting</title>
		<link>http://www.wcl.govt.nz/blogs/kids/index.php/2012/02/10/karori-bookbusters-february-meeting/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:28:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Theresa</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Karori BookBusters had a lot of fun at our first session for 2012.  We made some cool corner-page monster bookmarks and shared some fantastic reviews.  Check out our photos and recommended reads below.  See you all in March &#8211; and we welcome you to bring along a friend with you (who is 7 to 8).

PS. If [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Karori BookBusters had a lot of fun at our first session for 2012.  We made some cool corner-page monster bookmarks and shared some fantastic reviews.  Check out our photos and recommended reads below.  See you all in March &#8211; and we welcome you to bring along a friend with you (who is 7 to 8).</p>
<p><a href="http://www.wcl.govt.nz/kcweb/servlet/kcBibRecord?bid=804191&amp;bidlist=804191&amp;source=typesearch&amp;count=1&amp;page=0&amp;search=%2F%2Ftw%2Flost+island+of+tamarind&amp;record=1&amp;webpages=N&amp;inst=WCL+&amp;branch=++++++&amp;robot=true"><img class="alignleft" src="http://www.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780141323862/mc.gif&amp;upc=&amp;oclc=&amp;client=wellingtoncl" alt="" width="129" height="200" /></a><a href="http://www.wcl.govt.nz/kcweb/servlet/kcBibRecord?bid=1052378&amp;bidlist=1052378,765950&amp;source=typesearch&amp;count=2&amp;page=0&amp;search=%2F%2Ftw%2Fchristmas+countdown&amp;record=1&amp;webpages=N&amp;inst=WCL+&amp;branch=++++++&amp;robot=true"><img class="alignleft" src="http://www.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781921684258/mc.gif&amp;upc=&amp;oclc=&amp;client=wellingtoncl" alt="" width="130" height="200" /></a><a href="http://www.wcl.govt.nz/kcweb/servlet/kcBibRecord?bid=798689&amp;bidlist=798689&amp;source=typesearch&amp;count=1&amp;page=0&amp;search=%2F%2Ftw%2Fgargoylz+on+the+loose&amp;record=1&amp;webpages=N&amp;inst=WCL+&amp;branch=++++++&amp;robot=true"><img class="alignleft" src="http://www.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781849410434/mc.gif&amp;upc=&amp;oclc=&amp;client=wellingtoncl" alt="" width="130" height="200" /></a></p>

<a href='http://www.wcl.govt.nz/blogs/kids/index.php/2012/02/10/karori-bookbusters-february-meeting/bookmarks1/' title='Monster Bookmarks'><img width="150" height="112" src="http://www.wcl.govt.nz/blogs/kids/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/BOOKMARKS1.JPG" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="" title="Monster Bookmarks" /></a>
<a href='http://www.wcl.govt.nz/blogs/kids/index.php/2012/02/10/karori-bookbusters-february-meeting/bookmarks2/' title='Monster Bookmarks'><img width="150" height="112" src="http://www.wcl.govt.nz/blogs/kids/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/BOOKMARKS2.JPG" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="" title="Monster Bookmarks" /></a>
<a href='http://www.wcl.govt.nz/blogs/kids/index.php/2012/02/10/karori-bookbusters-february-meeting/bookmarks3/' title='Monster Bookmarks'><img width="150" height="112" src="http://www.wcl.govt.nz/blogs/kids/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/BOOKMARKS3.JPG" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="" title="Monster Bookmarks" /></a>

<p>PS. If you&#8217;re feeling crafty and would like to make your own monster bookmark, here is the <a href="http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/5OOAoc/nheilke.com/blog%253Fp%253D2628" target="_blank">link</a> to the instructions and template.  Give it a go!</p>
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		<title>Junior MasterChef Wannabees</title>
		<link>http://www.wcl.govt.nz/blogs/kids/index.php/2012/02/09/junior-masterchef-wannabees/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:29:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>veronica</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Calling all of you who love to cook -  the Junior MasterChef Australia Cookbook is the one for you.
It has loads of yummy recipes for you to try and a menu planner at the back as well. It&#8217;s divided into different occasions -  Mother&#8217;s day Brunch and Cupcake Party or Sunday Roast.
So go on &#8211; [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.wcl.govt.nz/easyfind/?hreciid=|library/m/wellington-carl|0001036782"><img class="alignleft" title="image courtesy of syndetics" src="http://www.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780732292782/mc.gif&amp;upc=&amp;oclc=&amp;client=wellingtoncl" alt="" width="95" height="140" /></a>Calling all of you who love to cook -  the <a href="http://www.wcl.govt.nz/kcweb/servlet/kcBibRecord?bid=1036782&amp;bidlist=1036782,802180,1035435,343168,658886,478639,463606,466028,466030,507279&amp;source=typesearch&amp;count=10&amp;page=0&amp;search=%2F%2FtJunior+MasterChef+Australia+%3A+the+cookbook.++Volume+1&amp;record=1&amp;quicksearch=y&amp;webpages=N&amp;inst=WCL+&amp;branch=++++++&amp;robot=true">Junior MasterChef Australia Cookbook</a> is the one for you.<br />
It has loads of yummy recipes for you to try and a menu planner at the back as well. It&#8217;s divided into different occasions -  Mother&#8217;s day Brunch and Cupcake Party or Sunday Roast.<br />
So go on &#8211; impress your friends and family and whip up an awesome meal or two. Happy cooking!</p>
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		<title>Johnsonville Bookbusters&#8217; February Reviews</title>
		<link>http://www.wcl.govt.nz/blogs/kids/index.php/2012/02/07/johnsonville-bookbusters-february-reviews/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:52:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>veronica</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Noah read the book Meet the Zombiesons by Knife &#38; Parker. He liked how the  cool soccer player helped to get the two bad people.  The book has zombies and signed red t-shirt and pizza and the Dangerworld Park. He gives it 9 out of 10.
Satine and Hannah both read the Magic Faraway Tree by [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.wcl.govt.nz/easyfind/?hreciid=|library/m/wellington-carl|0000776693"><img class="alignleft" title="image courtesy of syndetics" src="http://www.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781741690668/mc.gif&amp;upc=&amp;oclc=&amp;client=wellingtoncl" alt="" width="90" height="140" /></a>Noah read the book <a href="http://www.wcl.govt.nz/kcweb/servlet/kcBibRecord?bid=776693&amp;bidlist=776693,684034,710377,611996,512648,764920,730968,739716,43100,14909&amp;source=typesearch&amp;count=10&amp;page=0&amp;search=%2F%2Ftmeet+the+zombiesons&amp;record=1&amp;quicksearch=y&amp;webpages=N&amp;inst=WCL+&amp;branch=++++++&amp;robot=true">Meet the Zombiesons </a>by Knife &amp; Parker. He liked how the  cool soccer player helped to get the two bad people.  The book has zombies and signed red t-shirt and pizza and the Dangerworld Park. He gives it 9 out of 10.</p>
<p>Satine and Hannah both read the <a href="http://www.wcl.govt.nz/kcweb/servlet/kcBibRecord?bid=1034330&amp;bidlist=806688,813663,751810,1034330,224256,224257,725823,306879,613155,211742&amp;source=typesearch&amp;count=10&amp;page=0&amp;search=%2F%2Ftmagic+faraway+tree&amp;record=4&amp;quicksearch=y&amp;webpages=N&amp;inst=WCL+&amp;branch=++++++&amp;robot=true">Magic Faraway Tree</a> by Enid Blyton. They liked<a href="http://www.wcl.govt.nz/easyfind/?hreciid=|library/m/wellington-carl|0001034330"><img class="alignright" title="image courtesy of syndetics" src="http://www.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781405230285/mc.gif&amp;upc=&amp;oclc=&amp;client=wellingtoncl" alt="" width="94" height="140" /></a> that every chapter ogf the book ia about a different story. They liked the characters in the book specially Moonface and Mrs. Washer.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.wcl.govt.nz/easyfind/?hreciid=|library/m/wellington-carl|0000825286"><img class="alignleft" title="image courtesy of syndetics" src="http://www.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780224083881/mc.gif&amp;upc=&amp;oclc=&amp;client=wellingtoncl" alt="" width="99" height="140" /></a>Tomasina read <a href="http://www.wcl.govt.nz/kcweb/servlet/kcBibRecord?bid=373931&amp;bidlist=373931,761442,651947,603577,815209,782807,1043538,825286,748074,713451&amp;source=typesearch&amp;count=10&amp;page=0&amp;search=%2F%2Ftmatilda&amp;record=1&amp;quicksearch=y&amp;webpages=N&amp;inst=WCL+&amp;branch=++++++&amp;robot=true">Matilda </a>by Roald Dahl and really liked it but didn&#8217;t like Mrs. Trunchbull. She was glad Matilda and Miss Honey ended up together.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.wcl.govt.nz/easyfind/?hreciid=|library/m/wellington-carl|0000607387"><img class="alignright" title="image courtesy of syndetics" src="http://www.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781587170041/mc.gif&amp;upc=&amp;oclc=&amp;client=wellingtoncl" alt="" width="105" height="140" /></a></p>
<p>Aidan read the book <a href="http://www.wcl.govt.nz/kcweb/servlet/kcBibRecord?bid=585436&amp;bidlist=683539,716844,720368,684427,585436,281772,483861,627801,641928,661402&amp;source=typesearch&amp;count=10&amp;page=0&amp;search=%2F%2Ftcinderella&amp;record=5&amp;quicksearch=y&amp;webpages=N&amp;inst=WCL+&amp;branch=++++++&amp;robot=true">Cinderella</a>. He didn&#8217;t enjoy it too much and felt it was boring.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.wcl.govt.nz/easyfind/?hreciid=|library/m/wellington-carl|0000536350"><img class="alignleft" title="image courtesy of syndetics" src="http://www.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780141311289/mc.gif&amp;upc=&amp;oclc=&amp;client=wellingtoncl" alt="" width="89" height="140" /></a>Holly read the book and also watched the movie of <a href="http://www.wcl.govt.nz/kcweb/servlet/kcBibRecord?bid=536350&amp;bidlist=820038,821026,782812,725826,658327,569167,536350,390157,634517&amp;source=typesearch&amp;count=9&amp;page=0&amp;search=%2F%2Ftw%2Ffantastic+mr.+fox&amp;record=7&amp;webpages=N&amp;inst=WCL+&amp;branch=++++++&amp;robot=true">Fantastic Mr. Fox</a>. She liked both and loved how Mr. Fox was able to get out of trouble.</p>
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		<title>New adventures for Nanny Piggins!</title>
		<link>http://www.wcl.govt.nz/blogs/kids/index.php/2012/01/31/new-adventures-for-nanny-piggins/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:23:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wendy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In Nanny Piggins: The pursuit of justice by R. A. Spratt, Nanny gets in trouble with the law after some illicit tight rope walking and is sentenced to 5000 hours community service.  But she isn&#8217;t the type of pig to take her punishment lying down, not when there are old people to rescue, pirates to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a title="Nanny Piggins : The pursuit of justice" href="http://www.wcl.govt.nz/kcweb/servlet/kcTitleList?branch=++++++&amp;inst=WCL+&amp;terms=nanny%20piggins%20pursuit&amp;newsearch=y&amp;source=typesearch&amp;index=//tw/&amp;robot=true" target="_blank"><img class="alignleft" title="Nanny Piggins and the pursuit of justice" src="http://www.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781864718164/mc.gif&amp;upc=&amp;oclc=&amp;client=wellingtoncl" alt="" /></a>In <a title="Nanny Piggins : The pursuit of justice" href="http://www.wcl.govt.nz/kcweb/servlet/kcTitleList?branch=++++++&amp;inst=WCL+&amp;terms=nanny%20piggins%20pursuit&amp;newsearch=y&amp;source=typesearch&amp;index=//tw/&amp;robot=true" target="_blank">Nanny Piggins: The pursuit of justice by R. A. Spratt</a>, Nanny gets in trouble with the law after some illicit tight rope walking and is sentenced to 5000 hours community service.  But she isn&#8217;t the type of pig to take her punishment lying down, not when there are old people to rescue, pirates to impersonate and a great big bus to borrow.</p>
<p>More hilarious adventures from the very naughty, very sarcastic Ms. Piggins.</p>
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		<title>A Second Dose of Origami Yoda</title>
		<link>http://www.wcl.govt.nz/blogs/kids/index.php/2012/01/19/a-second-dose-of-origami-yoda/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:11:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>veronica</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you had enjoyed The Strange Case of Origami Yoda by Tom Angleberger, then you&#8217;ll surely like its sequel Darth Paper Strikes Back. It carries the same interesting illustrations inserted cleverly among the pages plus a villain in the person of Darth Paper that Origami Yoda must overcome. Join Tommy as he tries to save [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.wcl.govt.nz/easyfind/?hreciid=|library/m/wellington-carl|0001057227"><img class="alignleft" title="image courtesy of syndetics" src="http://www.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781419700279/mc.gif&amp;upc=&amp;oclc=&amp;client=wellingtoncl" alt="" width="135" height="200" /></a>If you had enjoyed <a href="http://www.wcl.govt.nz/kcweb/servlet/kcBibRecord?bid=816152&amp;bidlist=816152&amp;source=typesearch&amp;count=1&amp;page=0&amp;search=%2F%2Ftw%2FSTRANGE+CASE+OF+ORIGAMI+YODA&amp;record=1&amp;webpages=N&amp;inst=WCL+&amp;branch=++++++&amp;robot=true">The Strange Case of Origami Yoda </a>by Tom Angleberger, then you&#8217;ll surely like its sequel <a href="http://www.wcl.govt.nz/kcweb/servlet/kcBibRecord?bid=1057227&amp;bidlist=1057227&amp;source=typesearch&amp;count=1&amp;page=0&amp;search=%2F%2Ftw%2FDARTH+PAPER+STRIKES+BACK&amp;record=1&amp;webpages=N&amp;inst=WCL+&amp;branch=++++++&amp;robot=true">Darth Paper Strikes Back</a>. It carries the same interesting illustrations inserted cleverly among the pages plus a villain in the person of Darth Paper that Origami Yoda must overcome. Join Tommy as he tries to save Dwight as they battle it out with Harvey, the Darth Paper creator. This time grave times are at hand as Tommy tries to save Dwight from getting kicked out of school. As expected there is the bonus at end of the book in the form of origami instructions for an Emergency Origami Yoda and Darth Paper. May the folds be with you again and beware of the dark side!</p>
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		<title>Bigfoot is out there!</title>
		<link>http://www.wcl.govt.nz/blogs/kids/index.php/2012/01/12/bigfoot-is-out-there/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:48:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>debbie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[So you want to catch Bigfoot?
Well then this is the book for you. You can become a Bigfoot researcher or be known as a Bigfooter and learn all there is to know about this mysterious creature.
What is Bigfoot? How and where does it live? Does it eat humans?
You don&#8217;t have to have a fancy degree to study [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.wcl.govt.nz/kcweb/servlet/kcTitleList?branch=++++++&amp;inst=WCL+&amp;terms=so%20you%20want%20to%20catch%20bigfoot&amp;newsearch=y&amp;source=typesearch&amp;index=//tw/&amp;robot=true"><img class="alignleft" title="image courtesy of syndetics" src="http://www.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780763655501/mc.gif&amp;upc=&amp;oclc=&amp;client=wellingtoncl" alt="" width="166" height="200" />So you want to catch Bigfoot?</a></p>
<p>Well then this is the book for you. You can become a Bigfoot researcher or be known as a Bigfooter and learn all there is to know about this mysterious creature.</p>
<p>What is Bigfoot? How and where does it live? Does it eat humans?</p>
<p>You don&#8217;t have to have a fancy degree to study Bigfoot you just need courage, a high tolerance to offensive odors, and a rock-solid belief in the creature&#8217;s existence.</p>
<p>So do you believe? Do you have Bigfoot fever? Then lets go Bigfooting!</p>
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		<title>Happy New Year!</title>
		<link>http://www.wcl.govt.nz/blogs/kids/index.php/2012/01/12/happy-new-year/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:19:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wendy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We hope you are all enjoying your holidays and Santa brought you loads of goodies! 
Will Solvit strikes again in five new fantastic adventures in the Will Solvit mystery series.
 
Will Solvit is a regular ten year old &#8211; or so he thought. With the help of his dad&#8217;s crazy inventions, Will finds himself with loads of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We hope you are all enjoying your holidays and Santa brought you loads of goodies! </p>
<p>Will Solvit strikes again in five new fantastic adventures in the Will Solvit mystery series.</p>
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<p><a title="Will Solvit and the T-rex terror!" href="http://www.wcl.govt.nz/kcweb/servlet/kcBibRecord?bid=811031&amp;bidlist=1057245,1057243,1057241,1057240,1057239,811031&amp;source=typesearch&amp;count=6&amp;page=0&amp;search=%2F%2Ftw%2Fwill+solvit&amp;record=6&amp;webpages=N&amp;inst=WCL+&amp;branch=++++++&amp;robot=true" target="_blank"><img class="alignleft" style="margin: -10px 25px;" title="Will Solvit and the T-rex terror!" src="http://ls2content.tlcdelivers.com/content.html?&amp;customerid=2540&amp;requesttype=bookjacket-sm&amp;isbn=9781407589824" alt="" width="66" height="100" /></a>Will Solvit is a regular ten year old &#8211; or so he thought. With the help of his dad&#8217;s crazy inventions, Will finds himself with loads of puzzles to solve and mysteries to unravel!   The whole series starts with <a title="Will Solvit and the T-rex terror!" href="http://www.wcl.govt.nz/kcweb/servlet/kcBibRecord?bid=811031&amp;bidlist=1057245,1057243,1057241,1057240,1057239,811031&amp;source=typesearch&amp;count=6&amp;page=0&amp;search=%2F%2Ftw%2Fwill+solvit&amp;record=6&amp;webpages=N&amp;inst=WCL+&amp;branch=++++++&amp;robot=true" target="_blank">Will Solvit and the T-rex terror</a>!  Fans of mystery and adventure stories won&#8217;t want to miss out on this series.</p>
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<p><a title="Will Solvit and the dreaded droids" href="http://www.wcl.govt.nz/kcweb/servlet/kcBibRecord?bid=1057241&amp;bidlist=1057245,1057243,1057241,1057240,1057239,811031&amp;source=typesearch&amp;count=6&amp;page=0&amp;search=%2F%2Ftw%2Fwill+solvit&amp;record=3&amp;webpages=N&amp;inst=WCL+&amp;branch=++++++&amp;robot=true" target="_blank"><img class="alignleft" title="Will Solvit and the cannibal cavemen" src="http://ls2content.tlcdelivers.com/content.html?&amp;customerid=2540&amp;requesttype=bookjacket-sm&amp;isbn=9781407589831" alt="" width="68" height="100" /><img class="alignleft" title="Will Solvit and the deadly gladiators" src="http://ls2content.tlcdelivers.com/content.html?&amp;customerid=2540&amp;requesttype=bookjacket-sm&amp;isbn=9781407589848" alt="" width="67" height="100" /><img class="alignleft" title="Will Solvit and the mission of menace" src="http://ls2content.tlcdelivers.com/content.html?&amp;customerid=2540&amp;requesttype=bookjacket-sm&amp;isbn=9781407589817" alt="" width="66" height="100" /><img class="alignleft" title="Will Solvit and the mummys curse" src="http://ls2content.tlcdelivers.com/content.html?&amp;customerid=2540&amp;requesttype=bookjacket-sm&amp;isbn=9781407589794" alt="" width="66" height="100" /><img class="alignleft" title="Will Solvit and the dreaded droids" src="http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSGWrZ0GbC_d6BEP9aS3eNZXAgDDsneGpaFrmN0Oj96KzwY6wyW4Han1HBL" alt="" width="66" height="100" /></a></p>
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		<title>Kid&#8217;s review by Athena</title>
		<link>http://www.wcl.govt.nz/blogs/kids/index.php/2011/12/30/kids-review-by-athena/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:49:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wendy</dc:creator>
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Star style by Sienna Mercer &#8211; from the My sister the vampire series.
I like the way she describes the characters as some of them are vampires.  It is fun and exciting to read.
 
Review by Athena
5/5 stars
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<p><a title="Star style by Sienna Mercer" href="http://www.wcl.govt.nz/kcweb/servlet/kcBibRecord?bid=1055091&amp;bidlist=1055091&amp;source=typesearch&amp;count=1&amp;page=0&amp;search=%2F%2Ftw%2Fstar+style&amp;record=1&amp;webpages=N&amp;inst=WCL+&amp;branch=++++++&amp;robot=true" target="_blank">Star style by Sienna Mercer</a> &#8211; from the <a title="My sister the vampire" href="http://www.wcl.govt.nz/kcweb/servlet/kcTitleList?index=%2F%2FED%2F&amp;terms=My+sister+the+vampire+;&amp;newsearch=y&amp;source=bibrecord&amp;searchtag=490&amp;inst=WCL+&amp;branch=++++++&amp;robot=true" target="_blank">My sister the vampire</a> series.</p>
<p>I like the way she describes the characters as some of them are vampires.  It is fun and exciting to read.</p>
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<p><em>Review by Athena</em></p>
<p><em>5/5 stars</em></p>
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		<title>Gangsta Granny</title>
		<link>http://www.wcl.govt.nz/blogs/kids/index.php/2011/12/22/gangsta-granny/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:42:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wendy</dc:creator>
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Gangsta Granny is the latest very funny book by David Walliams.  The last thing Ben wants to do is go to his Granny&#8217;s house, but he has to do it every Friday night.  She only ever wants to play scrabble and eat cabbage soup (Yuk!).  But what Ben doesn&#8217;t know, but is soon to find [...]]]></description>
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<p><a title="Gangsta Granny" href="http://www.wcl.govt.nz/kcweb/servlet/kcTitleList?branch=++++++&amp;inst=WCL+&amp;terms=gangsta%20granny&amp;newsearch=y&amp;source=typesearch&amp;index=//tw/&amp;robot=true" target="_blank">Gangsta Granny </a>is the latest very funny book by <a title="David Walliams" href="http://www.wcl.govt.nz/kcweb/servlet/kcTitleList?branch=++++++&amp;inst=WCL+&amp;terms=david%20walliams&amp;newsearch=y&amp;source=typesearch&amp;index=//n&amp;robot=true" target="_blank">David Walliams</a>.  The last thing Ben wants to do is go to his Granny&#8217;s house, but he has to do it every Friday night.  She only ever wants to play scrabble and eat cabbage soup (Yuk!).  But what Ben doesn&#8217;t know, but is soon to find out, is that his dear old boring granny used to be an international jewel thief!  The one heist she always wanted to do but never did, was steal the crown jewels from the Tower of London.  When Ben finds out he makes a plan to sneak into the Tower of London with his Gangsta Granny.  Do they or don&#8217;t they get caught?  You will have to read this really funny book to find out.</p>
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		<title>Kid&#8217;s review by Rewa</title>
		<link>http://www.wcl.govt.nz/blogs/kids/index.php/2011/12/15/kids-review-by-rewa/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 01:14:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wendy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Little plum by Rumer Godden
It is full of tricks and pranks that will just make you laugh, like when Belinda goes flying like a hurricane into Ms. Tiffany Jones.  But it&#8217;s a really great read and an awesome book!
Review by Rewa
5/5 stars
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<p>It is full of tricks and pranks that will just make you laugh, like when Belinda goes flying like a hurricane into Ms. Tiffany Jones.  But it&#8217;s a really great read and an awesome book!</p>
<p><em>Review by Rewa</em></p>
<p>5/5 stars</p>
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