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Image courtesy of SyndeticsI am Juliet by Jackie French

The world’s most famous love story told by one of Australia’s most respected authors. This is the well-known story of Juliet Capulet and her love for Romeo. It also the story about the increasing helplessness Juliet feels as she realises that unlike young men her age, her life will effectively be determined and controlled by others, who see her having an arranged marriage of alliance and becoming a breeder of sons. I am Juliet closely follows the well-known and loved plot of the play, but we also see the point of view of Rob, the thirteen-year-old boy who is the first to play the role of Juliet on the Elizabethan stage.

 

 

Image courtesy of SyndeticsJelly Baby  by Jean Ure     

A humorous and heart-warming story about a little sister, a big sister, a cat, a dad and…a new girlfriend! Bitsy, or Jelly Baby as she’s sometimes called, has been doing just fine living with Dad and big sister Em since Mum died. The housework may not always get done, and dinners might not always be at the table, but none of them ever minded! Until one day Dad brings home a girlfriend – and everything changes. Now it looks like it might be down to the Jelly Baby of the family to keep it from falling apart.

 

 

 

 

Image courtesy of SyndeticsLilac Attack! by Sophie Bell

While sixth-grade superheroes Scarlet, Iris, and Cheri are trying to decide if the formerly evil Opal can be trusted to be an Ultra Violet again, they face a new BeauTek plot, purportedly to beautify Sync City.

 

 

 

 

 

Image courtesy of SyndeticsEye of the Gargoyle by Sam Penant

Dax’s parents have put him on a bus to a prison to which he doesn’t belong. Little does he know that this ‘prison’, Scragmoor Prime, is actually a school for superheroes! But Dax Daley doesn’t have any superpowers! Or does he?

 

 

 

 

Image courtesy of SyndeticsThe Fastest Boy in the World  by Elizabeth Laird

‘Eleven-year-old Solomon loves to run! The great athletes of the Ethiopian national team are his heroes and he dreams that one day he will be a gold-medal-winning athlete like them, in spite of his ragged shorts and bare feet. When his grandfather announces that he’s going to take Solomon to Addis Ababa, Solomon cannot believe his ears. A trip to the capital? It’s unfathomable. Solomon’s joy is increased when he realizes that the Ethiopian running team will be doing a victory parade through the city that day. Maybe he’ll get a glimpse of Haile Gebrselassie or Derartu Tulu?!

But Solomon’s grandfather has other plans. As Solomon follows him through the big, overwhelming streets, he learns something he cannot believe. The strict old man is a war hero who once risked his life to save a friend and has been in hiding ever since. When grandfather collapses, Solomon knows that getting help from his village is up to him. It’s a twenty-mile run from the city to home, and grandfather’s life hangs in the balance. Can the small bare-footed runner with the big heart do it?’ ; www.Goodreads.com

 

 

Image courtesy of SyndeticsWhat the Moon Said by Gayle Rosengreen

When Esther’s family moves to a farm during the Great Depression, she soon learns that there are things much more important than that her superstitious mother rarely shows her any affection.

 

 

New Non Fiction: Lego, Moshi Monsters, Rugby World Cup and Star Wars… The mania continues!

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Lego Fanatics, brace yourself… Lego Mania is back on the kids blog with two awesome books for your entertainment, to inspire your Lego creativity… and addiction.

Hands down, Lego Bricks has been the best thing since sliced bread!

image courtesy of syndeticsThe Official Lego Annual 2015. This book is… in a word… so cool! Jam packed with puzzles, activities, super stories and much more. This book is your one stop shop to Lego entertainment. A must have read for all you Lego fans!

 

 

 

 

 

image courtesy of syndeticsLEGO legends of Chima character encyclopedia. Venture into the exciting world of LEGO Legends of Chima and discover everything there is to know about this mysterious land, plus collect your new and exclusive minifigure. Another must have read for you Lego fans… and Legends of Chima fans.

 

 

 

 

image courtesy of syndeticsimage courtesy of syndeticsMoshi Monsters: The All-new Moshlings Collector’s Guide. Moshi Monster fanatics, brace yourselves1 Monstro City is packed with brand-new Moshlings! The All-New Moshlings Collector’s Guide contains Buster Bumblechops’ essential guide to exactly who they all are, where they hang out, what they like and dislike and how you can collect them. A must have/read for all Moshi Monsters fans!

But wait, there’s more! I think you will also enjoy Moshi Monsters: The Official Annual 2015 guide, which is a treasure-trove of monsterific fun and one stop shop to Moshi Monster entertainment! It’s stuffed with puzzles, facts, makes, comics, and guides to Monstro City. Another must have/read for all Moshi Monsters fans!Jammed pack full of puzzles, facts, makes, comics, and guides to Monstro City.

 

 

Star Wars Rebels : The Visual Guide.image courtesy of syndetics

Even a tiny spark of rebellion can ignite a blazing inferno, well this exciting new Star Wars book proves that theory correct. Prepare to return to a galaxy far, far away… because Wellington City Libraries is in possession of the new Star War Rebels: The Visual Guide, which takes you back to the very beginning of the epic struggle between the empire. This book doesn’t fail to disappoint with its jam packed knowledge about new daring heroes, sinister villains, never before seen vehicles and exciting new worlds, Ooh! I am tickled pink with excitement! A must have read for all you Star Wars fans… you might have to tear it out of my hands first, haha!

 

 

image courtesy of syndeticsWorld Rugby Records.

On September 13, the All Blacks take on the Springboks – their last game in New Zealand before next year’s Rugby World Cup. Why not check this awesome second edition of World Rugby Records in preparation for both events. World Rugby Records is a unique celebration of rugby excellence, featuring not only a host of records from teams and tournaments around the world (in all the game’s formats), but also the stories behind them and a series of potted biographies on some of the greatest players ever to have played the game. Great for anyone who is a fan of Rugby World Cup.

 

Commonwealth Games

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Looking for information about the games? Look no further! Here are all the links you need:


The 2014 Commonwealth Games:

Check out the official website for everything you need to know about the games. You can find out about the different sports, the countries competing, the athletes involved, the schedule of events, and the medal counts (including the athletes that have won them). You can even find out about the records set for the different sports played.

 

Past Commonwealth Games:

The Commonwealth Games have been happening every 4 years since 1930. You can find all the dates and locations at the official Commonwealth Games Federation website. Can you see how many times New Zealand has hosted the games? Click on each of the games to find out about the results of the games and the records set. You can also find out about the history of the Commonwealth Games, where it will be held next (Gold Coast 2018),

 

Glasgow and Scotland:

Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and is the city hosting the Commonwealth Games. Wikipedia have an article on Glasgow (including one in simple English). The Glasgow official tourism site has lots of cool info about what to see and do in Glasgow. Did you know that there are many tunnels under Glasgow? You can find out more about the city’s history at Historic Glasgow. Make sure you check out some useful facts and figures about Glasgow. too.

For information about Scotland you can visit the Wikipedia page, The Scotland National Tourism page, and find out about the history of the country at Historic Scotland. For straightforward facts and figures, check out the page for the United Kingdom at the CIA World Factbook site.

 

The New Zealand Team:

Find out the latest news about the kiwi team in Glasgow at the kiwi athletes homepage. On this site you’ll find the complete list of athletes, the schedule for when they will be competing,  and the team’s results. You can also find out about some of the athletes in the NZ Glasgow team over at High Performance.

 

The Commonwealth:

The Commonwealth of Nations are a group of countries that were mostly part of the British Empire.  Queen Elizabeth II is the head of the CommonWealth. You can find out about the Commonwealth at Wikipedia (Simple English article available too), find out about what sort of things are achieved through the Commonwealth at the official site, and you can even see how the Queen and Royal Family interact with the Commonwealth nations at the Royal Family’s website.

Archery at the Olympics

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Did you know that archery is the proper name for Katniss Everdeen’s special skill with the bow and arrow in The Hunger Games series? Archery has been a popular competition sport since ancient times. The Chinese, Egyptians, Romans, Greeks and Persians all used a bow and arrow for hunting, warfare and competition. Archery was very popular in medieval England, and archery tournaments were held. Robin Hood, as well as being a famous outlaw, was also known for being an excellent shooter with a bow and arrow.

Archery first became an Olympic sport in 1900, but it stopped being an Olympic sport for 50 years before being reintroduced in 1972. Archers compete on an outdoor range, and have to shoot 72 arrows at targets 70 metres away. Each target is 122 centimetres in diameter, and has 10 rings inside it, each 6.1 centimetres wide. Each ring increases by one point, until you get to the centre, the bull’s eye, which is worth 10 points.

Men and women both compete in archery in individual, and in team tournaments. The female competitors from South Korea are very good; they have won every women’s individual gold medal from 1984 to 2000. The South Korean women’s team have won every team event since 1988 as well.

You can learn about every single Olympic sport in the Macmillan encyclopedia of Olympic sports.