The Three Little Pigs

On title page: 2 in 1! Story + play
Summary: Mother Pig is fed up with her lazy, disrespectful TV addictive piglets. She gives away the TV, packs their bags and reminds them to take their man-banks on their way out. The wolf, a land agent, sells each pig materials to build a home and comes back for an after-sales service call. Includes a play for five participants at the end of the book
Loosely based on the tale collected by Joseph Jacobs
New Zealand author; New Zealand illustrator
Three little pigs

Are we there yet?

1st Australian ed
Summary:    When four little ducks become bored with swimming on the same little pond, Mother Duck takes them on a long journey filled with different sights

Far, Far From Home

Summary: The tiny little bug had been caught in a jar and this is his journey home to his loving family - he meets lots of night-time creatures along the way. A story in rhyme
New Zealand author; New Zealand illustrator

BOOK WEEK - Term Two - NZ Book Council - Visiting Author 2013

Melinda Szymanik

 

Favona Primary School students and teachers had the privilege of having Melinda Szymanik come and visit on the 1st July 2013 through 'Writers in Schools'  -- New Zealand Book Council.

 

Melinda talked to students about her ideas for the books she wrote and shared basic writing tips. Melinda also shared some of her stories she wrote to the students.

Melinda here sharing her story "The House That Went To Sea".

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Melinda here sharing her story "The Were-Nana (NOT a Bedtime Story)"



A wonderful day had by all!



Diary of a Sea Lion

New Zealand author; New Zealand illustrator
Summary: Ever wondered what goes on in the fictional life of a Hooker's sea lion? When you're a sea lion too scared to swim, you get a fair bit of teasing. So instead, the Wuss of the Waves makes up exciting stories of sealers, shipwrecks and castaways. But when she finds herself in real danger, will she be brave enough to escape? (Publisher)

Five run away together

70th anniversary ed
Summary: The Five run away to Kirrin Island. But who else has been there? And what is locked in the mysterious trunk hidden there? The Famous Five think they're on the trail of smugglers - until they hear a child scream
First published: 1944

Five go to Smuggler's Top

70th anniversary ed
First published: 1942
Summary: When the Five go to stay at the big, old house called Smuggler's Top, they soon search out the secret hiding places and underground tunnels. But someone else has discovered them, too. Are there still smugglers at work

Five go off in a caravan

70th anniversary ed
Summary: The Famous Five are on holiday in a horse-drawn caravan! Soon they catch up with a circus - but some of the circus people have more sinister plans than just clowning around
First published: 1942

Five go Adventuring Again

70th anniversary ed
Summary: A thief at Kirrin Cottage! Who can it be? The Famous Five think they know - but they need proof! Then they find an old map and an unusual hiding place
First published: 1943

Five on a Treasure Island

70th anniversary ed
Summary: There's a shipwreck off Kirrin Island - but where is the treasure? The Famous Five are on the trail but someone else has got the same idea. Who will get to the treasure first
First published: 1942