Jack and the dragon's tooth

Summary: Jack doesn't go looking for trouble, but trouble is very fond of him.  So when Jack offers to help a prince with his quest, they both get more than they bargained for!  A funny, fast-moving and thrilling folk-tale from the Ukraine

Minikid

Dyslexic-friendly
Summary: Minikid is from the city and life on the farm is all new to him. Off he charges like an angry bull, butting in where he's not wanted. How can Chris and Lisa keep him under control

The Castle in the Field

This book has dyslexia friendly features
Summary: Chris, Lisa and Tom love the old Castle. But the Castle is on Old Rafferty's land. Old Rafferty dislikes everyone, and children even more. How long can Chris, Lisa and Tom keep their hide-out a secret

Snug

When Lisa was a baby, her dad brought home a kitten called Snug. They grew up together, best friends, but Snug's a tom cat and tom cats like their freedom. Can their friendship last? 

Mary's Hair

"This book has dyslexia-friendly features"--T.p verso
Summary: Imelda's mam has just dropped a vase at the sight of Mary Leary. It must be because Mary's given herself a new haircut, and now she looks like a supermodel. Which does not explain why Mary's mam is looking so angry

Queen Sardine

Summary: Eight-year old Ivy isn't allowed a pet, so she gets the shock of her life when a strange cat splash-lands in her bath. The shocks get bigger when Ivy discovers that the cat can talk and likes to be called Queen Sardine! Queen Sardine tells Ivy that she needs help - there's a monster living in her home and she's scared to go back. Ivy loves cats, but helping Queen Sardine comes with its own problems. Not only does Ivy have to keep the cat a secret from her mum, she soon realises Queen Sardine is one demanding feline

Arthur and the witch

Originally published with the title: Arthur et la sorciere du bout du lac
Summary: The other day at Picket Lake, Arthur found a secret hoard of blueberries. He picked millions of them to surprise Grandma. Unfortunately, this made the Witch of Picket Lake very anrgy. To make matters worse, Cousin Eugene had a plan

Arthur and the ice rink

Originally published with the title: Arthur et la patinoire geante
Summary: I'm Arthur and I'm seven, and in the summer, I really like staying with my grandparents by Picket Lake, but in the winter I can get a bit bored. This year, it was even colder and icier than normal. Grandpa told me all about time he won a medal in the Great Crossing of Picket Lake. I really wanted to go ice skating. Then, cousin Eugene had an idea.. (From back cover)

Sage

 Other Title: Sage :
Cover subtitle: I am the middle sister
New Zealand author
Summary: Sage brings Mr. Floppy Ribbon home from school. It's her turn to have him for a whole night and to write about the things they do together. Sage is excited and Mum thinks it's fantastic. But Saffron is not so sure... (Publisher)

Fright in the night

Summary: Gruesome and Grisly McNasty will stop at nothing to get treasure! Their pirate ship has sunk, but no matter - they hijack a trawler, force everyone on it to walk the plank, and set sail for Little Snoring where they know Captain Syd's hoard is burried. But youngsters Tat and Hetty soon realise the ghastly twins are back, and plan to give them a real fright in the night - involving lots of glue

The moonshine dragon

Dyslexic-friendly
Summary: What on earth is going on in Patrick's bedroom? A very small dragon has appeared out of a story book ... with a tiny White Knight hot on his heels. It's moonshine magic - and Patrick and the dragon are under attack! Can Patrick save them both

Cornflake the dragon

Summary: Twins Eddie and Izzie were desperate to take a pet home for the school holidays, but they didn't know it would be so difficult to look after. When you've get very nosy neighbours it's very hard to keep a baby dragon secret! And what will happen when all the school pets have to go back

Sea urchins and sand pigs

Dyslexic-friendly
Includes riddles and puzzle on inside covers
Summary: With treasure trails, dune pigs and the occasional visiting mermaid, there's never a dull moment in Sandy Cove, as a gang of children find out when they visit the holiday village one hot summer! (From publisher)

Snow White and the Magic Mirror

Summary: Snow White wants to enter a painting contest, but she keeps getting interrupted by people asking for favours--until the magic mirror offers her some practical advice

Mr bear gets alarmed

 Other Title: Mister Bear gets alarmed
Summary: After the Goldilocks break-in, Mr Bear is extra anxious. He installs a state-of-the-art alarm system and insists that Mrs Bear and Baby Bear use it at all times. But it soon gets to be too much when he starts worrying about what might happen to his family outside the home too. Can Mrs Bear help Mr Bear realize that he can't control everything

The wicked stepmother helps out

Summary: The Wicked Stepmother wants to do something to help people - and make amends for her past. Trying to find the right job proves tricky until the Bad Fairy gives her an idea

Respect

Other Title: Respect :
Cover subtitle: The Walter Tull story
This book is also dyslexia friendly. (Back cover sticker)
Narrative non-fiction

Tully and his brother don't have much. But they do have each other. And Tully has an amazing talent. 

Football.

But then the First World War begins, and Tully goes on to earn respect of a different kind.

The story of Walter Tull, premier league football player and the first black officer in the Army in the First World War.

Being safe

Find out about staying safe at home and outside. Why shouldn't you talk to strangers? What can you do to prevent a fire? How can you stay safe online?

My body

Here, young readers can find out about the body and the amazing things it does. The book looks at what bones are for, how muscles work, how we think and breathe, and what happens as people grow up.

African animals

Little explorer
Contents: Safari! -- Herbivores -- Elephants -- African cats -- Dogs in Africa -- Primates -- Birds -- Insects -- Reptiles -- Amphibians -- Water animals -- Conservation
Summary: Introduces types of animals found in Africa and African habitats to young readers - provided by publisher.

VISITING AUTHOR - Des Hunt - 3rd December 2014

Des Hunt

Favona Primary School students and teachers had the privilege of having Des Hunt come and visit on the 3rd December 2014 through 'Writers in Schools'  -- New Zealand Book Council.

Des talked to students about his ideas for the books he wrote and shared in a different format through science how a book was created from beginning to end. Des also shared some of his stories he wrote to the students.