Showing posts with label Adventure and adventurers - Fiction. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Adventure and adventurers - Fiction. Show all posts

Friday, 1 August 2014

The great expedition

On August 20, a group of young explorers was charged with a dangerous mission. They were to travel across wild country to deliver a valuable parcel. 

The journey would be punishing. It would test the resolve of the brave young explorers. Most of all, it would provide us all with a pair of unlikely 
heroes to admire and remember for many years to come. 

This is their story.

Monday, 17 June 2013

It was a dark and stormy night

(Picture Book) -- ISBN: 0140545867
After being kidnapped by outlaws, Antonio, an eight-year old boy is asked to tell them a story which he makes up as he goes along.  A great read aloud story.

Thursday, 4 April 2013

Northwood

Summary: Cecilia Undergarment likes a challenge. So when she discovers a sad and neglected dog, she is determined to rescue him. No matter what. But her daring dog rescue lands her in deep trouble. Trouble in the form of being lost in the dark forest of Northwood. A forest where ferocious black lions roam. A forest that hides a secret castle, an unlikely king and many a mystery. A forest where those who enter never return. But Cecilia is determined to find her way home. No matter what
New Zealand author; New Zealand illustrator

Yikes! In Seven Wild Adventures, Who Would You Be?

Summary: Choose a character, then turn the page to find out what happens to you. Suggested level: junior, primary.