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RAW KIDS’ MAGAZINE Summer 2017/2018
Cover art from SRC website and personalised by you.
Summer Reading Club 2017
Starts 1 December 2017
Here’s how it works:
Join up at your library or online Record breaker bundle: Guinness World Records, plus the Gamer’s Edition
from 1st December 2017. with all the facts and news from the world of video gaming, and the new
Amazing Animals, putting the spotlight on the most fur-nomenal
Bring your library card (or get a
creatures, peculiar pets, cute critters and wacky wildlife.
new one). (Thanks to Pan Macmillan publishers for donating the book prize bundle.)
Collect your reading pack.
Start reading … LOTS!
Game On!
Borrow books, magazines, CDs,
DVDs, graphic novels. It’s a summer of reading. Read, and enter to be in
Download e-audio books, the running to win one of these great prize bundles.
ebooks and magazines online.
Check out the official website:
www.summerreadingclub.org.au
and get involved for extra
Fairy tale bundle Superhero bundle
chances to win with online
activities, book raves, blogs, Two beautifully illustrated Hans A selection of marvel-lous
competitions, and more ...) Christian Andersen storybooks colourful books with some of the
and a CD of Brer Rabbit stories. best superhero stories around.
Keep on reading, and have a
happy holiday!
Come and join us for some cool Sporty bundle
library activities (see back cover
for sessions & times in January.) Specially chosen for
lovers of outdoor
Ends 24 January 2018 and indoor sports.
Bundle of incredible facts
Weir Do bundle Totally brilliant bundle
(sort of ...)
An odd assortment of best selling Two super genius Tom Gates
books by the very funny Anh Do. books PLUS an MP3 CD
Hippopotamus bundle Bundle of complete
A set of 4 picture book stories surprises
about Australia’s favourite hippo, You’ll never guess
written by Hazel Edwards. what’s in this pile!
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Read more … read easy … read audio books!
And NO, listening to a book is NOT cheating. So get your earplugs on and
enjoy some cool relaxation. In nature. Under a tree. At the beach. In the car.
In bed, or in the air conditioned comfort of the library.
Borrow the CDs or download the apps. Ask library staff to help.
Why not download one of these titles? Some favourite stories
on StoryBox Library
Diary of a wimpy kid, by Jeff Kinney
160 + Australian stories to
Geek Girl, by Holly Smale watch and listen to. Visit
Dear Mrs LaRue: letters from obedience www.libraries.noosa.qld.gov.au/read
school, by Mark Teague
The queen with the
Treehouse series, by Andy Griffiths
wobbly bottom, by Phillip
Gwynne, read by Dolly
More to read, hear and download with your library card. Access Diamond.
from the library website: www.libraries.noosa.qld.gov.au/read The cow tripped over the
moon, by Tony Wilson,
read by Eddie Perfect.
Summer, by June Factor,
illustrated by Alison Lester,
Sweetly told by actor, writer
Ziptales literacy library makes reading TumbleBookLibrary is an online
and comedian, Fiona Harris.
fun with: collection of e-books for children.
The big book of Old Tom,
500 + interactive levelled stories. over 250 animated, talking picture
by Leigh Hobbs, read by
books.
e-books that use narration, animated Alan Brough
pictures and sound effects. stories in Spanish and French.
fun and safe online space to read read-along chapter books, non- At home activities with each
and learn. fiction books, exciting games and story allow for more shared
puzzles enjoyment.
quiet reading or share with friends at
the library and at home. use a computer, or get the app
and use a tablet or mobile phone.
access online anywhere from any
device including computer, laptop, no downloads: books are streamed
iPads and tablets. right to your device when you have
internet connection.
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RAW REVIEWS Books our readers are raving about.
Our star reviewer this issue is Here is another review by Finally, Shane reviewed:
Shayne. Shayne
Finally, by Wendy Mass
Shayne is 11 years old, and says: The trouble with Ramona and
Beezus, by Beverly Cleary. I’ve just read a book called Finally,
The last book I read was by Wendy Mass.
My Secret guide to Paris, by Lisa The main characters are Ramona and
It is about the life of Rory Swenson,
Schroeder. Beezus Quimby. The story is about
and how she wants to do all these
two sisters, Ramona and Beezus and
how Ramona is just so impossible things that involve growing up.
The main characters are Nora, her
that sometimes Beezus can’t cope. And throughout the book she
mum and her grandma. Nora has learns that you can be grown-up
always wanted to go to Paris, and
I think the best bit was when when you are grown-up.
finally she gets to go.
Ramona and Beezus, as a team,
I think the best bit was when Rory
But then tragedy strikes: the best place stand up to their father and say that
smoking is a “NO!” I would not realises that she is not ready to
in the world could be turned into the
change one thing about this book; I grow up. If I could change one
worst. It is also about Nora and her
thing about this book, I wouldn’t;
mum’s relationship. enjoyed every page!
all of it was really good.
I think the best bit was when Nora and Ramona is the character I’d pick as
Sawyer is the character I’d pick as
her mum go to the fashion show in her my best friend because she has such
my best friend because he is so
grandma’s honour, and how happy the an imagination. We could play
awesome games and have a great funny.
ending is.
time imagining.
But I would only be his “best” friend
If I could pick one character as a best
If you want more Ramona stories, if I was 3. Ha Ha!
friend it would be Phoebe, because
she is so sweet, kind and outgoing to look for: Unstoppable Ramona and
DID YOU KNOW? There are three
Nora, and she would be lots of fun. Beezus—4 books in one.
more books in the Willow Falls
series by Wendy Mass in our
THANKS, Shayne, for introducing us Read more online from Tumblebooks,
libraries.
to this author. The library has ordered free on the Noosa Library Service
this, and other titles by the author, and website.
They are 13 gifts, Graceful, and
we hope they will arrive soon. www.libraries.noosa.qld.gov.au/read
The last present.
Get your review in the next issue of RAW. Fill in the page opposite, or email us at: yps@noosa.qld.gov.au
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RAW REVIEWS Books our readers are raving about.
My name is Olivia My name is Lara The greatest magician in the
world
I am 7 years old. I am 10 years old.
Matt Edmondson / Garry Parsons
My favourite author is Geronimo I’ve just finished reading a book
Stilton. called Gangsta Granny, by David Would you like to own this book?
Walliams, Illustrated by Tony Ross.
I’ve just read a book called Tom It arrived tightly wrapped in cling
Gates best book day ever, by Liz This book is about a boy called Ben film, so we can’t tell you much.
Pichon. who hated visiting his granny, but
when he realised she was a gansta It seems to be about a boy called
The main characters are Tom and his he got right into the experience. Elliot who is mad about magic. We
family and his friends and Amy. think his great grandfather had
I loved the granny because she was once been known as The Greatest
The story is about a book week and funny and cheeky. I also loved the Magician in the World and Elliot is
he doesn’t know what to wear. adventures Ben and granny went desperate to follow in his footsteps.
on.
I think the best bit is when he gets But it’s tricky when the only magic
the Alien scale monsters in space Who should read this book? book in the library is missing half its
book. Everybody, I think, but especially pages, and there’s no one around
kids. If you like crime books then to teach you.
If I could change one thing about this
you will like this book.
book it would be about a girl instead And it’s tricky when we can’t take a
of a boy. peek inside to tell you more.
RAW NOTE:
Amy is a character I’d pick as my If you have not yet read any books If you want to own this book, we
best friend because she looks nice by David Walliams, reserve a copy would love to find out what’s inside.
and I like her hair. now. Try some of these:
Email or phone the Young People’s
You can win your own Tom Gates Awful aunty Services at the library and grab a
books by participating in the Summer copy now! yps@noosa.qld.gov.au
Reading Club. Billionnaire boy
NOTE: Conditions apply—we want
Go back to page 2 to see more Grandad’s great escape your review!
Summer Reading Club prize bundles
to be won, and don’t forget to join up. Bad dad (coming soon) Thanks to Pan Macmillan Australia for
sending us the review copy.
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ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS
ATHLETICS ROAD CYCLING
BADMINTON RUGBY SEVENS
BASKETBALL SHOOTING
BEACH VOLLEYBALL SQUASH
BOXING SWIMMING
DIVING TABLE TENNIS
HOCKEY TRACK CYCLING
LAWN BOWLS TRIATHLON
MOUNTAIN BIKE CYCLING WEIGHTLIFTING
NETBALL WRESTLING
PARA POWERLIFTING
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Mr Lemoncello’s Library
The eccentric billionaire and
The great library game
brilliant game designer, Mr
Bookmarks, trading cards, keyrings, stickers, tattoos and many
Lemoncello, has built the most
amazing library in the world. chances to win books and games this summer at your library.
From the ceiling hangs the
“Wonderdome” - ten wedge
shaped, high-definition video
screens.
Holographic statues project into
recesses throughout the building,
and audio-animatronic Mother
Goose characters act out stories
in the Children’s reading area.
On opening day, the famous
game maker has arranged an
invitation only library lock-in;
twelve lucky kids get the chance
to be the first to experience the
new high-tech library.
As these smart kids soon learn,
getting inside the library will be a Join the Summer Reading Club!
whole lot easier than getting out.
Collect your FREE pack, and read to complete
It’s like Willy Wonka’s Golden as many bookmarks as you like. Every time you
Ticket with a lot more riddles and read something, colour in a shield.
puzzles; twists and turns!
Return bookmarks to collect stickers, key ring,
There are three thrilling trading cards, tattoos, pens, a Game On! play
adventures in Mr Lemoncello’s pack, and to be in the draw to win books and
library series for you to borrow, or games.
download, and enjoy throughout
the holidays. Book in to some fun library
events . (Collect programs at the
library, on the library website, or
Escape from Mr Lemoncello’s go to the back cover of RAW for
library sessions and times.)
Mr Lemoncello’s library Olympics Check the official website for
Mr Lemoncello’s great library race more chances to win!
Reserve a copy now and start summerreadingclub.org.au
reading! Happy holiday reading!
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GREAT READS If you can’t find one of these, ask a librarian to help.
For reading together Beginners and beyond To read alone Download and listen
This is a ball Sports carnival Ten Paper planes
Beck & Matt Stanton Yvette Poshoglian Shamini Flint Steve Worland
Howzat! The top team Trust me too; short stories Trapped in the games grid
Mike Lefroy Sally Rippin Paul Collins, editor George Ivanoff
Zoo ball Star League: Robot reboot Play the game Simply the quest
Aleesah Darlison H J Harper Nova Weetman Maz Evans
Granny Grommet and me Brain games Diary of a Minecraft All the wrong questions
Dianne Wolfer National Geographic Kids zombie—series Lemony Snicket
11School Holidays January 17/18
Noosa Library Service Holiday events
Magic Around the World with Simon Shazam
Magician Simon Shazam has travelled the world with his
magic shows. Simon will capture the imagination of every
child and adult with tricks from many lands. You will laugh
out loud and gasp in amazement!
Ages 6+ $10 per child payable at the door.
Noosa Leisure Centre
Thursday 18 January 10-10.45am
Bookings required.
Awesome Stories Quiver + Craft
Join ‘Cartoon Dave’ Hackett Use the Quiver app to watch
in his writing workshop with your creations come to life in
lots of cartoony fun. this colouring in and craft
workshop.
Free. Ages 8-12
Free. All ages.
Thursday 11 January
Cooroy 10-11am
10-11am Cooroy
Noosaville Wednesday 3 January
1-2pm Noosaville
Bookings required. Thursday 4 January
Director’s Cut Robotics Club
Create your own stop motion Explore the world of robotics
film, working in small groups and coding.
and using the Stop Motion All levels of experience
Studio app. welcome.
Free. Ages 8-12 Free. Ages 8+
10-11.30am
10-11am
Noosaville Noosaville
Tuesday 9 January Tuesday 16 January
Cooroy Cooroy
Friday 12 January Friday 19 January
Bookings required. Bookings required.
Cooroy, Noosaville and Mobile Library
5329 6555 or www.libraries.noosa.qld.gov.au
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