The Richmond Public Library (RPL) is the place to be this summer. If your child is 7-10 years old, bring them to the Brighouse branch for walk-in reading buddies. The program takes place every Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
The Richmond Public Library (RPL) is the place to be this summer. If your child is 7-10 years old, bring them to the Brighouse branch for walk-in reading buddies. The program runs every Thursday from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. Children will be paired with a teenage “fat buddy” who can help them practice their reading skills. For more information on RPL’s summer events, visit the library’s website at YourLibrary.ca.
Here are this week’s book reviews:
Title: George
Author: Alex Gino
Reviewed by: Janice, 11
This book is about a boy named George who is transgender and wants to be a girl. Unfortunately, he has to keep this a secret.
Then George’s teacher announces that they are going to do a play based on Charlotte’s Web. George has to figure out how to tell them he’s a girl and wants to be Charlotte.
I like this book because it shows how George deals with all these tough issues, like when the teacher refuses to let George be Charlotte for the day just because he’s a boy. And that it’s okay to be different because everyone deserves to be treated the same because everyone is unique in different ways.
Title: Claudia and the ghost phone calls
Author: Ann M. Martin
Reviewed by: Gabriella,10
This book is the second Baby-Sitters Club book and tells how Claudia is afraid of the ghost caller, a person who steals jewelry and makes mysterious phone calls. I liked this book because it is entertaining and fun. There are some scary parts that are exciting. I love how the characters have interesting personalities. I give this book five stars.
Title: Uprooted
Author: Lynne Reid Banks
Reviewed by: Aaron, 11
This book is about a 10-year-old girl named Lindy who goes on a trip to Canada with her cousin and mother when their hometown in England is bombed during World War II.
I like this book because it explains how several families in England felt during the Second World War. Many families panicked when Hitler dropped the first bombs. Children had to leave their fathers, uncles, aunts and grandparents to live in a free country. They met their challenges with courage and hope. I give this book 4.5 stars.