RAW KIDS’ MAGAZINE Summer 2017/2018

Cover art from SRC website and personalised by you.

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Game On! It’s a summer of reading. Read, and enter to be in

the running to win one of these great prize bundles.

Record breaker bundle: Guinness World Records, plus the Gamer’s Edition

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

creatures, peculiar pets, cute critters and wacky wildlife.

(Thanks to Pan Macmillan publishers for donating the book prize bundle.)

Summer Reading Club 2017

Starts 1 December 2017

Here’s how it works:

Join up at your library or online

from 1st December 2017.

Bring your library card (or get a

new one).

Collect your reading pack.

Start reading … LOTS!

Borrow books, magazines, CDs,

DVDs, graphic novels.

Download e-audio books,

ebooks and magazines online.

Check out the official website: www.summerreadingclub.org.au

and get involved for extra

chances to win with online

activities, book raves, blogs,

competitions, and more ...)

Keep on reading, and have a

happy holiday!

Come and join us for some cool

library activities (see back cover

for sessions & times in January.)

Ends 24 January 2018

Fairy tale bundle

Two beautifully illustrated Hans

Christian Andersen storybooks

and a CD of Brer Rabbit stories.

Superhero bundle

A selection of marvel-lous

colourful books with some of the

best superhero stories around.

Sporty bundle

Specially chosen for

lovers of outdoor

and indoor sports.

Weir Do bundle

An odd assortment of best selling

books by the very funny Anh Do.

Totally brilliant bundle

(sort of ...)

Two super genius Tom Gates

books PLUS an MP3 CD

Hippopotamus bundle

A set of 4 picture book stories

about Australia’s favourite hippo,

written by Hazel Edwards.

Bundle of complete

surprises

You’ll never guess

what’s in this pile!

Bundle of incredible facts

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Some favourite stories

on StoryBox Library

160 + Australian stories to

watch and listen to. Visit www.libraries.noosa.qld.gov.au/read

The queen with the

wobbly bottom, by Phillip

Gwynne, read by Dolly

Diamond.

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

and comedian, Fiona Harris.

The big book of Old Tom,

by Leigh Hobbs, read by

Alan Brough

At home activities with each

story allow for more shared

enjoyment.

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?

Diary of a wimpy kid, by Jeff Kinney

Geek Girl, by Holly Smale

Dear Mrs LaRue: letters from obedience

school, by Mark Teague

Treehouse series, by Andy Griffiths

More to read, hear and download with your library card. Access

from the library website: www.libraries.noosa.qld.gov.au/read

Ziptales literacy library makes reading

fun with:

500 + interactive levelled stories.

e-books that use narration, animated

pictures and sound effects.

fun and safe online space to read

and learn.

quiet reading or share with friends at

the library and at home.

access online anywhere from any

device including computer, laptop,

iPads and tablets.

TumbleBookLibrary is an online

collection of e-books for children.

over 250 animated, talking picture

books.

stories in Spanish and French.

read-along chapter books, non-

fiction books, exciting games and

puzzles

use a computer, or get the app

and use a tablet or mobile phone.

no downloads: books are streamed

right to your device when you have

internet connection.

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Our star reviewer this issue is

Shayne.

Shayne is 11 years old, and says:

The last book I read was

My Secret guide to Paris, by Lisa

Schroeder.

The main characters are Nora, her

mum and her grandma. Nora has

always wanted to go to Paris, and

finally she gets to go.

But then tragedy strikes: the best place

in the world could be turned into the

worst. It is also about Nora and her

mum’s relationship.

I think the best bit was when Nora and

her mum go to the fashion show in her

grandma’s honour, and how happy the

ending is.

If I could pick one character as a best

friend it would be Phoebe, because

she is so sweet, kind and outgoing to

Nora, and she would be lots of fun.

THANKS, Shayne, for introducing us

to this author. The library has ordered

this, and other titles by the author, and

we hope they will arrive soon.

Here is another review by

Shayne

The trouble with Ramona and

Beezus, by Beverly Cleary.

The main characters are Ramona and

Beezus Quimby. The story is about

two sisters, Ramona and Beezus and

how Ramona is just so impossible

that sometimes Beezus can’t cope.

I think the best bit was when

Ramona and Beezus, as a team,

stand up to their father and say that

smoking is a “NO!” I would not

change one thing about this book; I

enjoyed every page!

Ramona is the character I’d pick as

my best friend because she has such

an imagination. We could play

awesome games and have a great

time imagining.

If you want more Ramona stories,

look for: Unstoppable Ramona and

Beezus—4 books in one.

Read more online from Tumblebooks,

free on the Noosa Library Service

website.

www.libraries.noosa.qld.gov.au/read

Finally, Shane reviewed:

Finally, by Wendy Mass

I’ve just read a book called Finally,

by Wendy Mass.

It is about the life of Rory Swenson,

and how she wants to do all these

things that involve growing up.

And throughout the book she

learns that you can be grown-up

when you are grown-up.

I think the best bit was when Rory

realises that she is not ready to

grow up. If I could change one

thing about this book, I wouldn’t;

all of it was really good.

Sawyer is the character I’d pick as

my best friend because he is so

funny.

But I would only be his “best” friend

if I was 3. Ha Ha!

DID YOU KNOW? There are three

more books in the Willow Falls

series by Wendy Mass in our

libraries.

They are 13 gifts, Graceful, and

The last present.

RAW REVIEWS Books our readers are raving about.

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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My name is Olivia

I am 7 years old.

My favourite author is Geronimo

Stilton.

I’ve just read a book called Tom

Gates best book day ever, by Liz

Pichon.

The main characters are Tom and his

family and his friends and Amy.

The story is about a book week and

he doesn’t know what to wear.

I think the best bit is when he gets

the Alien scale monsters in space

book.

If I could change one thing about this

book it would be about a girl instead

of a boy.

Amy is a character I’d pick as my

best friend because she looks nice

and I like her hair.

You can win your own Tom Gates

books by participating in the Summer

Reading Club.

Go back to page 2 to see more

Summer Reading Club prize bundles

to be won, and don’t forget to join up.

My name is Lara

I am 10 years old.

I’ve just finished reading a book

called Gangsta Granny, by David

Walliams, Illustrated by Tony Ross.

This book is about a boy called Ben

who hated visiting his granny, but

when he realised she was a gansta

he got right into the experience.

I loved the granny because she was

funny and cheeky. I also loved the

adventures Ben and granny went

on.

Who should read this book?

Everybody, I think, but especially

kids. If you like crime books then

you will like this book.

RAW NOTE:

If you have not yet read any books

by David Walliams, reserve a copy

now. Try some of these:

Awful aunty

Billionnaire boy

Grandad’s great escape

Bad dad (coming soon)

The greatest magician in the

world

Matt Edmondson / Garry Parsons

Would you like to own this book?

It arrived tightly wrapped in cling

film, so we can’t tell you much.

It seems to be about a boy called

Elliot who is mad about magic. We

think his great grandfather had

once been known as The Greatest

Magician in the World and Elliot is

desperate to follow in his footsteps.

But it’s tricky when the only magic

book in the library is missing half its

pages, and there’s no one around

to teach you.

And it’s tricky when we can’t take a

peek inside to tell you more.

If you want to own this book, we

would love to find out what’s inside.

Email or phone the Young People’s

Services at the library and grab a

copy now! yps@noosa.qld.gov.au

NOTE: Conditions apply—we want

your review!

Thanks to Pan Macmillan Australia for

sending us the review copy.

RAW REVIEWS Books our readers are raving about.

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ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS

ATHLETICS

BADMINTON

BASKETBALL

BEACH VOLLEYBALL

BOXING

DIVING

HOCKEY

LAWN BOWLS

MOUNTAIN BIKE CYCLING

NETBALL

PARA POWERLIFTING

RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS

ROAD CYCLING

RUGBY SEVENS

SHOOTING

SQUASH

SWIMMING

TABLE TENNIS

TRACK CYCLING

TRIATHLON

WEIGHTLIFTING

WRESTLING

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Mr Lemoncello’s Library

The eccentric billionaire and

brilliant game designer, Mr

Lemoncello, has built the most

amazing library in the world.

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

whole lot easier than getting out.

It’s like Willy Wonka’s Golden

Ticket with a lot more riddles and

puzzles; twists and turns!

There are three thrilling

adventures in Mr Lemoncello’s

library series for you to borrow, or

download, and enjoy throughout

the holidays.

Escape from Mr Lemoncello’s

library

Mr Lemoncello’s library Olympics

Mr Lemoncello’s great library race

Reserve a copy now and start

reading!

The great library game Bookmarks, trading cards, keyrings, stickers, tattoos and many

chances to win books and games this summer at your library.

Join the Summer Reading Club!

Collect your FREE pack, and read to complete

as many bookmarks as you like. Every time you

read something, colour in a shield.

Return bookmarks to collect stickers, key ring,

trading cards, tattoos, pens, a Game On! play

pack, and to be in the draw to win books and

games.

Book in to some fun library

events . (Collect programs at the

library, on the library website, or

go to the back cover of RAW for

sessions and times.)

Check the official website for

more chances to win!

summerreadingclub.org.au

Happy holiday reading!

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For reading together

Beginners and beyond

To read alone

Download and listen

This is a ball

Beck & Matt Stanton

Sports carnival

Yvette Poshoglian

Ten

Shamini Flint

Paper planes

Steve Worland

Howzat!

Mike Lefroy

The top team

Sally Rippin Trust me too; short stories

Paul Collins, editor

Trapped in the games grid

George Ivanoff

Zoo ball

Aleesah Darlison Star League: Robot reboot

H J Harper

Play the game

Nova Weetman

Simply the quest

Maz Evans

Granny Grommet and me

Dianne Wolfer

Brain games

National Geographic Kids

Diary of a Minecraft

zombie—series

All the wrong questions

Lemony Snicket

GREAT READS If you can’t find one of these, ask a librarian to help.

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School 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

Join ‘Cartoon Dave’ Hackett

in his writing workshop with

lots of cartoony fun.

Free. Ages 8-12

Thursday 11 January

Cooroy

10-11am

Noosaville

1-2pm

Bookings required.

Quiver + Craft

Use the Quiver app to watch

your creations come to life in

this colouring in and craft

workshop.

Free. All ages.

10-11am

Cooroy

Wednesday 3 January

Noosaville

Thursday 4 January

Director’s Cut

Create your own stop motion

film, working in small groups

and using the Stop Motion

Studio app.

Free. Ages 8-12

10-11.30am

Noosaville

Tuesday 9 January

Cooroy

Friday 12 January

Bookings required.

Robotics Club

Explore the world of robotics

and coding.

All levels of experience

welcome.

Free. Ages 8+

10-11am

Noosaville

Tuesday 16 January

Cooroy

Friday 19 January

Bookings required.

Cooroy, Noosaville and Mobile Library

5329 6555 or www.libraries.noosa.qld.gov.au