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Silver Birch Activities 2011

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YORK – Lower School Library

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Check out the book trailer for Kyo Maclear’s picture book ‘Spork’.

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‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid – The Ugly Truth”

Imagine a middle school boy who stands out from everyone — in a funny way? Greg feels like everything and everyone is a HUGE problem in his life. When his Mom goes away to school, his Dad and his two brothers are left in charge. Will Greg be able to cope without his Mom’s homework help or her cooking? Please read “The Ugly Truth’ to find out if Greg can survive also with a cleaning lady who doesn’t clean.  For readers ages 8-13.

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Captain Underpants — the Sixth Epic Novel – by Dav Pilkey

What would you do if Bionic Booger Boy invaded your city? Who would you ask for help? Will Captain Underpants help or not? Read this hilarious book to find out. WARNING: A sense of humour is necessary. Get ready to be grossed out! Rachel and Ben

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‘How Santa Lost His Job’ by Stephen Krensky

What if Santa lost his job? In this book, one day, the elves thought Santa wasted too much time visiting each house on Christmas Eve. He also did things last minute on Christmas Eve. To solve the problem with Santa, the elves create a machine to take over Santa’s  job. Will the Deliverator be more successful than Santa? Read this funny picture book to find out.  Jack, Liam and William

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Diary of Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney

Do you ever imagine being a wimpy kid or being pushed around by a lazy big brother? If not, find out in this hilarious diary of Greg Heffley. A middle school kid who never solves his GIGANTIC problems. With a younger brother, Manny, follow Greg’s life in middle school. For readers ages 8 to 13.  Twyla, Shannon and Matthew

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Jeff Kinney’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules

Do you have an annoying brother or sister that picks on you? If so, ‘Rodrick Rules’ is the perfect book for you. You will have fun learning while getting back at your annoying siblings.  This is the second book in a series of six.   Daanyal, Harry and Alex

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Alex Shearer’ s Bootleg

Could you imagine life without sweets? What would you do if you were thrown in jail just for eating chocolate? Well this is what life is like in “Bootleg” after the Good For you Party (G.F.Y.P.) came into power. This ‘page turner’ is great for sweet tooth adventure lovers ages 9 and up.

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SB-You Are Weird

Did you ever think of yourself as weird? I thought not. Well we are pretty weird. As weird as any other living creature on earth. A lot of our body parts are a little strange. In this facinating non-fiction book, you can learn all about yourselves! Now, here’s a question for you. Did you ever wonder what your pinky toe was for? How do you think your body works?  Read this and find strange things about different parts of your body!

By:Abbie L

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