New Zealand Sign Language Week (April 30 - 6th May)

Watch an item from TV3 news to listen to Ursula Tynne, Deaf Aotearoa national youth co-ordinator, talk about how the deaf community struggles every day to achieve what most of us take for granted.

Click on following link to view : http://bit.ly/JLRFJS

Middle School by James Patterson

Anti-hero Rafe has to decide if winning is all that matters, or if he's finally ready to face the rules, bullies, and truths he has been avoiding. Before he reaches that decision he goes out of his way to break every rule. This book will suit fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid. The kids on the video give you an insight into what you can expect.

                    (Source : Kids Read James Patterson's Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life -You Tube)



Listen to author James Patterson talk about his book:

 (Source Middle school: the worst years - You Tube)

For games and extra content go to www.middleschoolbook.com

Cinnamon Rain by Emma Cameron

Luke spends his days hanging out at the beach, working shifts at the local supermarket and trying to stay out of trouble.

His mate Bongo gets wasted, blocking out memories of the little brother social services took away and avoiding the stepdad who hates him.

And Casey, the girl they both love, dreams of getting away and starting a new life in a place where she can be free.
All of them are waiting for life to change. But when it does, will they be ready? - Cover

New Zealand book reviewer Bob Docherty has written his review which you can read by clicking on this link: http://bit.ly/H6IYIn

The Ink Bridge by Neil Grant

Omed is a boy from Afghanistan. After making an enemy of the Taliban on the day the Buddhas of Bamiyan are destroyed, he undertakes a perilous journey to seek asylum in Australia. Hector is a grieving Australian boy who has given up on school and retreated into silence.

Their paths meet at a candle factory where they both find work. But secrets fester behind the monotonous routine of assembling wax and wicks - secrets with terrible consequences. - Cover.

Listen to an interview with Neil Grant as he answers questions about this novel.

Floors by Patrick Carman

There's no place on earth like the Whippet Hotel. Every floor has its surprises and secrets. Guests are either mad or mysterious, and ducks are everywhere. If anyone knows the Whippet, it's Leo, the caretaker's son. But when he finds four strange boxes that lead him to hidden floors, he realises something extraordinary is going on.
As the hotel begins to fall apart, Leo's on the ride of his life...without ever having to step outside. - Cover


I can imagine this story being a great idea for a movie. To read reviews of this book click on the following link. http://bit.ly/H2pOAX

For more about the author go to http://bit.ly/H6GLt0