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Calling All Guest Reviewers!
Calling All Guest Reviewers!
Have you read a book you just couldn't put down? We want to hear from you! To submit your review, ask a parent to email your year group inbox with:
Title and Author.
Three words to describe it (e.g., Thrilling, Heartwarming, Funny).
Your favorite character or plot twist.
A score out of 5 stars! ⭐
Bonus: We’d love to see a photo of you with the book!
Rowena - Year 4, recommends...
Rowena - Year 4, recommends...
Foxlight by Katya Balen
Foxlight by Katya Balen
Accelerated Reader Book Level: 5.4
Fen and Rey are sisters. They will always have each other, even if they don't have a mother, but they do want answers. So when a fox appears at the house, Fen and Rey see it as a sign. But their journey will be brutal and life changing.
In 3 words - this book is...
Mysterious, intriguing, descriptive
Favourite characters:
My favourite character is Rey, because her personality is a bit like mine.
Rowena gives this book ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Alfie - Year 4, recommends...
Alfie - Year 4, recommends...
How to be a Pirate by Cressida Cowell
How to be a Pirate by Cressida Cowell
Accelerated Reader Book Level: 6.5
Hiccup and his dragon, Toothless, sail with his Viking clan to the Isle of the Skullions in search of Grimbeard the Ghastly's treasure.
In 3 words - this book is...
Brilliant, hilarious, excellent
You'll enjoy this book if you like: Funny adventures and near-death experiences!
Alfie gives this book ⭐⭐⭐⭐and a half stars
Elliot - Year 3, recommends...
Elliot - Year 3, recommends...
Fantastic Mr Fox by Roald Dahl
Fantastic Mr Fox by Roald Dahl
Accelerated Reader Book Level: 4.1
Extraordinary adventures of three nasty farmers, two curious creatures, a family of foxes, and our hero.
In 3 words - this book is...
Exciting, sometimes scary, imaginative
Favourtite Character: Mr Fox - because he steals chickens from the farmers and is very cheeky.
Elliot gives this book ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - It's one of the best books I've ever read!
Supporting Your Child’s Reading: Understanding Accelerated Reader (AR) Levels and the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)
Supporting Your Child’s Reading: Understanding Accelerated Reader (AR) Levels and the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)
As we encourage a love for reading at home, you may have heard about Accelerated Reader (AR) and the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD). Understanding these can help you guide your child toward the perfect book.
What is the ZPD? Think of the ZPD as the 'Goldilocks Zone' of reading. It is the range of book levels (a number like 2.5–3.8) where a book is not too easy (which can be boring) and not too hard (which can be discouraging). When a child reads within their ZPD, they are being challenged just enough to improve their vocabulary and comprehension without feeling overwhelmed.
Choosing the Right Book
For Independent Reading: If your child is reading alone, look for books within their specific ZPD range. This ensures they can navigate the text independently while still encountering new words and ideas to stretch their skills.
For Reading Together: You don’t need to be limited by ZPD when reading with your child. Reading aloud is a wonderful way to explore "stretch" books - books that are above their ZPD level. This allows you to tackle complex plots and advanced vocabulary together, which is vital for building a child’s listening comprehension and passion for storytelling.
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