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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!
Eliza - Year 6, recommend...
Eliza - Year 6, recommend...
Murder Most Unladylike by Robin Stevens
Murder Most Unladylike by Robin Stevens
At Deepdean School for Girls, classmates Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong form a secret detective agency and find themselves solving a real-life mystery after discovering their science teacher dead in the gym.
Accelerated Reader Book Level: 5.8
Eliza describes this book as...
Mysterious, exciting, you-never-know-what-will-happen-next
Eliza's favourite character is...
"Hazel - because throughout the series you get to see how her confidence grows to make her own decisions."
"Children in Year 5 and 6 will enjoy this series."
Eliza gives this book ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Scarlet - Year 6, recommends...
Scarlet - Year 6, recommends...
The Five Find-outers by Enid Blyton
The Five Find-outers by Enid Blyton
Set in the fictional village of Peterswood, this classic 15-book series follows five young friends and their Scottie dog, Buster, as they use clever disguises and keen observations to outwit the grumpy village policeman and solve local mysteries during their school holidays.
Accelerated Reader Book Level: 4.4 - 5.4
Scarlet describes this book as...
Mysterious, fun, adventurous
Scarlet's favourite character is...
"Daisy - I really like her character. She's adventurous and I really like her sense of style - she wears a beret, and I dressed up as her for World Book Day!"
"If you enjoyed The Famous Five or Scarlett and Ivy then you'll love this!"
Scarlet gives this book ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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 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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