Library

New Books

The library has just purchased over thirty new books with text in a large format.  Now we have two copies of these books, one in the usual size and one large.  Library staff are very interested to hear what you think about this.  Are they easier to read? Below are some of the titles of books in the large format.

Wormwood Mire by Judith Rossell  Stella Montgomery is being sent away to the old family home at Wormwood Mire where she must live with two strange cousins and their governess.  This is because she has been a bit ‘independent’ and taken adventures that are not approved of by her Aunts.

The Snow Pony by Alison Lester  A trip to the mountains to muster cattle promises a fresh start after drought has reduced the Riley’s farm to a dirt bowl.  Now Dusty and her beautiful brumby will be tested to the limit.

The 91-Storey Treehouse by Andy Griffiths, illustrated by Terry Denton.  This book is in large format, so the pictures are larger too.  Imagine going for a spin in the world’s most powerful whirlpool or taking a ride in a submarine sandwich.  Off isn’t it? You can also visit the fortune teller’s tent to find out what special information Madame Know-it-all has to share.

Sea Horse by Bruce Pascoe  This book tells the story of Jack and his family, Vince, Jack’s Dad, Mum Carla and sister Tanya.  They escape to Seahorse Bay whenever they can.  Jack cannot believe his luck when he discovers a sunken boat and tries to find out how long it’s been in the bay.  When the boat is raised, then the adventure really kicks off.

Jack’s Island by Norman Jorgensen  An Australian setting, Rottnest Island during WWII, Jack and his best friend Banjo find lots of ways to get into trouble.  Their friend Dafty seeks revenge against the local schoolmaster for a punishment inflicted on Banjo, which Dafty thinks is unfair. Life is suddenly much more serious because of this and gives readers a valuable insight into life in Australia during the Second World War.

Book of the Month

47 Degrees by Justin D’Ath

Meet Zeelie who is 12 years old and comes from the small Victorian town of Flowerdale, not far from Seymour.  Her Dad is a plumber and their house, in the scrub, is bushfire prepared.  But nothing could prepare them for the soaring, radiant heat, roaring flames and terrifying circumstances of Black Saturday bushfires. 

They are forced to flee their home, leaving behind Zeelie’s precious horse, Rimu.  Their journey to safety to the refuge center set up in Yea, shows the generosity of spirit of so many people.  New friendships formed through a comradery built around such horrific tragedy, can steel a community.  This is an incredibly well written adventure, based on the author, Justin D’Ath’s own first-hand experience.