Literacy

Book Review Competition 

Would you like to win an author visit and free books? Simply write a review of one of your favourite books from the Premier’s Reading Challenge list, and you could win! Entries must be less than 200 words and students can submit multiple reviews. All students who enter will also receive House points and a small prize. Further details and entry forms can be found by clicking the link below or by contacting Ms Garnaut via email/Teams. Good luck! 

Sample Book Review – Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan 

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to suddenly find out that you’re a demigod? Read Percy Jackson and you’ll find out!  

Rick Riordan captivates his teenage audience through an exciting storyline and vivid descriptions. His characters are described so expertly that it feels like you are sharing their experiences and have become part of their world. He draws on sarcasm and humour, which gives depth to the characters and makes them seem more relatable. The humour also balances out the catastrophic events that Percy has to deal with as part of his new life.  

Another impressive aspect of the Percy Jackson series is that, because it is based on Ancient Greek mythology, you’re also learning about history without actually having to study it! Luckily, the references to Greek Gods and mythological creatures are woven in so that they don’t disrupt the storyline, and in fact, they actually add to it. 

I would highly recommend this book to anyone who is craving an exhilarating adventure and wants to be transported to another world. 

Sarah Garnaut 
Learning Specialist – Literacy