Book Club for 11-14s
Description: This term we are continuing to explore "Heart of a Samurai", an historical novel by American author Margi Preus. The book is closely based on the the true, and fascinating story of a Japanese boy, Manjiro Nakahama (1827-1898), and illustrated by his own drawings.
For anyone new to the class this term, you can find the book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1419702009 - and in online secondhand bookshops.
The sessions will include plenty of discussion, a good bit of history and geography, some literacy games and writing (very much tailored to ability levels and enthusiasm!) and food! (related to the book, of course!)
Class leader:Sally and Ali
Date: Starting Thursday 23rd February for 5 weeks
Time: 11.30am-12.45pm
Location:Pinewood - Middle room
Ages: 11-13s
Cost: £23.50 for 5 weeks of 1.25 hour sessions
Book Club for 8-11s
Description: Continuing this term with "My Side of the Mountain" about a boy called Sam who escapes the bright lights and stimulation of a city to test out his wilderness survival skills deep in the catskill mountains. His family don’t believe he will endure the challenges and hardship for more than a day. The book offers genuine survival skills and natural world education. This book links us closely to our Eco-Warrior experience and brings together our love of Nature and Literacy!
For anyone new this term, the best place to get a copy of this book is from an online bookseller such as AbeBooks or the Book Depository, as Amazon doesn't have it new or for a very reasonable price secondhand. Here is a link to the copies on AbeBooks: https://www.abebooks.co.uk/servlet/SearchResults?isbn=9780141312422&cm_sp=mbc-_-ISBN-_-all
Class leader:Joelle and Louise
Date:Starting Thursday 23rd February for 5 weeks
Time: 11.30am-12.45pm
Location:Pinewood - Main Hall
Ages:8-11s
Cost: £23.50 for 5 weeks of 1.25 hour sessions