April - CrimeReads for Kids
Quote: Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they have
never failed to imitate them - James Baldwin
The Bugalugs Bum Thief
by Tim Winton & Stephen Michael King
The town of Bugalugs is where residents wake up one morning to find that their buttocks are missing, now all 496 citizens of the town of Bugalugs are now BUMLESS!
After waking up to discover that his butt is missing, Skeeta Anderson, with the help of his best mate Billy Marbels and Mick Misery, they set out to discover where all the bums have gone and to find the culprit who pinched all those rumps. After much mayhem, madness and derriere detecting, Skeeta finally unravels the mystery and the townspeople of Bugalugs get their bottoms back. Things turn out alright at the end … well almost! Ages 4-10
(Gee, I hope I get a skinny one back!)
Poppy and the Thief by Gabrielle Wang
It's 1864 . . . and Poppy is on the road again, heading to the town of Wahgunyah. On the way she meets a stranger who seems to know something about her past, and her special letter with the red tiger seal. But the more time she spends with this boy, the more difficult he becomes. Should Poppy trust him? Join Poppy on her adventure in the third of four exciting stories about a Gold Rush girl who dreams of a better life. This book is part of the popular 'Our Australian Girl' series.
The Treasure Thief by Beatrice Rodriguez
Rooster, Hare and Bear bid adieu to Fox and
Chicken, and start their sea voyage back home to the farm. But it's no pleasure
cruise. En route they wash up on a deserted island, where Rooster discovers a
mysterious white orb. Becoming oblivious to his companions, Rooster is possessed
by the orb and takes it all the way home. His faithful companions follow,
surviving toxic toadstools, piranhas and tiny bats. When Rooster gets home, he
discovers the orb contains something more precious than he ever imagined ... (cute picture book)
The Bugalugs Bum Thief
by Tim Winton & Stephen Michael King
The town of Bugalugs is where residents wake up one morning to find that their buttocks are missing, now all 496 citizens of the town of Bugalugs are now BUMLESS!
After waking up to discover that his butt is missing, Skeeta Anderson, with the help of his best mate Billy Marbels and Mick Misery, they set out to discover where all the bums have gone and to find the culprit who pinched all those rumps. After much mayhem, madness and derriere detecting, Skeeta finally unravels the mystery and the townspeople of Bugalugs get their bottoms back. Things turn out alright at the end … well almost! Ages 4-10
(Gee, I hope I get a skinny one back!)
Poppy and the Thief by Gabrielle WangIt's 1864 . . . and Poppy is on the road again, heading to the town of Wahgunyah. On the way she meets a stranger who seems to know something about her past, and her special letter with the red tiger seal. But the more time she spends with this boy, the more difficult he becomes. Should Poppy trust him? Join Poppy on her adventure in the third of four exciting stories about a Gold Rush girl who dreams of a better life. This book is part of the popular 'Our Australian Girl' series.
The Treasure Thief by Beatrice Rodriguez
Rooster, Hare and Bear bid adieu to Fox and
Chicken, and start their sea voyage back home to the farm. But it's no pleasure
cruise. En route they wash up on a deserted island, where Rooster discovers a
mysterious white orb. Becoming oblivious to his companions, Rooster is possessed
by the orb and takes it all the way home. His faithful companions follow,
surviving toxic toadstools, piranhas and tiny bats. When Rooster gets home, he
discovers the orb contains something more precious than he ever imagined ... (cute picture book)
Snatched by the Dawn Thief by Rex Stone
 It's a deafening sunrise in the Triassic, but one
sound is louder than everything - the shriek of a pack of eohraptors. These
noisy creatures take a shine to Wanna and before the boys can stop them, they've
run away with him! Now Jamie and Tom are caught in a race against time to save
their dino friend. Why not check out the other titles at the 'Dinosaur Cove' series - website.
for ages 7-10 (we may not hold all titles)
Maisie Morris and the Whopping Lies by Joanna Nadin
 Maisie Morris lives with her mum and her pet monkey in the small town of Groutley, where nothing exciting ever happens. So when the local newspaper reports mysterious goings-on ... the headlines read: BISCUIT BARON DOES A BUNK! and GROUTLEY GERIATRIC IS OUT OF THIS WORLD! Maisie decides to investigate. Soon she finds herself entangled in a web of whopping lies from which only her trusted accomplices, Monkey Onassis and eccentric ex-Chief of Police Ramsey McDoon, can help her escape … The thrilling, madcap sequel to 'Maisie Morris and the Awful Arkwrights'. |
Looking for something to read? Try Jane Austen's Mansfield Park
The Jane Austen Book Club day and evening meetings are discussing Mansfield Park for the April meetings, making the perfect time to read, or re-read the original story, watch the movie, or enjoy some inspired fan fiction.
Re-read the original...
Re-read the original...
Mansfield Park by Jane Austen.
Busy? Listen to an audiobook! Available on CD or to download a copy from Overdrive.
Mansfield Park (CD)
Mansfield Park (downloadable version)
Watch: a TV or movie adaption.
Mansfield Park (Televison series)
Mansfield Park (DVD)
Or enjoy some fan fiction:
Murder at Mansfield Park by Lynn Shepherd.
Ever wondered what would happen if Jane Austen had turned her hand to writing murder mysteries? Offering a new twist on this classic tale, enjoy a riveting murder mystery that will keep you guessing until the last page, one where Fanny is no longer the dreary and insipid heroine…
Ever wondered what would happen if Jane Austen had turned her hand to writing murder mysteries? Offering a new twist on this classic tale, enjoy a riveting murder mystery that will keep you guessing until the last page, one where Fanny is no longer the dreary and insipid heroine…
Book Four in the Mr and Mrs Darcy series, The Darcy's latest adventure in set in Mansfield Park. Mr. Darcy's aunt, Lady Catherine de Bourgh, is eager to arrange a lucrative and socially advantageous match for her daughter, Anne. Of course, her ladyship has not taken into account such frivolous matters as love or romance, let alone the wishes of her daughter. Needless to say, there is much turmoil when the bride-to-be elopes. Their pursuit of the headstrong couple leads the Darcys to the village of Mansfield, where the usually intricate game of marriage machinations becomes still more convoluted by lies and deception. There, the Darcys discover that love and marriage can be a complex and dangerous business — one that can even lead to murder.
Edmund Bertram’s diary by Amanda Grange.
Jane Austen's Mansfield Park re-told in diary form, from Edmund Bertram's perspective. This is one of a series of books inspired by Jane Austen's heroes.
You can request any or all featured items from the Library!
You can request any or all featured items from the Library!
To read or not to read? - Detective fiction
Happy Birthday to the author of this novel, born today 5th April, 1955. This novel is about the greatest literary detective in history, who, incidently, is currently featured in a hit television series.
To read or not to read...you decide after reading these opening paragraphs...
Chapter One
The Wimbledon Art Dealer
‘Influenza is unpleasant,’ Sherlock Holmes remarked, ‘but you are right in thinking that, with your wife’s help, the child will recover soon.’
‘I very much hope so,’ I replied, then stopped and gazed at him in wide-eyed astonishment. My tea had been halfway to my lips but I returned it to the table with such force that the cup and the saucer almost parted company. ‘But for Heaven’s sake, Holmes!’ I exclaimed. ‘You have taken the very thoughts from my head. I swear I have not uttered a word about the child nor his illness. You know that my wife is away – that much you might have deduced from my presence here. But I have not yet mentioned to you the reason for her absence and I am certain that there has been nothing in my behaviour that could have given you any clue.’
It was in the last days of November, the year 1890, when this exchange took place. London was in the grip of a merciless winter, the streets so cold that the very gas lamps seemed frozen solid and what little light they gave out subsumed by the endless fog. Outside, people drifted along the pavements like ghosts, with their heads bowed and their faces covered, while the growlers rattled past, their horses anxious to be home. And I was glad to be in, with a fire blazing in the hearth, the familiar smell of tobacco in the air and – for all the clutter and chaos with which my friend chose to surround himself – a sense that everything was in its right place.
If you would like to keep reading this novel, you can request a copy from the Library!
Jane Austen Book Club- Mansfield Park
The April Jane Austen Book Club meetings will be discussing Mansfield Park. Published in 1814, Austen's third novel marked her return to writing after a decade. A change from the light hearted and much loved Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park features a timid heroine, Fanny Price, and touches on themes of slavery, politics and religion, alongside a play, balls, flirtations and scandals. The novel finishes, of course, with the heroine happily married (as all Austen novels do), but do you remember who too?This novel has been inspiration for fan fiction, and adapted for film and television. J.K Rowling even pays tribute to Jane Austen and Mansfield Park with a reference in the Harry Potter novels (do you remember Mrs Norris, Filch’s cat?).
All are welcome to join us for the book discussion, over tea, of course.
Jane Austen Book Club- Mansfield Park, Evening event.
Cronulla Library
Tuesday, 9 April,
6.00pm-8.00pm
Book online, or contact the Cronulla Library 9523 4980.
Jane Austen Book Club- Mansfield Park- Daytime event.
Engadine Library
Wednesday, 10 April,
10.30am-12.30am
Book online, or contact Engadine Library 9548 6003.
iBLURB for Kiddies 5
Theme: The Naked Truth!
Quote: Parenting without a sense of humour is like being an accountant - who sucks at math.
He didn’t? He did! He wouldn’t? He would!
He isn’t? He is!
Scooting down the garden path,
cartwheeling along the high street …
Ned just can’t be stopped!
I'm Nuddy Ned, I'm Nuddy Ned,
jimjams aren't for me!
I'm never wearing clothes again,
the nuddy life's for me!
Can ANYONE convince Ned to put his clothes back on? (This is a laugh-out-loud riotous romp with some cheeky lift-the-flaps) Ages 2+
Nudie Rudie by Emma Quay
′One, two Rudie Nudie,Rudie Nudie in the bath...'
Emma Quay captures all the joy and energy of childhood in this irresistible rhyming tale. With it's charming illustrations and lively text, 'Rudie Nudie' is destined to become an instant family favourite! Ages 2+
‘This book is just delightful! The charming illustrations and child-like rhyming language is a wonderful part of my son's nightly bedtime routine. Highly recommended!’ (Way to go Emma!)
You can't go to school naked! by Dianne Billstrom and Don Kilpatrick
A guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Lots of kids like to run around naked and here's a funny book to remind them why it's best to keep their clothes on, particularly at school. Just think about it? Could you go down the slippery dip? Steal second base? This little guy's parents warn him of many dangers he'd face if he went to school without clothes on, and eventually he sees their point. But if he has to wear something, it's going to be what he chooses (and it's only slightly better than going naked). Kids will giggle and squirm at the silly scenarios this little guy imagines and will cheer at his unique solution. (A bit of a giggle!)Everyone’s got a bottom by Tess Rowley
"This little book is badly needed for helping parents, carers, teachers and child-care personnel to keep children safe and aware of personal boundaries"
Everyone's got a bottom is a collaboration between Family Planning Queensland, writer Tess Rowley, illustrator Jodi Edwards and experts from the early childhood and child protection sectors. Professor Freda Briggs
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