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Teacher Review of The Fault in Our Stars – John Green
The Fault In Our Stars- John Green’s latest novel, seems to be taking the world by storm. What are our Australian teachers saying about it? Does it have applications in the classroom? Could it be a...
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Teaching Notes for The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
Despite the tumour-shrinking medical miracle that has bought her a few years, Hazel has never been anything but terminal, her final chapter inscribed upon diagnosis. But when a gorgeous plot twist...
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Girl Stuff – Kaz Cooke Revised and Updated.
6 years ago, Kaz Cooke gave parents, teachers, librarians and more importantly – Girls, a comprehensive, funny and frank guide to being a teenager. Such was the success of this invaluable tome that we...
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New books for Secondary February 2013
Big Thursday by Anne Brooksbank A moving family drama about change and loss, and having the courage and strength to surf the big breaks. By the acclaimed author of Father’s Day and Mother’s Day. His...
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The Eerie Series – S. Carey
Most of you will have experienced requests from your students for a ‘scary’ book. Many of you will be more than familiar with the conundrum of how to engage a reluctant reader. This seems to be an...
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Student Review of The Farm by Emily McKay
We love sharing student reviews with you here at Penguin Teachers’ Academy. Below is a review for Emily McKay written by high school student Morgan, aged 14. Something that every good book should have...
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New books for School – March 2013
The Curious Explorer’s Illustrated Guide to Exotic Animals by MARC MARTIN From armadillo to zebras, chameleons to quetzals, these exotic animals will surprise and delight. No curious explorer should...
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New books for School – April 2013
I’m a Dirty Dinosaur ILLUSTRATOR: ANN JAMES AUTHOR: JANEEN BRIAN From award-winning author Ann James and illustrator Janeen Brian comes this gorgeous rhyming picture book about a naughty little...
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Teaching notes available for download…
We are delighted to share with you free teaching notes for the following two new titles, Song in the Dark by Christine Howe and Runaways by Sherryl Clark. Song in the Dark by CHRISTINE HOWE Where do...
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Teacher Review for Song in the Dark by Christine Howe
Song in the Dark – Christine Howe Anyone looking for a gripping and gritty read for young adults should look at this extraordinary novel with its themes of love, betrayal, forgiveness, addiction and...
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Off the Shelf Magazine April 2013
Our brand new edition of Off the Shelf is now available on-line. Simply click the cover image, make yourself comfortable, relax and enjoy.
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New books for school – May 2013
Bertie by PAMELA ALLEN With all Pam’s trademark simplicity of line and characterisation, this is the perfect book to share with the littleies in your life. Together you can choose… are you happy or...
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Read for Australia 2013
This year Read for Australia will be held on Wednesday 31 July at 2pm AEST. Students in schools across the country are invited to participate in a mass read of the book selected for Read for Australia....
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The Fifth Wave – Rick Yancey
The 1st Wave Took out half a million people. The 2nd Wave Put that number to shame. The 3rd Wave Lasted a little longer. Twelve weeks . . . Four billion dead. In the 4th Wave , You can’t trust that...
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New books for school – June 2013
Its publication day here at Penguin and we are excited to share with you our latest new releases. We have something for all year levels this month, so lets start with Primary school and work our way up...
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Non – fiction story resources.
It can be handy to have a list of non-fiction ‘story’ resources for use with primary and secondary students. These might link in with a particular unit of enquiry or perhaps you find that non-fiction...
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New books for school August 2013
Its publication day again here at Penguin and we are terribly excited to share with you our fabulous new books for August! We will also be adding some titles that we feel you might be interested in...
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Teaching Notes for The First Third by Will Kostakis
A comprehensive unit of work is now available for Will Kostakis’ brilliant new contemporary novel, The First Third. With links to the Australian Curriculum, assessment tasks and a plethora of...
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New books for school September 2013
Starting School by Jane Godwin and Anna Walker Tim, Hannah, Sunita, Joe and Polly are all off to school for the first time. Would you like to meet them and see how they go? There are new friends to...
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