Book of the Week

The Secrets of Magnolia Moon, by Edwina Wyatt. Shortlisted for 2020 – Younger readers

Each chapter in this novel, which captures Magnolia’s year of being nine and ends on Chapter Almost 10, reveals a secret that Magnolia is keeping. But the novel also chronicles a year of change for Magnolia. From her best friend moving to the birth of her little brother Finnegan, Magnolia navigates every challenge and secret that comes her way with the kind of authenticity and innocence that comes from being nine years wise.

‘The Secrets of Magnolia Moon’ is for readers who have enjoyed stories such as ‘The Cleo Stories’ (slightly younger audience), ‘Violet Mackerel’ and ‘Ruby Red Shoes’. It also has the same magic that is found in the ‘Kingdom of Silk’ series by Glenda Millard. Wyatt’s writing is sophisticated and elegant with a nice splash of quirkiness and gentle humour.

Premier’s Reading Challenge Competition Winner

Congratulations to Luke Lisoff from 1B who was the winner of our Term 2 PRC competition! Luke received a $25 giftcard to spend at a QBD Bookstore. Keep up the reading, hand in your forms and stay tuned for another competition next term. We would like wish all our students a happy and safe holidays!