Books for Children

Spill the Beans

Author: Sarah Mlynowski

My brother Jonah’s dream has come true. We have finally landed in his favorite fairytale: Jack and the Beanstalk! It’s a lot of fun meeting Jack. But then we accidentally mess up his story, which means Jack can’t climb up the magic beanstalk to find the giant’s(巨人的) riches. It’s time to take matters into our own hands.

Seeing Red

Author: Sarah Mlynowski

Over the river and through the woods, to grandmother’s house we go! Abby and Jonah are off to visit their grandmother, who knows all about fairy tales. But things go wrong when they wind (蜿蜒而行) up in the classic fairytale of Little Red Rid ng Hood. Will they escape from the big bad wolf in time?

Hearts of Ice

Author: Adi Rule

Evangeline has been lonely her whole life. Her mother rarely lets her play outside, especially not when it’s snowing. On her birthday, Evangeline finds her window has blown open, and her room is full of snow. There’s a message written in the frost. One word: HELP. Evangeline learns that she has a sister, a twin, in fact. They were both born in another world—a land of snow and music and ancient magic. Now, someone is calling Evangeline back, and will stop at nothing to attract her into the magical place where danger waits.

Getting to know a country or a city, one of the best choices is to read books. Here, both fact and fiction, these fascinating books bring the Roman world to life.

Livi is half ordinary schoolgirl, half Roman goddess. When her dad is accidentally sent back in time to ancient Rome, it’s down to Livi to go after him and save the day. Full of fun and adventure, this time-travel story will show you the Romans as you’ve never imagined before.

Camilla,a girl from North Africa, sets out across the Roman Empire on a journey to the faraway island of Britannica. Can she successfully go through this strange, cold new land, full of secrets and danger? This is an attractive adventure about real historical events and characters.

What was it really like to live in ancient Rome? This amazing non-fiction book introduces you to call aspects of the Roman world, including entertainment, food, houses, jobs, medicine, people, religion and transport. You’ll find craft activities, games, maps and recipes to try out.

Zoom in on the pages of this picture book to find out all about how ancient Romans lived. Visit a typical Roman market, meet gladiators (角斗士) and see what a school, temple and villa were like. Use the book’s accompanying magnifying glass (放大镜) to watch over the images, seek out facts and uncover details.

Until the Road Ends (By Phil Earle)

In this Second World War story, Peggy and her dog Beau are separated when she is sent to the countryside for safety. Left behind in the city, Beau becomes an unlikely hero, searching the streets and helping families as bombs (炸弹) fall around them. Will he and Peggy ever be reunited?

Finding Bear (By Hannah Gold)

In the continuation of The Last Bear, April is home from her adventure but she can't stop thinking about Bear. When she hears that a polar bear has been shot and injured in Svalbard, she believes it is her friend and she sets out on a journey to the northernmost reaches of the Arctic to find him.

Calling the Whales (By Jasbinder Bilan)

Tulsi and her friend Satchen discover a whale trapped in a fishing net. Aiming to free the creature, they repeatedly dive (潜水) down into the sea. But in the end, they have to accept the failure. Heading home to ask for help, they get caught in a storm and their boat overturns. Just as they think all is lost, help arrives from an unexpected source.

City of Horses (By Frances Moloney)

Thirteen-year-old Misty’s life is turned upside down when she has to move far away from her friends. Her new home is on an estate (庄园) where horses run free, and she soon gets to know Dylan, a mysterious local boy who loves horses. When the horses come under threat, Misty must find the courage to help save her new home.