Ali’s Comments (group member since Jun 14, 2012)

Ali’s comments from the UEL Primary PGCE 2012-13 group.

These reviews are looking great. You can of course review Beware Of Boys too! I would suggest specifying whether there is a specific area of language comprehension you would focus on for guided reading using a text (e.g. sequencing, character descriptions, recognising dialogue etc).

Great reviews, everyone. Thank you. Please just post the link to your review, though!

Sharon wrote: "Gerald the Giraffe was dreading the jungle dance because he was a terrible dancer. When the day of the dance arrived, Gerald watched all the other animals show off their moves. When Gerald stepped ..."
Hi Sharon, there is no need to copy and paste the whole review, just the URL of your review. There's a guide on UEL Plus if you're confused!

From Booktrust (the organisation that runs Bookstart and other book-giving national events): favourite books of 2012. There are some of my favourites in here too, including Twelve Minutes to Midnight http://fileserver.booktrust.org.uk/us...

http://www.guardian.co.uk/childrens-b...
This is a trailer for the 7th Wimpy Kid book. There will be a trailer every week until publication date.

Three great reviews, Riona! I really like Groosham Grange. Have you read any Eva Ibbotson? Her fantasy books for 8+ are great.

Riona wrote: "Hi Alison, here is one of my reviews.: )

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/74..."

Here's your review (rather than the link to the book), Riona http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Thanks Claire. I agree, as a book to promote an increased vocabulary and role play for language comprehension, Room on the Broom is great. Have you read Mr. Gumpy's Outing?

Great reviews, thanks! Melissa, if you like Jacqueline Wilson you may enjoy Anne Fine or Helena Pielichaty, both of whom write great books about families and school with dilemmas and strong girl characters. Another new author I'm enjoying is Susie Day.

Great reviews, everyone! Thanks. Keep them coming!

Fantastic reviews, everyone! Thank you.

Helen wrote: "Hi .... sorry I haven't uploaded all my reviews together. But here is another review on The Heart and The Bottle.

http://www.goodreads.com/review/edit/...

Thanks,

Helen"

Here is the link to your review, Helen http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/.... I agree, this is a beautiful book and a great way into discussing grief and bereavement with children. Have you read Shaun Tan's The Red Tree? a beautiful and profound book about sadness, despair and hope.

Jean wrote: "Here is my review of The Grimm Legacy
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/..."

This sounds like an amazing book, Jean! Thank you for the recommendation.

Juliette wrote: "Here the books I've reviewed so far!

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
http://www.goodrea..."

Thanks Juliette! I think
Dave McKean is a fabulous illustrator. Have you come across The Wolves in the Wall yet?

Helen wrote: "Hi Alison,

Here is another review on a book written by a local man from my home place.

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Thanks,

Helen"

Eoin Colfer is a fantastic writer. I love Artemis Fowl and Half-Moon Investigations in particular. Some of his books are more suited to KS3 readers, I think.

Great review, Meghan! You'll be pleased to see that David Walliams has been shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize http://www.booktrust.org.uk/prizes-an...

I finished this brilliant book yesterday on a very long bus journey. Highly recommended. http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Aoife wrote: "Hi Everyone!

Here are my first three reviews.

"Bimwili and the Zimwi" by Verna Aardema
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

"The Enormous Crocodile" by Roald Dahl
http://www.goodreads...."

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/... and http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/... are links to your reviews rather than the books, Aoife. If you post links to the books (and they're very popular, with lots of reviews!) only your Goodreads friends will see them.

Huma wrote: "This is a review on one book that has been my favourite read for many years now:
The Street Lawyer by John Grisham
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/..."

That's an interesting idea, Huma. I'd be wary of recommending adult books to children, but John Grisham has written some books for older children about Theodore Boone, a 13 year old boy who wants to be a lawyer.

Deb wrote: "The Kissing Hand was recommended to me by my best friend's mother who is a teacher in the United States as a favourite story of the children in her class who have just started school. I am always i..."
Fantastic, Deb, thank you! What a lovely book. Owl Babies is another great book that deals with separation anxiety.