2023 CBCA Book of the Year: Younger Readers description
Students at CMC loved reading The Sideways Orbit of Evie Hart. They also appreciated the current cover design of the novel and were inspired to create a digital collage in homage to this touching story.
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We created a diorama of a scene from the book. We thought the most dramatic moment was when the fire was coming and threatening Scout’s home. We made Scout’s home and then added cellophane to symbolise the fire coming.
Scout and the Rescue Dog Diorama Read More »
Here is the house in Old Scarborough, where it all began for Will, J and Dar. Creative response by Aisha in Year 5.
The house where it all began. Read More »
We were tasked with creating a Book Trailer for Being Jimmy Baxter.
Being Jimmy Baxter by PLC Sydney Read More »
We were tasked with creating a Book Trailer for Real Pigeons Flap Out
Real Pigeons Flap Out by PLC Sydney Read More »
We were tasked with creating a Book Trailer to promote Scout and the Rescue Dogs
Scout and the rescue Dogs by PLC Sydney Read More »
In the book all pages are back and white so this game is about adding as much colour as possible to a character you choose to play with.
Real Pigeons Board Game – Disguised Pigeon! Read More »
As shadow judges, we picked Scar Town by Tristan Bancks as our favourite book. The reason that we chose this book was because the plot was interesting and very original. We also liked the mix of horror that the book has included in the storyline. The author included many original plots, and the theme was
A Scar Town Cake by Eilis from St Mary’s College, Adelaide Read More »
Evie realizes change isn’t bad and pink iced finger buns are not only delicious but can help change your mood!
A delicious response to The Sideways Orbit of Evie Hart by Taylor Read More »
Favourite characters from Real Pigeons Flap Out
Charlotte’s reflection on Real Pigeons Flap Out Read More »
Charlotte’s creative response to Scout and the Rescue Dogs. St Mary’s College, Adelaide
Photo reflection on Scout and the Rescue Dogs Read More »
The group discussed creative ideas for The Sideways Orbit of Evie Hart. There were lots of suggestions that involved planets as they were an important part of the story. In the end, cake pop planets were the clear winner.
Evie Hart Cake Pop Planets Read More »
