23052013 - Ipswich Grammar School

Title:Author:Goosebumps The Werewolf of Fever SwampR.L. StineStory:An eerie, adventurous book about Grady and his sister. When theymove to Florida, they witness a horror as they have a crazy adventurewith ‘The Werewolf of Fever Swamp!’Recommendation:Great for horror-story lover and for story lovers.Rating: 10/10 Review by Brian Wakista, 4BTitle:Author:Diary of a Wimpy Kid – Dog DaysJeff KinneyStory:The story is about Greg Heffty, a 12 year old boy who is on hisSummer holidays. He goes to the pool and also goes to the beachWith his friend Rowly.Recommendation:It’s really funny and I recommend it for 8-14 year old boys and girls.Rating: 19/20 Review by Campbell Macaulay, 4BWorld Explorers’ Quiz (answers are below in fine print)1. Which Dutch seaman landed on Tasmania in 1642?2. Which Englishman was first to land on the east coast of Australia?3. Name the explorer who discovered Shark Bay in Western Australia?4. What was Tasmania originally called by a Dutch explorer?5. Which European explorer was the son of the famous Viking Erik the Red?Answers: 1. Abel Tasman 2. Captain James Cook 3. Dirk Hartog 4. Van Dieman’s Land 5. Leif EriccsonQuiz by 4B