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This is a great adventure story about a boy who inherits a large fortune from his aunt. When he arrives to collect his inheritance he finds there is a mystery surrounding his aunt's death. There are lots of twists and turns in thsi exciting story. It is suitable for Years 4-6. This is another exciting adventure.When the children who live in the castle reach a certain age they are apprenticed to various masters to learn their trade. Thsi is the story of Will and his friends as they begin to learn thier trades.The Rangers are the intelligence gatherers and troubleshooters of the Kingdom. The excitement in the stories will make to hard to put them down. You will want to keep reading the series. Suitable for Years 4-6 This is an exciting and at times terrifying story of a young girl growing up in Afghanistan under the rule of the Taliban. Parvana risks her life to earn money to feed her family. It is based on real life events that some refugees have suffered. I found this story enthralling and hard to put down. Its follow- on //Parvana's journey// is equally as well told. I would recommend this to Year 5 and 6 students. This is a story of a young girl who moves to a new town and how she makes friends with the help of a dog. It is a relaxing, feel good read about friendship and making connections with people. Suitable for Years 3-6. This story took me a little while to get into, but then it grabbed me and I really wanted to know how it ended. It tells of a young girl exploring a new neighbourhood and it results in some interesting time-travel. A good read suitable for Years 3-6. This story is set in WW2 in Cowra, NSW. It tells the story of Barry who wishes to become a soldier when he is old enough so he can rescue his brother Jack from a POW camp. He sets about getting fit and training so he will become a good soldier. He is excited by war and fighting the enemy. This is based on true events in Cowra and is suitable for Years 4-6. I found this book hard to put down. Kate's father has disappeared in a plane crash. Kate feels that if she lights a candle in the hut on the edge of their farm it will lead her father home. She has to find ways to get to the hut each afternnon and here she meets the mysterious Troy. Why is he there and how will his stroy affect Kate and her Dad's rescue? a great read for Years 5 & 6. This is the story of an unusual mouse who wanted to be a knight and save a fair maiden. He is banished from his home and sent to the basement because he was seen talking to a human. What happens next is very interesting. Kate DiCamillo uses lots of very descriptive language as the story unfolds. Read the book even if you have seen the movie! Suitable for Years 3-6.