SUGGESTED READS Primary 5 FOR PRIMARY 5 Tales Author: David Lubar Call No.: J LUB This is a...
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This reading list contains suggestions of great books for Primary 5 students. These books have been specially selected to introduce students to a variety of genres such as realistic fiction, mystery, adventure, fantasy, and science fiction. Check out these wonderful books today! SUGGESTED READS FOR PRIMARY 5 Title: Deadweather and Sunrise (The Chronicles of Egg) Author: Geoff Rodkey Call No.: J ROD When Egg’s family disappears in an accident, he finds himself living with the wealthy Pembroke family on Sunrise Island. Just when he thinks that his life is taking a turn for the better, he gets thrown off a cliff. Someone clearly wants him dead, but who? All Rights Reserved, Puffin, 2012. Title: A Strange Place to Call Home: The World’s Most Dangerous Habitats & the Animals that Call Them Home Authors: Marilyn Singer & Ed Young Call No.: J SIN Consisting of 14 poems that feature animals from snow monkeys to petroleum flies, this book tells of the strange habitats that these animals live in and provide readers with a glimpse of how animals have adapted over the years. All Rights Reserved, Chronicle Books, 2012. Title: The Battle of the Red Hot Pepper Weenies and Other Warped and Creepy Tales Author: David Lubar Call No.: J LUB This is a collection of 35 short, entertaining and creepy stories. Read on to find out what happens to the two boys who challenge each other to eat red hot peppers, a boy who takes up a challenge to hide in a departmental store after its closing hours but finds himself in trouble when the mannequins come alive, and yet another boy who turns younger by the day as the dial on his clock reverses… All Rights Reserved, Starscape, 2009. Title: The Twistrose Key Author: Tone Almhjell Call No.: J ALM Lindelin Rosenquist finds a key that leads her to the magical world of Sylver. There, animals that have died live again. Even though Lindelin is overjoyed to be reunited with her pet vole, Rufus, the land of Sylver is falling apart and it can only be saved by a Twistrose - Lindelin Rosenquist. Join Lindelin as she embarks on an epic journey to save Sylver. All Rights Reserved, Dial Books for Young Readers, 2013. Title: Sherlock Sam and the Ghostly Moans in Fort Canning (Sherlock Sam, Book 2) Author: A.J. Low Call No.: J SING LOW Sherlock Sam and his sidekick robot, Watson, are on a school trip to Fort Canning when they hear strange moaning sounds at a famous historical attraction. Could it really be a ghost? How will Sherlock and Watson uncover what lies behind the ghostly noises? All Rights Reserved, Epigram Books, 2013. Title: Elvis and the Underdogs Author: Jenny Lee Call No.: J LEE Benji has spent more time in the hospital than at school. When one fainting incident in school leaves him with the option to get a therapy dog, Benji is over the moon - he finally has a good reason to get a dog! However, the wrong dog is delivered and he is also the only one who can hear the dog talking! Join them in the most heart-warming journey of their lives. All Rights Reserved, Balzer + Bray, 2013. Title: Zoom!: Amazing Space Stories (Ripley’s Believe It or Not) Call No.: J 520 ZOO This funny and amazing collection of stories is full of incredible tales such as the April Fool’s report about a UFO sighting, which almost led to 13,000 people abandoning their hometown. All Rights Reserved, Scholastic, 2012. Title: Tales of Famous Animals Authors: Peter & Connie Roop Call No.: J 590 ROO Ever wondered what kind of pets famous people keep? This book has all the answers, plus stories about the most heroic and unusual animals from around the world! All Rights Reserved, Scholastic Reference, 2012.
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This reading list contains suggestions of great books for Primary 5 students. These books have been specially selected to introduce students to a variety of genres such as realistic fiction, mystery, adventure, fantasy, and science fiction. Check out these wonderful books today!
SUGGESTED READS FOR PRIMARY 5
Title: Deadweather and Sunrise (The Chronicles of Egg)Author: Geoff RodkeyCall No.: J ROD
When Egg’s family disappears in an accident, he finds himself living with the wealthy Pembroke family on Sunrise Island. Just when he thinks that his life is taking a turn for the better, he gets thrown off a cliff. Someone clearly wants him dead, but who? All Rights Reserved, Puffin, 2012.
Title: A Strange Place to Call Home: The World’s Most Dangerous Habitats & the Animals that Call Them Home Authors: Marilyn Singer & Ed Young Call No.: J SIN
Consisting of 14 poems that feature animals from snow monkeys to petroleum flies, this book tells of the strange habitats that these animals live in and provide readers with a glimpse of how animals have adapted over the years.All Rights Reserved, Chronicle Books, 2012.
Title: The Battle of the Red Hot Pepper Weenies and Other Warped and Creepy TalesAuthor: David LubarCall No.: J LUB
This is a collection of 35 short, entertaining and creepy stories. Read on to find out what happens to the two boys who challenge each other to eat red hot peppers, a boy who takes up a challenge to hide in a departmental store after its closing hours but finds himself in trouble when the mannequins come alive, and yet another boy who turns younger by the day as the dial on his clock reverses…All Rights Reserved, Starscape, 2009.
Title: The Twistrose KeyAuthor: Tone AlmhjellCall No.: J ALM
Lindelin Rosenquist finds a key that leads her to the magical world of Sylver. There, animals that have died live again. Even though Lindelin is overjoyed to be reunited with her pet vole, Rufus, the land of Sylver is falling apart and it can only be saved by a Twistrose - Lindelin Rosenquist. Join Lindelin as she embarks on an epic journey to save Sylver.All Rights Reserved, Dial Books for Young Readers, 2013.
Title: Sherlock Sam and the Ghostly Moans in Fort Canning (Sherlock Sam, Book 2)Author: A.J. LowCall No.: J SING LOW
Sherlock Sam and his sidekick robot, Watson, are on a school trip to Fort Canning when they hear strange moaning sounds at a famous historical attraction. Could it really be a ghost? How will Sherlock and Watson uncover what lies behind the ghostly noises?All Rights Reserved, Epigram Books, 2013.
Title: Elvis and the UnderdogsAuthor: Jenny LeeCall No.: J LEE
Benji has spent more time in the hospital than at school. When one fainting incident in school leaves him with the option to get a therapy dog, Benji is over the moon - he finally has a good reason to get a dog! However, the wrong dog is delivered and he is also the only one who can hear the dog talking! Join them in the most heart-warming journey of their lives.All Rights Reserved, Balzer + Bray, 2013.
Title: Zoom!: Amazing Space Stories (Ripley’s Believe It or Not)Call No.: J 520 ZOO
This funny and amazing collection of stories is full of incredible tales such as the April Fool’s report about a UFO sighting, which almost led to 13,000 people abandoning their hometown.
All Rights Reserved, Scholastic, 2012.
Title: Tales of Famous AnimalsAuthors: Peter & Connie RoopCall No.: J 590 ROO
Ever wondered what kind of pets famous people keep? This book has all the answers, plus stories about the most heroic and unusual animals from around the world!All Rights Reserved, Scholastic Reference, 2012.
Title: Finicky (Aldo Zelnick Comic Novel)Author: Karla OceanakCall No.: J OCE(This book is also available in Overdrive, accessible via http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg.)
Dana Elementary has a new food programme called F.E.A.S.T., but Aldo and his friends are not impressed. Contrary to its name, the new programme only allows healthy food to be served during lunch. This means no more Pizza Days! Aldo is devastated and decides to take matters into his own hands.All Rights Reserved, Bailiwick, 2012.
Title: Escape!Author: Margaret HynesCall No.: J 613.69 HYN
This book contains all the information you need to know to survive. From escape techniques such as how to get yourself out of perilous situations to picking the locks of handcuffs, this book tells you how to get yourself out in one piece no matter how dire the situation may be. All Rights Reserved, Kingfisher, 2012.
Title: Five Children and ItAuthor: Edith NesbitCall No.: J NES
Five children meet a sand-fairy, who grants them one wish a day. However, each wish only lasts for one day, and wears off when the sun sets. The wishes also have some unexpected consequences.All Rights Reserved, Puffin, 2013.
Title: FloorsAuthor: Patrick CarmanCall No.: J CAR (This book is also available in Overdrive, accessible via http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg.)
Every level of Whippet Hotel is full of wacky fun, hidden secrets and strange guests. When Leo Fillmore, the hotel janitor’s son, finds four mysterious boxes with cryptic messages that lead to unknown levels and interesting puzzles, he is hooked. What will he find?All Rights Reserved, Scholastic, 2011.
Title: The Capture (Guardians of Ga’Hoole, Book 1) Author: Kathryn Lasky Call No.: J LAS(This book is also available in Overdrive, accessible via http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg.)
Meet Soren, a barn owl, who is saved by agents of a mysterious school. As he settles down to life in his new school, he realises that not everything is as it appears to be…All Rights Reserved, Scholastic, 2003.
Title: Good Dog, Bad Dog: Book 1Author: Dave SheltonCall No.: J SHE
Kirk Bergman and Duncan McBoo are two canine cops that go about cracking cases in Muttropolis. Join them as they try to recover the golden bone of Alexandria and solve the kidnapping case of the famous chef, Anton Le Boof.All Rights Reserved, David Fickling, 2010.
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