Pennies for Hitler by Jackie French

Jackie French's latest offering is heart wrenching. With characters that you just want to meet, there's young English/German Georg, smuggled out of Germany in 1938 and later evacuated with a boat load of other children to Australia. Mr & Mrs Peaslake, Georg's Australian foster parents who provide a glimpse of war resilience in the face of hardship and uncertainty, and Georg's best friend 'Spud' with her fierce desire to succeed now that her brothers are away fighting.

I loved this book. Not only is the story captivating, but it also provides glimpses at a little known part of Australia's wartime effort. Pennies for Hitler is shortlisted in this year's Children's Book Council of Australia awards.

Category: Junior Fiction

Who'll want to read it?  Perfect for 12-15 year olds.

Publisher: Harper Collins 2012

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PRE CHILDREN’S BOOK WEEK EVENT

Here’s a chance to find out all about this year’s short listed books. Newcastle Region Library is delighted to offer you the opportunity to attend a presentation by NSW Children’s Book Council judge Jill B. Bruce.

This presentation includes her insights into all the Short listed titles and some key Notable titles.

All titles will be on display for viewing & discussion.

Teacher librarians, public librarians and interested adults are welcome to attend.

Date: Tuesday 11 June

Time: 3.30pm (refreshments & viewing)

4pm new CBCA Newcastle sub-branch information session

4.30pm-6pm Short list presentation

Venue: Wallsend District Library, Bunn St

Bookings: Newcastle Region Library on 4974 5300 / 4985 6692

$5 door charge

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DesignTECH 2013 @ Newcastle Region Library

DesignTECH is the showcase of major design projects by 2012 Higher School Certificate Design and Technology students.

DesignTECH consists of innovative Higher School Certificate projects from fashion, furniture and textiles, to sporting innovations.

This annual exhibition, run by the Board of Studies NSW in association with the Department of Education and Communities, features an eclectic range of projects demonstrating students' creativity, innovation and successful implementation of original ideas.

This exhibition will be on display

from 17th May 2013 to 6th June 2013

at the Lovett Gallery - Newcastle Region Library 

Exhibition Launch

When: 17th May 2013 at 11.00am

Where: Lovett Gallery - Newcastle Region Library, Laman St

RSVP: phone 9367 8118

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Learn to Create a Video Postcard with ABC Open

ABC Open will be presenting FREE workshops on creating Video Postcards at two of our libraries.

The workshops will teach participants how to make a video postcard of their favourite place. It will include a step by step of the concept, shooting and editing and how to publish a video on the ABC website.

o Wednesday 1st May, 4pm -7pm at Newcastle Region Library, Laman Street Newcastle

o Saturday 11th May, 10am -1pm at Wallsend District Library, Bunn Street Wallsend

RSVP essential. All booking should be sent to the ABC via email to: abcopen.hunter@abc.net.au

Take a look at the latest contributions on the website.

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The Forgotten Pearl by Belinda Murrell

For lovers of historical fiction, this novel provides suspense, war and a little known part of Australian history, all rolled into one very appealing package. Set during the bombing of Darwin, readers become involved in the lives of those fleeing south, those staying to defend and the Japanese/Australians who had called Darwin home. Told through the eyes of 13 year old Poppy you'll meet Edward, her brother who becomes a POW in Changi; Lilly who dies with her whole family in the bombing of Darwin and Shinji, born in Australia but interned in a prison camp during the war.  

Category: Junior Fiction

Who'll want to read it? Perfect for 11-13 year olds, particularly girls

This highly recommended book is written by the sister of well known author Kate Forsyth.  

Publisher: Random House, 2012

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