Wednesday, 23 January 2013

The Gizmo by Paul Jennings

I discovered Paul Jennings nearly 20 years ago when I first started uni, he was a highly engaging author that kids loved. I remember reading The Paw Thing to my first class, as well as short stories collections like Unreal, Uncanny, and Unbelievable.  So when I saw The Gizmo on the NSW Premier's reading list for grades 5-6, I knew I had to read it.
 It is a quick read, seriously no more than 30 minutes for me to read this book, but it has a good message. It's about a boy who is pressured into stealing the "gizmo". The book takes the reader on a quirky journey illustrating the consequences of bad choices. I know a few reluctant readers in my class this year will love this and it will open them up to the zany world of Paul Jennings.

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  1. Unknown1 February 2013 at 04:25

    I have read this book to my new class and they loved it. They were all engaged, even though a couple had read it independently before, they sat fully entralled to the very end. All the children had a chuckle at the ending. I wonder if I will see any Paul Jennings books this week after they borrow!

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