School Journal Level 2 August 2017
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The Mysterious Stones of Tonga
by 'Ana Maui Taufe'ulungaki
illustrated by Scott Pearson
In this article, Dr ‘Ana Maui Taufe‘ulungaki describes and discusses an unusual stone monument, Ha‘amonga ‘a Maui (the Burden of Maui), which stands near the village of Niutōua in Tonga. The monument is special because there are very few stone structures to be found anywhere in the Pacific.
Score!
by Bronwen Wall
"Tiana tucks the ball under her arm and races up the field. It’s three tackles down – there’s only one more play left in this set. The other team is waiting for her."
The Best Team Ever
by Philippa Werry
illustrated by Fraser Williamson
This play follows 6 students grouped together to make a wearable arts costume. The students are forced to improvise after their original idea doesn't go as planned.
A Gust of Wind
by Sarah Penwarden
illustrated by Rachel Walker and Adam Pryor
In this four-stanza, illustrated poem, Sarah Penwarden uses rich imagery to describe the four seasons. The first-person narrator is a child, and the poem also reflects his or her relationship with grandparents.
Up the Guts
by Paora Tibble
illustrated by Munro Te Whata
This fast-paced story follows Para (the narrator) and her older brother, Shane, as they practise their rugby league skills in their backyard, then play a game of league with the rest of their team.
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