School Journal Level 2 May 2015
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Just One Wheel
by Kelly Dix
The students of Bombay School in Northland became keen unicycle riders when their school caretaker introduced the cycles a few years ago. Rather than having the usual sporting heroes, these students’ heroes are two young Māori from Northland who have achieved international success in unicycling.
Jump!
by Chris Szekely
illustrations by Scott Pearson
In this story, about a Māori family in a contemporary setting, the relationships between Uncle Hōne, Pānia, and Matiu are very realistically portrayed. Students will recognise the teasing and banter between the uncle, sister, and brother.
Leap
by Selina Powell
In this dreamy poem, a girl reflects on a summer in which she “took the chance” to leap into the sea. The poem uses an extended image of the passing of time to emphasise how important the leap was: she will remember what being in mid-air felt like long after other reminders of the day have gone.
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