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Journey on the Sea
by Clare Knighton
"Aotearoa is an island nation with more than 15,000 kilometres of coastline (only nine other countries have more). It’s no wonder so many of us love the water. But activities like swimming, surfing, fishing, and sailing all involve risk. On average, more than a hundred New Zealanders drown each year."
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Koro's Song
by André Ngāpō
illustrated by Keiran Ryanhart
"Look. We’re here!" says Mana, pointing to a sign: Uenuku Ecovillage. He’s so excited. We’ve been travelling all day, and he hasn’t stopped talking.
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The Young Ecoleaders Award
by Johanna Knox
illustrated by Giselle Clarkson
The topic of environmentalism is a familiar one to most students and one of genuine concern. This play connects with that concern and the ways ordinary citizens can help address environmental issues, but it's primarily a spoof on awards ceremonies.
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Junior Journal 56, Level 2, 2018
PDFs of all the texts in this issue of the Junior Journal are available online as well as teacher support materials (TSM) and audio for the following:
TSM Audio Stories Rumpelstiltskin ✔ ✔ Chang-O and the Moon ✔ ✔ Poems Naming the Goblin Baby ✔ Articles Pen Pals ✔ ✔ Look inside this issue
Rumpelstiltskin
retold by Kylie Parry
illustrated by Jez Tuya
In this humorous retelling of Rumpelstiltskin, the author surprises and delights the reader with modern twists. This story provides opportunities for students to make connections to their knowledge of other fairy tales and to enjoy and explore the author’s use of language.
Gold 1
Pen Pals
by Jo Makgill
In this report, students from Arataki School describe how they are getting to know the residents at a retirement home by becoming their pen pals. Through letters, both groups enjoy finding out about each other’s lives and discovering how some things, such as school life, recreational activities, and even word meanings, have changed over time.
Gold 1
Naming the Goblin Baby
by Kay Hancock
illustrated by Elspeth Alix Batt
"It was time to name the baby. All the goblins gathered round."
Chang-O and the Moon
retold by Cherie Wu
illustrated by Stan Chan
A traditional Chinese tale that explains the phenomenon of the “goddess in the moon”. This dramatic tale has two storylines, with the first story setting the scene for the main story.
Gold 2
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Rumpelstiltskin
retold by Kylie Parry
illustrated by Jez Tuya
In this humorous retelling of Rumpelstiltskin, the author surprises and delights the reader with modern twists. This story provides opportunities for students to make connections to their knowledge of other fairy tales and to enjoy and explore the author’s use of language.
Gold 1
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Pen Pals
by Jo Makgill
In this report, students from Arataki School describe how they are getting to know the residents at a retirement home by becoming their pen pals. Through letters, both groups enjoy finding out about each other’s lives and discovering how some things, such as school life, recreational activities, and even word meanings, have changed over time.
Gold 1
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Naming the Goblin Baby
by Kay Hancock
illustrated by Elspeth Alix Batt
"It was time to name the baby. All the goblins gathered round."
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Chang-O and the Moon
retold by Cherie Wu
illustrated by Stan Chan
A traditional Chinese tale that explains the phenomenon of the “goddess in the moon”. This dramatic tale has two storylines, with the first story setting the scene for the main story.
Gold 2
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Where's Nibbles?
by Tricia Glensor
illustrated by Andrew Burdan
Where’s Nibbles? describes another adventure in the life of this guinea pig from Tawa School. In this story, Nibbles gets out of her cage and the children can’t find her anywhere. They become even more worried when they see the cat from next door.
Green 2
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Monster at the Disco
by Janice Marriott
illustrated by Scott Pearson
Monster and Jack are enjoying the school disco when, suddenly, the lights go out and the music stops – it’s a power cut! The problem of the lights is soon solved, but what about the music?
Blue 3
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