The library has plenty of exciting titles to keep your children and teens engaged and reading these school holidays. Here are some of our top picks this week.
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We Love You, Magoo (available on Story Box Library)
Magoo has his own ideas about what a dog should do - in the kitchen, in the car, at dinnertime and bedtime! But there are so many rules! A perfect read-aloud story that captures Magoo's energy and emotion in every line. Don't forget to check out the accompanying activity.
WeirDo (available on Borrowbox)
From bestselling author and stand-up comedian Anh Do comes the hilarious hit chapter book series, WeirDo. My mum named me Weir. My last name's Do (rhymes with go). Put that together and you get WEIRDO! Weir Do's the new kid in school. With an unforgettable name, a crazy family and some seriously weird habits, fitting in won't be easy ... but it will be FUNNY!
Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow (available on Libby)
Morrigan Crow is cursed. Having been born on Eventide, the unluckiest day for any child to be born, she's blamed for all local misfortunes. But worst of all, the curse means that Morrigan is doomed to die at midnight on her 11th birthday. But as Morrigan awaits her fate, a strange and remarkable man named Jupiter North appears and whisks her away to safety in a secret, magical city called Nevermoor.
eMagazines on Libby
K-Zone Magazine
It's jam-packed with fun, including movie news, gaming goss, comics and stacks of puzzles, quizzes and activities. Every issue is themed around something special, be it superheroes, videogames or even K-Zoner favourites like pranks and jokes.
National Geographic Kids
The perfect balance between learning and fun! A must-have for ages six and up. Each issue is packed with colourful photos, games, puzzles, fun features and facts about animals, science, technology and more.
Australasian Dirt Bike Magazine
One for the thrill-seekers, the stories cater to junior riders, 'weekend warrior' trail riders, full-blown racer-heads and the technically minded.
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From an Idea to Lego (on Axis 360)
A behind-the-bricks look into the world's famous toy company, with humorous black & white illustrations throughout. Today, LEGO is one of the biggest toy companies in the world, but a long time ago, a Danish carpenter, Ole Kirk Christiansen, started with just an idea.
We are Wolves (available on Indy Reads and Borrowbox)
Sometimes it's good to be wild. Sometimes you have to be wild. When the Russian Army marches into East Prussia at the end of the war, the Wolf family must flee. Liesl, Otto and their baby sister Mia find themselves lost and alone, in a blizzard, in the middle of a war zone. Liesl has promised Mama that she will keep her brother and sister safe. But sometimes, to survive, you have to do bad things. Dangerous things. Wild things. Sometimes to survive, you must become a wolf.
Browse these titles at https://www.mrl.nsw.gov.au/online-library. Need help? Phone assistance is available Monday - Friday, 9am to 5pm. Contact 6801 4501. You can also contact us by email - info@mrl.nsw.gov.au
