Book details
Gecko Annual
Description
Annual features a dictionary of unusual words that come in handy on car trips, a sophisticated "spot the similarity", a found poem from school newsletters, a maths-nerd's memoir full of tricky logic puzzles, comics that embrace other worlds, a very unlucky zebra, and top-class fiction that spans Christchurch Botanic Gardens in the 19th century, the loss of a brother, a Kiwi beach holiday, and a Fontanian boarding school. This is a book for readers who are hungry for sophisticated, wide-ranging, and challenging content. It aims to revitalize the reading experience for this age group and create lifetime readers.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
proficient
Length
135 pages
Why to read
- Engaging Content: 'Gecko Annual' by Kate De Goldi is packed with a diverse range of stories, poems, comics, and articles that are designed to captivate the imagination of readers, making it an engaging read for people of all ages.
- Creativity Booster: The book's unique blend of genres and creative formats serves as a great source of inspiration, encouraging readers to explore their own creativity and perhaps even start crafting their own stories and artwork.
- Educational Value: With its wide array of content, 'Gecko Annual' provides educational value by touching on various themes and subjects, from science and history to culture and the arts, fostering learning in a fun and accessible way.
- Support for Local Talent: By reading 'Gecko Annual', readers support the work of New Zealand authors, illustrators, and creators, contributing to the growth and recognition of local talent in the literary and arts community.