April’s here! And you know what that means — no exams to worry about, more time to play with your friends, read new books (even your old favourites) and Easter, of course!
Catch up on our previous book list and check out these three as well.
The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter
You must have a bunny story in your list when Easter is here. Sure, Peter Rabbit is not the Easter bunny, but he’s an adorable little fella who happens to find trouble (perhaps trouble finds him!) as he goes about his way. In the first book of the Peter Rabbit series, this lovable rabbit goes to Mr. McGregor’s garden despite his mother telling him not to. Of course, he gets into trouble. Will he get out of it, though?
The Adventures of Robin Hood by Roger Lancelyn Green
Robin Hood isn’t really Roger Lancelyn Green’s creation. The legendary character from English folklore who raided the rich and gave away the loot to the poor has captured many a heart through Green’s re-telling of the adventures of this favourite outlaw and his band of merry men. Robin is an excellent marksman and his tales of wit and heroism xwill definitely take you on an extraordinary ride. Imagine running around your house, pretending to be this folk hero with an improvised bow and arrow and in constant tiff with the Sheriff of Nottingham. That should be fun! Just don’t trouble your folks, okay?
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
As you munch on some well-deserved chocolates — for all the effort you’ve put in for your exams — during the holidays, why not visit a chocolate factory? Let Roald Dahl take you on a delicious journey through Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory along with Charlie Bucket and the rest of the lucky kids. Charlie, a poor boy, has grown up listening to stories about the factory, and dreams of having an endless supply of chocolates. It is announced that the five kids who find the golden ticket hidden in five Wonka bars will get a lifetime supply of chocolates and be taken on a personal tour of the factory by Willy Wonka himself. Charlie jumps at the chance. What sort of adventure awaits Charlie and the other kids?
Write in your thoughts about the books you’ve read so far, in not more than 100 words.
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