We’re very close now to introducing BookBuzz to our new Yr7 students, and for the first time in 2 years we’ll be showing the introduction film to the whole year group in the lecture theatre. Not only does this limit the teaching time we have to borrow, but it really does help create the buzz that makes this such an exciting project!
‘Wonderscape’ is a fantastic addition to the choices this year. Three young people, Arthur, Ren & Cecily are thrown together following a bizarre explosion. They are trapped in the year 2473 within an in-reality adventure game, and will need to work together to find a way out. Along the way they meet a host of famous heroes, and realise that they are also trapped, so the race is on to defeat the two creators. Time is running out to help everyone return to their proper time and place.
This is such a great BookBuzz choice. It’s going to have a really wide appeal for students who like fantasy, adventure, puzzles, logic, science, mental health and titles about friendship. I love that there are lots of logic puzzles to solve. These are done with a light touch and fully explained so I don’t think anyone will feel that they are impossible to solve. Many of the trapped famous people are ones students will have heard of, and it’s a great way of introducing some amazing historical characters from a wide range of fields.
The writing is pacy and the setting is wonderfully imaginative. I think this might be a huge hit with our students!
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