Golvan Arts Management: For Educators: Upper Primary

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Brothers in Arms by Graeme Farmer (Hodder Headline)
When fourteen year old Yukio comes from Japan to the quiet coastal town of Yanyan Bay, he tries to enlist the help of two sworn enemies to uncover a fifty year old mystery. Even Yukio’s father didn’t believe his story, so why would two strangers?

You Can Make Paper Sculptures by David Miller (Allen & Unwin, 1995)
Clear guidelines for thirteen projects and the tools for children to design their own paper sculptures.
You Can Make a Thousand Things with String by David Miller (Allen & Unwin, 1996)
Everything you wanted to know about knots, plaits, knitting and weaving ...almost!

Brothers in Arms by Graeme Farmer (Hodder Headline)
When fourteen year old Yukio comes from Japan to the quiet coastal town of Yanyan Bay, he tries to enlist the help of two sworn enemies to uncover a fifty year old mystery. Even Yukio’s father didn’t believe his story, so why would two strangers?

The Just...! Series: Just Tricking!, Just Annoying! and Just Stupid! by Andy Griffiths, illustrated by Terry Denton (Macmillan, 1998 and 1999)
Fun, comic stories narrated by a young practical joker named Andy with cheeky, graffiti style illustrations by Terry Denton.The stories get more annoying and more stupid as you progress through the series. Hilarious. A sure way to get kids who have been resistant to reading to get right into it.

Sarindi and the Lucky Bird by Janine M Fraser and illustrated by Kim Gamble (Angus &am; Robertson)
A heart warming story set in Indonesia about whether it is the lucky bird or good old fashioned hard work and enterprise that will enable a poor family to improve their lot. Short listed for the CBC Awards in 2002.
Abdullah’s Butterfly by Janine M Fraser and illustrated by Kim Gamble (Angus & Robertson)
A tourist learns why it is important for Abdullah to catch butterflies. At first she is horrified that the beautiful creatures are being “hunted”. The language of the story is beautiful and the message is all about how understanding breeds tolerance.
Brothers in Arms by Graeme Farmer (Hodder Headline)
When fourteen year old Yukio comes from Japan to the quiet coastal town of Yanyan Bay, he tries to enlist the help of two sworn enemies to uncover a fifty year old mystery. Even Yukio’s father didn’t believe his story, so why would two strangers? Issues dealt with include racism (Japanese, Aboriginals) and the long term effects of WW2 and The Vietnam War.

Leaving It to You by Wendy Orr (Angus & Robertson, 1992)
Linda’s teacher has organised for their class to visit elderly people. She’s not keen at first but increasingly develops a real interest in and forms a relationship with “cranky old Mrs Pugh’. When she goes into hospital, her antiques start to disappear. Linda wonders whether the thief also wants to get rid of Mrs Pugh. How will she find out? Short listed in the CBC Awards.

Mind Blowing by Wendy Orr (Allen & Unwin, 1994)
A dazzling space adventure about 14 year old Andrew Schewan’s encounter with Zidron, an alien who shares her thoughts with him. Andrew learns some pretty powerful skills, grapples with the possibility of being a leader, resists the temptation and wards off Zidron’s attempt to take over the world.

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