Hills Library Top reads for kids these school holidays:
• The Jeweller’s Apprentice by Axel Scheffler
• Sensational Australian Animals by Stephanie Owen Reeder
• Leo and Ralph by Peter Carnavas
Top reads for mums, dads, grandparents and carers these school holidays:
• Body of Lies by Sarah Bailey
• Women of Good Fortune by Sophie Wan
• The Revenge Club by Kathy Lette
The Jeweller’s Apprentice is an animal fairy tale by Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo, with a heartwarming message about learning from your mistakes.
When Mr Peacock hires a shy little chicken as a new apprentice in his jewellery shop, he has no idea what awaits him: a royal visit from the Lion Prince, a mysterious robbery, and a miraculous discovery!
WHAT’S ON AT THE HILLS SHIRE LIBRARIES:
Living Stories Western Sydney Writing Prize
Entries are now open for the Living Stories Western Sydney Writing Prize, with the theme “Over the line…?”. You can submit a short story, poem, or essay. Winners and highly commended entrants will receive a cash prize and have their submission published. Submissions close on May 6, 2024. Submit your entry at www.westwords.com.au/living-stories.
Hills Voices Online Podcast
The Hills Shire Library Service is releasing the Hills Voices Online oral histories series as a podcast. The latest episode features the late Ron Smith OAM, a former Castle Hill and District sub-branch vice president and naval officer, who speaks about life in Castle Hill during wartime, the development of Castle Hill RSL Club, and its ANZAC Day celebrations.
