May Picks
The Scarecrow Walks at Midnight by RL Stine
Jodie and her brother, Mark, are sent to spend a month with with their grandparents on their farm. The farm is located in the countryside, near a small town. Grandpa Kurt and Grandma Miriam have sent one of their farmhands, Stanley, to pick up Jodie and Mark from the train station.Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan
The novel focuses on Esperanza, the only daughter to wealthy Mexican parents, and the events after her father's murder and her subsequent move to California with her mother and servants during the Great Depression.Naughtiest Girl by Enid Blyton
Elizabeth Allen is a spoiled girl who is an only child. She becomes very upset and outraged when she learns that she is being sent to a boarding school. When Elizabeth joins Whyteleafe School she is determined to misbehave so that she will be expelled and able to go back home as soon as possible.Cherry Tree by Ruskin Bond
The Cherry tree is a beautiful and inspiring story by Ruskin Bond. It deals with the theme of struggle, resilience, dedication, conflict, growth, responsibility and pride. Here the cherry tree is a symbol of survival. Just as human beings struggle in life so too does the cherry tree.Famous Five by Enid Blyton
The stories take place in the children's school holidays after they have returned from their respective boarding schools. Each time they meet they get caught up in an adventure, often involving criminals or lost treasure.
