The Eye of the Wolf

We both enjoyed reading this short story, as others have already mentioned it was an easy read. We both preferred the boy's narrative as opposed to the wolf's. We liked how each unfortunate event the boy faced he turned into a positive. We were intrigued by his connection to animals. We thought the pictures aided the story well as they were simple so it allowed us to use our imaginations. The ending was interesting as one of us interpreted it that the dreams were a vision of what heaven might be like, where you might meet the significant people/animals in your life. We both agreed we would probably read stories by Daniel Pennac again.

Palak and Leena, Dollis Infant School.

I didn't really enjoy this book as I found it quite random and not that gripping. I liked the writers use of language and it was quite surreal, which was at least different. But the main reason for my lack of engagement was that I didn't really feel strongly about either character so I ended up not being that interested in what happened to each of them in the end of the story. Luckily it was quite short so I did finish it out of interest. However, I think that, had it been longer, it would have been left unfinished on the side. I much perefered both the other books we have read and am reading such a good book at the moment (The help, by Katherine Stockett) that I wasn't too enthused about this one.

Lucy - Woodridge Primary

Barnet Power of Reading group
The eye of the wolf

enjoyable and easy to read with lots of good, descriptive language and imagery. We like the two voices aspect of the writing especially the impact causesd when the human voice took over the narrative. We certainly think it suitable to be used with upper KS2 children; they would enjoy the animal acting in human ways. Joyce, Marian, Bell Lane School.

eye of the wolf

This was a very captivating (& unusual) story, right from the outset, when the boy & the wolf first face each other & you wonder what's going to happen. As the stories of the boy & the wolf unfold, you are drawn into their respective landscapes of Africa and Alaska, & you can almost imagine being there - so effective is the story telling. Throughout the book, there is a sense of sadness, not only because of the way each character has suffered, but because of the environmental implications as well. So the book is not only a good read, but also carries a message.

We think it would be a good story to share with children. Although, in many ways, it's very sad, it ends on a note of optimism, & at the end you feel uplifted. It's also quite a short book (with short chapters & sentences), where children could quickly become immersed – & not get bored.

Jackie & Tracey - Church Hill School

The Eye of The Wolf

The Eye of The Wolf was a quick and easy book to read. It was very interesting and atmospheric especially the section about the wolves at the beginning. There was an overiding atmosphere of sadness and a sense of inevitability. I enjoyed it myself but wondered whether it might be a bit bleak for children. The story was well written and gripping. It was fascinating to read the story from the wolf and the boy's points of view and finding out their stories made you want to read on. The boy's perception of the wolf's feelings was intriguing shown by his kindness, as the wolf said, in one closing eye.
At the end of the story what did everyone think happened?

Anne and Eimear
Our Lady Queen of Heaven Primary

Eye of the Wolf

This book was a quick one to read. The use of the different view points was interesting and it gives scope to really identify with each character. We could see how to use it in class, but as an actual class book we were not sure it would hook the children. When we tend to read to the class it is in 10/15minute chunks, and for this book we think you may need longer to really get into the story with your class. The issues thrown up the book could be explored, and we both think from that point of view it could produce a lot of varied work and debate within the class.

Camilla and Sarah

Hotham Primay

There's a Boy in the Girls Bathroom

I'm with my Year 5 class now, having just done a lesson on TABITGB....!
We would like to say:

"This book is written by Louis Sachar who is a great author and it is about a boy called Bradley and a new student called Jeff" Halimat Y5

"This book is an interesting book because of what has happened to Bradley Chalkers and how he behaves." Stefanie

"I like this book because the main character relates to me, but I can use my brain much more wisely than he can!" Kyreece