Book Lovers Badge

Book Lovers Badge

Aim: The aim of this badge is to encourage enjoyment of literature

Junior Candidates

1        Leader to read three simple books to girls (2 from suggested list).  Be able to answer four simple questions about the story.

2        Look at a picture and tell the leader what you see in it.

Candidates

1        Read four books, two from the attached list.

2        Draw a picture of what happens in your favourite book.

3        Know where to go to borrow books to read.

4        Know where your nearest library is and visit it.

Junior Members

1        Read two books from the attached list.

2        Read two other books of your choice one possibly by a local author.

3        Know what you call the person who writes a book.

4        Know where to find and borrow books you don’t have.

5        Know what the types of books are – fiction/non-fiction/reference.

6        Complete the book review sheet for the books you have read

Members and Senior Members 11-15 choose 4 questions

15-18 do all 5 questions

1        Read two books from the list.

2        Read two other books of your choice and complete a short book review on each, one on either history, travel or nature and one possibly by a local author.

3        Visit your local library, find out about the major sections in the library and the types of book in each section.

4        Produce a small leaflet on an author of your choice.

5        Find out about any famous poet and learn about one of his/her poems or review an article from your favourite magazine and discuss.

Book review sheets are available from Central Office

Revised March 2010

BOOK LIST 2010

Junior Candidates/Candidates

The Gruffalo Series

Elmer Series (the colourful elephant)

Tabby McTat – Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler

Spot Series

Panda Series

Owl Babies – Martin Waddell

The Hungry Caterpillar – Eric Carle

Sticker Books (e.g. Doreen Kindersley Butterflies sticker book)

Junior Members (7-9yrs)

The Animal Ark Series

The Lighthouse Keeper Series

The Magic Finger –  Roald Dahl

The Owl who was afraid of the Dark – Jill Tomlinson

Stig of the Dump – Clive King

Fantastic Mr Fox – Roald Dahl

The Hodgeheg – Dick King Smith

Yob – Dick King Smith

The Jolly Witch – Dick King Smith

The Dancing Bear – Michael Marplego

The Guard Dog – Dick King Smith

Charlotte’s Web – E.B. White

George’s Marvellous Medicine – Roald Dahl

Judy Moody Series

Horrid Henry Series

Junior Members (9-11yrs)

Exploring the Book of Kells – George Otto Simms

Holes – Louis Sachar

Matilda – Doald Dahl

The BFG – Roald Dahl

Under The Hawthorn Tree – Marita Conlon-McKenna

The Tiger who was a roaring Success – Don Conroy

Anne Frank (simplified version)

Judy Moody Series

Buried Alive – Jacqueline Wilson

Suitcase Kid – Jacqueline Wilson

The Butterfly Lion – Michael Morpurgo

Adolphos Tips – Michael Morpurgo

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – Roald Dahl

The Secret Garden – F.H. Burnett

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe – C.S. Lewis

Members/Senior Members

Anything – Michael Morpurgo

The Wildflower Girl Series – Marita Conlon-McKenna

Hetty Feather – Jacqueline Smith

Maggot Pie – Michael Lawrence

Chinese Cinderella – Adeline Yen Mah

Brian Boru – Morgan Llywelyn

I am David – Anne Holm

Faraway Home – Marilyn Taylor

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas – John Boyne

Anne Frank

Private Peaceful – Michael Morpurgo