Book Lovers Badge

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, your favourite 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.
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 4questions
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.
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

Book list and summaries attached

All the books on the list are available from Central Office on loan
Book List
Junior Candidates / Candidates

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