We are almost through May's Readings challenge "Sport and Recreation" and we have had some broad interpretations on the theme. But therein lies the beauty of this challenge. This week we visit Hogwarts and do some fencing (what kind? read on to find out!).
Bec Franks read Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by JK Rowling
The Harry Potter series by JK Rowling is one of the most beloved book series of all time, by children and adults alike. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (the fourth in the series) is no exception.
Harry Potter’s fourth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry contains darker content than the previous 3 books.
Harry is now 14, and the story begins at the Quiddich World Cup, a wizard sporting even where hundreds of wizard’s have gathered to support their favourite teams. After some trouble at the world cup caused by Death Eaters (supporters of the dark wizard, Lord Voldemort), Harry and his two best friends Ron & Hermione return to school where it is announced that for the first time in many years, Hogwarts will be hosting the Tri-Wizard Tournament, a competition between Europe’s three biggest magical schools. This tournament involves a series of trials in which each contestant much show their strengths in both physical and magical ability, these trials are also meant to test each competitors’ moral fibre. The winner of the Tournament will be awarded the Tri-Wizard Cup, along with fame and glory!
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is full of constant action, suspense, tension, drama and grief, but still manages to keep alive the comedy and magic that make this series so enjoyable. This book is an important one in the series for many reasons, with existing character development, the introduction of new and vital characters, and events and plot lines that move the story in a more structured direction. The construction and story within JK Rowling’s magical world includes loads of tiny incidents as well as great mysteries that help develop this complex, yet easy-to-read and enjoyable story.
Fiction, Curriculum - 820 ROWL
Sharon Bryan read Fencing, by Education Productions Ltd, in collaboration with the Amateur Fencing Association.
This book is part of the “Know the Game” series from the 60s. We also have the books on Orienteering and Camping in our library (although I’m not sure camping is a “game” – are there rules? Do you have to take turns?).
This is one of those wonderful books that outline how to play a particular sport and give line drawings to illustrate the actions, activities, does and don’ts of the game. I love these books. I picked up one on racquet sports from a second hand sale when I was a kid, and I’ve had a soft spot for them ever since. The older the illustrations, the better.
There’s something vaguely magical about seeing the haircuts and skirts on the girls in sports books from the 50s and 60s. As a fencer, the entire concept of fencing in a skirt seems utterly ridiculous, which is why they apparently wore divided skirts. I wish they’d gone into more detail about that, but it was just a brief mention. This slim little book covers all three fencing disciplines (foil, epee and sabre) and will not give you enough information to teach yourself fencing, but if you know very little about fencing and want to learn more, it’s a nice place to get started.
Non-Fiction, 796.86 EDU
Bec Franks read Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by JK Rowling
The Harry Potter series by JK Rowling is one of the most beloved book series of all time, by children and adults alike. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (the fourth in the series) is no exception.
Harry Potter’s fourth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry contains darker content than the previous 3 books.Harry is now 14, and the story begins at the Quiddich World Cup, a wizard sporting even where hundreds of wizard’s have gathered to support their favourite teams. After some trouble at the world cup caused by Death Eaters (supporters of the dark wizard, Lord Voldemort), Harry and his two best friends Ron & Hermione return to school where it is announced that for the first time in many years, Hogwarts will be hosting the Tri-Wizard Tournament, a competition between Europe’s three biggest magical schools. This tournament involves a series of trials in which each contestant much show their strengths in both physical and magical ability, these trials are also meant to test each competitors’ moral fibre. The winner of the Tournament will be awarded the Tri-Wizard Cup, along with fame and glory!
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is full of constant action, suspense, tension, drama and grief, but still manages to keep alive the comedy and magic that make this series so enjoyable. This book is an important one in the series for many reasons, with existing character development, the introduction of new and vital characters, and events and plot lines that move the story in a more structured direction. The construction and story within JK Rowling’s magical world includes loads of tiny incidents as well as great mysteries that help develop this complex, yet easy-to-read and enjoyable story.
Fiction, Curriculum - 820 ROWL
Sharon Bryan read Fencing, by Education Productions Ltd, in collaboration with the Amateur Fencing Association.
This book is part of the “Know the Game” series from the 60s. We also have the books on Orienteering and Camping in our library (although I’m not sure camping is a “game” – are there rules? Do you have to take turns?).
This is one of those wonderful books that outline how to play a particular sport and give line drawings to illustrate the actions, activities, does and don’ts of the game. I love these books. I picked up one on racquet sports from a second hand sale when I was a kid, and I’ve had a soft spot for them ever since. The older the illustrations, the better.There’s something vaguely magical about seeing the haircuts and skirts on the girls in sports books from the 50s and 60s. As a fencer, the entire concept of fencing in a skirt seems utterly ridiculous, which is why they apparently wore divided skirts. I wish they’d gone into more detail about that, but it was just a brief mention. This slim little book covers all three fencing disciplines (foil, epee and sabre) and will not give you enough information to teach yourself fencing, but if you know very little about fencing and want to learn more, it’s a nice place to get started.
Non-Fiction, 796.86 EDU
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