Category Archives: Reviews

Student Reviews

Posted on September 29, 2014 by PTC

We love hearing what our readers think here at Penguin Teachers’ Academy and we are delighted to share with you the latest student reviews below. Percy Jackson and the Greek Gods – Rick Riordan In Percy Jackson and the Greek Gods, … Continue reading →

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Off the Shelf – July 2014 OUT NOW!

Posted on July 17, 2014 by PTC

We are delighted to bring you our very latest edition of Off the Shelf! We have a jam packed edition for you this quarter and we hope you enjoy reading Issue 12. You can download Off the Shelf in the … Continue reading →

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March 2014 Off The Shelf – Out Now!

Posted on April 1, 2014 by PTC

Our brand new edition of Off The Shelf has hit our Newsstand! Not using an Apple device? Never fear, you can download our PDF version HERE. In this issue we celebrate Jeff Kinney’s ability to engage such a diversity of … Continue reading →

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Teaching notes for This Star Won’t Go Out – Esther Earl

Posted on March 24, 2014 by PTC

Diagnosed with thyroid cancer at the age of twelve, Esther (Persian for ‘Star’) Earl was an exceptionally bright and talented – but very normal – teenager.  She lived a hope-filled and generous, outwardly focused life as she navigated her physical … Continue reading →

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Off The Shelf October 2013 – Sick-Lit by Bec Kavanagh

Posted on October 22, 2013 by PTC

Our latest edition of Off The Shelf is out now and available through Penguin Teachers’ Academy Newsstand in the iTunes store. For those of you without access to Apple devices, we will be sharing the articles in this edition of Off The Shelf right here on … Continue reading →

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Student Reviews

Posted on April 30, 2013 by PTC

  We love receiving student reviews here at Penguin Teachers’ Academy! Today we were fortunate enough to be sent reviews for some of our most recent titles. These students are regular reviewers for YARR-A. The YARR-A website is devoted to teenage/young adult books … Continue reading →

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Teacher Review for Song in the Dark by Christine Howe

Posted on March 26, 2013 by PTC

Song in the Dark – Christine Howe Anyone looking for a gripping and gritty read for young adults should look at this extraordinary novel with its themes of love, betrayal, forgiveness, addiction and especially hope. Paul is a teenager who … Continue reading →

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Student Review of The Farm by Emily McKay

Posted on February 26, 2013 by PTC

We love sharing student reviews with you here at Penguin Teachers’ Academy. Below is a review for Emily McKay written by high school student Morgan, aged 14. Something that every good book should have is a clever and complicated plot, one that … Continue reading →

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Teacher Review of The Fault in Our Stars – John Green

Posted on January 18, 2013 by PTC

The Fault In Our Stars– John Green’s latest novel, seems to be taking the world by storm. What are our Australian teachers saying about it? Does it have applications in the classroom? Could it be a valuable addition to your classroom library and … Continue reading →

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We LOVE Student Reviews!

Posted on December 17, 2012 by PTC

We love receiving student reviews here at Penguin Teachers’, because ultimately, the most valuable feedback comes to us from the people the books are designed for. Stephen James works tirelessly with students to provide reviews of children’s and YA books on the website YARR-A Young Adult Reader Reviews … Continue reading →

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