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Are you enjoying the Blue Peter Book Club reading list? Have you read our next book Major and Mynah? Would you like your video review to appear on Blue Peter? If you said yes, yes, YES, we need your help!

Blue Peter is looking for children to send in their videos book reviews of Major and Mynah by Karen Owen. The story follows two best friends, Callie Major and Grace, who navigate the challenges of starting a new school year. Callie, who has recently lost her hearing, uses her pet mynah bird, Bo, to help her communicate. Together, they embark on a series of adventures, solving mysteries and overcoming obstacles along the way.听The book is praised for its heartfelt portrayal of friendship, inclusion, and resilience, making it a valuable read for young audiences. You can see a sneak peek of听Major and Mynah here.

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If you鈥檇 like to take part, please upload your video by听17:00 22听August听2024. If your video is selected it may be featured on Blue Peter.

How to join in

We鈥檇 love to see your video reviews of the book and we have some questions to help you along the way.

Answer a few from the following questions below:

  1. What鈥檚 your first name?

  2. What did you like about the book and why?

  3. What did you think of the artwork in the book?

  4. What did you learn from Callie and Grace's friendship?

  5. How do you think Callie's hearing aid helped her in the story?

  6. If you had a special ability like Callie, what would yours be and why?

  7. What was the most exciting part of the story for you?听

  8. Were there any parts of the book that surprised you? if so, why?

  9. What do you think the main message of the book is?

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Answer each question in听a full sentence,听(eg.if the question is 鈥榳hat is the most exciting part?鈥 Their answer would ideally start 鈥渢he most exciting part for me was鈥︹.

Film your review in听landscape听on your phone (phone on its side, as if you were watching your favourite show).

Wear casual clothes without logos (not school uniform).

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