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During “Library Time,” students have an opportunity to select and borrow books of interest to them, as well as to participate in information literacy lessons and complete small projects.  Students can also visit the library and make use of its equipment during breaks in their timetable.

The library participates in the International Baccalaureate PYP (Primary Years Programme), currently in a pilot stage at the elementary schools, through corresponding thematic units and literacy programs aimed at raising children’s awareness of books and reading.

At the Athens College Elementary School Library, we have:

  • 20,500 titles in greek and foreign languages
  • a rich selection of audiovisual materials
  • board games
  • subscriptions to electronic databases
  • an online catalogue
  • 40 computers
  • an interactive whiteboard

 

Charoula in Seventh Heaven

Charoula in Seventh Heaven

Charoula is like her Greek name connotes:  cheerful, charming, kind-hearted.  An 11th grade student in her native Thessaloniki, she suddenly finds herself in Laconia, hosted at the home of family friends.

Author : Eleni Sarantiti
Edition : Patakis
Class name : 5th-6th

Greek Children’s Book Circle Award

Charoula is like her Greek name connotes:  cheerful, charming, kind-hearted.  An 11th grade student in her native Thessaloniki, she suddenly finds herself in Laconia, hosted at the home of family friends.  Her seafaring father, Chief Engineer on the oil tanker Seabird, her mother, her brother and the vessel’s crew were captured by Somali pirates.  And so, the young lady moves to the home of her father’s good friend, a captain, and father to Eirini, a girl the same age as Charoula.  There was an oath the two men had once made to one another: in time of need one family would support the other.  Faithful to his promise, Captain John, brought Charoula into his home and settled her in.

At their side, Charoula begins to smile again and to hope.  But, she also worries as there is no news about her family. Nonetheless, her host family supports and encourages her.  Her friendship with Eirini is particularly heartwarming and soothing for her soul.

This is a book about hope, love and solidarity.  And it is also about respecting nature and mother Earth.

(source: the book’s back cover)

Charoula in Seventh HeavenAuthor: Eleni SarantitiPublisher: PatakisPublication date: 2013Pages: 156For 5th-6th grade students

[date of posting: 4/24/2015]

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