Eureka!
1) Tunnels by Lyn Gardner
Short Information: 14 years old Will Burrows lives with his family in London. He was little in common with them except for a passion for digging which he shares with his father. When his father suddenly disappears down an unknown tunnel, Will decides to investigate with his friend, Chester. Soon they find themselves deep underground, where they unearth a dark and terrifying secret - a secret that can cost them their lives.
2)The Wednesday Wars by Gary D. Schmidt
Short Information: There was only my sister left. To ask your big sister to be your ally is like asking Nova Scotia to go into battle with you. But I knocked on her door anyway. Loudly,since the monkeys were playing.
3) In the Hands of the Goddess by Tamora Pierce
Short Information: “I don’t want to fall in love. I just want to be a warrior maiden.” Still disguised as a boy, Alanna becomes a squire to none other than the Prince of Realm. Prince Jonathan is not only Alanna’s liege lord, he is also her best friend- and one of the few who knows her true identity. But when a mysterious sorcerer threatens the prince’s life, it will take all of Alanna’s skills, strength,and magical power to protect him even at risk of revealing who she really is... Filled with swords and sorcery,adventures and intrigue,good and evil,Alanna’s second adventure continues the saga of a girl who dares to follow her dreams and magical destiny that awaits her.
Movies showing at Eye- Village Next week
29 April: 老夫子
6 May,13 May and 20 May: 大耳朵图图
International Friendship Day(IFD)
IFD is a day dedicated to the understanding of Singapore’s relations with neighbouring countries of beyond. Have you been to check out the exhibitions at the MRL? If you did, well, count yourself as one lucky one! You've just learnt more about IFD!
Getting to know more:
Thailand
Sawadee Ka (to female)
Sawadee Krab (to male)
Cambodia
Khmer: Joom reab suor
Philippines
Tagalog: Mabuhay
Laos
Lao: Sa bai di
Myanmar
Barme se:Ming ga la
Indonesia
Indonesian: Salam/ Apa khabar
Vietnamese
Vietnamese: làm thế nào không
Chinese
Mandarin: 你好 (Ni hao)
Korean
어떻게 당신이 있습니다
(eotteohge dangsin i issseubnida)
Japanese
元気ですか
(Genkidesu ka)