RESENSI BUKU BAHARU
MY LITTLE RAPUNZEL
INFO
•AUTHOR: MALINIAH LASIUS
•PUBLISHER: PENERBIT PAN EARTH SDN BHD
•ISBN: 978-983-75-3872-6
978-983-75-3879-5
•NO. OF PAGES: 46
•PRICE: RM7.35
•FIRST PRINTING: 2008
SYNOPSIS
Nurul Aleyana was blessed with long, straight, beautiful which rivalled the hair of the models promoting haircare products on television commercials. As an active student, Aleyana took part in many activities including sports events. Her long hair started to give her trouble as she found it more and more difficult to take good care of it. She asked permission from her mother to have her hair cut, but her mother could not bear to have her daughter’s hair cut. But what happened one morning would let her see sense. Sometimes, even long, beautiful hair could get the owner into trouble. Look what happened to Rapunzel.
SPECIALITY
•Interesting story-line.
•Story is told straight-forwardly, making it easy to understand.
•Wide uses of adjectives.
WEAKNESS
• Black and white graphics. Most readers are attracted to colourful graphics.
• Too many dialogues and similar phrases repeated.
NOT A GHOST OF A CHANCE
INFO
•AUTHOR: WONG SEAN GIAP
•PUBLLISHER: PAN EARTH PUBLICATION SDN BHD
•ISBN: 978-967-345-170-8
978-967-345-174-6
•FIRST PRINTING: 2009
•PRICE: RM7.08
SYNOPSIS
Curiosity and cynicism compelled Ghani and his two friends to check the veracity of an offer in a promotional leaflet that promised to pay each ghost story told. Their investigation took them on an adventure that led eerily to the tourist attraction on the island – Rumah Hantu. Then, the boys found out what the eccentric Grigo was up to and the leaflet was just a ploy to cover up what Grigo was doing.
SPECIALITY
•Interesting story-line.
•Story is told straight-forwardly, making it easy to understand.
E.g : Just as the boys had expected, the two men stopped outside Rumah Hantu. However, they seemed not to be interested in the house. They looked around them carefully.
•The mystery concept was delivered successfully making readers could not stop reading.
E.g: “what do you mean? What has he done?”asked Ghani.
“I don’t think he’s interested in ghost stories,”said Guna. “I think he has come to this island for something else.”
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WEAKNESS
Story told using very simple english words which could not help the average students to improve their essay
AMAZING TECHNOLOGICAL DISCOVERIES
INFO
•AUTHOR: KONG SING KWONG
•PUBLISHER: PENERBIT PAN EARTH SDN BHD
•ISBN: 978-967-345-170-8
978-967-345-173-9
•FIRST PRINTING: 2009
•PRICE: RM7.08
SYNOPSIS
Rick, Angel and Alex learn about technology and how it has helped mankind, apart from its side effects. They are also motivated as they listen to the stories of inventors and their inventions. Who invented the computer? How does an aeroplane fly with a pair of wings that do not flap? Who are the inventors of the car? How does a television work?
SPECIALITY
•Facts are told in a fiction story. Able to attract readers.
•Facts in a story is told straight-forwardly, making it easy to understand.
E.g : apart from storing information, we can use a computer to draw pictures, store photographs, surf the Internet, do calculation, watch a movie, play games, write and print letters, and send e-mails among many other uses,” said Angel.
•Provide readers with usable facts.
WEAKNESS
•Story told using very simple english words which could not help the average students to improve their essay.
•Black and white graphics. Most readers are attracted to colourful graphics.
THE ANCIENT BOOKSHOP
INFO
•AUTHOR: KALPANA SRI KUMARAN
•PUBLISHER: PENERBIT TETRA SINAR
•ISBN: 978-983-111-339-4.
•NO. OF PAGES: 60
•PRICE: RM7.35
SYNOPSIS
Jamal,the Fernandez children and their friends Elvin and Tina visit Mr and Mrs Smokey’s ancestors, in the Land of Beauty. With the help of Elvin and Tina, the children follow the treasure trail to a cave. There, they are held captive by a greedy elf who runs off with the treasure.
SPECIALITY
•Interesting story-line.
•Story is told straight-forwardly, making it easy to understand.
E.g : The Fernandezes were a family that had moved a few months ago from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu.
•Wide use of adjectives.
E.g : She had a shy and wistful nature, but was an extremely sensitive and understanding person.
It was an old structure of grey stone, but the interior was cosy.
WEAKNESS
•Black and white graphics. Most readers are attracted to colourful graphics.
The writer is obsessed with her beautiful descriptive phrases making typical straight-forward readers get bored easily.
A WHALE OF A STORY
INFO
•AUTHOR: WONG SEAN GIAP
•PUBLISHER: PENERBIT PAN EARTH SDN BHD
•ISBN: 978-967-345-170-8
978-967-345-173-9
•FIRST PRINTING: 2009
•PRICE: RM7.08
SYNOPSIS
Ghani was spending his school holidays with two friends at his uncle’s hoouse in Ipoh. They were looking forward to meet up again with the neighbour, a retired major,for more entertaining stories, but he was nowhere to be seen. This triggered alarm bells ringing in his young fans, who even suspected the major had something to do with it. Then there was a suspicious man who claimed to be the major’s son.
SPECIALITY
•Interesting story-line.
•Story is told straight-forwardly, making it easy to understand.
E.g : When Ghani and his friends, Goh and Guna, came to visit his uncle, Encik Hamid in Ipoh, they had a surprise. The retired Major Ramani, his uncle’s neighbour, was not to be seen.
•The mystery concept was delivered successfully making readers could not stop reading.
E.g: With it, he taped hard on the door and called out, “major, are you in there? Are you all right?
“shh!” silenced Goh.
• “What?” Ghani opened his eyes wide.
“Did you hear that?”
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WEAKNESS
•Story told using very simple english words which could not help the average students to improve their essay.
KLASIK BERIRAMA-SYAIR DAN SAJAK
INFO
•PENULIS: AQIELA MAYSARA
•PENERBIT: PENERBIT SINAR CEMERLANG
•DICETAK OLEH: CT BOOK MAKERS SDN BHD
•ISBN: 978-967-0335-64-3
•HARGA: RM21.50
•BILANGAN MUKA SURAT: 116
•CETAKAN PERTAMA: 2013
SINOPSIS
Menurut Pendeta Za’ba, puisi ialah kaarangan berangkap yang khas dipakai untuk melafazkan fikiran yang cantik dengan bahasa yang indah serta melukiskan kemanisan dan kecantikan bahasa. Menurut Kamus Dewan Edisi Keempat, puisi ialah karangan yang berbentuk sajak, syair, pantun dan lain-lain.
KELEBIHAN
•Penggunaan bahasa yang mudah difahami.
•Menempatkan berbagai-bagai jenis puisi yang dapat menambahkan pengetahuan pembaca dalam kesusateraan melayu. Contohnya : syair, sajak sahabat, sajak ilmu, puisi agama dan puisi patriotik.
KELEMAHAN
•Tiada grafik yang dapat menarik perhatian pembaca dari golongan muda.
•Hanya menyediakan contoh-contoh pantun tetapi tidak menekankan mengenai langkah efektif untuk mencipta puisi.
LACUNA
INFO
•AUTHOR: IAN GREGORY
•PUBLISHER: PENERBIT PAN EARTH SDN BHD
•ISBN: 978-983-75-3792-7
978-983-75-3793-4
•FIRST PRINTING: 2008
•PRICE: RM7.35
SYNOPSIS
Highlands.
A location which is new to the main character, michel. Only recently did the youngster have to live the life he once knew behind and move with his family. But for michel change does not come easy. Then appears his uncle edwin, a sturdy man shrouded by enigma. There are some things about his uncle the young nephew does not know but eventually has the pleasure of learning.
SPECIALITY
•Simple english words used. Easy for the new learners to learn english.
E.g; and so, piece by piece, layer by layer, the stacks of boxes are opened, unpacked and sorted out.
•Application of extra-ordinary sentences. Readers could improve their writing skills
e.g: His eyes are demanding for an answer.
His thoughts are suddenly shattered by a voice.
•Interesting phrase at the beginning of story able to attract readers to read mmore.
E.g The sky is overcast. Heaven has just shed her tears- perhaps a sign of sorrow for hardship-striken people. Alas, ahand dances in circular motions-sometimes clockwise and sometimes in no particularly orderly fashion.
WEAKNESS
•Black and white graphics. ost readers are attracted to colourful graphics.
•The writer is obsessed with his beautiful descriptive phrases making typical straight-forward readers get bored easily.
STYGIAN
INFO
•AUTHOR: IAN GREGORY
•PUBLISHER: PAN EARTH PUBLICATION SDN BHD
•ISBN: 978-983-75-3792-7
978-983-75-3793-4
•FIRST PRINTING: 2008
•PRICE: RM7.35
SYNOPSIS
This tale is based on a true phenomenon that still occurs near a coconut plantation in Teluk Intan, Perak whereby , over time, family of seals have ventured inland via drains that link to the seaside and the waterfront. These aquatic creatures have come to adapt themselves in living inland, where there is continuous water and food source, as well as direct access to the sea at any given time. This story gives a focus occurrence of such an occasion where the main character, Kishore, who lives in such a coconut plantation , discovers, to his utter surprise, the activities of these marvellous creatures on his land.
SPECIALITY
•Simple english words used. Easy for the new learners to learn english.
E.g; Kishore has always viewed the fish pond to be his own baby to worry about. It is his domain to guard and protect.
•Application of extra-ordinary phrases. Readers could improve their writing skills
e.g: But Kishore’s statement is far from correct.
His eyes nearly leave their sockets! For what Kishore sees escapes even his wildest imaginings
•Interesting phrase at the beginning of story able to attract readers to read more.
E.g : Another fabulous day at the plantations. As the sun rises to chase away the creepy shadows of twilight, the entire terrain appears to shift like a mound of flour in a basin
WEAKNESS
•Black and white graphics. Most readers are attracted to colourful graphics.
•The writer is obsessed with his beautiful descriptive phrases making typical straight-forward readers get bored easily.
THE TRICKY FOX
INFO
•AUTHOR: AKMAR EFFENDI
•PUBLISHER: JUNIOR PAGES PUBLICATION
•ISBN: 978-983-165-978-6
•PRICE: RM2.50
•NO. OF PAGES: 15
SYNOPSIS
A rooster and a dog were best friends. One day, they went for a walk in the jungle till they did not realise it was getting late. Worrying that they may get lost if they tried to get home, the two best friends decided to sleep at a big tree. The rooster slept on a branch of the tree while the dog slept in a hole at the bottom of the tree. The next morning, the rooster crowed loudly and heard by a fox. The fox tried to trick the rooster to eat it.
SPECIALITY
•Simple english words used. Easy for the new learners to learn english.
•Colourful graphics. Able to attract the primary school students and typical readers which colours play an important role for them.
•Provides glossary which is useful for the new learners
•Nurture readers with moral values. E.g : Do not trick and lie other people
A friend in need is a friend indeed.
WEAKNESS
•Story told using very simple english words which could not help the average students to improve their essay.
•Short story-line that could not provide much information to the readers
THUMBELINA
INFO
•PENGOLAH: NOR AZLIN JAPAR
•PENERBIT: JUNIOR PAGES PUBLICATIONS SDN BHD
•DICETAK OLEH: KIM GUAN PRESS ENTERPRISE SDN BHD
•ISBN: 978-967-379-121-7
•BILANGAN MUKA SURAT:15
•HARGA: RM2.50
SINOPSIS
Sepasang suami isteri tidak dikurniakan anak. Pada suatu hari, muncul seorang pari-pari yang memberi biji-biji benih untuk ditanam di dalam pasu. Wanita itu pun meenyemai biji benih di dalam pasu bunga. Kemudian, biji benih itu tumbuh dan membesar. Akhirnya pokok itu berbunga.di dalam kuntum bunga itu terdapat seorang kanak-kanak perempuan. Saiznya sebesar ibu jari tangan. Pasangan suami isteri itu bersyukur kerana dikurniakan anak. Mereka menamakannya Thumbelina.
KELEBIHAN
•Penggunaan bahasa yang mudah. Sesuai untuk pelajar sekolah rendah dan golongan peralihan yang baru belajar membaca.
•Teks diwarnakan mengikut suku kata. Memudahkan guru dalam proses pengajaran dan pembelajaran.
•Grafik yang berwarna-warni. Menarik minat golongan kanak-kanak untuk membaca.
•Penyediaan glosari yang dapat membantu pelajar memahami istilah yang jarang dijumpai.
KELEMAHAN
•Jalan cerita yang terlalu ringkas.
•Penggunaan gaya bahasa yang tidak menarik. Tidak dapat membantu pelajar golongan pertengahan dalam menulis esei.
NABI ADAM A.S HABIL DENGAN QABIL
INFO
•PENULIS: NORUL AZILA ARIFIN
•PENERBIT: KUALITI BOOKS SDN BHD
•DICETAK OLEH: KIM GUAN PRESS ENTERPRISE SDN BHD
•ISBN: 978-967-0363-27-1
•BILANGAN MUKA SURAT:15
•HARGA: RM3.00
SINOPSIS
Hawa melahirkan anak kembar pertama iaitu lelaki bernama Qabil dan perempuan bernama Iqlima. Anak kembar yang kedua, lelaki bernama Habil dan perempuan bernama Labuda. Qabil bersikap kasar dan pemarah manakala Habil pula lembut dan penyayang. Qabil berasa marah apabila Habil akan dikahwinkan dengan Iqlima. Qabil pula akan dikahwinkan dengan Labuda. Dia tidak suka kepada Labuda. Nabi Adam menyuruh anak-anak baginda berkorban. Korban siapa yang diterima Allah s.w.t dia akan dikahwinkan dengan Iqlima.
KELEBIHAN
•Penggunaan bahasa yang mudah. Sesuai untuk pelajar sekolah rendah dan golongan peralihan yang baru belajar membaca.
•Teks diwarnakan mengikut suku kata. Memudahkan guru dalam proses pengajaran dan pembelajaran.
•Grafik yang berwarna-warni. Menarik minat golongan kanak-kanak untuk membaca.
•Penyediaan glosari yang dapat membantu pelajar memahami istilah yang jarang dijumpai.
•Unsur nilai-nilai murni yang diselitkan memupuk keperibadian pembaca.
KELEMAHAN
•Jalan cerita yang terlalu ringkas.
•Penggunaan gaya bahasa yang tidak menarik. Tidak dapat membantu pelajar golongan pertengahan dalam menulis esei.
•Penyampaian informasi yang pendek.
NABI NUH A.S MEMBINA KAPAL
INFO
•PENULIS: NORUL AZILA ARIFIN
•PENERBIT: KUALITI BOOKS SDN BHD
•DICETAK OLEH: KIM GUAN PRESS ENTERPRISE SDN BHD
•ISBN: 978-967-0363-32-5
•BILANGAN MUKA SURAT:15
•HARGA: RM3.00
SINOPSIS
Nabi Nuh a.s menyeru penduduk Armenia menyembah Allah dan bukannya berhala seperti yang mereka amalkan. Penduduk Armenia tidak mahu mengikut ajaran Nabi Nuh a.s. Mereka terus menyembah berhala. Hanya beberapa orang sahaja yang mahu mendengar ajaran baginda. Nabi Nuh a.s berasa sedih apabila isteri baginda sendiri mengatakan baginda gila. Dengan petunjuk daripada malaikat Jibril, Nabih Nuh a.s membina sebuah kapal yang besar. Orang kafir mempersendakan Nabi Nuh a.s kerana membuat kapal di atas bukit.
KELEBIHAN
•Penggunaan bahasa yang mudah. Sesuai untuk pelajar sekolah rendah dan golongan peralihan yang baru belajar membaca.
•Teks diwarnakan mengikut suku kata. Memudahkan guru dalam proses pengajaran dan pembelajaran.
•Grafik yang berwarna-warni. Menarik minat golongan kanak-kanak untuk membaca.
•Penyediaan glosari yang dapat membantu pelajar memahami istilah yang jarang dijumpai.
•Unsur nilai-nilai murni yang diselitkan memupuk keperibadian pembaca.
KELEMAHAN
•Jalan cerita yang terlalu ringkas.
•Penggunaan gaya bahasa yang tidak menarik. Tidak dapat membantu pelajar golongan pertengahan dalam menulis esei.
•Penyampaian informasi yang pendek.
PENYAMBUNG BUDAYA-PANTUN
INFO
•PENULIS: AQIELA MAYSARA & WAN NOR SAEDAH
•PENERBIT: PENERBIT SINAR CEMERLANG
•DICETAK OLEH: CT BOOK MAKERS SDN BHD
•ISBN: 978-967-0335-63-6
•HARGA: RM21.50
•BILANGAN MUKA SURAT:62
•CETAKAN PERTAMA: 2013
SINOPSIS
Pantun merupakan salah satu jenis puisi lama yang sangat luas dan popular dalam bahasa-bahasa nusantara. Dalam masyarakat Melayu, pantun bererti kuantrain, iaitu puisi yang tersusun dalam struktur empat baris serangkap. Fungsi pantun memberi nasihat sosialis dan pendidikan. Antara fungsi pantun adalah: sindiran atau tempelak, melepaskan rindu dan kasih, menyatakan penghaargaan ataau terima kasih, berteka-teeki atau mencabar ketangkasan fikiran dan sebagai hiburan atau jenaka.
KELEBIHAN
•Penggunaan bahasa yang mudah difahami.
•Menempatkan berbagai-bagai jenis pantun yang dapat menambahkan pengetahuan pembaca dalam kesusateraan melayu. Contohnya :
Pantun ilmu
Pantun jenaka
Berbalas pantun
Pantun adat resam
KELEMAHAN
•Tiada grafik yang dapat menarik perhatian pembaca dari golongan muda.
•Hanya menyediakan contoh-contoh pantun tetapi tidak menekankan mengenai langkah efektif untuk mencipta pantun
