100 Paper Planes to Fold and Fly

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Fold the entire plane in half, in on itself. This creates the snub nose, which gives the Bulldog Dart its name. Steve Worland, who co-wrote Paper Planes, novelised the screenplay into a best-selling book for young readers. It was published on 2 January 2015 through Puffin Books. It includes directions on how to fold a paper plane, photographs from the film, and notes about the production. Fold the top corners in so they meet at the middle. There should be a small triangle tail hanging out beneath these folds. A continuous theme throughout the story is strength and hope, and this is demonstrated by all characters, but especially by the Dobesh and Mujanovic families. These families also prove that differences in religious and cultural traditions should not dictate people’s relationships with one another, or determine who should live and who should die. Despite their differences, Niko and Nedim have an everlasting friendship, sealed by their secret handshake and code word. The note at the end of the story is very special and I thank Jarko (Niko’s older brother) for sharing his story.

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This book is based on the motion picture screenplay by Robert Connolly and Steve Worland and the plot is inspired by Dylan Parker and James Norton, ‘The Paper Pilots’; although it is not their story, which is kind of a shame because Dylan Parker went through his own tribulations while preparing for a championship. Perhaps the ABC would make an Australian Story on the ‘real’ Dylan? The reader feels just as lost, and alone as Niko does, as the world falls apart. From such a normal beginning, things deteriorate. Niko just wants to go to school, but instead he’s trapped inside, with his family – until his sister and brother are forced to serve. Him: The guy who threw it 100 metres. I forgot his name. Oh yea, Dylan. Dylan was my favourite character. This novel also points out, albeit subtly, that there are no differences between people of different religions. Niko prays, but is afraid his father will find out. And his best friend is Muslim. Niko doesn’t understand why religion should play a role in who die or lives. In fact, it seems like dull chance whether they will survive.

Webster has made it very easy to become attached and invested in these characters and you hope they survive such horrific situations. The language is quite simple and definitely aimed at children. I would recommend readers from year 3 onwards though only if your child is an advanced reader in year 3. There were a lot of Aussie slang noting that this was mostly set in a small Aussie town. If you could read together with your child then I’d suggest you do so as there can be quite a number of good discussions ranging from bereavement, grief, bullying, etc. Unfortunately, the issues aren’t dealt in depth or at least, not as in-depth as I’d like it to be. Therefore, it is mostly a fun read but your discussions could be as deep as you like by your guidance as parents / teachers.

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Niko lives in Sarajevo with his family when the former Yugoslavia is torn apart by civil war. Niko and his best friend Nedim are from different people groups and different religions and yet they remain friends throughout this terrible conflict intended to set them against one another. Sarajevo is bombed. Soldiers steal Niko's family's UN food rations. Dogs on the streets are dangerous and food. This story is based on real life. Both corners folded in, meeting both the top flap and the previously-made creases. These are ultimately the wings.

This paper airplane is a warm-up of sorts. It’s simple, requires few folds, and flies well. It’s just not going to win you any contests or style points. If it’s your kid’s first time making a real paper airplane, this is a good place to start. Fold the top point down so that the tip meets the bottom of where the previous folds come together. I didn't have a choice about whether or not to let my children see this awful event on television. That decision was made for me so my only choice was how to handle it. I figured it was better to let my children continue watching so they would know everything rather than worry about what they didn't know. When it came time for school, I let my two children decide whether to go to school that day or not. I have never travelled to Sarajevo, Bosnia, but novelist Allayne L. Webster made me feel as though I was there in 1992, alongside Niko and his family, trying to survive the war that ravaged the country. The story outlines the hardships endured by the Dobesh family and their determination to survive.

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The reader experiences the story through the eyes of Niko, a frightened boy who allows the reader to see what he sees, and feel what he feels. He is only eleven when the first bomb hits and his innocence is highlighted when he asks his family whether they will wake up dead if they are bombed in their sleep.Paper Planes is 'only' a novel but it is just as real as the events of that fateful day. Adult caregivers should make a deliberate, conscious decision about when their child is old enough to read this novel. Don't let someone else make that decision for you. Franklin, Garth (12 November 2013). "Worthington, Lapaglia Throw "Paper Planes" ". darkhorizons.com . Retrieved 10 February 2014. Do the same with the left corner. The top left point should exactly meet the diagonal right edge of the airplane. This wasn't just historical fiction but a book based around one of the characters, and his memories from the Bosnian War. I found it very moving, and yes I did shed a few tears.