[{"text_idx": "#000002", "text": "Y WefanY Ti\u0302mGwybodaeth i Rieni"}, {"text_idx": "#000004", "text": "so\u0302namlyfraFeb 3, 20214 min read"}, {"text_idx": "#000008", "text": "Wrthi\u2019n sortio\u2019r silff lyfra Cymraeg yn y dosbarth oeddwn i, pan ddes i ar draws un o glasuron Cyfres Corryn doeddwn i heb weld ers pan o\u2019n i yn yr ysgol fy hun - Cyfrinach Betsan Morgan gan Gwenno Hywyn. Mae\u2019n gywilydd gen i ddeud fy mod i wedi cysidro ei daflu am amrantiad, ond mi ddes i at fy nghoed reit handi, ac mi gafodd o aros, a diolch byth am hynny."}, {"text_idx": "#000009", "text": "Efallai fod y clawr braidd yn hen ffasiwn, ond mae\u2019r stori lawn cystal heddiw ag oedd hi ym 1986! A dweud y gwir, yr unig beth sy\u2019n dyddio\u2019r llyfr ydi\u2019r mullets sydd gan yr oedolion (a ma heina\u2019n due am comeback meddan nhw!)"}, {"text_idx": "#000010", "text": "Dyma stori ddirgel gyda dipyn o dwist ffantasiol dda iawn gan y diweddar Gwenno Hywyn, ac er y dywedir ei fod ar gyfer yr arddegau, dwi\u2019n meddwl ei fod o\u2019n champion i\u2019r grw\u0302p oedran 9-11. Yn y stori, dydi Betsan ddim yn edrych ymlaen at fynd ar drip preswyl i Blas yr Hydd. Mae ei ffrind gorau, Lowri, wedi jibio, sy\u2019n golygu fod rhaid iddi fynd ar ei phen ei hun i ganol llwyth o blant dieithr. OMB alla i ddim dychmygu dim byd gwaeth!"}, {"text_idx": "#000011", "text": "Yn fuan ar o\u0302l iddi gyrraedd Plas yr Hydd, mae pethau go ryfedd yn dechrau digwydd, ac mae fel petai Betsan yn gallu teithio\u2019n o\u0302l drwy amser, neu weld o\u0302l-fflachiau o\u2019r gorffennol. Sut mae hyn i gyd yn cysylltu a\u0302\u2019r gadwyn arbennig gafodd hi gan ei Mam? Beth yw arwyddoca\u0302d y llythrennau E.W. arni? A tybed fydd Betsan yn gallu datrys dirgelwch trysor coll Plas yr Hydd? Bydd rhaid i chi fynd i chwilio am gopi o\u2019r llyfr i gael gwybod y gyfrinach."}, {"text_idx": "#000012", "text": "Mi ges innau brofiad o deithio\u2019n o\u0302l trwy amser wrth ddarllen y llyfr. Roedd y stori\u2019n fy atgoffa o fynd ar drip ysgol i Glan Llyn - y cyffro mawr ar noson y disgo, y genod yn glamio a\u2019r bechgyn yn dangos eu hunain gyda\u2019u moves ar y dancefloor."}, {"text_idx": "#000013", "text": "Dyma stori sy\u2019n symud ar garlam, ac mae\u2019r dirgelwch yn cynnal ein diddordeb drwy'r nofel. Roedd yr elfennau ffantasi yn cryfhau\u2019r stori ac yn ychwanegu elfen o antur. Mae\u2019r iaith a ddefnyddir yn hawdd i\u2019w darllen ac yn gre\u0302t os am fwynhau stori heb orfod poeni am eiriau anodd. Mae'n amlwg fod yr awdur yn feistr ar sgwennu stori sy\u2019n cydio heb or-gymhlethu\u2019r plot."}, {"text_idx": "#000014", "text": "Fel trysor coll Plas yr Hydd, mae\u2019n chwith gen i feddwl am gopi\u0308au o\u2019r llyfr yma\u2019n cuddio mewn hen gypyrddau, a neb yn cofio amdanyn nhw. Ewch da chi i chwilota am gopi! Yn anffodus, mae\u2019r nofel wedi bod allan o brint ers blynyddoedd, ond gyda\u2019r prinder presennol o lyfrau da ar gyfer yr oedran 7-11, tybed a fyddai modd iddi gael ei hail-gyhoeddi?"}, {"text_idx": "#000015", "text": "It was just by pure chance that I spotted this book whilst I was sorting out the Welsh bookshelf in the classroom one evening. This classic, which was part of the Cyfres Corryn book series was one I had not laid eyes on since I was at school myself - Cyfrinach Betsan Morgan by the late Gwenno Hywyn. I'm ashamed to come that for a split second, I almost got rid of it, but thankfully, I came to my senses and kept hold of it."}, {"text_idx": "#000016", "text": "The cover might be a tad plain and old-fashioned by today\u2019s standards, but the story inside is just as good today as it was in 1986! In fact, the only thing that dates the book at all really is the mullets that the adults have on them (and even they\u2019re due a comeback any day now!)"}, {"text_idx": "#000017", "text": "This is a bit of a mystery story with some fantasy twists thrown in for good measure. Although the novel is listed on some websites as a teens book, it\u2019s definitely ok for the 9-11 age group. Betsan really isn\u2019t looking forward to going on a residential trip to Plas yr Hydd. Her best friend, Lowri, has bailed on her, which means that she\u2019s the only one going from her school, and she\u2019ll have to spend the time with loads of new people she\u2019s never met. Personally, I can\u2019t think of anything worse!"}, {"text_idx": "#000018", "text": "Shortly after she arrives at Plas yr Hydd, strange things begin to happen, and it\u2019s as if Betsan can travel back through time, or at the very least starts to see flashbacks from a bygone era. How does it all link to the special necklace she just got from her Mother? What is the significance of the initials E.W? Will Betsan be able to solve the mystery of Plas yr Hydd's lost treasure? You\u2019ll have to try and find a copy if you\u2019re ever going to know her secret!"}, {"text_idx": "#000019", "text": "To be fair, I did a bit of time travel myself whilst reading, as it took me back to those halcyon days going to Glan Llyn on school trips. I remember there was always a big buzz when it came to the night of the disco- the girls glamming up, and the lads trying to impress with their best efforts on the dancefloor... Good memories."}, {"text_idx": "#000020", "text": "This is a fast-moving story, and the mystery sustains our interest throughout. The fantasy element strengthened the story and added a bit of adventure and gave us a satisfying conclusion. This is a relatively short novel with language that is easy to read - perfect if you want to enjoy a story without having to worry about difficult words. It\u2019s clear that the author is a master of crafting a catchy story without resorting to over-complicated plotlines."}, {"text_idx": "#000021", "text": "Similar to the lost treasure of Plas yr Hydd, I hate to think of old copies of this book stuck in cupboards in schools across Wales, with no one to enjoy them. Go on, go and have a look to see if there\u2019s a copy lurking on your bookshelf. Unfortunately, the novel has been out of print for years, but with a current shortage of juicy books for the 7-11 age group, I reckon now\u2019s a good time for this one to be re-published so it can be enjoyed by another generation..."}, {"text_idx": "#000022", "text": "*os ydych yn awyddus i ddarllen y llyfr - holwch eich llyfrgell leol"}, {"text_idx": "#000023", "text": "If you're keen to read it - enquire in your local library, they may have a copy"}, {"text_idx": "#000024", "text": "magichudarddegauteenGwenno HywyntrysorTreasureWelsh originalGwreiddiol Cymraeg7-11Cyfres CorrynClasurClassic"}, {"text_idx": "#000027", "text": "Nid ydym yn gyfrifol am gynnwys gwefannau allanol."}, {"text_idx": "#000029", "text": "Menter gwirfoddol yw So\u0302n am Lyfra sy\u2019n darparu adolygiadau dwyieithog o lyfrau Cymraeg i blant a phobl ifanc. Bydd hefyd yn cynnig llwyfan i sgyrsiau a thrafodaethau am lyfrau. Rydym yn gweithredu\u2019n gwbl annibynnol ac yn gwerthfawrogi unrhyw roddion all ein helpu i gyflawni'r nodau hyn. Bydd eich rhodd yn help i ni gynnal y gwasanaeth."}, {"text_idx": "#000030", "text": "So\u0302n am Lyfra is a voluntary venture that provides bilingual reviews for Welsh children and young people\u2019s books. It shall also be a platform for conversations and discussions about books. We operate totally independently and we appreciate any donations that help us to achieve our goals. Your kindness will help us maintain the Service."}]