Book of the week - 30th September
'Tomorrow, when the war began' is the first in the series of books by John Marsden. The books are set in an Australia which has been invaded and occupied by a foreign power. The book centres around a band of teenagers who return from a camping trip to find that their families have been taken and decide not to surrender but to fight. Thus they embark on a guerrilla war against the enemy soldiers. The story is narrated by Ellie one of the teenagers. This series of books has been recognised as the most popular teen fiction series ever written in Australia.
European Day of Languages
Today - Thursday 26th September- is European Day of Languages as it has been on this day every year since 2001. The idea is to encourage everyone in Europe, no matter how old or young , to learn more langauges. In fact all UK residents are being encouraged to learn 1000 words in a new language in order to improve job prospects. For more information about the 'Speak to the future campaign' click here
FlipSide
The latest issue of FlipSide is available in the Library. In this issue there are articles on - the technology behind FIFA 2014; how tech savvy the top 20 teams in the Premiership are; the 10 weirdest medical 'cures' from around the world, as well as all the usual book, movie, tv and game reviews.
Book of the week- 16th September
'Chasing the dark' by Sam Hepburn is an exciting, edge-of-the-seat mystery/thriller. From the blurb on the back of the jacket:-
"Mum's gone. Killed in a hit-and-run car crash. Her last words a message for someone I've never heard of.
What happened that night? All I've got is a traill of secrets and lies, but am I just chasing the dark?"
Join Joe Slattery and his dog Oz as they try to find out the truth behind the 'accident' that killed his mother.
"Mum's gone. Killed in a hit-and-run car crash. Her last words a message for someone I've never heard of.
What happened that night? All I've got is a traill of secrets and lies, but am I just chasing the dark?"
Join Joe Slattery and his dog Oz as they try to find out the truth behind the 'accident' that killed his mother.
It's all relative! - Fiction display
Some of the books on the display are:
The firework-maker's daughter by Philip Pullman
Instant sisters by Rose Impey
Half brother by Kenneth Oppel
The magician's nephew by C. S. Lewis
The illustrated mum by Jacqueline Wilson
Like father, like son by Nick Hornby
Roald Dahl Day
Roald Dahl was born on 13th September 1916 and this is the date chosen to celebrate this wonderful author, his life and his work. Perhaps best known for his stories for children Dahl also wrote short stories and fiction for adults too - he was the author of 'Tales of the unexpected' which appeared on tv way back in the early 1980s!! Roald died in 1990 aged 74 and 23 years on his books are still being read and enjoyed. If you are a Roald Dahl fan why not borrow one of his books to read over the long weekend? Or, visit the website for fun ideas and activities to celebrate Roald Dahl Day.
Book of the week - 9th September
Book of the week this week is 'Gravenhunger' by Harriet Goodwin - a terrifying adventure story. The blurb on the back cover reads:
"Phoenix gasped. How could she have kept a place like this a secret? It was huge. Four storeys of dark grey stone glowering down at them through a multitude of mullioned windows...The sun had disappeared behind a dense bank of cloud - and above the towering chimneys of Gravenhunger Manor a thin grey rain was falling."
"Gravenhunger Manor isn't the only secret Pheonix's mother took with her to the grave. Something terrible happened at the house during her childhood, something for which she never forgave herself. Pheonix is determined to uncover the truth, but as he begins to dig up the past, he finds himself in mortal danger..."
This book is a wonderfully atmospheric, mysterious adventure which will keep you turning the pages right up until the end.
"Phoenix gasped. How could she have kept a place like this a secret? It was huge. Four storeys of dark grey stone glowering down at them through a multitude of mullioned windows...The sun had disappeared behind a dense bank of cloud - and above the towering chimneys of Gravenhunger Manor a thin grey rain was falling."
"Gravenhunger Manor isn't the only secret Pheonix's mother took with her to the grave. Something terrible happened at the house during her childhood, something for which she never forgave herself. Pheonix is determined to uncover the truth, but as he begins to dig up the past, he finds himself in mortal danger..."
This book is a wonderfully atmospheric, mysterious adventure which will keep you turning the pages right up until the end.
Fiction display
The display on the fiction shelves has changed. Well done to the students in Mr D's English class who spotted that all the book titles have a personal name in them. So there are many different genres to choose from, just a few of the 80 books on display are shown below.
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Book of the week - 2nd September
The book of the week this week is a thrilling adventure story with the tag line "Death is not the end..."!!
It is 'Mortlock' by Jon Mayhew. If you like adventure or fantasy books then you are sure to enjoy this book.
From the blurb-
"Josie is a knife thrower in a magician's stage act. Alfie is an undertaker's assistant.
They are both orphans and have never met, but they are about to be given a clue to the secret of their shared past.
A past which has come to seek them out.
And while they flee for their lives, they must unravel the burning mysteries surrounding the legacy that threatens to consume them."
Don't be put off by the historical setting because once you get into the story I am sure that you will discover that it is a real page-turner.
It is 'Mortlock' by Jon Mayhew. If you like adventure or fantasy books then you are sure to enjoy this book.
From the blurb-
"Josie is a knife thrower in a magician's stage act. Alfie is an undertaker's assistant.
They are both orphans and have never met, but they are about to be given a clue to the secret of their shared past.
A past which has come to seek them out.
And while they flee for their lives, they must unravel the burning mysteries surrounding the legacy that threatens to consume them."
Don't be put off by the historical setting because once you get into the story I am sure that you will discover that it is a real page-turner.
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