Seen the movies? Read the books??

Last Friday saw the release of Breaking Dawn, the final Twilight movie. For many this will be a sad moment, whereas other will breathe a sigh of relief. If you are a real fan of Stephanie Meyer's books why not try:

"It's ok, I'm alive": survival stories

The latest Library display focuses on books about survival, something all S2 students should know more about after their week long 'State of emergency' activities. Here are the top 5 fiction books with a survival theme.

1. Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe

The original story about surviving on a desert island. First published in 1719 this book is still an excellent read nearly 300 years later!

2. The dead and the gone by Susan Pfeffer

A tsunami hits New York City killing millions. Can the Morales children survive in the city asfood runs out and the city becomes ever more dangerous?

3. Ice claw by David GilmanDuring his attempt to win an extreme sports challenge Matt witnesses the death of a mysterious monk, who screams a cryptic clue as he falls. Now Matt is in a race - to survive.

4. Titanic 2020:Cannibal city by Colin Bateman

Jimmy and Claire are deserted by the new Titanic and find the world is in the hands of cannibals and gangs. Fighting for survival, all they have is - hope.

5.Gold of the gods by Bear GryllsAn exciting adventure story full of gruesome details and survival tips from the modern day master of survival.

Remembrance Day - 11.11.11

Visit the Library to find out everything you need to know about Remembrance Day. Why is there two minutes silence at eleven o'clock on the eleventh of November? Why do we wear poppies? Who wrote In Flanders Field? There is a mixture of fiction, poetry and non-fiction books on display.

You might find these books interesting:

If you liked 'The boy in the striped pyjamas' try...

Once

by Morris Gleitzman

The Mozart question
by Michael Morpuro

Emil and Karl

by Yankev Glatshteyn

Remember, remember the fifth of November

What do you know about Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder plot of 1605? Why do we have fireworks and bonfires on the 5th November? If you want to find out all about this attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament come along to the Library and find the answers to these and many more questions about this turbulent period in history.

Find out even more at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/.../gunpowder_robinson_01.shtml

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gunpowder_Plot

National Non-Fiction Day

Thursday 3rd November is National Non-Fiction Day, so if you prefer facts to fantasy come along to the Library and browse the display of information books
available for loan. From Africa to Zoology and everything in between there is a book to suit everyone.