Remembrance Day 11th November

 At 11am on the 11th of November 1918 the First World War ended after 4 years of fighting and the death of millions of soldiers. Ever since the 11th of November has been the day when people remember those who have died in wars. As a mark of respect for the dead at 11am on the 11th of November, in Britain, there is a two minute silence.

After the First World War, red poppies were among the only plants to grow on the battlefields in France. Today we wear poppies as a symbol of remembrance.

Learn more about Remembrance Day and some of the many wars fought by visiting the Library to see the display of books, both fiction and non-fiction, about war and its aftermath.

Remembrance

 

There is a small display in the Library to mark Remembrance Day. First marked over one hundred years ago Remembrance Day is a time to reflect on the sacrifices made by people specifically during World War One but in every conflict thereafter. Traditionally marked by the wearing of poppies, two minutes silence and the laying of wreaths, the 11th of November is Remembrance Day. 

the Library has a selection of fiction and non-fiction books on the topic of war. Please ask Mrs Aitken if you need help to find something specific on the topic.

Remembrance Day

  Remembrance Day (Poppy Day) is observed on 11 November to recall the end of hostilities of First World War on that date in 1918. Hostilities formally ended 'at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month', In the UK the main observance is Remembrance Sunday held on the Sunday nearest to 11 November (this year it is Sunday 8th November).

There is a display of fiction and non-fiction in the Library (room F27). Please see Mrs Aitken if you would like to borrow any of these books.

Remembrance Day

There is a display in the Library to commemorate all those who have given their lives in the service of their country.
 Remembrance Sunday is on the 9th of November when all who have died in war are remembered. Armistice Day is 11th November, when all those who died in World War One are remembered by two minutes silence at 11am.
The display includes books about 'Poppy Day' and World War One as well as fiction books set during the First and Second World wars.

Book of the week - 11th November

This week's book of the week is 'Soldier dog' by Sam Angus. This book fits in with two of the display themes in the Library - Remembrance and animals. The story is set during the First World War and is a moving story about the bond between humans and dogs.
From the blurb:
'He''ll always be true, faithful and brave, even to the last beat of his heart.
It is 1917. In the trenches of France miles from home, Stanley is a boy fighting a man's war. He is a dog handler, whose dog must be so loyal that he will cross no-man's-land alone under heavy fire to return to Stanley's side, carring a message that could save countless lives. But this journey is fraught with danger, and only the bravest will survive.
As the fighting escalates and Stanley experiences the true horror of war, he comes to realize that the loyalty of his dog is the only thing he can rely on...'

If you like this book why not try:

Lest we forget

There is a Remembrance display in the Library with fiction books which have a wartime setting, and non-fiction books about war.

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

Second World War - in Scotland

Many of the fiction books written about the Second World War are often about the Nazi threat or are set in Europe. Author Sue Reid Sexton's book "Mavis's shoe" is set in Glasgow and focuses on the Clydebank Blitz of March 1941 when over 4000 bombs were dropped on the city killing over 500 people and leaving 35, 000 people homeless. The novel tells the story of Lennie a young girl who loses everything - family and home- in the bombing and is forced to flee to Carbeth, a hut community. The story is dramatic and moving, especially when Lennie decides to return to Clydebank to search for her missing sister, Mavis.

Other fiction books set during the Blitz include: Goodnight Mister Tom by Michelle Magorian, Ronnie's war by Bernard Ashley and Carrie's war by Nina Bawden