Are you a brilliant reader?
Are you over-opinionated?
Do you like clicking buttons online?
If you can mumble a “Yes, Miss” to any of those questions then jump into this web site and post your favourite book – no one is right and no one is wrong (except for me always being right!).
So, get involved.
Please use your school e-mail address for this activity and if you are not sure what it is – come and ask me!
I am looking for smart cookies to read and review new books in the library.
Do you think you could do that?
Reviews do not have to be long but they can not be boring!
If you have the magic touch let me know and I shall publish your work here on the library web site for all to see and cheer!
A new term- even more fun! and that’s just what the teachers say (um, sort of)
There are lots of new titles in the library to borrow, so, whether you are a die hard library fan or a newbie with vim pop in and see what delights await you.
Remember, to borrow books from the library you don’t have to bring in your All Access card or your ER Young Scot card just need to know your name. If you do not own either of these cards please pop in and see me and I will get you a borrowers form.
Worries about how to use the library?
Get library savvy with the help of the games at Order in the Library. And if you are super good at these games perhaps you should think about volunteering as a library assistant. See me for more details!
Many thanks to all the pupils who took part in this project!
Have you put down your name for the Edinburgh festival trip or have you nominated yourself as a possible library assistant? Well, make sure that you pop into the library for the meetigs that I have schedules or you will miss out on some very important information.
If you are not in either of these categories but are feeling lobely just pop in anyway and remember I am still looking for suggestions from ALL pupils on what new book shoudl be bought for the library for next session.
All recommendations have to be in by the 29th May as I will be out book buying on the 30th.
If you don’t suggest then don’t complain!
This is one of my favourite quotes:
Outside of a dog, a book is man’s best friend. Inside of a dog it’s too dark to read.
Groucho Marx
US comedian with Marx Brothers (1890 – 1977)
And this is the inspiration for the title of this Aussie book web site aimed at YOU!
So, if you are ever stuck for something to read and can not get to me then hop in to this web site for lots of ideas and reviews of books you will want to red.
A tiny touch of warning that other than the US and the UK – Australia probably has some of the very best authors for teens – Paul Jennings, Morris Gleitzman and John Marsden to name but a few and not all have UK publishers.
I do have some sneaky copies of Australian titles so you never know.
let me know what you think of this site or any of the others that I have suggested over the past few weeks or even one of your own that you would like me to promote here on the library web pages.
Mrs B.
Oh I do love a dystopian novel and POD by Stephen Wallenfels nestles rather well into this catergory but with aliens thrown in for good measure. A bit like a modern-day War of the Worlds – strangle alien POD things hover in the sky zapping (fun fact: In Dutch the book is called Zap) anyone who dares to come out of their house.
The story is split into two perspectives Meg trapped in a car park and Josh trapped in his house.
The tension is palpable and there are often moments where you truly think “What would I do?”. Despite the aliens the book feels strangely realistic or I wonder if that’s because we are so used to the notion of alien attack that the novel is breaking no new ground here.
If you are a little bit of a sensitive soul I would steer away from this as it has some quite shocking and a touch grisly scenes.
However, for those who are fans of Michael Grant and Susanne Collins I think you will be more than happy.
There is a real twist in the morality of the book as the aliens are not the only enemy in this desperate fight for survival.
So, if this sounds like your cup of literacy, pop into the library and pour yourself a POD. You could also check out his web site at
www.stephenwallenfels.com/
Mrs B.
The Rampage is a strange book with an unusual twist of events. Written by Ann Evans and part of a sequel it follows on from other books. Despite this, it is an easy to follow, intriguing read! I found the whole aspect and idea of the novel clever and descriptive. And even better, it is set in Scotland!
I like the way the writer makes you feel part of the bone shaking experience, and the story really touches on old prehistoric animals which is nice. This makes the book very unique and definitely not boring. Overall I would approve this read to all ages and would absolutely recommend the author to anyone.
Garrett S2
The most popular magazine at the moment in the library is FLIPSIDE.
If you are a regular library used you will find it in the manga/graphic novel section of the library.
It is jam-packed with pictures and articles on movies and books and TV shows and gadgets and music and and and and and….
If your bi-monthly does of the magazine is not enough to sate your techie appetites then why not pop on to their equally great web site?
There you will find lots of other articles and perhaps even a competition or two you might want to enter.
Let me know how you get on!
Today we had a super attendance for the meeting for new library assistants at St.Ninian’s.
Lots of pupils showed up to express an interest in helping out. I can not wait to get started and would like to say a big thanks to all those pupils who have agreed to help out in the library and by doing so help other libray users and the school.
Well done you!
Keep your eyes on this web site for more library assistant information and perhaps some articles by the assistants themselves!
