May 13, 2020
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Here are links to the most recent chapters of Harry Potter and the philosopher’s stone being read aloud by some familiar faces. Chapter 2 is read aloud by Noma Dumezweni. Harry visits the zoo and realises that his scar isn’t … Continue reading
May 6, 2020
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If you aren’t already a fan of the dead famous Skulduggery Pleasant series, now is your chance to discover it! You can listen to the first book for free, with new episodes added every weekday. https://www.skulduggerypleasant.co.uk/skulduggery-bites/ https://www.skulduggerypleasant.co.uk/skulduggery-bites/catch-up-with-skulduggery-bites/
May 6, 2020
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Scots in schools has just added a new comic book to their collection of stories and poems in Scots: “Robert Louis Stevenson’s horror story The Tale o Tod Lapraik is a masterpiece of prose written in the Scots language. Scots Hoose is delighted … Continue reading
May 5, 2020
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Try not to get too excited, Potter fans! Daniel Radcliffe reads the first chapter of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, as part of Harry Potter At Home. Other chapters will be read by more famous faces and will be … Continue reading
May 4, 2020
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@uLibraryDigital is offering free access to their audiobooks until 31st July. Download and listen to audiobooks for free, straight from your phone, tablet or PC. Visit ulibrary.net for more information.
April 30, 2020
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Fan of historical/time-shift books? Margaret Mulligan is reading her new novel, Katy Parker and the house that cried online. Set in both the present day and the Second World War, Katy and Patrick are mysteriously plunged back in time as war evacuees. … Continue reading
April 29, 2020
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Author Anna James hosts a live book club on her YouTube channel, with a different guest author every episode. The Bookwanderers Club starts with Robin Stevens, author of the Murder Most Unladylike series, and includes Ross MacKenzie (The Nowhere Emporium), Frank … Continue reading
April 28, 2020
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Anthony Horowitz, author of the Alex Rider series is sharing chapters to his new Diamond Brothers book as he writes them and invites readers to give feedback on the story as it progresses. Read the first chapter of Where Seagulls Dare here. https://www.anthonyhorowitz.com/news/story/where-seagulls-dare-diamond-brot
April 28, 2020
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Words alive has some activities for teenagers to cope with the pandemic and to learn from the news, including mindfulness and breathing exercises. Take a look at daily reflection journal prompts, creative writing lessons, make-your-own-book or make-you-own-zine activities, read-alouds, and … Continue reading
April 22, 2020
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While we are closed, the school has free online access via Exact Editions to the following magazines: BBC History, BBC Music & BBC Science Focus magazines The Biologist & Chemistry World Geographical New Internationalist, Prospect Magazine, Prospectus & Resurgence and The world today To … Continue reading
