It is an age old argument – is the book better than the movie? One that will not be answered today. This post is to simply encourage you to read the book first There are some great movies due out this year based on some of our favourite books and we recommend that you check … Continue reading »
With the weather turning cooler, perhaps you’re planning on spending time inside, staying warm and engrossed in a good book. Check out some of the great titles on the Staff Reading display in the library. Or you can grab a book from The Book Swap in the staffroom, return it or pass it on, and … Continue reading »
Title: Itch Author: Simon Mayo Series: Itch - Book 1 Genre: Adventure/Sci-fi Available from the library: Yes – paperback and Kindle First Sentence: “The earthquake was a small one.” Reviewed by Ms Powling The main character, who has the marvellous name of Itchinham Lofte, is fairly ordinary 14-year-old who loves science and has one obsession, his … Continue reading »
Everyone loves a comic graphic novel! Graphic novels are very popular and public libraries & most school libraries now carry a wide range of graphic novels to cater for both their teen & adult audience. However graphic novels are more than Superman, The Simpsons, or Garfield. There are some wonderful graphic novels that tell stories of war, … Continue reading »
Some great new fiction available now in the library. What now? Add your thoughts in the comments below Ask the library to reserve one of these books for you
Basketball, football, WWI, how to draw, how to write, cars, Gallipoli, amazing Aboriginal stories, animal stories, bizare facts, and inspiration from Jim Stynes – these are just a few of the subjects covered in our new non-fiction books. Come and check them out. What now? Add your thoughts in the comments below Ask the library to reserve one of these … Continue reading »
Title: Escape from Cockatoo Island Author: Yvette, Poshoglian Series: My Australian Story - Stand Alone Genre: Historical/Adventure Available in the library: No – but we have many others in the My Australian Story and My Story series Publisher: Scholastic, 2013, 9781742832456,$16.99pb. Book Summary: (from publisher) I am in the middle of Sydney Harbour, stuck on this place … Continue reading »
