Thursday 30 October 2014

Books to Movies

Look out for these YOUNG ADULT titles in our library before you head to the movie theatre.  The Book is Always Better!!!!



The Giver by Lois Lowry - "Jonas lives safely within the community, a place where there is no war, no hunger and no pain.  But when he is selected as the Receiver of Memory, he starts to discover dark secrets that lie beneath the surface of his perfect world.  Secrets that will lead him to undertake an incredible journey ..."

The Fault in our stars by John Green - "Despite the tumour-shrinking medical miracle that has bought her a few years, Hazel has never been anything but terminal.  When a gorgeous plot twist named Augustus Waters suddenly appears at Cancer Kid Support Group Hazel's story is about to be completely rewritten."

The Maze Runner by James Dashner -" When the doors of the lift crank open, the only thing Thomas can remember is his first name.  But he's not alone.  He's surrounded by boys who welcome him to the Glade, an encampment at the centre of a bizarre and terrible maze."  Described as a "cryptic-pulse-pounding-adventure".

Tuesday 28 October 2014

COMPETITION TIME!!

http://www.scholastic.com.au/schools/bookclub/competitions/summer.asp







To launch the 2014/2015 SUMMER READING CHALLENGE Scholastic is offering the chance to win your summer reading wish list. Wow!! Imagine having your own holiday reading collection. You can download a wish list from the above link or call into the library to pick up a competition.  Remember to look out for the reading challenge - this would be a great holiday activity!!!