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!!!

Thursday, 11 September 2014

New Picture Books from Local Author Peter Adolph


Local author Peter Adolph has written two new picture books now available in our library.  Mr Adolph used to teach at Waimataitai School!! Both books are illustrated by well known Timaru illustrator Richard Gunther and feature fabulous illustrations.

Mrs McQueen and the Wellington wind is a fun rhyming story inspired by Peter's grandmother who was once attacked by a ferious wind and The Leopardile is about a crime-busting creature. You won't want to miss them!














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Sunday, 15 June 2014

Top ten kids books 2013
1. Glass Houses-Rachel Caine
2. Harry potter and the prisoner of Azkaban-J.K Rowling
3. Twilight-Stephenie Meyer
4. Alex rider :crocodile tears-Anthony Horowitz
5. The dead girls dance-Rachel Caine
6. Diary of a wimpy kid : the ugly truth-Jeff Kinney
7. Harry potter and the goblet of fire-J.K Rowling
8. Mates, Dates and Sole Survivors-Cathy Hopkins
9. Survival-Chris Ryan
10. Percy Jackson and the battle of the labyrinth-Rick Riordan



From the top ten kids books 2013-the Guardian UK


Tuesday, 3 June 2014

NZ Post Book Awards Finalists for 2014

Our new library display this month shows some of the books which will be in the final of the NZ Post Book Awards on the 23rd of June.  Take a look and see what you might like to read.



 
Finalists are: 

 
Picture Books :
Machines and me : boats by Catherine Foreman
The Boring Book by Vasanti Unka
The Three Bears ... well sort of by Yvonne Morrison and Donovan Bixley
Watch Out Snail! by Gay Hay and Margaret Tolland
 
Junior Fiction:
A Winter's Day in 1939 by Melanie Szymanik
Dunger by Joy Cowley
Felix and the red rats by James Norcliffe
Project Huia by Des Hunt
The Princess and the Foal by Stacey Gregg
 
Non-Fiction
Wearable Wonders by Fifi Colston
Anzac Day: the New Zealand Story by Philippa Werry
Flight of the Honey Bee by Raymond Huber and Brian Lovelock
The Beginners Guide to Hunting and Fishing in NZ by Paul Adamson
 
Young Adults:
A Necklace of Souls by R.L. Stedman
Bugs by Whiti Hereaka
Mortal Fire by Elizabeth Knox
Speed Freak by Fleur Beale
When we Wake by Karen Healey
 
 

 
 



Look out for our New Word Walls

 
 
 
Adding a bit of colour to the library are our new word walls. We think they look amazing.   Looking for a new author to try then check out our author wall above the desk for ideas!!