More books from
Raina Telgemeier
The Week at World's End by Emma Carroll 
Nothing ever happens in World's End Close until a girl is discovered hiding in Stevie's garden.
The Swallows' Flight by Hilary McKay
Nothing ever happens in World's End Close until a girl is discovered hiding in Stevie's garden.
Two German boys and two English girls growing up in worlds that would never meet, until war makes their lives collide.
Miles Morales Spider-Man by Jason Reynolds
Miles is just your average teenager. Oh yeah, and he's Spider-Man. Lately, he questions his abilities, he is suspended from school and he is haunted by vivid nightmares. He must get back on track, and stop a chilling plot which puts his friends and neighbourhood at risk.
When the Sky Falls by Philip Earle 1941. War is raging. And one angry boy has been sent to the city, where bombers rule the skies. He must live with Mrs F who is only interested in her zoo and a silverback gorilla, Adonis.
The Time Traveller and the Tiger
by Tania Unsworth
Face to face with the mightiest predator in the jungle. Elsie is in awe of the tiger's beauty. Her mission is to have an adventure of a lifetime, save the tiger and change the future.
A Selection of New Non-Fiction
All I want is for my family to be Proud of Me
Becky and Josh are 'almost twins'. Both want their parents to be proud of them...but right now they are struggling to accept themselves.
Rat by Patrice Lawrence
Revenge is always sweet. Isn't it?
Ignoring advice from his Gran and sister, Al takes things into his own hands with a plan that involves his pet rats.
A chaotic robbery, plenty of sheep and a summer of discoveries come together in this hilarious adventure.
The Summer I Robbed a Bank by David O'Doherty
Wonderscape by Jennifer Bell
Arthur, Ren and Cecily are lost in the Wonderscape, an epic in-reality adventure game. They must call on the help of some unlikely historical heroes to play their way home before time runs out.
Sophie McKenzie's Hide and Secrets
A lonely girl, a missing father and a trail of lies...
SCIENCE FICTION
AI AI AI AI AI AI AI - Artificial Intelligence - AI AI AI AI AI AI
Eric Young is the first child android to be trialled in society, but he doesn't know that. He does know that he's just moved to Ashland from New York City, so it's important that he makes new friends...
Horror Supernatural Evil
Wild Dark Tide Waxworks Biology Viral Mirrors The Sickness
A story of a champion knight and hero in a bonkers world.
Waiting for Murder by Fleur Hitchcock
It's a long, hot summer. As the water drains away from the reservoir, a car emerges. And there seems to be a body in it...
The perfect thriller for the long, hot school holidays. It's a long, hot summer. As the water drains away from the reservoir,
The Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh by Helen Rutter
Billy is 11 years old and has a big dream. He wants to be a stand-up comedian. He already knows all the best jokes, but has one problem: his stammer.
White Rose by Kip Wilson
What would you risk not for your own freedom, but for someone else's?
Sophie Scholl is sentenced to death for speaking out against Hitler's regime.
The Outlaws Scarlett & Browne by Jonathan Stroud
It is an account of their daring exploits and audacious crimes in a lawless Britain in the future. Strange and savage beasts roam freely and deadly enemies are closing in on them.
See the video below.
The Unadoptables by Hana Tooke
Five orphans on an adventure of a lifetime. Fiercely loyal to one another, they make a daring escape across the frozen canals of Amsterdam.
You need to watch this video with the sound on.
It's 1917, and Britain is at war. A teenager, Hettie, wants to help the war effort and starts work at the local munitions factory. Life is about to change for her and the young women factory workers... Based on a true story of football's forgotten legends - the Dick, Kerr Ladies team.
The Perfect Parent Project
by Stewart Foster
*WANTED* Two Adults prepared
to look after an 11 year old boy
HAWK A Maximum Ride Novel
by James Patterson & Gabrielle Charbonnet
Maximum Ride lost her fight to save the world. But from the ashes of the old world, a phoenix has risen... She calls herself Hawk.
Boy, Everywhere by A M Dassu
How far would you go to get back home?
Sammi is atypical 13 year old. But a bombing in a mall changes his life. His family flee their comfortable home in Damascus to make a new life in the UK.
Renee Watson's Love is a Revolution
' The most radical thing you can do is love yourself..'
Jennifer Donnolly's Poisoned
A retelling of Snow White.
Once upon a time, a girl named Sophie rode into the forest with the queen’s huntsman. Her lips were the colour of ripe cherries, her skin as soft as new-fallen snow, her hair as dark as midnight. When they stopped to rest, the huntsman took out his knife …
Sita Brahmachari's
When Secrets Set Sail
An echo from the past.
A promise for the future.
'OYE' 'OYE'
Fans of *Skulduggery Pleasant *A Pinch of Magic Adventure* and *Malamander* will be pleased to learn that the sequels to their beloved series are now available.
To avert catastrophe, Skulduggery and Valkyrie are sent on a secret mission that takes them away from everything they know, to an abandoned land of magic and grim, unrelenting terror.
A Tangle of Spells by Michelle Harrison
In the third in the series, the sisters find themselves in a race against time to break a dark magic that has cast a spell over their village.
Gargantis by Thomas Taylor
Could it be true that the vast sea creature Gargantis has awoken from her slumbers, and is causing the large cracks that are appearing all across the town?
Buffeted by storms, chased by the police, Lottie, Ben, Clara and a growing number of dogs set out on an epic journey in search for lost loved ones and a place to call home.
Number Four in the Cogheart series. A strange boy held captive, haunted by an undersea mystery; and a revengeful villain with a treacherous plan.
Searching for clues, Robert and Lily are plunged into deep water…
Born under a blood moon, the twin sisters believed it would bring them luck. Others thought it was a bad omen. On the eve of their 'divining day', before they would learn what the rest of their lives would hold for them, they are captured and enslaved by the cruel Boyar Valcar.
The Vanishing Trick by Jenni Spangler
The Vanishing Trick by Jenni Spangler
Step into a world of secrets, folklore and illusions, where nothing is as it seems and magic is at play...
The Mask of Aribella by Anna Hoghton
Masked heroes with superpowers join together to defend Venice from the evil rising form the Island of the Dead.
Anna talks about her book
and reads the first chapter here.
Time Travel to
Roman Britain and Ancient Greece
Watch Caroline's brilliant video here.
There are just three rules:
*Naked you go and naked you must return.
*Drink, don't eat.
*As little interaction as possible.
By the way the London Mithraeum is a real place that can be visited for free!
Conflict War
resilience courage kindness refugees
A House Without Walls by Elizabeth Laird
Having escaped from the civil war in Syria and fearful of living in poverty and losing out on her education, thirteen-year old Safiya resolves to make the most of her situation. She discovers people are kind while others are prejudiced towards her in her present impoverished state. Her twin and some family members, too, cannot hide their disapproval.
The Skylarks' War by Hilary McKay
Brother and sister live for their summers in Cornwall, staying with their grandparents and running free with their cousin, Rupert. When Rupert goes off to fight in the war, the children fear their skylark summers are vanishing forever. Can their family survive this fearful war?
Kat draws a super-heroine, Girl 38, who is bold and fearless, just like Kat longs to be.
Then she meets Ania, who shows her how to be brave, as she shares her own daring escape story from World War Two...
Ania's story is based on real life events.
Chuckle Giggle Laugh
The Secret Book Book 1
Our brilliant hero Dev, inventor of the
insanely smelly cheese-powered rocket boots, and
many more things that drive his mum and brother crazy, finds a
secret book and his wild experiments start to go even more wrong than usual.
Inventor, Dev, and his best friend find a secret map! So now they're on a mission to find more of the magical energy known as FLEMBER!
Despite her parent's refusal to agree to a pet Cookie visits the pet shop. She sets her heart on the sweetest cuddliest kitten ever. An annoying boy, Nigel, not only buys the kitten he moves in next door and joins her school!
is the sequel to A Pinch of Magic and is another spellbinding adventure for the sisters, with a haunted shipwreck, a fierce pirate and, of course, some magic.
In 'Windrush Child' Benjamin Zephaniah tells us the story of Leonard, from his happy life in Jamaica, to his new life in the UK and the shock of discovering, in his 70s, that he is an 'illegal'. Zephaniah lays bare the shocking reality of the 'Windrush Scandal'.
We are Blood and Thunder
In a city where magic is feared and the dead are worshipped, life is overshadowed by a powerful storm cloud. One young woman is running for her life. Another is trying to return home. The storm binds them. Without it neither can obtain what they desire.
and the sequel
On a mysterious island where the very earth holds magic, masked assassins plague the city and strange creatures rise from the desert. Livio has riled against his destiny his whole life. Beatrice longs to escape her life of servitude. But when a twist of fate unites them, it is up to them to stop a deadly revolution.
by Struan Murray
When a mysterious boy washes in with the tide, many believe he's 'the Enemy' -the god who drowned the world - returning to cause untold chaos.
What do you want to change in the world? With a positive message about friendship and female empowerment this is an empowering guide to running a successful campaign for change.
Where did it come from? How does it spread? Can we beat it?
This book is an essential guide to the science behind viruses and the Covid-19 pandemic.
by Michael Morpurgo
Omar leaves his home in Afghanistan to escape the war. He finds himself alone, shipwrecked and with no hope of rescue. His story inspired by today's refugees and the classic tale of Gulliver's travels shows the power of hope and compassion for others.
Beauty Sleep by Kathryn Evans
Lara cannot remember who she is. But the rest of the world knows. Because Lara is famous - a dying girl who was frozen until she could be cured. A real-life Sleeping Beauty.
A Short Essential History
In Britain, 'more of us than ever are members of families that include people of different skin colours and ethnicities. Black history helps explain how national history is intertwined with our family histories. It helps us make sense of the country we are today'.
David Olusoga meets BBC Newsround
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Voices
is a new series of gripping adventures
that reflect the authentic unsung stories of our past.
See below the three stories that we have in our library.
Empire's End A Roman Story
by Leila Rasheed
Camilla longs for her former life in North Africa. Most of all, she wishes for her mother, lost at sea on the terrible journey to the cold, unwelcoming island at the edge of the Roman Empire. Will she ever think of Britannica as home?
by E L Norry
When a stranger appears in the boys kitchen, and reveals that he is their father, Ted's life takes a dramatic turn. His father is the first black circus owner in Victorian Britain and is determined that Ted should join his circus. But can Ted adapt to this terrifying new life amongst strangers? And will he ever see his beloved mother and brother again?
Now or Never A Dunkirk Story
by Bali Rai
Four companies of the Royal Indian Service Corps served in France and some were evacuated from Dunkirk in 1941. India provided a considerable number of mules for the British war effort.
Now or Never represents the Indian participation in France, during that crucial time, through the eyes of Private Khan.
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Chinglish by Sue Cheung
Food, family and finding your own way.
Life for Sue is often hilarious and frequently confusing.
Where the River Runs Gold by
Sita Brahmachari
Hurricane Chronos has devastated the world and now the organisation
Freedom Fields takes charge of feeding people - by running farms where children work as pollinators.
When tragedy hits Frank and Max's lives like a comet, can Frank piece together a universe in which he and Max aren't light years apart?
Two very different novels about robots.
Sequel of Katy Cannon's 'The Switch Up' is 'The Switch UP L.A. Exchange'.
Summerland by Lucy Adlington
A brilliant wartime mystery inspired by real events. #mystery #World War II #love #prejudice #secrets
The Collector by K.R. Alexander
That's one scary looking cover! All the ingredients for a story set to scare you, creepy woods, a spooky house, a mysterious Granny and a strange friend.
FloodWorld by
Tom Huddleston
Kara and Joe live by their wits, scratching out a
living in the ruins of a flooded city. Following a fatal encounter with a
Mariner, Joe takes possession of a mysterious map.
An action-packed adventure
ensues, with getaways on jet-skis and pursuits in hi-tech submarines, as gangsters,
cops and Mariners compete for the map. FloodWorld is a thrilling, movie-like, fast-paced read, set in a future world ravaged by climate change.
A sequel, DustRoad, is to be published later this year.
Unstoppable by Dan Freedman
Roxy is talented at
tennis and hates her twin brother, Kaine.
Kaine hates Roxy. He is loud, brash and brilliant at football. Life becomes dangerous for Kaine when he meets
local gang leaders. When tragedy strikes, the twins’ worlds are ripped apart.
Written from both
twins’ perspectives, their dreams and fears are entangled in the family’s and
neighbourhood’s problems. Unstoppable is a gripping story of
sibling rivalry, love of your family and sporting talent.
Watch Dan's promotional video.
The story of Little Women, written by Louisa M. Alcott, has captured our imagination
since it was published in 1868. In 2019, the tale of the March sisters was
re-told as a present-day story, in separate creations, in bookWatch Dan's promotional video.
and in film.
Sophie McKenzie’s book, called Becoming Jo, explores the 21st century March sisters; their relationships with their siblings and others, and their personalities and hopes.
AWOL is a fast-paced spy action thriller, written by Andrew Lane. Lane introduces us to counter-intelligence through the secret life-threatening missions, undertaken by two teenage undercover agents, Bex and Kieron. There are 4 books in the series, so far, beginning with Agent Without Licence.
Malamander
by Thomas Taylor
Out beyond
the pier, something stirs.
Quirky
characters, fantastical beasts and strange stories of mysterious disappearances
wash ashore in Eerie-on-Sea.
Perfect for
Lemony Snicket fans.
Defender of the Realm is a brilliant fantasy series by Mark Huckerby & Nick Ostler. It features 14 year old Alfie as the King with super powers who, together with ordinary girl Hayley Hicks, has to battle the forces of evil in order to defend his realm. Fans of Skulduggery Pleasant may enjoy!
Meet the authors:
13th Reality
We have an exciting new four part fantasy series from the author of the award winning
Watch the trailer!
Philip Reeve‘s Railhead trilogy has reached its destination.
Follow Zen through
Space, between planets via a network of mysterious gateways, only crossed by
trains. The trains are artificial
intelligences with thoughts, dreams and feelings.
Zen, loves trains
and dodging danger. He lives to breathe
the air of different planets and, in so doing, he discovers secrets at the
heart of the Universe.
Tom Palmer's Roy of the Rovers
Follow Zen through
Space, between planets via a network of mysterious gateways, only crossed by
trains. The trains are artificial
intelligences with thoughts, dreams and feelings.
Zen, loves trains
and dodging danger. He lives to breathe
the air of different planets and, in so doing, he discovers secrets at the
heart of the Universe.
Tom Pamer kicks off his brand new series,
starring Roy of the Rovers, with, Scouted,
followed by Teamwork. You can find this series in a graphic
novel form too, in the Discovery Library.
Scouted
Roy Race is a normal 16 year old, who just happens to be the
best footballer his age in Melchester. Trouble is, now, he plays in the under
18s, and against tougher opponents and he is scoring fewer goals. The scouts
are looking for new talent, so now is the time to show what he’s made of.
Teamwork
Roy's family life adds pressure on Roy's dreams of playing his best football.
Book 1
Irena Brignull's The Hawkweed Prophecy
is a bewitching story of two outcast girls whose lives are twisted by an ancient prophecy. Who will be queen of the witches?
Poppy Hooper has managed to deceive her father into believing that there is nothing mysterious or unnatural about her. Ember Hawkweed is a pitiful excuse for a witch. When the other girls in her coven brew vile potions, Ember makes soap and perfume.
& The Hawkweed Legacy
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| Book 2 |
Poppy Hooper
doesn't want to be the queen of the witches.
But some problems can't be left behind.
Some love
stories can't be forgotten.
Some friendships
won't be broken.
And some enemies
won't stay dead ...
A BIG adventure with a tiny hero,
Infinity Drake aka Finn
appears in three books
by John McNally
A BIG adventure with a tiny hero, 
Infinity Drake aka Finn appears in three books
by John McNally
Kid Normal Books 1 & 2 by Greg James & Chris Smith
Meet Murph and his friends in the video below.
Listen to what the authors have to say here.
If you like that you'll love this ....
Fans of the fantastic Skulduggery Pleasant series by Derek Landy will love the acclaimed Knights of the Borrowed Dark trilogy by Dave Rudden. The Endless King, the last it the series, together with the first two is available to borrow from the Discovery Library now!
Also, if you enjoyed the hysterically funny Bolds series by Julian Clary try David Baddiel's latest comic novel, AniMalcolm, about a boy who's life is transformed by a trip to an animal farm.
Could you survive?
Breathe by Sarah Crossnan
When a mission goes wrong, 16 year old Alina, a member of the secret resistance, is forced to escape from the Pod. With only two days of oxygen, she faces death by suffocation. Her only hope is to find the mythical Grove, a small enclave of trees protected by a band of rebels.
Resist by Sarah Crossnan
Life beyond the Pod should be possible, but each
breath is controlled by the Ministry. Alina uncovers a radical plot that could
wipe out the Pod…and all those in it.
Crime and Punishment
Cell 7 by Kerry Drewery (First of an exciting new trilogy)
The General public will decide whether Martha is innocent or guilty by viewing daily episodes of the popular TV show, Death is Justice, the show that gives the power of life or death decisions- all for the price of a premium rate phone call.
Day 7 (Part 2) The tension continues when Isaac, Martha's only trusted friend, is now imprisoned in the very cell that she was. Is it ever possible to escape the surveillance of the government and the influence of the reality TV show?
Final 7 (Final part) There is treachery and life threatening conflict between the Rebels and the Government.
Dads in trouble and Villains to
defeat
Aubrey and the Terrible Yoot by Horatio Clare – Dad falls under the spell of the Terrible Yoot and Aubrey sets out to break the spell and fight the Spirit of Despair. Click here to hear the author read from the book.
Beetle Boy by M G Leonard – Darkus refuses to accept
that his father is dead and he is determined to find out what happened for
himself. Sent to stay with his uncle, he discovers the strange neighbours have
a yard full of junk – and beetles. And who is Lucretia Cutter ? Meet the author here.
Your wait for the next book in
your
favourite series is over!
Forever
Geek by
Holly Smale – last in the hilariously funny Geek Girl series about Harriet
Manners, self-confessed geek and accidental teenage model. To view the
book trailer click here.
Also, available in the Discovery Library are the
two Geek Girl specials ‘All
Wrapped Up’ and ‘Sunny Side Up’.
New
Guard by Robert Muchamore – the final
book in the hugely popular Cherub series.
You may also like
Muchamore’s new series, Rock War. The third book, Gone Wild, is in the
Discovery Library, too.
Davey Swag finally has everything he needs to be a real pirate - now he can set out on a life of adventure on the high seas ... although it's not turning out quite as he imagined.
The Shadow Queen by C.J. Redwine
Lorelai, the crown princess, has one mission: kill the wicked queen who took both the Ravenspire throne and the life of her father.
Lorelai needs to use the one weapon she and Queen Irina have in common—magic.
Watch the book trailer here and then enjoy reading the book.
Songs About
A Girl by Chris Russell
For anyone
who dreams of saying “I’m with the band".
Charlie Bloom, aspiring
photographer, goes backstage to take photos of a chart-topping boyband.
Romance with
the lead singer, Gabriel, develops and secrets are revealed about the lyrics of
the band’s debut album.
Watch and listen to the book trailer here
CARNEGIE SHORT LIST BOOKS
A selection of the 2017 Carnegie short list books are now available to browse and borrow in the Discovery and War Memorial Libraries.
The themes this year include identity, friendship, war and survival.
Rail Head by Philip Reeve This novel is a mix of science fiction, fantasy, romance and thriller, and is set in a futurist world where characters travel across space and time. Philip Reeve is always a very engaging writer, who uses humour and wit to great effect. Take a look at Philip Reeve's book trailer here.
Go to New Books War Memorial Libraries for further suggestions.
A selection of the 2017 Carnegie short list books are now available to browse and borrow in the Discovery and War Memorial Libraries.
The themes this year include identity, friendship, war and survival.
Rail Head by Philip Reeve This novel is a mix of science fiction, fantasy, romance and thriller, and is set in a futurist world where characters travel across space and time. Philip Reeve is always a very engaging writer, who uses humour and wit to great effect. Take a look at Philip Reeve's book trailer here.
Go to New Books War Memorial Libraries for further suggestions.
The Girl of Ink & Stars by Kiran Millwood Hargrave is a magical tale of wonder and courage. Beautifully illustrated, it will appeal to fans of Katherine Rundell and Frances Hardinge.
Next one in the series ….
Your wait for the next book in your favourite series is over!:
"Shouldn't You Be In School?" and "Why is this Night Different from Other Nights?" - the latest titles in the All the Wrong Questions by Lemony Snicket.
Jolly Foul Play - the fourth in the excellent Murder Most Unladylike series
Top of the Class (Nearly) and Yes! No (Maybe ...) by Liz Pichon from the ever popular Tom Gates series.
The long awaited Maximum Ride Manga. 9 by James Patterson
The new 'Wild Boy' series by Rob Lloyd Jones looks interesting!
Watch the moving book trailer of Lily Alone and then read the book.
We have the fantastic Ruby Redfort Series in the Discovery Library.
The Boy With the Tiger's Heart is a stunning debut novel by Linda Coggin and one of LoveReading4kids books of the year. It tells the story of a girl raised by wolves and her desperate race for freedom with a bear called Abel Dancer and two boys, running from an evil cyber eyed man determined to track them down.
Once Upon a Wartime
Fans of Michael Morpurgo will love the new book by Megan Rix, A Soldier's Friend. Set in the First World War, it tells the story of friends Sammy, a rescue puppy, and Mouser a fearless grey tabby as they help the soldiers in the trenches. Look out for other titles by Megan Rix in the Discovery Library too.
The New Recruit and The New Patrol are the first two books in the explosive new thriller series, Liam Scott, by Andy McNab, author of Bravo Two Zero. Set in Afghanistan, it follows the story of new recruit Liam Scott, who joins the Army to get away from a terrible mistake that he has made.
We have a thrilling new cyber crime series called Outlaws by Peter Jay Black. Full of fast-paced action and gadgets and set against a background of computer hacking, criminal gangs and the secret services, these books will appeal to fans of Robert Muchamore, Anthony Horowitz and Alex Scarrow. To find out more about the author and for free downloads go to http://www.urbanoutlawsbunker.com/author.
"The Haunting of Sunshine Girl" by Paige McKenzie has its own YouTube network. Check it out here:
https://www.youtube.com/user/hauntedsunshinegirl
House of Secrets is an exciting new series by two master story tellers. Chris Columbus is the director of Harry Potter and Home alone and writer of Gremlins.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29BUyTajg7M
Thrilling Reads
Looking for a gritty thriller?
Why not try the excellent Lottery Boy by Michael Byrne, about a boy who leaves home to live on the streets after the death of his Mum and later discovers that she gave him a winning lottery ticket. Unfortunately he is not the only one who is after the prize ....
The latest novel by Frances Hardinge, The Lie Tree, is a dramatic Victorian thriller about a girl who is determined to find out the truth after her father dies suddenly in mysterious circumstances.
The Glory by Lauren St John, is a thrilling adventure about Will and Alex who, for very different reasons, decide to compete in an endurance horse race across the West of America for a $250,000 prize.
Murder, Mystery, Action and Adventure
If you enjoy following clues and solving mysteries, we have two new gripping adventure series for you:
The Secret Breakers series, where 'The Three' are secretly appointed to unlock the secret code that hides a Truth that has been hidden for centuries, and A Murder Most Unladylike series, a fantastic detective series set in a girl's boarding school during 1930s.
Next one in the series ….
Your wait for the next book in your favourite series is over!
- Once Upon A Dork, 8th in the hilarious Dork Diaries series by Rachel Renee Russell
- All That Glitters, 4th in the award winning Geek Girl series by Holly Smale
- The Snake Trap, 3rd in the thrilling Travis Delaney Investigates series by Kevin Brookes, winner of the CILIP Carnegie Medal 2014
CARNEGIE
SHORT LIST BOOKS
The 2015 Carnegie short list books are now available
to browse and borrow in the Discovery and War Memorial Libraries.
The themes this year include war, sickness and adversity.
Apple and Rain by Sarah Crossan, is about a girl called
Apple whose mother returns after eleven years.
Apple feels whole again but her mother’s homecoming is bitter
sweet. It is only when Apple meets
someone more lost that her that she begins to see things as they really
are.
Cuckoo Song by Frances Hardinge. When Triss wakes up after an accident, she
knows that something is very wrong. She
is insatiably hungry; her sister seems scared of her and her parents whisper
behind closed doors. She looks through
her diary to try to remember, but the pages have been ripped out. Soon Triss discovers that what happened to
her is more strange and terrible than she could ever have imagined, and that
she is quite literally not herself. In a
quest to find the truth she must travel into the terrifying underbelly of the
city to meet a twisted architect who has dark designs on her family – before
it’s too late …..
The Fastest Boy in the World by Elizabeth Laird. Eleven-year-old Solomon loves to run! The great athletes of the Ethiopian national
team are his heroes and he dreams that one day he will be gold-medal-winning
athlete like them, in spite of his ragged shorts and bare feet.
Buffalo Soldier by Tanya Landman. Charley, a young African-American slave from
the Deep South, is freed at the end of the American Civil War. However, her freedom is met with tragedy
after her adopted mother is raped and lynched at the hands of a mob, and
Charley finds herself alone with no protection.
In a terrifyingly lawless land, where the colour of a person’s skin can
bring violent death. Charley disguises
herself as a man and joins the army.
Trapped in a world of injustice and inequality, it’s only when Charley
is posted to Apache territory to fight “savage Indians” that she begins to
learn about who she is and what it is to be truly free.
The Middle of Nowhere by Geraldine McCaughrean. When her mother dies from a snake bite,
Comity’s life in the Australian Outback changes for ever. With her father lost in his grief, Comity
makes friends with Fred, the Aboriginal yard boy. But then the evil Quartz Hogg arrives, who
delights in playing cruel games. When he
sets his murderous sights on Fred, it’s up to Comity to stop him.
CARNEGIE
SHORT LIST BOOKS
The 2015 Carnegie short list books are now available
to browse and borrow in the Discovery and War Memorial Libraries.
The themes this year include war, sickness and adversity.
Apple and Rain by Sarah Crossan, is about a girl called
Apple whose mother returns after eleven years.
Apple feels whole again but her mother’s homecoming is bitter
sweet. It is only when Apple meets
someone more lost that her that she begins to see things as they really
are.
Cuckoo Song by Frances Hardinge. When Triss wakes up after an accident, she
knows that something is very wrong. She
is insatiably hungry; her sister seems scared of her and her parents whisper
behind closed doors. She looks through
her diary to try to remember, but the pages have been ripped out. Soon Triss discovers that what happened to
her is more strange and terrible than she could ever have imagined, and that
she is quite literally not herself. In a
quest to find the truth she must travel into the terrifying underbelly of the
city to meet a twisted architect who has dark designs on her family – before
it’s too late …..
The Fastest Boy in the World by Elizabeth Laird. Eleven-year-old Solomon loves to run! The great athletes of the Ethiopian national
team are his heroes and he dreams that one day he will be gold-medal-winning
athlete like them, in spite of his ragged shorts and bare feet.
Buffalo Soldier by Tanya Landman. Charley, a young African-American slave from
the Deep South, is freed at the end of the American Civil War. However, her freedom is met with tragedy
after her adopted mother is raped and lynched at the hands of a mob, and
Charley finds herself alone with no protection.
In a terrifyingly lawless land, where the colour of a person’s skin can
bring violent death. Charley disguises
herself as a man and joins the army.
Trapped in a world of injustice and inequality, it’s only when Charley
is posted to Apache territory to fight “savage Indians” that she begins to
learn about who she is and what it is to be truly free.
The Middle of Nowhere by Geraldine McCaughrean. When her mother dies from a snake bite,
Comity’s life in the Australian Outback changes for ever. With her father lost in his grief, Comity
makes friends with Fred, the Aboriginal yard boy. But then the evil Quartz Hogg arrives, who
delights in playing cruel games. When he
sets his murderous sights on Fred, it’s up to Comity to stop him.
We have a very funny new series call PIG, come and check it out.
Fantasy Adventure
If you enjoyed the magical world of CS Lewis's Narnia, try The Twistrose Key by Tone Almhjell. "Something is wrong in the house that Lin's family has rented; Lin is sure of it. The clocks tick too slowly. Frost covers the flower bed, even in a rain storm. And when a key marked 'Twistrose' arrives for her, Lin finds a secret gate in the cellar which leads her to the snowy world of Sylver."
War-time
adventures
Both set
during World War II, these are two very different war-time adventure stories:
The Children of the King by Sonya Hartnett is about three
children who have been evacuated from London and sent to live in the countryside. A mysterious adventure sparked by the
discovery of two boys hiding in a derelict castle ensues. If you like The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis try this.
The Eagle
Trail: Who is the Traitor Among Us? by Robert Rigby is a thrilling action adventure story set against the background
of war-time resistance. Paul must flee
Nazi-occupied Antwerp, where his father has been shot and his mother arrested,
and make his way across Europe to England and safety. Discover whether he makes it!
If you enjoyed the magical world of CS Lewis's Narnia, try The Twistrose Key by Tone Almhjell. "Something is wrong in the house that Lin's family has rented; Lin is sure of it. The clocks tick too slowly. Frost covers the flower bed, even in a rain storm. And when a key marked 'Twistrose' arrives for her, Lin finds a secret gate in the cellar which leads her to the snowy world of Sylver."
War-time
adventures
Both set
during World War II, these are two very different war-time adventure stories:
The Children of the King by Sonya Hartnett is about three
children who have been evacuated from London and sent to live in the countryside. A mysterious adventure sparked by the
discovery of two boys hiding in a derelict castle ensues. If you like The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis try this.
The Eagle
Trail: Who is the Traitor Among Us? by Robert Rigby is a thrilling action adventure story set against the background
of war-time resistance. Paul must flee
Nazi-occupied Antwerp, where his father has been shot and his mother arrested,
and make his way across Europe to England and safety. Discover whether he makes it!
We have the latest Jo Nesbo series in the Discovery Library.
What are they about? Errrrrr, we will leave you to work that one out!!!
Watch Jo's youtube video below.
The Malichea Quest series
Jake Wells’
life takes a terrifying turn when he stumbles upon the ancient and secret Order
of Malichea. Thrilling, dangerous and
intriguing, The Invisible Assassin is
the first in the Malichea Quest series by Jim Eldridge. Follow Jake’s progress through all four
novels, which are available to borrow now in the Discovery Library.
To find out
more about the legend of The Malichea Order go to visit Jim Eldridge's web site.
Supernatural spine-chillers
Lockwood & Co: The Screaming Staircase is a witty, dark thriller by Jonathan Stroud.
Anthony Lockwood, with his
slightly grumpy deputy George and his junior field operative Lucy, make up a
small, shabby yet talented ghost-hunting agency. After a series of calamitous
investigations into the supernatural go awry, the team are desperate to prove
themselves.
Spook’s: Alice by Joseph Delaney is no 12 in the popular Wardstone Chronicle series.
Over the years, Alice has fought
evil side by side with the Spook and his apprentice, Thomas Ward. But now Alice is alone – in the realm of the
dark. And the creatures she has helped
to banish there, now have the chance to take their revenge. Alice must seek the final weapon needed to
destroy the Fiend for good. If she
fails, the world will all into despair and darkness
Thrilling Reads!
Allies and
Assassins, is the first book in a thrilling new series Enemies of the Prince by Justin Somper. Described on Lovereading4kids.com as the teen
version of Game of Thrones, it involves murder, betrayal, intrigue and romance.
Selected as
one of the top ten teenage novels of 2013, She
is Not Invisible by Marcus Sedgwick is a thrilling mystery set in New York.
We have the
first in a new series from the author of The Maze Runner books. The Eye of Minds by James Dashner begins the Mortality
Doctrine series. The story is set in a
dystopian world against a backdrop of cyberterrorism.
If you are
looking for fantasy and adventure with a dash of humour, try Neil Gaiman’s Fortunately, the Milk. With time-travelling dinosaurs and
pirates, it is a hilarious read!
September Reads
We have some
great new books this September including The Maze Runner series by James
Dashner. If you liked the Hunger
Games and are looking for a thrilling action and adventure story set against a
post-apocalyptic earth then this series is for you!
Fans of
Jacqueline Wilson and Cathy Cassidy may like the excellent Dandelion Clocks by Rebecca Westcott. A heart-warming and painful
story of a teenage girl coming to terms with her mum’s terminal illness through
her mum’s teenage diaries and photos.
This year is
the 100th anniversary of the start of World War One. Tilly’s
Promise by Linda Newbery and Stay
Where You Are Then Leave by John Boyne are two moving stories told from an
a different perspective. Well worth a
read!
Long awaited Alex Rider!
June book of
the month on Lovereading4Lovereading4kids.com, Russian
Roulette by Anthony Horowitz is a must read for fans of the Alex Rider
series. It is a thrilling adventure
featuring bad guy Yassen Gregorovich
and filling in the gaps about his connection to Alex Rider, and is a prequel to the series.
To hear Anthony Horowitz talk about the book go to http://www.alexrider.com/horowitzlive
CARNEGIE SHORTLIST BOOKS
The 2014 Carnegie shortlist books are now available to
browse and borrow in the Discovery and War Memorial Libraries, with the
exception of The Wall, which is currently
on order.
The list is unusual this year, as half of the nominated
titles deal with kidnap and captivity.
The Rooftoppers by Katherine Rundell, tells the story of Sophie, who is found floating at sea in a cello case and is rescued and adopted by Charles. Assumed to be an orphan, Sophie is convinced that her mother is still alive and sets off to Paris to try to find her.
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Liar and Spy by Rebecca Stead, winner of The Guardian’s Children’s Fiction Prize 2013. Georges has a lot going on.
He's having trouble with some boys at school, his dad lost his job and so his
mum has started working all the time - and they had to sell their house and
move into an apartment. But moving into the apartment block does bring one good
thing - Safer, an unusual boy who lives on the top floor and runs a spy club.
Blood Family by Anne Fine is a dark and emotional and looks
at how dysfunctional families can have a heart-breaking impact upon a child’s
development.
The Child’s Elephant by Rachel
Campbell-Johnston is a thought provoking and compelling read, and tells the
story of Bat, a young who takes home and cares an orphan elephant. His life
then takes a shocking turn as he is catapulted from the security of village
life into a new life of terror as a child soldier.
Ghost Hawk by Susan Cooper is a historical novel, set against a changing world where English settlers are landing on the shores of the New World creating tension between native tribes and invaders. Murder and intrigue ensue.
To read extracts of these books visit www.lovereading4kids.co.uk
and search for the title. To find out
more about the books that have been shortlisted go to Carnegie shortlist page. Talks by the authors about their
books can be found at https://www.pinterest.com/lilaclibrarian/carnegie-2014/.
SUPERNATURAL ADVENTURES
The highly acclaimed Oksa Pollock: The Last Hope, is a feisty heroine with magical powers and evil opponents. Fast paced and full of twists and turns, this book is the first in a series and was one of Lovereading4kids books of the year 2013.
We also have the next in the series of Skulduggery Pleasant, detective, sorcerer and warrior. Skulduggery Pleasant: Last Stand of Dead Men sees Skulduggery teaming up with Valkyrie Cain in a war between Sanctuaries.
Darkus Knightley is not your average thirteen-year-old: ferociously logical,
super-smart and with a fondness for tweed, detective work is in his blood. His
dad Alan Knightley was London's top private investigator and an expert in crimes
too strange for Scotland Yard to handle, but four years ago the
unexplained finally caught up with him - and he fell into a mysterious coma.
Darkus is determined to follow in his father's footsteps and find out what
really happened. But when Alan suddenly wakes up, his memory is wonky and he
needs help. The game is afoot for Knightley & Son - with a mystery that gets
weirder by the minute, a bestselling book that makes its readers commit terrible
crimes, and a sinister organisation known as the Combination . . .
We now have the whole Maximum Ride series in Manga form
Next one in the series ….
Your wait for the next book in your favourite series is over!
- Holiday Heartbreak, 6th in the hilarious Dork Diaries series by Rachel Renee Russell
- Theodore Boone: The Abduction by bestselling author John Grisham, follow up to legal thriller
- Unleased: Speak Evil by Ali Sparkes - 4th book in this award winning supernatural series
- The continuing adventures of Barry Loser in I am so over being a Loser by James Smith
We have a new series on the shelves called 'Maximum Ride'
Fourteen-year-old Maximum Ride, better known as Max, knows what it’s like to soar above the world. She and all the members of the “Flock” — Fang, Iggy, Nudge, Gasman and Angel — are just like ordinary kids — only they have wings and can fly. It may seem like a dream come true to some, but their lives can morph into a living nightmare at any time — like when Angel, the youngest member of the “Flock,” is kidnapped and taken back to the “School” where she and the others were genetically engineered by sinister scientists. Her friends brave a journey to blazing hot Death Valley, CA, to save Angel, but soon enough, they find themselves in yet another nightmare — this one involving fighting off the half-human, half-wolf “Erasers” in New York City. Whether in the treetops of Central Park or in the bowels of the Manhattan subway system, Max and her adopted family take the ride of their lives.
The first book in the new Eoin Colfer series W.A.R.P. has arrived. Come and check out 'The Reluctant Assassin' in the Discovery Library.
The reluctant assassin is Riley, a Victorian boy who is suddenly plucked from his own time and whisked into the twenty-first century, accused of murder and on the run.
Riley has been pulled into the FBI's covert W.A.R.P. operation (Witness Anonymous Relocation Program). He and young FBI Agent Chevie Savano are forced to flee terrifying assassin-for-hire Albert Garrick, who pursues Riley through time and will not stop until he has hunted him down. Barely staying one step ahead, Riley and Chevie must stay alive and stop Garrick returning to his own time with knowledge and power that could change the world forever.
BARRY LOSER notebooks
If you love
the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, the
Barry Loser notebook series is a must read!
The first two books are available to borrow now in the Discovery
Library:
I Am Not A Loser by Barry Loser spellchecked by Jim Smith, was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize 2013.
To view the book trailer go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGh6HNV4L4s
I Am Still Not A Loser by Barry Loser commas put in by Jim
Smith, winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize 2013.
How to make Paper Planes - Fold Them, Hold Them, Fly Them! But hopefully NOT in lessons!!
You suggested we buy the next set of books in the Girls FC series by Helen Pielichaty so we did! Check them out in the Discovery Library.
Visit the Girls FC website here:
Victorian Adventures
We have two new excellent adventure stories set in Victorian London!
The
Claws of Evil
is the first in a new series called The
Battles of Ben Kingdom by Andrew Beasley. When the hero, Ben Kingdom, a
cocky street urchin, finds a mysterious coin he is transported to another world
where he must battle to save the world – but which side will he choose? To watch the official launch video of the series visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3wRMMsjZe8.
Shadows
of the Silver Screen
by Christopher Edge is the
second thrilling adventure for feisty heroine Penny Tredwell, the 13 year
old owner of The Penny Dreadful magazine.
When filming starts to transform one of the magazine’s spine-tingling tales of
terror to life, the actors don’t seem to be playing a part and the sinister
story is becoming reality. Penny finds herself drawn into the mystery and must
uncover the film maker’s dark secret before it is too late! To read the first chapter online visit The Nosy Crow website
From the author of 'Mortlock' and 'The Demon Collector' we have 'The Bonehill Curse', Jon Mayhew's final novel set in this dark Victorian world.
Necessity Bonehill is arrogant, a bully and trapped in Rookery Heights Academy for Young Ladies. Bored and aimless, she spends her time training with the retired, and slightly insane, Sergeant Major Morris or fighting with the local peasant boys. So when her Uncle Carlos sends her a seemingly empty bottle with the instructions, “Never open it,” she can’t resist the temptation and pulls the cork.
But Necessity unleashes an evil genie, a demon of pestilence and a creature that bears her parents a terrible grudge. With only seven days to rescue them, Ness has to find out how to kill the genie. She begins a desperate quest that takes her through the dark streets of London and to the Oasis of the Amarant in uncharted Africa. If she fails, her parents die and the world will fall prey to the genie’s hideous plague.
The Great Unexpected by Sharon Creech
In the little town of Blackbird Tree live two orphan girls: one Naomi Deane,
brimming with curiosity, and her best friend, Lizzie Scatterding, who could talk
the ears off a cornfield. Naomi has a knack for being around when trouble
happens. For she knows all the peculiar people in town—like Crazy Cora and Witch
Wiggins and Mr. Farley. But then, one day, a boy drops out of a tree. The
strangely charming Finn boy. Then the Dingle Dangle man appears, asking all
kinds of questions. Curious surprises are revealed—three locked trunks, a pair
of rooks, a crooked bridge, and that boy. Soon Naomi and Lizzie find themselves
zooming toward a future neither could ever have imagined. Meanwhile, on a grand
estate across the ocean, an old lady whose heart has been deceived concocts a
plan. . . .
Yay!!!! We have the next set of books in the Summer Camp Secrets series by Melissa J Morgan.
Necessity Bonehill is arrogant, a bully and trapped in Rookery Heights Academy for Young Ladies. Bored and aimless, she spends her time training with the retired, and slightly insane, Sergeant Major Morris or fighting with the local peasant boys. So when her Uncle Carlos sends her a seemingly empty bottle with the instructions, “Never open it,” she can’t resist the temptation and pulls the cork.
But Necessity unleashes an evil genie, a demon of pestilence and a creature that bears her parents a terrible grudge. With only seven days to rescue them, Ness has to find out how to kill the genie. She begins a desperate quest that takes her through the dark streets of London and to the Oasis of the Amarant in uncharted Africa. If she fails, her parents die and the world will fall prey to the genie’s hideous plague.
The Great Unexpected by Sharon Creech
In the little town of Blackbird Tree live two orphan girls: one Naomi Deane,
brimming with curiosity, and her best friend, Lizzie Scatterding, who could talk
the ears off a cornfield. Naomi has a knack for being around when trouble
happens. For she knows all the peculiar people in town—like Crazy Cora and Witch
Wiggins and Mr. Farley. But then, one day, a boy drops out of a tree. The
strangely charming Finn boy. Then the Dingle Dangle man appears, asking all
kinds of questions. Curious surprises are revealed—three locked trunks, a pair
of rooks, a crooked bridge, and that boy. Soon Naomi and Lizzie find themselves
zooming toward a future neither could ever have imagined. Meanwhile, on a grand
estate across the ocean, an old lady whose heart has been deceived concocts a
plan. . . .
Yay!!!! We have the next set of books in the Summer Camp Secrets series by Melissa J Morgan.
http://www.usborne.com/summercampsecrets/
The History Keepers
We have a new series of time travel adventure books 'The History Keepers' by Damian Dibben, number 1 'The Storm Begins' and number 2 'Circus Maximus' are in the Library, number 3 'Nightship to China' is released next year.
See the book trailer here:
We now have all 7 of the Baker Street Boys titles by Anthony Read a thrilling new adventure series based on the "Baker Street Irregulars" from the classic Sherlock Holmes novels.
#Detectives #Adventure #History #SherlockHolmes #VictorianLondon
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moxcdkLtOQ0
We now also have the next two installments of the Witch and Wizard series by James Patterson The Gift and The Fire. If you are interested in witch hunts this is the series for you!
War Stories
Moving, thought-provoking and inspiring stories:
A Medal For
Leroy by Michael Morpurgo was inspired by the life of Lieutenant Walter Tull,
the first black officer in the British Army.
It tells the story of Michael and his quest to find out about his
father, an RAF pilot killed in the War, who he has never met.
War: Stories
of Conflict edited by Michael Morpurgo. Specially
commissioned by Michael Morpurgo during his time as Children’s Laureate, this
collection of stories by leading children’s authors tell of the drama, cruelty
and courage of war as well as the consequences.
Soldier Dog
by Sam Angus. Set against the backdrop
of the trenches in France during World War 1, this book is based on the real
life experiences of animals who gave their lives in war. Lovereading4kids
describes it as "a powerful story which brings history to life for the
reader".
Magical mythical stories
Reality collides with the mythical world and Emily has some fantastical adventures with Pegasus the winged horse. Enter the world of Kate O'Hearn in the new Pegasus series ....
Award winning information books!
Winners of the SLA Information Book Awards, these books are packed full of great ideas and top tips.
Incredible
Edibles by Stefan Gates mixes science and cookery in a crazily
creative way and is full of recipes and experiments to try.
100
Ways for Every Girl to Look and Feel Fantastic
by Alice Hart-Davis and Beth Hindhaugh – this book covers
everything from applying make-up, coping with bad hair days, confidence,
wellbeing and exercise, offering friendly and detailed advice.
Enjoy cooking? Want to cook a meal for your family? Why not borrow The Ultimate Children’s Cookbook?
It is full of easy step-by-step recipes to help you create delicious
food. The Apple Crumble Sundae is particularly good!
Lovely new yucky Horrible Science book
House of Horrors lifts the roof on the disgusting details of domestic life
as only Horrible Science. Who lives in a house like this? Just about everyone.
This book will have the cleanest of neat freaks running for cover when they
discover what they'll never be able to get out of the carpet. House of Horrors
dishes the dirt on the secret life of dust mites and parasitic pet poo.
Shortlisted for Best Book with Facts in the 2013 Blue Peter Book
Awards.
Not to be missed Graphic Novels!
The graphic versions of these classic novels are action packed and fast moving! Choose from:
Funny books
Pants Are Everything ….when you’re
definitely NOT a nudist by Mark Lowery, is the very funny follow up to Socks are not Enough. Teenager
Michael Swarbrick finds himself caught up again in a series of uncontrollable
events that could ruin his life!
Ishmael and the Hoops of Steel by Michael Gerard Bauer is the third
and final book of Ishmael’s hilarious school misadventures. The Ishmael books deal with growing up issues
such as school-life, friendship and bullying in an amusing way.
Dear Diary ….
We have two different diaries:
Dork
Diaries Dear Dork by Rachel Renee Russell, the next instalment
of Nikki Maxell’s diary about friendship, fun and teenage issues.
After Iris by Natasha Farrant tells the story of
Bluebell Gadsby and her mad, dysfunctional family. It is filled with humour,
drama and sadness and is the perfect alternative to vampires and dystopian
novels. It was Lovereading4kids book of the month for July 2013.
Tom Gates
We bought two of the Tom Gates books by L Pichon to see if you liked them. They are ALWAYS on loan so we are guessing you do. We have bought four more in the series and they are in the Discovery Library now.
Next in the series ….
Your wait for the next book in your favourite series is over!
Ø We have the fifth and final Anthony Horowitz title, Oblivion, in The Power of Five series
Ø The next Gallagher Girls book, United We Spy by Ally Carter
Ø The third in the Hetty Feather series, Emerald Star by
Jacqueline Wilson
Ø The second Ruby Redfort mystery, Take Your Last Breath by Lauren Child
Ø We also have the fifth in the Young Sherlock Holmes
series Snake Bite by Andrew Lane
Ø Finally, for those who enjoy funny stories about being
a teenager, try the Diary of a Wimpy Vampire
series by Tim Collins. We already have Prince of Dorkness the second of the
series but now also have the first and third books Diary of a Wimpy Vampire and The
Wimpy Vampire Strikes Back.
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