Snow babies

Follow the link for some great photos of baby animals in winter:
http://www.theguardian.com/childrens-books-site/gallery/2014/dec/19/snow-babies-cutest-animals-in-the-snow-in-pictures

Some Christmas fun!

Christmas is coming so it's time to start tracking Santa! http://www.noradsanta.org/

Mockingjay Part 1

Remember, Hunger Games fans, the third part of the trilogy is in cinemas this week. Here is a little taster..

Happy Birthday, Neil Gaiman!

Neil Gaiman was born on November 10, 1960 in Hampshire.  He began his career as a journalist before writing his first graphic novel, 'Violent Cases.'  His work, which ranges from short stories and poetry to screenplays, is enjoyed by audiences young and old. Gaiman’s stories for young readers include Coraline  which was made into a film in 2009.

The World of Norm

Fancy doing some drawing?  Follow the link to draw Norm from the World of Norm books

http://www.theguardian.com/childrens-books-site/gallery/2014/oct/12/donough-o-malley-how-to-draw-norm-world-of-jonathan-meres

SIxth Form and Staff Book Club

Our new book...

Maze Runner Film Release

If you enjoyed The Maze Runner series of books, the film is coming to a cinema near you soon.

 

 

Know any aunties who have appeared in books?

To mark the release of the new David Walliams book, Awful Auntie, why not take a quiz to see how many other aunties you can name from famous books?
http://www.theguardian.com/childrens-books-site/quiz/2014/sep/26/david-walliams-awful-auntie-giveaway-quiz-aunties-abound

Wimpy Kid book 9 trailer

Newport High Book Club

Our new Keystage 5 and staff book club is now up and running.  We are reading 'The Fault In Our Stars' by John Green.  Why not follow us on Twitter at ReadBetweenTheLines @NHS_Readers and see whether we vote it a hit or a miss?

R J Palacio talks about 'Wonder'



 
Follow the link below to read about the inspiration for 'Wonder' and the next Julian chapter:
http://www.theguardian.com/childrens-books-site/2014/sep/16/interview-rj-palacio-wonder

Holiday time!

Have a wonderful summer...and keep reading!

Carnegie winner announced

The winner of the Carnegie medal 2014 is The Bunker Diary by Kevin Brooks.  (suitable for age 14+ readers)

What if your worst nightmare came true?

'I can't believe I fell for it. It was still dark when I woke up this morning. As soon as my eyes opened I knew where I was. A low-ceilinged rectangular building made entirely of whitewashed concrete. There are six little rooms along the main corridor. There are no windows. No doors. The lift is the only way in or out. What's he going to do to me? What am I going to do? If I'm right, the lift will come down in five minutes. It did. Only this time it wasn't empty...'

Winnie-the-Pooh named as the favourite children's book of the past 150 years

Winnie-the-Pooh has been named as the favourite children's book of the past 150 years in a poll of more than 2,000 adults.

The YouGov poll was carried out as part of a campaign to promote reading and support vulnerable children in the UK.

Top 10 favourite children's books:

• 1. Winnie-the-Pooh - AA Milne (1926)
• 2. Alice's Adventures In Wonderland - Lewis Carroll (1865)
• 3. The Very Hungry Caterpillar - Eric Carle (1969)
• 4. The Hobbit - JRR Tolkien (1937)
• 5. The Gruffalo - Julia Donaldson (1999)
• 6. Charlie And The Chocolate Factory - Roald Dahl (1964)
• 7. Black Beauty - Anna Sewell (1877)
• 8. Treasure Island - Robert Louis Stevenson (1883)
• 9. The BFG - Roald Dahl (1982)
• 10. The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe - CS Lewis (1950)

The World Cup is here!

 

Follow the link below to see some great pictures of children playing football around the world.  Click on the links besides the images to learn more about some great football themed reads:

http://www.theguardian.com/childrens-books-site/gallery/2014/jun/08/goal-world-cup-gallery-caio-vilela#/?picture=438443922&index=0

Teen Fiction

Do you feel ready to explore the world of young adult fiction?  Here is a guide for our older students:

http://www.theguardian.com/childrens-books-site/2014/jun/03/teen-read-adult-books-where-to-start

World Cup Fever

 

As the World Cup is nearly upon us, why not take a look at Dan Freedman's website and learn more about the Jamie Johnson books?
http://www.danfreedman.co.uk/jamie-johnson-books/

The World of Walliams

If you enjoy David Walliams books, take a look at his website by following this link:
http://www.worldofwalliams.com/about-the-books/

Test your knowledge

As the new Tarzan film hits the cinema, why not test your  knowledge of the jungle hero?  Follow the link for a quiz by  Andy Briggs who is the author of three  new Tarzan adventures.
http://www.theguardian.com/childrens-books-site/quiz/2014/may/02/tarzan-quiz-andy-briggs

Rewind. Play. I'm here. I always was.

A group of Year 8 students went to the University of South Wales last term and had the pleasure of hearing author Steven Camden talk about his new book 'Tape'.  Take a look at this clip...

Carnegie shortlist title

Here is Anne Fine talking about her novel, Blood Family:

http://www.carnegiegreenaway.org.uk/shadowingsite/video.php?authorid=5&utm_source=Communicator_ckg_shadowing_group_list&utm_medium=Email&utm_content=Untitled2&utm_campaign=Watch+Anne+Fine+talking+about+Blood+Family

Did you know...?

Did you kow that on this day, 7 April, while rowing on the Thames at Oxford in 1862, Charles Dodgson (Lewis Carroll) began to tell the three Liddell sisters the story that would become Alice in Wonderland.

Another Carnegie shortlisted title to explore...

Watch Susan Cooper talking about her novel Ghost Hawk, shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal 2014:
http://www.carnegiegreenaway.org.uk/shadowingsite/watch.php?authorid=4

All The Truth That's in Me

 


Watch author Julie Berry talking about her novel, All The Truth That's In Me, that has been shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal:
http://www.carnegiegreenaway.org.uk/shadowingsite/watch.php?authorid=1&questionid=19

Carnegie Greenaway Medal shortlists announced

This year's CILIP Carnegie medal shortlist is really unusual because half of the nominated titles deal with themes of kidnap and captivity!

Here is the full list of the eight authors shortlisted for the CILIP Carnegie medal 2014:

 

 

1. All the Truth That's in Me by Julie Berry

2. The Bunker Diary by Kevin Brooks

3. The Child's Elephant by Rachel Campbell-Johnston

4. Ghost Hawk by Susan Cooper

5. Blood Family by Anne Fine

6. Rooftoppers by Katherine Rundell.

7. Liar & Spy by Rebecca Stead

8. The Wall by William Sutcliffe

Happy World Book Day!

Follow the link for some great ideas about how to celebrate World Book Day.  We are really looking forward to Daniel Morden, author of Dark Tales from the Woods, helping us carry on our celebrations when he comes in to tell stories to Year 7 on Monday!
http://www.worldbookday.com/

World Book Day is coming!!

You will soon be receiving your £1 book token if you are in key stage 3!  Your token can be exchanged for one of the World book Day books or as £1 of any book.  Here are some of the books available this year in exchange for your token!
Older readers can download the World Book Day app for free and choose from some fantastic reads: http://www.worldbookday.com/books/young-adult-stories/

 

 

 

 

 

Which book will you share on International Book Giving Day?

Spread the love of reading this Valentine’s Day by sharing a book.

 Where will you find and leave a book on International Book Giving Day?

Imagine sitting on the bus and finding the book of your dreams on the seat next to you and being allowed to take it home! This is the idea behind International Book Giving Day which is celebrated today to give book-lovers an alternative to Valentine's Day cards, flowers and chocolates.

To find out more, follow this link: www.bookgivingday.com

A spooky read for older teens

Carnegie and Greenaway Medal Long List Announced

 

The long list of titles put forward for the Kate Greenaway and Carnegie Medal was published this week.  For information on all the books go to: http://www.carnegiegreenaway.org.uk/pressdesk/press.php?release=pres_2014_long_announce.html

 

 

 

Running Girl giveaway!

Simon Mason, the author of Moon Pie, has written a new YA crime thriller. Follow the link below to the Guardian Children's Books website to find out how to get your free copy.

 

http://www.theguardian.com/childrens-books-site/competition/2014/jan/28/teen-book-club-running-girl-giveaway

Recommended Website

Love Jacqueline Wilson books? Why not take a look at her new website at www.jacquelinewilson.co.uk/

Love Tom Gates books?

Solving the crime..

If you enjoy watching Sherlock on TV, maybe it's time to try reading a good detective story.  Follow this link for some ideas...

http://www.theguardian.com/childrens-books-site/2014/jan/06/book-doctor-sherlock-detective-novels-teens