These are some recent additions to the library. If you want to read one of these fabulous books and can't find it - ask your lovely librarian as they might not quite have reached the shelves!
The Terrible Thing That Happened To Barnaby Brocket by John Boyne
Early in his life, Barnaby's parents realised that he was a very different child. Very early in fact, from the moment he was born and floated to the ceiling.
Barnaby's parents just wanted to be normal and they really didn't know what to do about Barnaby, until one day they came up with a very sad plan.
BUT, this is a story of forgiveness, of hope and happiness. It's a great story that will appeal to great readers in year 4 - 6.
John Boyne is the author of 'The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas' a very well-known text for intermediate readers about World War 2.
Barnaby's parents just wanted to be normal and they really didn't know what to do about Barnaby, until one day they came up with a very sad plan.
BUT, this is a story of forgiveness, of hope and happiness. It's a great story that will appeal to great readers in year 4 - 6.
John Boyne is the author of 'The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas' a very well-known text for intermediate readers about World War 2.
Maddy West and the Tongue Taker by Brian Falkner
Maddy has a very special talent. She can speak every language in the world even though she is only 9 and has never heard most of them before!
Her mother is delighted and allows Maddy to go on a trip to Bulgaria to translate some old scrolls that no-one else can read. Unfortunately her dad is busy and her mum doesn't like flying, so will Maddy be safe with the professor? Will her friend Kazuki be able to help?
Find out in this brilliant new adventure involving Ninjas, Witches, a monkey and a giant. From the author who brought you Northwood - another of Linley's favourite books!
Her mother is delighted and allows Maddy to go on a trip to Bulgaria to translate some old scrolls that no-one else can read. Unfortunately her dad is busy and her mum doesn't like flying, so will Maddy be safe with the professor? Will her friend Kazuki be able to help?
Find out in this brilliant new adventure involving Ninjas, Witches, a monkey and a giant. From the author who brought you Northwood - another of Linley's favourite books!
Mort by Martin Chatterton
Mort should be at school - after all he is only 10 years old, or so the local school inspectors think. However, for every normal earth year, Mort ages 1,000 years and so he has the wisdom of 10,000 years behind him and doesn't need school at all!
With his parents away for 300 years on holiday, Mort and his sister have their island castle to themselves and set up lots of bizarre experiments .
Everything comes to a funny, exciting, extraordinary conclusion when the school inspectors finally pay a visit.
(A story for all readers who like adventure and humor. Linley)
With his parents away for 300 years on holiday, Mort and his sister have their island castle to themselves and set up lots of bizarre experiments .
Everything comes to a funny, exciting, extraordinary conclusion when the school inspectors finally pay a visit.
(A story for all readers who like adventure and humor. Linley)
The tunnels of Tarcoola'Come round here!' called David. 'We've found something.'
'I'm showing them.' Andrea pushed him aside. 'It's my cave!' She lowered herself into the hole. Her head disappeared, and a moment later they heard her voice, faint and slightly hollow. 'Come on!' A network of tunnels leading under the park, a secret exit to an abandoned mansion, a hidden box of documents...all very mysterious, but it's just a game, right? Wrong. (Allen & Unwin) |