Book Review: The Red Pyramid

Book: The Red Pyramid
Author: Rick Riordan

Review: I really love this author because his books are amazing. The other reason I like these books is because he uses legends from history, like the Egyptian legends. I would recommend this book again and again!

I'd give it: 10/10

Review by: IE 7B

Library Quiz

How is your knowledge on libraries? Why not have a go at this quiz: http://www.guardian.co.uk/childrens-books-site/quiz/2012/oct/26/library-quiz

Let us know how you get on! :-)

And another...

A nice bit of advice....

Ask Anthony Horrowitz a question!

Ever wanted to ask an author a question? Well, here is your chance:  http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/articles/anthony-harowitz-questions

Let us know if you have any luck :-)

The Long Weekend: Book Review

Book: The Long Weekend
Author: Savita Kalhan

This is a superb book:- really gripping! It is the story of Sam and Lloyd, two young teenagers who accept a lift home, before realising it was the wrong idea. What originally seemed a great idea turns into a true nightmare.
The boys end up in a creepy mansion, trying urgently to escape, trying one route and then another. How can they ever get out alive? What will happen to them?

A super book. I would definitely recommend it!

9/10

Review by: Library Assistant James :-)

Happy Holidays!

The Library Team wishes you all a superb Summer Holiday! We just hope that the weather improves a little!

Display Boards

You may have noticed that the Library Team have been revamping the Library Displays.

Outside the Library are 3 display boards, and we have dedicated one to new non-fiction stock, one to new fiction stock and one to library information, inspiration and quotes.  Have a look at let us know what you think!

Inside the Library, there is a new poster by the computers, which gives helpful information on how to go about researching, planning and preparing a project. Have a look, you may find it useful.

Here's an example of some of the quotes we have added:-

• "Today you are you, that is truer than true, there is no one alive, who is youer than you!" -Dr. Suess

• You want weapons? We're in a library! Books! The best weapons in the world!" -Dr. Who

• When I got my library card, that's when my life began." -Rita Mae Brown

Book Review: Splitting the Atom

Book: Splitting the Atom
Author: Alan Morton

This well written guide explains well the theories throughout history, the elementary particles, historical figures and gives explanations at machines used. It was easy to read, complete beginners guide with images. I would recommend this book to anyone starting to learn about splitting the atom or anyone just interested in physics.

Rating: 7/10

Review by RH, 8E

Book Review: Can a robot be human?

Book: Can a robot be human?
Author: Peter Cave

This book presents deep and disputed philosophical questions in a simple and easy to read format, giving you a balanced set of facts and showing you the pros and cons of each idea, and then leaving you perplexed!
I recommend this book to anyone bored, or in a need of something to make them think.
I give this book a 7/10.

Review by: RH, 8E

Book Review: Buddhism for Dummies

Book: Buddhism for Dummies
Author: Jonathan Landlaw & Stephan Bodian

Buddhism for Dummies, like all dummies books, gives a simple yet encompassing view of all beliefs, customs, histories, geography and vocabulary. It is easy to read but is probably best read in chapters separately. With a very useful cheat sheet and advice for absolute novices to Buddhism.
So this book has won an 8/10.

Review by RH, 8E

Book Review: Danger Society

Book: Danger Society
Author: Charlie Higson

This is an essential read for all fans of Higson's Bond Series. It begins with a short story set after hurricane gold and then goes into a fact file of the characters, weapons, history, geography and animals of the various Young Bond episodes.
I would recommend this book to anyone who has read the previous Bond stories.
So this book has achieved an 8/10.

Review by RH, 8E

Author of the Month

Yes! It is that time of the month when you get to find out who the Author of the Month is! Well, this month, the Author of the Month is.........Robert Muchamore!

So, if any of you have read one of our Author's books, why not send us a book review?

Book Review: Predators Gold

Book: Predators Gold
Author: Philip Reeve

This gripping sequel to Mortal Engines engages the reader from start to end in an action packed whirlwind adventure where our hero and heroine Tom  and Hester land on a city in the far north and begin on an expedition to the dead continent America with the evil city Arkangel on their tale, will Anchoroge survive the journey?
9/10

Review by RH, 8E


JK: Thanks for your review Rowan! We are glad that you enjoyed this book!

Author of the month: Anthony Horowitz

Our author of the month for April is Anthony Horowitz.

Have a look at the display that has been created:- Thanks to David!

And remember, if you have read a good book recently, send us a quick review!

Date for your diary: Book Club

Thanks to everyone who turned up to the Book Club meeting yesterday. We are now reading Goldseekers by Jane Johnson. The next meeting will be 3rd May 2012, at 12:35.

Book Club

Thanks to everyone who turned up to out Book Club meeting today. A report will appear in the Library Newsletter!
For information regarding the book club, please speak to a member of the library team!

Book Review: Mortal Engines

Book: Mortal Engines

Author: Philip Reeve

Rating: 8.5 out of 10

This story is set thousands of years in the future, where towns and cities have moved onto large mechanical bases and have become mobile. Towns eat tows and London is no exception, it's merciless jaws eat and harvest other towns for parts.

This book is written very well and does not get boring on any page. The different world idea is similar to His Dark Materials and is written as well, so for this reason, I have awarded Mortal Engines an 8.5 out of 10.

Book Review by RH, 8E

Website: http://www.mortalengines.co.uk/

Easter Holiday

Have a super time off school! We look forward to hearing about what you have been reading over the break; remember to write book reviews for us!

In Search of the Greeks: Book Review

Book: In Search of The Greeks

Author: James Renshaw

This is an excellent book all about Greek history! There are six main topics:

1.) Greek Religion

2.) The Olympic Games

3.) Athenian Drama

4.) Athenian Society

5.) Athenian Democracy

6.) Sparta

Excellent book! If you really enjoyed learning about the Greek history, come to Classical Civilization Club, on Monday lunchtime or Wednesday afterschool in room 203.

Review by: JK 10C

Newsletter

The latest Library Newsletter is now out. You can pick up a copy in the Library, or have a look at it online, here: http://www.kings.lincs.sch.uk/page_viewer.asp?page=News+from+the+Library&pid=275 

Marx for Beginners: Book Review

Book: Marx for Beginners

Author: Rius

I picked up this book so that I could make my mind up about communism ideas. This book must be read from beginning to end in chronological order to be understood. And there is a very useful glossary in the back for any words you are unsure of. I don not recommend reading this book all in one go, to avoid a collosal brainache!

The reason why I have only given this book a 7/10 is the bias that we encounter throughout the book.

Review by: RH, 8E

The Zombie Survival Guide: Book Review

Book: The Zombie Survival Guide.

Author: Max Brooks

This amazingly written book is written in a non-fictional way and goes into so much detail that at the end of it, you suddenly feel quite vulnerable and begin to plan your defence!

Brooks even goes into detail on the science of zombies and answers questions that would make zombie movies un-realistic. E.g: How do they moan if they do not breath?

Advice is given on weapon choice, how to defend your home, how to survive on the run, how to survive in numbers and of course how to kill un-dead assailant.

Review by RH, 8E

Happy World Book Day!

Happy World Book Day everyone! Have a great day!

King's Book Club

On World Book Day 2012(1st March), The King's School Library will be launching The King's Book Club, open to anyone in years 7, 8 and 9. We can't tell you any more now, but if you've got any ideas for the club, or would like to be involved, speak to a member of the Library Team.

We've also been busy creating a World Book Day display, so why not pop into the Library and let us know what you think!

-You can't get a cup of tea big enough or a book long enough to suit me!- C. S. Lewis

Picture Book Competition

ReadingZone has launched a World Book Day competition for children and young people aged 4 -18 to make a picture book, judged by Jacqueline Wilson’s illustrator, Nick Sharratt. They want a brilliant story, told in words and pictures in up to 24 pages! You can see tips, guidelines and a template at www.ReadingZone.com.

There are some fantastic prizes, including the chance to meet a fabulous author at school, sets of books for the school library, and you’ll receive printed copies of your own picture book!
You don’t have to be brilliant at writing or a fantastic artist to make a great picture book, anyone can have a go – you just need an idea or character to start with.

The competition launched in January 2012 and we hope that as many schools and young people as possible will be able to make picture books during World Book Day. The competition will close on 14th April and the winners will be announced on www.ReadingZone.com in May 2012.

Why not have a go?

500 Word Story Competition

It's back! On Monday 30 January 2012 Chris Evans launched the second 500 WORDS short story competition, open to anyone in the UK aged 13 and under.

Last year the competition had around 30,000 entries and this year is going to be bigger and better than ever!

To enter, your story has to be no more than 500 words, and must be an original fictional work by the entrant. The writers of the 50 best stories will be invited to join Radio 2 when they broadcast the Chris Evans Breakfast Show live from the Hay Festival on Friday 1 June!

Just like last year, they are looking for grown-ups around the UK to get involved, too! They are asking teachers and librarians to volunteer and help judge this year's stories.

So what are you waiting for?

National Libraries Day

The 4^th February is National Libraries Day, a day devoted to all types of libraries, library users, library staff and supporters. National Libraries Day has been organised to bring attention to the importance of libraries and the problems with the library closures currently taking place. Now, libraries are much more than just aisles of books now taking the role of a guide to information. People use libraries for family history searching, learning to use computers and much more. So, why not support your local library by popping in to see them!

More Information at: http://www.voicesforthelibrary.org.uk and http://www.nationallibrariesday.org.uk/ .

Calling all budding scientists

The Google Science Fair has started a science fair and is calling anyone who loves sciences and finds it interesting. The idea is to come up with an exciting, interesting project. Make sure you are ready to submit your project by the 1^stApril. There is more information on the competition at the website:http://www.google.com/events/sciencefair/index.html. Good Luck to anyone who takes part!

Author of the month: January

The author of the month for January is Darren Shan. Have a look at the display board in the library, by the desk. Why not send us a book review on one of his books?

Library Newsletter-Term 3

The latest Library newsletter is out! Please find copies in the Library, on the display boards or on the school website:

http://www.kings.lincs.sch.uk/page_viewer.asp?page=News+from+the+Library&pid=275

Lord of the Flies; Design a cover competition

A competition is open to design the new cover for Lord of the Flies. The competition is open to teenagers aged 13-16, and the deadline is the 20^th January 2012. Artists will need to have a read of the Illustrartion Brief but once they’ve had a read of that, pencils to the paper! The competition is being organised by Faber and Faber, an independent publishing house in London and The Guardian Children’s Books Website.

More information at: http://lordofthefliescover.com/