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?

Jon Mayhew visits The King's School

Author, Jon Mayhew visited our school today and ran sessions with Year 7 and 8 pupils. Jon started by introducing us to his first book, Mortlock, which is set in Victorian London in 1854. 

"Josie lives with a stage magician. A man with a dark past. A past that seeks him out in the form of three hideous witch-like women who can turn into giant eyeball-pecking crows called ghuls! They invade Josie’s house and send her on a quest for The Amarant, the immortal flower of life. Pursued by the ghuls, Josie meets her twinbrother, Alfie ..."

Jon's latest book, published on 7 March 2011, is The Demon Collector, which is related to but can stand alone from Mortlock. "In The Demon Collector Edgy Taylor is a Prime Collector (if you don't know what this is, look it up!) and his life is miserable! On top of that, he sees demons when others can’t!"

If you like dark gothic historical adventure, then you'll love Jon's books. 

Today's visit was kindly arranged by the lovely ladies from Barrowby and Grantham Childrens' Book Group who enthusiastically and tirelessly share their love of reading and books.

 

William Hussey visits King's

Author William Hussey visited the Library at King's again for an informal session organised in conjunction with the Barrowby and Grantham Children's Book Group. William read an extract from his latest book Gallows at Twilight, the second in his Witchfinder triology. He then answered many questions from the audience such as where does he get his inspiration from? How does he go about writing his books? How long does he spend researching the background? William gave us a taster of ideas for his future novels which sound excellent.

William Hussey is back!

Highly acclaimed author William Hussey ... "the new king of horror" will be visiting King's again.

William be talking about his new book Gallows at Twilight the second part in the Witchfinder Trilogy,
at The King's School Library, 5.00 - 6.00pm
on Wednesday 9th February.

There will be copies of both parts one and two Dawn of the Demontide and Gallows at Twilight to buy and have signed.

This event is being organised by the Barrowby and Grantham Children's Book Group. Please let Mrs Dawes know if you would like to attend. 

" An ancient evil walks again . . .
Eight pale hands—some with fingers stripped down to the bone—rose out of the earth. Slimy with rain, the rat‐gnawed heads of four soldiers loomed into view. They moaned at the sky and their cry moulded itself into a word: ‘FLLLLLLEEESSSSSSHHHHHH!’" from  Gallows at Twilight

Witchfinder: Gallows at Twilight ∙ 978‐0‐19‐273191‐3 ∙ PB ∙ £6.99 ∙ January 2011 · Age 12+ 

M G Harris

Last Saturday Mrs Dawes spent the day at the School Library Association Conference where M.G. Harris, author of The Joshua Files gave a presentation.  M.G. spoke of her upbringing in Mexico and how her fascination of ancient Mayan culture and architecture gave her inspiration for The Joshua Files.

For those of you who haven't already read this series, they are available in the School Library. M.G. also recommends that you take a look at the following related websites: The M.G. Harris Blog http://www.mgharris.net/; find out more about the Mayan prophecy of 2012 at http://www.mayan2012kids.com/ and play the alternative reality game The Descendant at http://www.joshuafiles.co.uk/.

Author William Hussey visits King's

William Hussey visits King's
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King's School Library

Author, William Hussey, known as "the new master of dark fiction" visited The King’s School on 12 March 2010. The following is an extract from William's blog ...

“Last week, I was lucky enough to be invited by the Grantham and Barrowby Children’s Book Group (a really cool organisation that aims to get kids reading) into The King’s School in Grantham. King’s is an ancient school with beautiful buildings and a very famous ‘old boy’: Sir Isaac Newton! This connection was especially interesting for me as Sir Isaac was one of the few rational voices in the 17th Century who spoke out against the belief in evil spirits and the persecution of witches.