A pupil recommends

"Oranges in no man's land" By Elizabeth Laird.

 "I ran as fast as my flip flops would let me..." 

Iseabail thinks this book would make a great movie because it shows great courage, love and respect.

The book is based on a little girl called Ayesha who lives in Beirut in a war struck zone. When both her mother and father die she has to look after her two brother and her granny. As the story moves on granny becomes sick and so Ayesha takes on the dangerous and daring journey across No Man's land to the town at the other side.

Orbiting Jupiter- Dr Carter's choice from the "new bookshelf."

This is one book which I just have to tell you about. It is by American author Gary D Schmidt and it is a beautiful, quiet read which deals with huge issues. 

The story is narrated by Jack, and starts when fourteen year old Joseph his new foster brother, comes to live on their farm. Jack knows three things about Joseph before they meet:

1. He almost killed a teacher
2. He was incarcerated at a place called Stone Mountain
3. He has a daughter and her name is Jupiter.

Anyone touch Joseph and he is up against the wall with his hands in the air, breathing fast and hard. His smiles are few and far between. Yet Jack soon learns he can trust Joseph and at school "he has his back."  It is a book about relationships, about love and about trust. And I defy any of you not to be a little misty eyed before you finish it.

Your library needs you!

Yes it is that time of year again.

We are open for applications to the Pupil Librarian Team.
If interested collect a form from the library. Take your time completing it. All applications should be in by end of school day Monday 14th May.

A short list will be selected for interview.
Interviews will be held during break on the week of 22nd May.

Successful applicants trained and in place for June!