Advent Count Down -Series 21

Last year we read the “The Extinction Trials” with the Book group as part of the Scottish Teen Book Awards. The series has been very popular and described as a cross between “The Hunger Games” and “Jurassic park”. The story has continued with “Exile” and “Rebel.” Plenty of excitement and interesting characters /creatures.

Advent Count Down- Book 20

This story is inspired by the real life story of Annie Oakley. She rose to fame as a sharp shooter on the circus trail of the Wild West. This imagined story is that of young Maggie whose family are in destitute circumstances after the death of her father. Her mother is very much against her using her shooting skills gained from going out with Pa. I loved that fact that despite the challenging relationship she has with her mother young Maggie keeps trying to find ways of supporting her family. Great to have a story about a strong willed woman.

Advent Count Down - Book 9

Identity- Family- Resilience

A fabulous book which really surprised me.   

Kiko

• suffers from social anxiety
• knows nothing about her Japanese heritage
• has a challenging relationship with a mother who is incredibly cruel
• does not get into her first choice art school

When everything appears to be stacked against Kiko just that one opportunity (and not the one she dreamed of) changed her life forever. A challenging read but well worth it.

Advent Count Down- Book 3

My third book is probably one that will amaze my library helpers. Yes I am recommending "Rok of the Reds" by John Wagner and Alan Grant.  I struggle to read graphic novels, let alone enjoy them. But with this one I made it to the end with more than one or two chuckles.There is football and sci-fi as Rok of Arkadia, an alien on the run,  takes over the body of arrogant footballer Kyle Dixon. He soon learns to play the game and shows more respect to the fans than Kyle ever did.  And the artwork is great.

S1:S3 Book group Teenage Book Prize

On Wednesday lunch we will hand out copies of the first book we are reading. "One Shot " by Tanya Landman is the imagined childhood of Annie Oakley, the American sharp shooter who went on to perform in Buffalo Bill's Wild West show and then became even more famous when her story was told in the movie "Annie get your gun" 

Last week : Scottish Teenage Book Prize 2019 - Scottish Book Trust

Announcing the winner of the Scottish Teenage Book Prize 2019 - Scottish Book Trust:

We're excited to announce the winner of the Scottish Teenage Book Prize 2019. Thousands of young people read the books and voted for their favourites. Thanks to everybody who read the books in schools and libraries, watched our author videos and tweeted your thoughts using #ScotTeenBookPrize!
John Young author of "Farewell Tour of a Terminal Optimist"




From Scottish Book Trust

Scottish Teenage Book Prize

Last week Scottish Book Trust announced the short-list for the Scottish Teenage Book Prize. We will once again be reading the three books selected. Keen readers please come to the library on a Wednesday lunchtime to find out more. Copies of the books have been ordered and are on their way!