Reading is fun.

I can only agree with author Jeff Kinney when he says “If there is one lesson I’d like kids to take away from my stories, it is that reading is fun.” 

In an interview in The Guardian newspaper today the author says it is vital for parents and teachers to strongly encourage children to read whatever they are interested in and will enjoy.   

Our school library has a fantastic selection of books. 

Come and find something to enjoy.

Halloween

We have a selection of books on display in the library to spook you out this Halloween.  And there are some new copies of these Goosebumps favourites available.
Can you believe these have been going strong for over 20 years!

New books: The follow ups.

Just arrived and not quite ready for the bookshelves. The library helpers have spied them in my office and want them out.  All are the second titles in different dystopian series:

• "The Extinction Trials: Exile." We are currently reading the first in the series at Book Group,
•  Lauren Oliver's "Replica" was a great hit with the Book Group last term. "Ringer" sounds equally good.
•  And just over a year ago we read "Railhead" by Philip Reeve.

No fights please! They will be ready as soon as I have a spare moment.

Roald Dahl Day

Dr Carter has been reading and very much enjoying the S1 Revolting Rhymes from our big Roald Dahl day celebration. And what a horrible lot you truly are! Murder and mayhem abound in your fairytales. See the display outside the library to find out what you truly think of Cinderella, Snow White and others.

Book group: new members welcome

If you love reading and talking about books then come along this Wednesday lunch to the library. Last week we saw some new faces and we discussed our summer reading. Some read horror, some read Wonder, and everyone is very excited for the film The Hate You Give. Click on the title to see the trailer   T.H.U.G.

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!

Summer read no 1

The first discussion session of our summer reads will take place this Friday break in the library. 

Any member of staff or pupil who has read "Eleanor Oliphant is absolutely fine" is welcome to come and join us for refreshments and chat.