S1 Book Trailer

Congratulations to our small team of S1 Book Reviewers on their first book trailer.

S6 boys recommend...

Book title: Troy lord of the silver bow

Author: David Gemmel

Review: In a "Time of heroes" history and legend combine to tell the tale of Troy. This epic story tells the tale of two heroes. Helikuon, a young prince of Dardania, is haunted by her scarred and traumatic childhood. Argiarious is cloaked in loneliness and driven only by thoughts of revenge. Both land and sea battles are epic. This is a true time of bravery and betrayal.

Reviewed by Craig 

Book title: The Inheritance Cycle

Author: Christopher Paolini

Review: "The Inheritance Cycle" is composed of four books (Eragon, Eldest, Brisingr and Inheritance) and these books are by far the best thing I've ever read. The story is greatly invigorating and the twists and turns within the plot  will keep you on your toes the full time. These books will have any lover of fantasy completely pulled in and will have them fall helplessly in love with the characters (or at least with the heroes!).

Reviewed by Roran Garrowsson -  yes we know who he is!!

What would you suggest to improve the library?

Would it be more wonderful new books or would you like new techologies?
Or would you prefer to change any of the furniture, surrounds?
Suggestions to Dr Carter as soon as possible.

2011 Scottish Children's Book Awards

Welcome to Fiona, Rebecca, Megan, Jack, Rhiann and Paige the new S1 who have joined our Junior Book Group. We have started reading for the Scottish Book Awards. Still time if you want to come along once a fortnight on a Thursday lunchtime. Senior Book group meet on alternate Thursdays.

Junior Book group

Zac and the Dream Pirates by Ross Mackenzie	Slightly Jones and the Case of the London Dragonfish by Joan Lennon	There's a Hamster in my Pocket by Franzeska G Ewart

Senior Book Group

Prisoner of the Inquisition by Theresa Breslin	Wasted by Nicola Morgan	The Blackhope Enigma by Teresa Flavin

"Stormbreaker " by Anthony Horowitz

This book is the bomb shiza, no book can compare to this.  In it a young boy's uncle gets murdered by a contract killer. The boy called Alex finds this strange and stumbles on an evil plot. I like the book because it is about spys.

Review by GW.

"Stormbreaker" is a breathtaking book with spectacular detail and fantastic description. It is a tale of a 14 year old boy named Alex Rider whose uncle Ian dies from an assassination.  Alex is determined to get revenge so he joins M16 and is sent on a mission to Cornwall and gets cuaght. If you like thrilling books read thois one.

Review by J-dog 1998

Reading for the weekend.

If you have had enough of the Royal Wedding why not take some books home to read for the weekend? Top of my list of recommendations is The Patrick Ness Trilogy. The book group will be reading "Monsters of Men" for the Carnegie challenge but do start with "The knife of never letting go."  It is superb, original writing and for all those in the Debate Group who have been thinking about war, terrorism and power this has much to make you question every decision our world leaders make. Here's a quote from Perri "One of the best books I've ever read. An epic conclusion to the Chaos Walking series."

For all our Carnegie reviews see our Carnegie website at  www.ckg.org.uk/shadowing then select Reading Groups, Armadale Academy Spinetinglers.

"Point Blanc" by Anthony Horowitz

Do you think you could be a spy, go to France and put your life on the line? Yes, then Point Blanc is the book for you. Feel the butterflies as the main character Alex goes on his secret mission.

The best action book ever!

Review by Becca.