Tag Archives: Reading

Into the Bin (and out again) by Anne Fine illustrated by Vicky Gausden

Posted on May 6, 2019 by alibrarylady

Former Children’s Laureate and Carnegie Award winning author Anne Fine has written several shorter novels for Barrington Stoke over the years that have been extremely popular in the school library. Her latest offering Into the Bin (and out again) is … Continue reading →

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No Ballet Shoes in Syria by Catherine Bruton

Posted on April 8, 2019 by alibrarylady

No Ballet Shoes in Syria tells the story of Aya, an eleven year old asylum seeker from Aleppo in Syria. It is a story of hope and of kindness. Aya provides a voice for all the millions of child refugees … Continue reading →

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For the Love of Libraries

Posted on March 14, 2019 by alibrarylady

On Sunday 10th March I battled my way through gales, engineering works on Southwest Trains and fallen trees on Southern Rail to attend an event at the British Library. It was definitely worth it.  The afternoon brought together three wonderful … Continue reading →

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Children’s Books, Choice and Reading for Pleasure.

Posted on February 28, 2019 by alibrarylady

Which books do children read? The answer to this question varies according to which source of information you consult. A more pertinent question might be, which books do children choose to read? The announcement this week of the shortlisted books for … Continue reading →

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The Boy Who Flew by Fleur Hitchcock

Posted on February 20, 2019 by alibrarylady

I loved this thrilling story with a Dickensian feel. The Book Who Flew is brimful of murder, a chilling, sinister villain, rooftop escapes, adventure and a brave hero who has dreams, secrets and a warm heart.   Athan Wilde and … Continue reading →

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Creating a Primary School Library

Posted on January 27, 2019 by alibrarylady

“School libraries should be a focal point for a school. In a school library there should be resources to support every aspect of school life: every project, books to support sport, dancing, art, music; and it should also be the … Continue reading →

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Little Bird Flies by Karen McCombie

Posted on January 10, 2019 by alibrarylady

I loved this book. A wonderful historical novel set in Victorian Scotland, a central character who is both endearing and relatable and a setting brought vividly to life. It is 1861 on the remote Scottish island of Tornish and crofter’s … Continue reading →

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The Boy Who Lived With Dragons by Andy Shepherd illustrated by Sara Ogilvie

Posted on January 5, 2019 by alibrarylady

The Boy Who Lived With Dragons by @andyjshepherd illustrated by Sara Ogilvie @PiccadillyPress. There is never a dull moment in this welcome sequel to one of my highlights of 2018. Perfect for newly confident readers Continue reading →

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2018 – The Highlights of my Reading Year In Children’s Books

Posted on December 31, 2018 by alibrarylady

2018 has been a yet another wonderful year for children’s books. The increasing range of high quality books available is a joy to children’s book lovers such as me. However not all my favourite reads of the year were published … Continue reading →

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The Skylarks’ War by Hilary McKay

Posted on November 18, 2018 by alibrarylady

A wonderful story, characters you grow to love, a plot that carries you along with families as they grow from young children to adulthood set against the backdrop of a terrible war that affected so many, this is a book … Continue reading →

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