September: Roald Dahl: Recommended Reading

This month's theme is writing inspired by the wonderful storyteller Roald Dahl. Below are some examples of the children's stories he's written. Have you read any of these? Tell us about your favourite Roald Dahl stories and try reading one that you've not read before.

(Please remember to check with an adult before reading books to be assured that they are suitable for your age and when visiting other websites never give out any of your personal details)

Try visiting http://www.roalddahlday.info/ and http://www.roalddahl.com/ to learn more about Roald Dahl and his stories. These sites also have lots of fun and games to explore.

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Fabulous Authors Blogging for the Quest Seekers Library Summer Reading Challenge 2009

On the Quest Seeker's website you will find the 'Star Cave' where a gallery of fabulous authors & their blogs await you. Their blog entries are inspirational, amusing & interesting. Also links are offered that will answer many of your questions. The Star Cave is well worth a visit. The following is a summary of the authors you will find in the Star Cave, examples of some of the books they've written and their websites.

(Please remember to check with an adult before reading books to be assured that they are suitable for your age and when visiting other websites never give out any of your personal details)

Oliver Jeffers:

Artist, author & illustrator of inspired fiction for all ages.

http://www.oliverjeffers.com/

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Andy Stanton:

Comedian & author of comic fiction for ages 7+.

http://www.mrgum.co.uk/

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Morris Gleitzman:

Author of many popular books for a wide range of ages. He was born in the UK but now lives in Australia.

http://www.morrisgleitzman.com/

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Frank Cottrell Boyce:

Screen writer and award winning author of books for a variety of ages. 'Millions' was also made as a succesful feature film.
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Cornelia Funke:

German author who now lives in the USA, Cornelia is probably best known in the UK for her Inkheart trilogy. Inkheart, the first book in the series, is now a major Hollywood film. She writes fantasy fiction for a variety of age groups.
http://www.doublecluck.com/

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Philip Reeve:

Philip Reeve is an author and illustrator who writes for approximately 9+ but is read by children and adults alike.

http://www.mortalengines.co.uk/

http://www.larklight.com/

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Geraldine McCaughrean:
Author probably best known for her book 'Peter Pan in Scarlet' which is aimed at the 9+ age group.

http://www.geraldinemccaughrean.co.uk/

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Sophie McKenzie:

Sophie McKenzie is an award winning fiction author. She writes for the 11+ & 14+ age ranges and her fiction includes romance, thrillers and specialist/fantasy genres.
http://www.sophiemckenzie.net/

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Visit the Quest Seeker's Website to learn more about these authors and their writing.

Young Fiction Writer of the Year Competition 2009

www.youngfictionwriteroftheyear.co.uk

A fiction writing competition run by Take a Break in association with National Literacy Trust.

• For young people aged 8-18 years
• Judged by Anthony Horowitz
• Prizes include laptops, books & publication
• CLOSING DATE 15th July 2009
• Entries can be made by individuals or as a school group.

IMPORTANT: You need an adult to supervise & give consent if you wish to enter your writing. Never give any personal information to any website without consulting a parent/guardian.

Details of Usborne Young Writers Award 2009

The Usborne Young Writers' Award 2009

To celebrate five fabulous years of Usborne Fabulous Fiction, Usborne are offering young writers the chance to write a story with a real author.

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Five authors have started stories - and now they want help finishing them! The winners will receive a trip to Usborne House in London to meet all five authors, plus lots of other great prizes.

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The competition is open to UK children up to and including the age of 14 on 23rd October 2009, the closing date of the award. To enter visit the Usbourne website at: http://www.usborne.co.uk/features/young_writers_award.asp?css=1

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They are asking you to choose one of the story starters (shown on the competition web page)then complete the story in no more than 1000 words (excluding the story starter). See competition web page for full details of how to enter.

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As always please consult with a parent or guardian before entering a competition.

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"Book Recommendation: The Spiderwick Chronicles" by Brandon H, Robartes School

BOOK REVIEW

The Spiderwick Chronicles
by Holly Black & Tony DiTerlizzi

I would recommend the fantasy series The Spiderwick Chronicles to any self-respecting fantasy fan. It is a great book for pre-teens aged 9-12 and for teens from 13-15.
It is a series of books involving the Grace children; Jared and Simon who are twins, and their teenage sister Mallory.
They undergo a series of fantastical events in which they meet Thimbletack the helpful brownie, Their cat gets kidnapped by goblins, their aunt Lucinda hides a secret, Mallory is abducted by dwarfs and they face the Wrath of Mulgarath.
Look out for moderate uses of very mild language.

The books to collect are:

• The Field Guide
• The Seeing Stone
• Lucinda's Secret
• The Ironwood Tree
• The Wrath of Mulgarath.

Book recommendation written by Brandon H

Age 11, Robartes School

MAY recommended books by Bodmin library manager Mr Foot

Below are books recommended by Bodmin Library Manager Mr Foot that relate to this month's theme of 'CELEBRATIONS & FESTIVALS'. These books and many more can be found at Bodmin Library.
Please check with your parents or teacher before reading any of the recommended books to be sure that the book is suitable for your age. Some books may be too scary or unsuitable for younger readers.

Infants

'Grey Rabbit's May Day'
by Alison uttley

Juniors

'Stalker'

by Helen Orme

'Hanukkah'
by Jennifer Gillis

'Rama's Return'
by Lisa Bruce

'The Dancing Horse'
by Fay Sampson

'Come to the Carnival: Festival Poems'
by John Foster

Young Adult

'I See You Baby'
by Kevin Brooks & Catherine Forde

'Fiesta (n. a festive event, a carnival, a wild holiday)'
by Kate Cann




If you've read any of the above books please let us know your opinion by leaving a comment. You can do this by clicking on 'comment' below this post.

Or if you've any book recommendations on the theme of 'CELEBRATIONS & FESTIVALS' please write and share them with us. Send your writing to bodminbookworm@aol.com .

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Book recommendation - Brandon H, Robartes School, Age 11, Class 6KR

The following book is suitable for around 12+. However, please check with your parents or teacher before reading any of the recommended books in order to check that the book is suitable for your age. Some books may be too scary or unsuitable for younger readers.

Blood Ties by Sophie McKenzie
A Short Review by Brandon H, Robartes School, Age 11, Class 6KR

Blood Ties is a great book. I would acknowledge every teenager-and young adult- to read it as it is an edgy thriller with thousands of twists-and-turns, and a gripping storyline. It really packs a punch for all ages (except those too young to read it or understand it) and even might get fantasy lovers to switch to the genre of thriller! I know, as that's what happened to me when I read it.
What do you think will happen? Will Theo discover his foggy past? Will Rachel discover what her father's mysterious text message, 'Goddess still in heaven' means? Will their romance stay alive? And, the most important: Will you read it?

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APRIL Recommended Reading by Bodmin Library Manager Mr Foot

Below are books recommended by Bodmin Library Manager Mr Foot that relate to this month's theme of 'SPRING'. These books and many more can be found at Bodmin Library

Please check with your parents or teacher before reading any of the recommended books in order to check that the book is suitable for your age. Some books may be too scary or unsuitable for younger readers.

Picture Books

Scaredy Squirrel At the Beach - Melanie Watt

Tom’s Tree – Gillian Shields & Gemma Raynor

Measuring Angels – Lesley Ely & Polly Dunbar

Junior Fiction

Wind in the Willows – Kenneth Grahame

Alice in Wonderland – Lewis Carroll

The Secret Garden – Frances Hodgson Burnett

Young Adult

Gold of the Gods – Bear Grylls

Lobster Boy – Rodman Philbrick

Non-Fiction for All Ages

50 Gardening Projects for Kids – Clare Bradley
(newer version shown: Fun with Gardening: 50 Great Projects Kids Can Plant Themselves)

The Sunny Day Book – Jane Bull

If you've read any of the above books please let us know your opinion by leaving a comment by clicking on 'comment' below this post.

Or if you've any book recommendations on the theme of 'Spring' please write and share them with us. Send your writing to bodminbookworm@aol.com .

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