LIBRARY
BOOK WEEK
Book Week takes place between the 17-23 August and the theme this year is “Reading is my Secret Power”. The week kicks off with the announcement of the CBCA Book of the Year Awards on Friday 16 August. In the category of “Book of the Year: Older Readers” the short list is as follows:
Between Us – Clare Atkins
From the award-winning author of Nona & Me comes a stunning new novel about two teenagers separated by cultural differences, their parents’ expectations and twenty kilometres of barbed-wire fence.
Small Spaces – Sarah Epstein
Tash Carmody has been traumatised since childhood, when she witnessed her gruesome imaginary friend Sparrow lure young Mallory Fisher away from a carnival. At the time nobody believed Tash, and she has since come to accept that Sparrow wasn't real. Now fifteen and mute, Mallory's never spoken about the week she went missing. As disturbing memories resurface, Tash starts to see Sparrow again. And she realises Mallory is the key to unlocking the truth about a dark secret connecting them. Does Sparrow exist after all? Or is Tash more dangerous to others than she thinks?
Lenny’s book of everything – Karen Foxlee
Lenny, small and sharp, has a younger brother Davey who won't stop growing - and at seven is as tall as a man. Raised by their mother, they have food and a roof over their heads, but not much else. The bright spot every week is the arrival of the latest issue of the Burrell's Build-It-at-Home Encyclopedia. Through the encyclopedia, Lenny and Davey experience the wonders of the world - beetles, birds, quasars, quartz - and dream about a life of freedom and adventure. But as Davey's health deteriorates, Lenny realises that some wonders can't be named.
Changing gear – Scot Gardner
Merrick Hilton's done a runner. His folks think he's studying, but the real world has been calling for years and he can't ignore it any longer. A postie bike, a bedroll and a big sky - that's all he needs. But there's no telling how he'll handle the rough stuff, let alone roadkill, stolen oranges and unexpected romance. And in the real world nothing goes entirely as planned. Thankfully Victor - the old bloke he meets on the road - knows a thing or two about broken bike chains. And broken hearts.
Bogan Mondrian – Steven Herrick
'There are worse things than school.'
Luke sleepwalks through his days wagging school, swimming at the reservoir and eating takeaway pizza.
That is until Charlotte shows up.
Rumour is she got expelled from her city school and her family moved to the Blue Mountains for a fresh start.
But when Luke's invited to her house, he discovers there's a lot more going on than meets the eye.
The art of taxidermy – Sharon Kernot
Lottie collects dead creatures and lovingly cares for them, hoping to preserve them, to save them from disintegration. Her father understands - Lottie has a scientific mind, he thinks. Her aunt wants it to stop, and she goes to cruel lengths to make sure it does. And her mother? Lottie's mother died long ago. And Lottie is searching for a way to be close to her. The Art of Taxidermyis a heartbreaking verse novel exploring love and death, grief and beauty, and the ways we try to make sense of it all.
RESERVATIONS
There has been a change to the way the library manages book reservations. Previously students could only place reservations on items that were currently out on loan. Students can now place reservations on available items.
It’s easy!
Access the library catalogue via the school website.
Search for your item and click on the reserve button.
An email is generated when the book is available for collection at the library.
BOOK RETURNS
Once you have finished with your book please return it to the library so that others can enjoy it too. Students should receive email reminders about their overdue books.
Janene Watson
Resource Centre Manager