Friday, December 12, 2014



Enfield Book Awards..

We will be looking at these new and exciting books in January and February in our year 7 library lessons as part of the Enfield book awards!  Which book is your favourite?  These recently published books have been especially chosen by students in Enfield for students in Enfield to read and enjoy. They are available to borrow or reserve at Highlands LRC, or Enfield libraries and are also available to buy form a bookshop or for e-readers such as Kindle.

See if you like them! Read a sample of the books by clicking on the link below.

A story about a girl's quest to find out more about her dead father using a mysterious box he has left her
http://nosycrow.com/media-kit/dear-scarlett More info and author interview here
A boys parents start learning how to be cool with embarassing results!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/My-Parents-Are-Out-Control/dp/0440870135
Siena's younger brother Lucca won't speak.  Blends mystery, history and family.http://www.amazon.co.uk/Listening-Lucca-Suzanne-LaFleur/dp/0141336080

Our favourite cartoon book character Tom gates goes on a school trip
http://www8.scholastic.co.uk/tomgatesworld/book/tom-gates-is-absolutely-fantastic-at-some-things/
A story told through beautiful pictures.  A boy and girl 50 years apart.
http://www.amazon.com/Wonderstruck-Schneider-Family-Book-Award/dp/0545027896

George's life is turned upside down when he moves into a new apartment.  Little does he know he will soon become a spy recruit.
http://www.amazon.com/Liar-Spy-Rebecca-Stead/dp/0375850872







Tuesday, December 2, 2014

How fast can you read?

Today a student told me about this free speed reading test on the Staples website..it measures how quick you can read.  Give it a go:)  Click here 

Can you beat the brilliant mystery reader above?