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Books recommended by staff
Novel for ten to fourteen year olds
Bartimaeus the Ring of Solomon – Jonathan Stroud
Go back 3000 years to the age of Solomon, a time of mighty magicians and restless demons conspiring to get hold of the powerful ring. It’s left to Asmira a guard of the Queen of Sheba and Bartimaeus the witty but cynical djinn to stop them. Hugely entertaining.
Reserve me now|
Novels for fourteen to seventeen year olds
iBoy – Kevin Brooks
Unpleasant events take place in this gang dominated world but Kevin is an unlikely superhero. When an iPhone is thrown from a tower block it becomes embedded and partially absorbed into brain. This novel is edgy, fast moving, violent but thought provoking.
Torment – Lauren Kate
The sequel to Fallen featuring fallen angel Daniel and his human girlfriend Lucinda (Luce). They are caught in a vicious triangle of – meeting, falling in love and tragedy. Will it be different this time round? If you like vampires, werewolves and angels this is for you.
Scorpia Rising – Anthony Horowitz
This is the final mission for Alex Rider and the most twistiest and deadly plot of any Alex Rider mission yet. Watch the trailer |
Henderson’s Boys: Grey Wolves – Robert Muchamore
Six young British secret agents must sabotage a Nazi submarine base in Western France. If the submarines aren't stopped, the British people will starve. Watch the trailer|
My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece – Annabel Pitcher
A ten year old boy has to come to terms with the death of his older sister and the break up of his family. Watch the trailer|
Bloodlust (Stefan’s Diaries) – L.J. Smith
Stefan and Damon arrive in New Orleans where Damon is captured by a freak show and has to be released by Stefan. Watch the trailer|
Libraries have books, computers, study space and staff to support you with your homework.
We have homework collections with books on popular topics that remain in the library. You might find helpful books in the Children’s reference section. There are also many books which can be borrowed, grouped in subjects by Dewey numbers in the Children’s Non Fiction area.
All libraries contain computers for you to use to help you find information and to present your homework. There are many excellent, useful websites on the internet. You might like to start with the Cyber Library.
Useful Homework Websites|