The BFG

Roal Dahl's book The BFG has been made into a movie and is currently showing at the cinemas.

A wonderful exhibition of Quentin Blake's illustrations has recently opened in London's House of Illustration.

For those not lucky enough to be travelling to London, take a look at this article from The Guardian Newspaper which has a number of the illustrations with commentary from Quentin Blake. It gives an insight into the relationship between author and illustrator and how the illustrations developed over time.


http://www.theguardian.com/childrens-books-site/gallery/2016/jun/24/the-bfg-quentin-blake-roald-dahl

New Books!

One Would Think the Deep by Claire Zorn

Male protagonist, Sam, has just found himself alone in the world after his mum dies unexpectedly of a brain aneurysm. The only phone number he has is that of his Aunt Lorraine whom he hasn't seen for years and his only memory of her is with a glass of wine and a cigarette in her hand. But if he is to escape DoCS he must go to live with her. In year 11, life is tough for Sam, but he tags onto his cousin Minty and goes surfing to get rid of all the fuzz in his head. This story is both heart-wrenching and beautiful.

Game Theory by Barry Jonsberg

Jamie is 16 and a Maths whizz. When his wild, older sister, Summerlee, wins 7.5 millions dollars in the Lottery, she decides to leave the family. But of course that much money can be real trouble and their younger sister Phoebe is kidnapped for ransom. Jamie believes that through gaming strategies he can predict what the kidnapper will do next, but is he risking too much? Will Phoebe survive? Barry Jonsberg at his best!

Dear Pakistan by Rosanne Hawke

Having spent most of her life in Pakistan, Jamie Richards has been brought back to Australia by her family to finish her studies, but, for Jamie, school is very different to when she was last here as a young girl. Feeling the outsider in a culture that is meant to be her own, Jamie just can't seem to fit in. Each evening she writes to the country that lives in her heart, hence the title "Dear Pakistan".

Sportsmanship: Our Stories by Net Brennan

This new addition to the non-fiction picture book series Our Stories is about sports and sportsmanship in Australia. Australia's passion for sport defines us: our history, traditions, values and identity are strongly intertwined with our sporting achievements. These are the stories of the sportsmen and women whose talent stopped the nation. 

Circle by Jeannie Baker

Each year, Bar-tailed Godwits undertake the longest unbroken migration of any animal in the world, flying from Australia and New Zealand to their breeding grounds in the Arctic and back again. In Circle, Jeannie Baker follows the Godwit's incredible flight, taking us over awe-inspiring scenes, as the birds follow invisible pathways to reach their destination.

Awful Auntie by David Walliams

If you are a Roald Dahl fan, read on…

Set in the 1920s, this book is about Lady Stella Saxby, rightful heir to Saxby Hall, and her manipulative, evil, Aunt Alberta. Aunt Alberta has a giant pet owl called Wagner, and the pair will do absolutely anything to own Saxby Hall. You’ll be appalled at horrid Aunt Alberta and the despicable things she gets up to, but luckily Stella has a little help from a rather unlikely ally.

Author, David Walliams, writes with warmth, madcap humour and a prose style that fits well with his zany characters. From poor, orphaned Lady Stella, to Soot the ghostly chimney sweep, to Gibbon the ancient butler who serves burning slippers thinking their toasted crumpets. 

There's awesome illustrations throughout as well that help bring the story to life. Give this one a go... it's an easy read and you won't be disappointed!

Here’s David Walliams with a sneak peek! If you think he looks familiar... Yes!... He's a judge on Britain's Got Talent! 

Storytime with Kindergarten

Kindergarten came to visit the library for Simultaneous Storytime. Mrs Leask read "I Got This Hat" by Jol and Kate Temple and talked to the children about some of the different hats she wears. After storytime some Year 7 students played a matching game in groups and helped kindergarten make a bookmark to take home.

We had a great visit celebrating the joy of storytelling!