Virtual School Library

Monday, 7 December 2020

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The new author of the week is Eoin Colfer, he is the author of the very populat Artemis Fowl series.       The Fowl Twins is the first book in the thrilling series. It follows the story of Myles and Beckett, two wildly different eleven-year-old twins – one a certified genius with a criminal leaning and the other possessing an unusual talent that has not been fully explored... yet!

Listen to a new instalment of The Fowl Twins audiobook every weekday for FREE, watch an exclusive video from Eoin introducing the series and discover his top three favourite children's books.
Click the link to listen to the story.

For younger children the audiobook The Bolds by Julian Clary is available to listen to. The Bolds are a normal family living in a normal house. There’s just one difference – they’re hyenas! Follow their action packed, funny adventures.

 

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Virtual School Library

Friday, 4 December 2020

                                                        Virtual School Library

The new author of the week is the footie-mad writer behind the Roy of the Rovers series, Tom Palmer! He is passionate about football and reading, a great combination.  Read Tom's book, Roy of the Rovers: Scouted, for FREE, watch an exclusive video, discover his top three children's books and download a football writing activities workbook.

 


 




Winter Reading Challenge

Wednesday, 2 December 2020

                                                              Winter Reading Challenge

Havering Libraries have launched the winter mini reading challenge online, the theme this year is 'Everyone is a Hero'. The aim is for children to read at least three books from 1st December to 15th January and post a review on the website www.wintermini.org.uk. The children are able to unlock special rewards along their journey to completion.The website also features activities, competitions and reading suggestions. Any book can be read including ebooks and online ones, maybe use the virtual school library to see what is available to read on their website too, www.virtualschoollibrary.org.uk.

Books can still be borrowed from all havering Libraries by using the click and collect service, library app or by phoning to ask for a book to be reserved for collection at an agreed time.

 

  

Hope you enjoy taking part in the challenge,

Mrs Martin