May 11
The Descendant is the new book by M G Harris, author of The Joshua Files. Have a look at this Book Trailer and see what you think:
More about this book and her other work can be found on her website:
May 09
Book Drum is a really interesting new site which sets books into context. Find the book and read about the author, the setting, look at interactive maps, use a glossary and lots more. You can also contribute yourself, if you are over 18.
This site would be very useful for A-Level or GCSE students, for the English Department, or readers who just want to find out more about their favourite books!
Apr 28
Here is the book trailer Mrs Robinson has made to show students in 8E1! Hope you like it.
Apr 11
Welcome to Year 8 Students! Click on the link below to get to our new Research Guide for the Book Trailer Project.
Hope you have lots of fun making them!
Mar 29
Do you want a great book to read? Why not try one of these fantastic books which have been shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal this year?
If you want to know more about the Carnegie Medal, then read our page about it or have a look at the official site.
Mar 21
Are you a fan of the Hunger Games? When you might want to read more novels with a similar theme or genre. These are called “dystopian novels” as they are usually set in the future when conditions of life are extremely bad due to deprivation, oppression, war or terror. These books are very exciting with strong characters. You won’t want to put these books down!
Have a look at this Pinterest board for ideas:
Mar 01
If you have an iPhone or iPad, why not download the World Book Day app – it’s fantastic!
World Book Day Vouchers
All students at The Dixie Grammar School will get their £1.00 voucher today and we are running a second hand Book Sale in the Library at lunchtime. These are books withdrawn from the Library to make way for new ones.
Feb 10
Nice video for the end of a half term. Please note: no books were harmed in the making of this video!
Feb 07
It is 200 years ago today since Charles Dickens, one of our greatest writers, was born. This site has lots of information about celebrations taking place around the world:
Dickens 2012 site
If you would like to read one of his books, please call in to the Senior School Library.
Feb 01
We would like to find out the extent of ebook and ereader ownership and use at The Dixie Grammar School. If you are a student in Year 4 and above or a member of staff, please follow this link and fill in the survey.
This will enable us to plan how our Library Services will develop in the future. We will post the results of the survey on this site when it is finished.
Many thanks!
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