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The Descendant

Mrs Robinson — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:07:35 +0000

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:

TheMGHarris.com

Book Drum

Mrs Robinson — Wed, 09 May 2012 13:59:48 +0000

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!

Mrs Robinson’s Book Trailer

Mrs Robinson — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 17:44:31 +0000

Here is the book trailer Mrs Robinson has made to show students in 8E1! Hope you like it.

Year 8 Book Trailer Project

Mrs Robinson — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:49:16 +0000

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!

Carnegie Medal Shortlist 2012

Mrs Robinson — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:15:48 +0000

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.

Hunger Games and Dystopian Novels

Mrs Robinson — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:53:47 +0000

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:

World Book Day 2012

Mrs Robinson — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 09:40:33 +0000

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 These are books withdrawn from the Library to make way for new ones.

Book dominoes!

Mrs Robinson — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:18:13 +0000

Nice video for the end of a half term. Please note: no books were harmed in the making of this video!

Charles Dickens Anniversary

Mrs Robinson — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:08:37 +0000

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.

New Books

Mrs Robinson — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:25:42 +0000

Loads of new fiction books have just been added to our stock in The Michael Parker Library!

Here are a couple of book trailers…

Blood Red Road by Moira Young

Across the Universe by Beth Revis

Why not visit this week and borrow some great new fiction!