The BFG by Roald Dahl Quentin Blake (Illustrator) About the book Captured by a giant! The BFG is no ordinary bone-crunching giant. He is far too nice and jumbly. It's lucky for Sophie that he is. Had she been carried off in the middle of the night by the Bloodbottler, the Fleshlumpeater, the Bonecruncher, or any … Continue reading Helen’s Roald Dahl challenge book 03 -The BFG
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Helen’s Roald Dahl challenge book 02b -Going Solo
Going Solo (Roald Dahl Autobiography #2) Part 1: boys of a childhood - here by Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake (Illustrator) Superb Stories, Daring Deeds, Fantastic Adventures Here is the action-packed sequel to Boy, a tale of Dahl's exploits as a World War II pilot. Told with the same irresistible appeal that has made Roald Dahl … Continue reading Helen’s Roald Dahl challenge book 02b -Going Solo
World Book Night 2015 @whiteswanleeds with @isfromupnorth
It's nearly here! Well, a month away, but planning has begun! If anyone had any books they would like to give away on the night bring them along, If you want to donate contact me on twitter @isfromupnorth or Niamh at @leedsbookclub. The event will be held at the White Swan Leeds and this year … Continue reading World Book Night 2015 @whiteswanleeds with @isfromupnorth
Helen’s Roald Dahl challenge book 02a- Boy:Tales of Childhood
Boy: Tales of Childhood (Roald Dahl Autobiography #1) by Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake (Illustrator) From the evocation of an enchanted boyhood spent in Wales and Norway to his unhappy experiences at an English public school, these sparkling memoirs are filled with high spirits and more than a touch of the macabre. “An autobiography is a … Continue reading Helen’s Roald Dahl challenge book 02a- Boy:Tales of Childhood
LBC Outlaws choices for April,May & June
1st April Miss Smillas Feeling For Snow by Peter Høeg, 6th May I Am Pilgrim (Pilgrim #1) by Terry Hayes 3rd June The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco
Books unpicked for LBCPuffins
I had to share this list of books from our last meeting: The owl Services - Alan Garner The Witches - Roald dahl Hagwitch - Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick The magicians Nephew - C.S.Lewis The Chrysalids by John Wyndham The animals of farthing wood - Colin Dann Bitterblue (Graceling Realm, #3) - by Kristin Cashore, Ian Schoenherr Coram Boy by Jamila Gavin Elidor by Alan Garner
LBCPuffins review book 19 – Tom’s Midnight Garden by Philippa Pearce
LBCPuffins Date: Wednesday 18th of February 2015 Time: 6:30pm Venue: White Swan Leeds Tom's Midnight Garden by Philippa Pearce Lying awake at night, Tom hears the old grandfather clock downstairs strike . . . eleven . . . twelve . . . thirteen . . . Thirteen! When Tom gets up to investigate, he discovers a magical … Continue reading LBCPuffins review book 19 – Tom’s Midnight Garden by Philippa Pearce
LBCOutlaws 4th March – The Mask of Dimitrios by Eric Ambler @crowdoffavours
Books that make you go Oooooo Meeting at Crowd of Favours from 6pm for 6:30pm start to discuss: The Mask of Dimitrios (Charles Latimer #1) by Eric Ambler 'He had always wanted to be someone. For years he had planned to kidnap someone famous, and he had chosen his victims carefully. Now the pressure was … Continue reading LBCOutlaws 4th March – The Mask of Dimitrios by Eric Ambler @crowdoffavours
LBCOutlaws 4th March – The Mask of Dimitrios by Eric Ambler @crowdoffavours
Books that make you go Oooooo Meeting at Crowd of Favours from 6pm for 6:30pm start to discuss: The Mask of Dimitrios (Charles Latimer #1) by Eric Ambler 'He had always wanted to be someone. For years he had planned to kidnap someone famous, and he had chosen his victims carefully. Now the pressure was … Continue reading LBCOutlaws 4th March – The Mask of Dimitrios by Eric Ambler @crowdoffavours
LBC Dystopia – books not picked
As always we have a list left over, so don't forget to keep putting them in as there's always some good suggestions. Wool by Hugh Howey Feed by Mira Grant The Girl with All the Gifts by Mike Carey Man in the high castle - Philip K. Dick The Road - Cormac Mcarthy V for … Continue reading LBC Dystopia – books not picked
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