For World Book Night we not only want to give away the books of the chosen ones but also any that you have and no longer want. The mission of me Helen - @isfromupnorth is to get everyone reading and enjoying it and to always be on the look out for familiar or new reads. … Continue reading Books! we need your unwanted books!!!!
Helen
Enid Blyton Challenge book 12 – The Twins at St. Clare’s- by Enid Blyton
One of our Superstar Guest Stars has agreed to a new challenge based on our chats relating to #LBCPuffins. Can't wait to read each review as they come! Helen's Enid Blyton Challenge St. Clare's St. Clare's, a girls' boarding school which predates Malory Towers, is described by one parent as "a very sensible sort of … Continue reading Enid Blyton Challenge book 12 – The Twins at St. Clare’s- by Enid Blyton
Enid Blyton Challenge Book 10: The Naughtiest Girl in the School
About the book First published in 1940, the book is about Elizabeth Allen who is spoilt and selfish. When's she's sent away to boarding school she makes up her mind to be the naughtiest pupil there's ever been! But Elizabeth soon finds out that being bad isn't as simple as it seems ... About the … Continue reading Enid Blyton Challenge Book 10: The Naughtiest Girl in the School
Helen’s Roald Dahl challenge book 03 -The BFG
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
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
LeedsBookClub 