Hello Pufflins! Just to update you on the next two choices. July 8th - Silver Sword by Ian Serraillier August 12th - The secret diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 3/4 - Sue Townsend July's book In July we have my pick, my absolute favourite book I think as a kid as its stayed with me … Continue reading Puffins choices for July and August
Helen
Books not picked for Puffins
I've just found a pile of suggestions and wanted to share them with you. There's some amazing suggestions and I hope people keep putting them in. -Helen 1. The Bad Beginning (A Series of Unfortunate Events #1) by Lemony Snicket, Brett Helquist (Illustrator) Dear Reader, I'm sorry to say that the book you are holding in you hands is … Continue reading Books not picked for Puffins
Enid Blyton Challenge Bonus Book -First term at Malory Towers
About the book The Malory Towers series has been enormously popular with girls — and no doubt many boys too! — ever since the publication of the first book in 1946. Malory Towers is a girls' boarding school located in picturesque surroundings by the sea in Cornwall. A castle-like building on the cliffs, it boasts … Continue reading Enid Blyton Challenge Bonus Book -First term at Malory Towers
MEDUSA – 9th July 2014 – Burial Rites – Hannah Kent
A brilliant literary debut, inspired by a true story: the final days of a young woman accused of murder in Iceland in 1829. Set against Iceland's stark landscape, Hannah Kent brings to vivid life the story of Agnes, who, charged with the brutal murder of her former master, is sent to an isolated farm to await … Continue reading MEDUSA – 9th July 2014 – Burial Rites – Hannah Kent
Book choice June! ARCADIA – 15th June 2014 – Intimacy – Hanif Kureishi
Publication Date: 18 Jan 1999 'It is the saddest night, for I am leaving and not coming back.' Jay is leaving his partner and their two sons. As the long night before his departure unfolds he remembers the ups and downs of his relationship with Susan. In an unforgettable, and often pitiless, reflection of their time … Continue reading Book choice June! ARCADIA – 15th June 2014 – Intimacy – Hanif Kureishi
White Swan choice for 11th May
The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Michael Chabon From Goodreads 'Winner of the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, 'The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay' is a heart-wrenching story of escape, love and comic-book heroes set in Prague, New York and the Arctic - from the author of 'Wonder Boys'.One night in 1939, Josef … Continue reading White Swan choice for 11th May
Worldbooknight 2014 at the White Swan
World Book night is a very special night....... 'World Book Night is an annual celebration of reading and books which takes place on 23 April. It sees passionate volunteers give hundreds of thousands of books away in their communities to share their love of reading with people who, for whatever reason, don’t read for pleasure or … Continue reading Worldbooknight 2014 at the White Swan
Book choice for White Swan May 11th
The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Michael Chabon From Goodreads 'Winner of the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, 'The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay' is a heart-wrenching story of escape, love and comic-book heroes set in Prague, New York and the Arctic - from the author of 'Wonder Boys'. One night in 1939, … Continue reading Book choice for White Swan May 11th
World Book Night 2014
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Man Booker Shortlist – Book 05 – The Lowland – Jhumpa Lahiri
WoodsieGirl's Man Booker Challenge Our good friend WoodsieGirl has read all the books on the shortlist for the Man Booker Prize for the last few years. This is not because she is an avid reader, with varied interests and is constantly on the lookout for new great fiction. She does this purely to mock my inability … Continue reading Man Booker Shortlist – Book 05 – The Lowland – Jhumpa Lahiri
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