A winter's day in 1939 by Melinda Szymanik

The photo of the boy on the front cover is the author's father. In the front of her book she writes that her father was twelve when the Soviet Red Army invaded eastern Poland where he lived, in 1939. His family was transported from Poland to a labour camp in Russia in 1940. Their experiences during the first few years of World War Two form the basis of the novel.

New books on the shelf

If you look on the shelf in the left-hand sidebar, you will be able to check out three new books that have ben added. These are:
Operation Code Breaker
Survival Squad- Out of bounds
Z-apocalypse

The Hunt by Andrew Fukuda

Gene is different from everyone else around him.  He can’t run with lightning speed, sunlight doesn’t hurt him and he doesn’t have an unquenchable lust for blood.  Gene is a human, and he knows the rules.  Keep the truth a secret.  It’s the only way to stay alive in a world of night—a world where humans are considered a delicacy and hunted for their blood.

(Source: Amazon.com)

The Book Smugglers gives a comprehensive review or for something shorter got to Bob's Book Blog

If you enjoy this book we also have the second book called The Prey.

Danger, action and survival.

Revenge by Gabrielle Lord

After 365 days on the run, Cal Ormond is finally back with his family and friends, and life seems good. But one night, Cal receives a mysterious message - 30 days. Is it a real warning, or a hoax? Has his terrifying past returned to haunt him? (Back cover)

For more information about the series and the author, and some reviews go to 365 Conspiracy

For another review go to AussieReviews

These books are action and danger, a great combo.

Kill Order by James Dashner

Sun flares have unlashed devastation on the Earth. Mark and Trina were there when it happened, and against the odds they survived. but now a violent and highly contagious disease is spreading like wildfire. Worse still, it's mutating and people are going crazy. (Back cover)

This is a prequel to the Maze Runner series. This series is also in the library.

Read first few pages of chapter one for a preview. For a review on this book go to The Kill Order review

Roald Dahl bonanza!

We have purchased a box set of much-loved favourites of Roald Dahl. The Official Roald Dahl website is terrific.  You can become a member of the Roald Dahl Club and enjoy the interactive games and other features. Give it a go. Or come to the library to get a copy of one of his books that you haven't read or would like to re-read.

Valerie - the autobiography

Valerie Adams keeps no secrets as she tells her inspirational story of how a Tongan kid from Mangere, throwing the shot in bare feet, transformed herself into a double Olympic champion. (Inside cover)


Sir Peter Leitch (aka The Mad Butcher) review of this book


Extract from the book

Welcome back

Hi all. I hope you have all enjoyed the holiday break. It's hard to leave behind the carefree days and settle back into the rhythm of shool life. In the year ahead we look forward to sharing what's happening in the library, letting you know when new books are available, providing book reviews, highlighting some useful web tools, and throwing in the odd competition.

To kick off the year, let me know what your favourite book is that you would like to see become a movie. Entry forms are at the issues desk. Prize is a $5 tuck shop voucher.

Love to hear from you.