Topic: Books & Authors
Books and AuthorsA database for book lovers to enjoy and explore:
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Discovering CollectionA comprehensive database aimed at primary and high school students. Interesting browsing for adults too! Covers:
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Encyclopedia Britannica OnlineFind answers to your homework questions here. Has searches at three levels: junior, student, or the full encyclopedia. A huge range of topics covered. Access Notes:
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Literature Resource CentreFor students, teachers, readers of all ages, book clubs, in fact anyone who loves literature. Use the Literature Resource Centre to find information on authors and their works. Access Notes:
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NoveListNoveList is a fiction database for all ages, providing information on thousands of fiction titles. Finding books, authors and other content is quick and simple. Very useful for fiction readers, book club members, library staff, students and teachers. Access Notes:
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Websites for Readers Listed below are some useful websites for booklovers. Read about new books being published, your favourite authors, series or genres, plus much more. Fantastic Fiction Booksellers - New Zealand's Bestsellers Booksellers - Books on Radio NZ National New Zealand Book Council Beattie's Book Blog |
Roald Dahl's Lost ManuscriptDec
17 2010 A long lost short story by Roald Dahl was recently found in a garage in California and sold last night on an auction website for $1,900. It is just 2 pages long and called 'The Eyes of Mr Croaker'. It was originally written in 1982 for a storybook in which various authors wrote the openings of short stories for children to finish themselves. Dahl was paid $200, but the storybook was never published. |
St Valentine's DayFeb
14 2011 
Needless to say, we love books and Kim from Havelock North Library particularly likes Craig Smith's latest offering, Willbee the Bumblebee. Willbee the Bumblebee is very embarrassed when his stripy jumper gets caught on a spiky thorn and becomes unravelled. Poor Willbee doesn't know how he will get home until his friends come to the rescue. |
New Zealand Post Children's Book AwardsMar
22 2011  The finalists for the New Zealand Post Children's Book Awards have been announced and, as in previous years, there are some real crackers in the list. Follow the link below or visit your local library for more details about how to vote for your favourites. Elizabeth and Kerry are particularly enjoying the picture book 'Baa Baa Smart Sheep' by Mark and Rowan Sommerset. Sherryl Jordan's 'Finnigan and the Pirates' is also a corker with delightful illustrations. If you are interested in the First World War, Leon Davidson's 'Zero Hour' is a must-read. It is about New Zealanders and Australians who fought during the three-year long campaign on the Western Front in Europe. A timely pick for Anzac Day! |
SUPPORT THE PEOPLE OF CHRISTCHURCHMar
30 2011  Here is a fantastic way you can help the people of Christchurch rebuild their lives after the earthquakes. Visit your local bookshop and buy a copy of Quaky Cat by Diana Noonan and Gavin Bishop. Scholastic will donate half the proceeds to charity. In the story, Tiger the cat flees his home during the earthquake. Read how he is reunited with his owner, Emma, and realises that, although his house is in ruins, nothing matters more than being with the people you love most in the world. Of course, you can also borrow this terrific book from your library! |
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