Reading Really Matters

Northamptonshire Schools Library Service Virtual Reading Group

Bedlam by Ally Kennen May 27, 2009

Filed under: Reading Groups, Recommended Reads — Sue@LRE @ 9:38 am

Bedlam by Ally Kennen

What is the secret behind the spooky abandoned hospital in the woods?

Who is breaking into houses and why are there so many wild and howling dogs around?

Lexi forced to stay with her mother who she does not get on with, is determined to get to the bottom of the mystery. What she discovers in this gripping mystery story changes her life and those around her forever.

 Sue

 

Fever Crumb by Philip Reeve May 27, 2009

Filed under: Recommended Reads — Sue@LRE @ 9:35 am

Fever Crumb by Philip Reeve

This exciting & fast-paced story tells of the rise of the traction cities as featured in the Mortal Engines quartet. Fever Crumb is the only girl and the youngest member of The Order of Engineers in London.

She becomes involved in the search for a secret which may save the city from the Movement who are fast approaching in huge armoured fortresses. A fantastic tale worthy of the Mortal Engines series.

Roz

 

The Immortals by Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell May 27, 2009

Filed under: Recommended Reads — Sue@LRE @ 9:27 am


The Immortals by Paul Stewart and Chris Ridell

The 10th and reputedly the last book in the Edge Chronicles series, this is an exceptional and fabulously illustrated story. With strong characterisation this is an adventure which sweeps you along with it and leaves you gasping for breath!

Set in the age of Third Flight Nate Quarter, a lamplighter, is forced into an epic journey of self-discovery meeting and befriending many weird and wonderful characters along the way culminating in a final encounter with the Immortals.

Pauline