Angels and demons by Dan Brown (* * * * 1/2) Prequel to the Da Vinci Code – Frank, Yr 9
Twilight saga by Stephanie Meyer (* * * * *) Its really good – Daniel, Yr 9
Wuthering heights by Emily Bronte (* * * * *) Fantastic literature – Timothy, Yr 9
To kill a mockingbird [...]
HOT READS – February 2009
BOOK REVIEW COMPETITION
DID YOU READ AN INTERESTING BOOK OVER THE HOLIDAYS?
Why not write a book review
The BRC is looking for interesting and exciting book reviews from students in all year levels.
If you liked the book recommend it to your friends or fellow students…… or if you didn’t like it, explain why!
Your book review will be published on [...]
Tender Morsels by Margo Lanagan
Margo Lanagan is known for her alternative fiction titles. Her collection of short stories in ‘black juice’ and its ’singing my sister down’ intrigued many readers and caused much discussion. Tender morsels is a dark strange novel, weaving folktale with brutal reality. Teenage mother Liga, abused by her father and others, escapes to her own alternate world, [...]
READING AREA
Our new Reading Area is off to a great start.
Each year 9 English class is now timetabled into this area once each cycle.
Vanish by Tess Gerritsen
Another thriller by Tess Gerritsen. It book begins with a van of young eastern block girls entering the United States. Lured by the potential of work, these unsuspecting girls are let out and their buyers make their selections. One makes a run for it and is murdered, several end up in a house in the middle of nowwhere catering [...]
