Christmas TV 19th- 26th December

Once again all thanks for this list goes to Helen Smith from Rawmarsh Community School.


Monday 19th December

5.10pm 7.00pm 5*. Prince Charming. Based on the traditional fairytales.
8.30pm 9.30pm BBC2. The Bleak Old Shop of Stuff. Based on the books by Charles Dickens
9.00pm 11.35pm Film4. The Lovely Bones. Based on the book by Alice Sebold

Tuesday 20th December

11.40pm 2.10pm C4 Swiss Family Robinson
Based on the book by Johann David Wyss
10.35pm 12.35pm ITV1 The Bourne Supremacy Based on the Jason Bourne books by Robert Ludlum

Wednesday 21st December

1.25pm 4.00pm C4 Oliver Twist Based on the book by Charles Dickens
7.05pm 9.00pm ITV2 A Cinderella Story Based on the traditional fairytale by Charles Perrault

Thursday 22nd December

12.35pm 3.10pm Film4 Journey to the Centre of the Earth Based on the book by Jules Verne
1.45pm 4.00pm C4 The Princess Diaries Based on the book by Meg Cabot
10.35pm 12.45pm ITV1 Tomorrow Never Dies Based on the James Bond books by Ian Fleming

Friday 23rd December
9.20am 11.00am BBC2 Pinnochio Based on The Adventures of Pinnochio by Carlo Collodi
7.35pm 9.00pm BBC3 Shrek Based on the book by William Steig

Saturday 24th December – Christmas Eve

5.45am 7.15am C4 Hoot Based on the book by Carl Hiassen
10.10am 12.00pm C4 Charlotte’s Web Based on the book by E. B. White
12.00pm 1.40pm C4 The Muppet Christmas Carol Based on the book by Charles Dickens
1.45pm 3.35pm ITV1 The Polar Express Based on the book by Chris van Allsburg
3.25pm 5.15pm Film4 The Thirty-Nine Steps Based on the book by John Buchan
5.50pm 8.00pm BBC1 The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Based on the series by C. S. Lewis
7.00pm 9.00pm Film4 The Spiderwick Chronicles Based on the books by Chris di Terlizzi and Holly Black
8.00pm 10.00pm ITV2 Nanny McPhee Based on the Nurse Matilda books by Christianna Brand
11.00pm 1.25pm BBC3 The Bourne Identity Based on the Jason Bourne books by Robert Ludlum

Sunday 25th December – Christmas Day

6.10am 7.40am C4 The Ugly Duckling and Me Based on the traditional story by Hans Christian Anderson
6.30am 8.15am E4 Earthsea (part 1 of 2) Based on the books by Ursula Le Guin
7.45am 9.25am ITV1 The Borrowers Based on the books by Mary Norton
8.30am 10.00am C4 James and the Giant Peach Based on the book by Roald Dahl
8.45am 10.20am ITV3 A Christmas Carol Based on the book by Charles Dickens
10.50am 12.10pm BBC2 The Sword in the Stone Based on the book by T. H. White
11.10am 1.00pm More4 A Christmas Carol Based on the book by Charles Dickens
12.10pm 2.10pm BBC2 Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Based on the book by Lewis Caroll
2.40pm 5.15pm Film4 Journey to the Centre of the Earth Based on the book by Jules Verne
4.50pm 7.40pm Yesterday King Rat Based on the book by James Clavell
6.30pm 7.00pm BBC1 The Gruffalo’s Child Based on the Gruffalo books by Julia Donaldson
7.00pm 9.00pm ITV2 The Polar Express Based on the book by Chris van Allsburg
9.00pm 11.10pm ITV2 The Bourne Supremacy Based on the Jason Bourne books by Robert Ludlum

Monday 26th December – Boxing Day

6.00am 7.40am E4 Earthsea (part 2 of 2) Based on the books by Ursula Le Guin
7.40am 9.25am ITV The Adventures of Pinocchio Based on the book by Carlo Collodi
9.55am 11.30am BBC2 Heidi Based on the book by Johanna Spyri
10.30am 12.30pm ITV2 A Cinderella Story Based on the traditional fairytale by Charles Perrault
12.45pm 2.35pm BBC2 Mansfield Park Based on the book by Jane Austen
2.35pm 4.30pm BBC2 Emma Based on the book by Jane Austen
3.30pm 6.20pm ITV1 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Based on the book by J. K. Rowling
5.10pm 7.05pm C5 The Wizard of Oz Based on the book by L. Frank Baum
7.30pm 9.00pm BBC1 The Borrowers Based on the book by Mary Norton
8.00pm 10.00pm ITV2 The Polar Express Based on the book by Chris van Allsburg
10.00pm 12.15am ITV2 The Bourne Ultimatum Based on the Jason Bourne books by Robert Ludlum

Christmas TV 12th-18th December

This festive season, there are many films on television that have been adapted from books.

All credit for this list goes to Helen Smith from Rawmarsh Community School who compiled it.


Monday 12th December

4.25pm 6.35pm Film4. Tales from Earthsea. Based on the Earthsea books by Ursula Le Guin.

6.35pm 9.00pm Film4. Stardust. Based on the book by Neil Gaiman.

9.00pm 11.25pm 5*. Mrs Doubtfire. Based on the book Madame Doubtfire by Anne Fine.

Wednesday 14th December

12.50pm 3.10pm C4. Great Expectations. Based on the book by Charles Dickens.

7.00pm 9.00pm Film4. Eragon. Based on the book by Christopher Paolini.

Thursday 15th December

12.55pm 3.10pm C4. Oliver Twist. Based on the book by Charles Dickens.

9.00pm 11.05pm Film4. X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Based on the Marvel comics.

Friday 16th December – End of term

9.00pm 11.05pm ITV3. DCI Banks: Aftermath. Based on the Inspector Banks books by Peter Robinson.

11.00pm 1.00pm BBC1. Millions Based on the book by Frank Cottrell Boyce.

11.40pm 2.00pm More4. No Country For Old Men Based on the book by Cormac McCarthy.

Saturday 17th December

12.30pm 3.10pm ITV4. Casino Royale. Based on the James Bond books by Ian Fleming

1.15pm 3.10pm ITV1 About a Boy. Based on the book by Nick Hornby.

3.20pm 5.05pm 5*. Prince Charming. Based on the traditional fairytales.

5.05pm 7.30pm 5*. Mrs Doubtfire. Based on the book Madame Doubtfire by Anne Fine.

5.15pm 7.15pm C4. A Christmas Carol. Based on the book by Charles Dickens.

6.35pm 9.05pm ITV1. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Based on the book by J. K. Rowling.

Sunday 18th December

9.50am 11.30am ITV1. The NeverEnding Story. Based on the book by Michael Ende.

11.00am 1.00pm Film4. The Thirty-Nine Steps. Based on the book by John Buchan.

11.30am 1.15am ITV1. A Cinderella Story. Based on the traditional fairytale by Charles Perrault.

1.00pm 2.45pm C5. Scrooge: A Christmas Carol. Based on the book by Charles Dickens.

3.05pm 5.00pm ITV1. Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Based on the book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl.

2.45pm 4.30pm C4. Christmas Carol: The Musical. Based on the book by Charles Dickens.

3.25pm 7.00pm 5*. Jason and the Argonauts. Based on the Greek myth.

6.35pm 9.00pm Film4. Stardust. Based on the book by Neil Gaiman.

7.00pm 9.00pm ITV1. Just Henry. Based on the book by Michelle Magorian.

7.00pm 9.00pm E4. The Seeker: The Dark is Rising. Based on The Dark is Rising series by Susan Cooper.

Book of the week

This weeks Book of the Week is Wintersmith by Terry Pratchett. It is the third story in the series about Tiffany Aching and the Wee Free Men set on the discworld.

Tiffany Aching put one foot wrong, made one little mistake.... And now the spirit of winter is in love with her. He gives her roses and icebergs, says it with avalanches and showers her with snowflakes- which is a bit tough when you're thirteen, but also just a little bit.... cool.
And just beacuse the Wintersmith wants to marry you is no excuse for neglecting the chores. So she must look after Miss Treason, who's 113 and has far too many eyes, learn the secret of Boffo, catch Horace the cheese, stop Annagramma Hawkin from becoming an embarrassment to all witches......

If you would like to borrow this book from the library please ask.

Book of the Week

This weeks Book of the Week is The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick.

ORPHAN, CLOCK KEEPER, AND THIEF, twelve-year-old Hugo lives in the walls of a busy Paris train station, where his survival depends on secrets and anonymity. But when his world suddenly interlock with an eccentric girl and her grandfather, Hugo's undercover lfe and his most precious secret, are put in jeopardy. A cryptic drawing, a treasured notebook, a stolen key, a mechanical man, and a hidden message from Hugo's dead father form the backbone of tis intricate, tender, and spellbinding mystery.

This beautifully illustrated book is available to loan in the library now.

Breaking Dawn

Breaking Dawn, the fourth film in the Twilight Saga, has now been released at the cinema.

To celebrate this, we have a new display in the library dedicated to all things Twilight and recommendations for books to read if you have finished the series and are not sure what to read next!

Costa Book Awards 2011

The Shortlist for the Costa Book Award 2011 was announced yesterday. The list of nominations can be found here.



The final prize will be announced in January.

The Hunger Games Movie!

The Hunger Games movie trailer has just been released and is available here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4S9a5V9ODuY

The film is out on March 23, 2012 and more information can be found on the official website: http://www.thehungergamesmovie.com/index2.html

All of the Hunger Games books are available from the library - read them now before the rush!!!

Books of the Week

In honour of the release of Inheritance by Christopher Paolini on November 8th why not catch up with the story so far - all three previous books in the series (Eragon, Eldest and Brisingr) are available from the Library. Find out more about the books and the author at http://www.randomhousesites.co.uk/childrens/eragon/

Carnegie Medal Longlist Announced

The longlist for the 2012 Carnegie Medal has just been announced. Find out more at
http://tinyurl.com/3bqpm5

Halloween Reading

Today our Halloween Skeleton is reading 'The Fear' by Charlie Higson. This is the third book in Higson's series about children trying to survive when all the adults in the world have turned into Zombies! Perfect reading for Halloween- it's scary but brilliant!!

If you would like to borrow it, or would like any other scary book recommendations for Halloween, just ask at the library.

Halloween Reading

Today our Halloween Skeleton is reading:

Skulduggery Pleasant- The Faceless Ones by Derek Landy.

The newest Skullduggery book- Death Bringer has arrived in the library and the skeleton is reading his way through the series! If you would like to borrow any of the Skullduggery series just ask at the library.

Fashionable Reading!

The latest display in the library is all about Fashion! We have a variety of resources dedicated to Fashion, Fashion Designers and Art. If you would like to borrow a title, please come into the library.

Book of the week

This weeks Book of the Week is: Spooks- I am Grimalkin by Joseph Delaney

This latest chilling installment in the Wardstone Chronicles follows Grimalin, the terrifying witch assasin, feared wherever she is known. Grimalkin has made it her lifetime ambition to destroy the Fiend, avenging the brutal murder of her son.

Having grudingly joined forces with the Spook and his apprentice, Tom, and assisted them in the binding of the Fiend, she is now on the run. And her mission is deadly.

In order to bind the Fiend's spirit for ever Grimalkin must keep his severed head in her possession. No matter who- or what- come after it...................

If you wish to borrow this book, just ask at the library and we can reserve it for you.

Book events in Glasgow

Michael Moore- Appearing at the Mitchell Library in October!

Glasgow Libraries are hosting an appearance by the Oscar award winning film maker, Michael Moore, at the Mitchell library on October 20th at 5pm. This will be the only Scottish venue on his brand new show tour and will be followed by a book signing at 6pm. Tickets are available to buy from the Mitchell library in person or by telephone- 0141 3538000 and are priced at £8/£6.

More information on Michael Moore can be found here: http://www.michaelmoore.com/

Banned Books

If you have been into the library recently, you may be wondering why we have a table with books wrapped up in brown paper. The answer is that we are highlighting some books that have been challenged in both the UK and the US for various reasons, such as religious viewpoints, offensive language and unsuitability for the age group.

Some examples of books that have been banned are: Twilight by Stephenie Meyer, My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult, The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier, Gossip Girl by Cecily Von Ziegesar, and His Dark Materials by Phillip Pullman.

All the books shown above are available to borrow from the library- feel free to ignore the sign telling you not to read these books!

If you would like more information on banned books, the National Library of Scotland is running a banned books exhibition until October 30th and entry is free! Please consult the National Library of Scotland's website for additional information: http://www.nls.uk/exhibitions/banned-books

Book of the Week

Sister, Missing by Sophie McKenzie

Sequel to Girl, Missing.

It's two years after the events of Girl, Missing and life is not getting any easier for sixteen-year-old Lauren, as exam pressure and a recent family tragedy take their toll. Lauren's birth mother takes Lauren and her two sisters on holiday in the hope that some time together will help, but a few days into the holiday one of the sisters disappears, under circumstances very similar to those in which Lauren was taken years before. Can Lauren save her sister, and stop the nightmare happening all over again?

Find our more and see the official trailer at http://www.sophiemckenziebooks.com/

Book Events in Glasgow

Tariq Ali

The Mitchell Theatre

Wednesday 19 October 6 - 7pm

One of our leading writers and commentators on international politics will discuss the UK economy, uprisings in the Middle East, protests in Europe and the future of Scotland.

Expect a typically pugnacious and erudite event from one of our most engaging and passionate speakers.

Tickets costing £8/6 are available in person from the Royal Concert Hall, by telephoning 0141 353 8000 or online via the website here.

Book Events in Glasgow

Fighting Fascism, Fighting Franco

Scottish Volunteers for Spanish Freedom, 1936-2011

Saturday 15 October, 1.30pm - 6.00pm and 7.00pm - 9.00pm

As well as being a conflict that continues to generate considerable art and argument, the Spanish struggle was one to which Scots made a significant contribution, from volunteers for liberty to support for refugees.

To mark the 75th anniversary of the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War, The Mitchell hosts a special day long event featuring film, music, poetry and politics with Jackie Kay, Laura Marney, Chris Dolan, Daniel Gray and many more.

For more information on each of the sessions click here.

Tickets for either afternoon or evening sessions cost £10/£7 and are available in person at The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, by phoning 0141 353 8000 or from the Glasgow Libraries website here.

Book of the Week

We are big fans of Helen Grant in the Library and think this is her best book yet - highly recommended!


Wish Me Dead by Helen Grant

The funny thing is I never even meant the first one. Now I bitterly regret visiting the cursed witch's house, deep in the middle of the forest. It's where I made my wishes.I wished Klara Klein dead. It came true. I wished for the most gorgeous boy in town to finally notice me. It came true. I wished to be rid of the poisonous busybody who destroyed my family. It came true.

I didn't mean for this to happen. Not me, Steffi Nett, the shy one who never says anything. But as the body count increases with every wish I make . . .who else could it be?

Book of the Week

Lula Does the Hula by Samantha Mackintosh

Aloha! I'm Talullah Bird - or Tatty, or Lu. But mostly people call me Lula. So, my big news is...I've finally been kissed. Eeeee! I have an actual, factual boyfriend! At least, I thought I did. But things with the perfect boy aren't going to plan - thanks to his journo gal pal, Evil Jazz. And that's not all. Hoooo no. In a few days I've got to dance the hula in public, put a stop to some seriously serious criminal activity, win a race, and stop Dad from shaming me totally with his weirdiness. Frikkly frik! Where is my normal life? Huh? Where? Please, someone, tell me I'm not jinxed forever...

Funny and romantic - the perfect escapist read!

From Page to Screen

The film version of David Nicholl’s One Day opens at cinemas this week - why not grab it from the Library before anyone else. Also coming soon :

• The Help by Kathryn Stockett


• Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy by John Le Carre


• We Need to Talk About Kevin by Lionel Shriver


• Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer

Alyson Noel Competition

Pick up a free extract of Evermore by Alyson Noel from the Library and you could win a copy of a book from the series. Visit the Library for details.

Book of the Week

People's Republic by Robert Muchamore

Our first choice for the new session and it had to be the new CHERUB book - number 13 in the hugely popular series! Borrow it now before someone beats you to it...

Twelve-year-old Ryan is CHERUB's newest recruit. He's got his first mission: infiltrating the billion-dollar Aramov criminal empire. But he's got got no idea that this routine job will lead him into an explosive adventure involving drug smugglers, illegal immigrants and human trafficking, or that his first mission will turn into one of the biggest in CHERUB's history.

Welcome Back

Welcome back to all our staff and pupils. We hope you have a happy and successful year!

Competition

Win 10 books of your choice from Random House UK at http://compbuilder.rhgdigital.co.uk/10-books/ .

Man Booker Prize 2011

The longlist for the 2011 Man Booker prize has been announced:

• Julian Barnes The Sense of an Ending (Jonathan Cape - Random House)
• Sebastian Barry On Canaan's Side (Faber)
• Carol Birch Jamrach's Menagerie (Canongate Books)
• Patrick deWitt The Sisters Brothers (Granta)
• Esi Edugyan Half Blood Blues (Serpent's Tail - Profile)
• Yvvette Edwards A Cupboard Full of Coats (Oneworld)
• Alan Hollinghurst The Stranger's Child (Picador - Pan Macmillan)
• Stephen Kelman Pigeon English (Bloomsbury)
• Patrick McGuinness The Last Hundred Days (Seren Books)
• A.D. Miller Snowdrops (Atlantic)
• Alison Pick Far to Go (Headline Review)
• Jane Rogers The Testament of Jessie Lamb (Sandstone Press)
• D.J. Taylor Derby Day (Chatto & Windus - Random House)

Read more at http://tinyurl.com/4yubhlh

Wondrous Reads: The Immortals Blog Tour

Win an Immortals (Alyson Noel) goodie bag courtesy of the fantastic Wondrous Reads blog at http://tinyurl.com/63okesa

UK Book Giveaways: The Memory Cage

UK Book Giveaways: The Memory Cage

The Memory Cage - Ruth Eastham

End Date: 31st August 2011

Open to: UK Only

Requirements: None

How To Enter: Fill Out Form

UK Book Giveaways: Kay Woodward Giveaway

UK Book Giveaways: Kay Woodward Giveaway
End Date: 5th August 2011
Open to: UK Only
Requirements: None
How To Enter: Fill Out Form

UK Book Giveaways: A Beautiful Lie by Irfan Master

UK Book Giveaways: A Beautiful Lie

A Beautiful Lie - Irfan Master

End Date: 31st August 2011

Open to: UK Only

Requirements: None

How To Enter: Fill Out Form

UK Book Giveaways: Six Days by Philip Webb

UK Book Giveaways: Six Days by Philip Webb
End Date: 31st August 2011
Open to: UK Only
Requirements: None
How To Enter: Fill Out Form

Whichbook Website

The website Whichbook has been re-launched after undergoing a major overhaul and offers a fun way to help you choose your next book. You can receive suggestions on what to read depending on your mood or what you are looking for in characters, plot and setting. This site always throws up books I haven't yet come across so if you are looking for more diverse suggestions for your next read it's well worth a try!

Branford Boase Award Winner

Out of Shadows by Jason Wallace has won the 2011 Branford Boase Award:

Zimbabwe, 1980s
The war is over, independence has been won and Robert Mugabe has come to power offering hope, land and freedom to black Africans. It is the end of the Old Way and the start of a promising new era.
For Robert Jacklin, it’s all new: new continent, new country, new school. And very quickly he learns that for some of his classmates, the sound of guns is still loud, and their battles rage on . . . white boys who want their old country back, not this new black African government.
Boys like Ivan.Clever, cunning Ivan. For him, there is still one last battle to fight, and he’s taking it right to the very top...

Recommendations Round-up

Since it's the summer holidays and I have a bit of extra time I thought I'd do a brief round-up of some of my recent recommended reading. To save space I haven't included a blurb or synopsis but please click on the titles for more details on the story.

Gallagher Girls series by Ally Carter

I've just caught up with this series, which I've been meaning to read for a while, and I absolutely love it! A great combination of a boarding school story, spies, action and adventure, with even a little bit of romance thrown in. Highly recommended for a quick, fun read.

Out for Blood by Alyxandra Harvey

The third book in the Drake Chronicles series and I think my favourite so far. If you like vampires, some evil and some not, working alongside vampire hunters with a dash of humour and romance this series is for you. I'd also recommend the Evernight series by Claudia Gray.

Divergent by Veronica Roth

Another YA book which focuses on a future world where society is very different. There is a bit of a fashion for dystopian YA books at the moment but I think this one stands out. Also recommended on this theme The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, Matched by Ally Condie, Uglies by Scott Westerfeld.

Carnegie Medal Winner

Monsters of Men by Patrick Ness is the winner of the CILIP Carnegie Medal. The book is the third and final part of the Chaos Walking trilogy - all of which are available from the library. Find out more at http://tinyurl.com/6k7vvp9.

Book of the Week

Rick Riordan is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series and The Kane Chronicles. You can borrow both series from the Library and find out more at http://www.rickriordan.com/home.aspx.


The Kane Chronicles 1: The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan


Carter and Sadie have nothing in common but their parents: their father Dr. Julius Kane, a brilliant Egyptologist, and their mother, a famed archaeologist who died under mysterious circumstances when they were young. The siblings barely know each other, but one night, their father brings them together at the British Museum, promising a 'research experiment' that will set things right for their family. His plans go horribly wrong.
An explosion unleashes an ancient evil - the Egyptian god Set who banishes Dr. Kane to oblivion and forces the children to flee for their lives. Now orphaned, Carter and Sadie must embark on a dangerous quest - from Cairo to Paris to the American Southwest, to save their father and stop Set from destroying everything they care about...

Love to Write?

Scottish Book trust is currently looking for enthusiastic writers between the ages of 14 and 17 to take part in their Young Writers Awards. You could have the chance to be mentored by an established writer as well as meeting industry professionals and visiting a top London publisher. Find out more at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/youngwritersawards.

New Children's Laureate

Congratulations to Julia Donaldson, author of the bestselling book The Gruffalo, who has been appointed as Children's Laureate. Find out more at http://tinyurl.com/6gu9hr5

Bookish Web Sites

Go behind the scenes of theYoung Sherlock Holmes series - book 1 available from the Library: http://www.youngsherlock.com/

Try some of the recipes from teen cook Sam Stern or borrow one of his cookbooks from the Library:
http://www.samstern.co.uk/

"Lightning-paced, blood-curdling fun. I wish I'd been able to visit Scream Street when I was a kid!" Darren Shan
Visit Tommy Donbavand's Scream Street site or borrow books 1-4 from the Library:
http://www.screamstreet.co.uk/