Ideas for Books to Read
| Non-Fiction | |
| 394.268 Deary, Terry | Horrible Christmas |
| 394.268 Morris, Desmond | Christmas Watching |
| 745.5 | Creative Christmas Crafts |
| 745.5 Watt, Fiona | Usborne Book of Christmas Art Ideas |
| 821.08 Woodward, Zenka | Poems for Christmas |
| 821.9 Cookson, Paul | Christmas Poems |
| 821.9 Cookson, Paul | Funny Poems for Christmas |
| 821.9 | ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas |
| Fiction | |
| Cabot, Meg | The Princess Diaries : Mia’s Christmas |
| Cornell, Paul | Doctor Who : Short Trips : A Christmas Treasury |
| Dickens, Charles | A Christmas Carol |
| Funke, Cornelia | When Santa Got Stuck Up the Chimney |
| Guerrier, Simon | Doctor Who : Short Trips : The History of Christmas |
Books about China
398.2 Duane, O. B. Chinese Myths & Legends
Myths and legends from the world of Chinese Mythology
931 Ross, Stewart Tales of the Dead : Ancient China
A history book with a difference. Tales of the Dead : Ancient China allows the people of the past to speak again. The book is packed with amazing illustrations, astonishing facts and detailed cutaways – everything you need to become an expert on Ancient China.
951.05 Burgess, A. The Small Woman
The Small Woman is a true story of a truly inspiring woman who led a hundred homeless Chinese children to safety to escape from the Japanese invading army.
951.05 Chang , Jung Wild Swans
Through the story of three generations of women; grandmother, mother and daughter, Wild Swans tells the whole tumultuous history of China’s tragic twentieth century.
951.05 Mah, A. Y. Chinese Cinderella
When Adeline Yen Mah’s mother died giving birth to her, the family considered Adeline bad luck and she was made to feel unwanted all her life. Chinese Cinderella is the story of her struggle for acceptance and how she overcame the odds to prove her worth.
951.05 Mah, A.Y. Falling Leaves
A child’s story about Hong Kong in the 40’s and 50’s: of middle-class life at the time of the European concessions and thereafter. The story offers an insight into a particular kind of Chinese life.
McCaughrean, G. Kite Rider
The amazing story of Haoyou strapped to a kite and sent to fly among the clouds and the spirits of the dead. This is a book unlike anything else you have ever read, full of the sights, sounds and smells of Ancient China. It is an epic, adventurous, incredibly moving story.
Pullman, Philip The Firework Maker’s Daughter
More than anything else in the world, Lila wants to be a Firework Maker. But every Firework-Maker must make a perilous journey to face the terrifying Fire-Fiend! Can Lila survive?
Xingjian, Gao Buying a Fishing Rod for my Grandfather
A collection of six short stories from China’s first ever Nobel Prize winning, bestselling author Gao Xingjian.
Romantic Books
Brashares, Ann Girls in Pants
Summer is always a special time for the four teenage best friends: Bee, Tibby, Carmen and Lena. They have time to hang out, get jobs, share secrets, discuss boys - and wear the amazing jeans they call the travelling pants.
Dunbar, Fiona The Truth Cookie
Lulu’s dad has a new love called Varaminta le Bone. She’s pure poison but how can Lulu make her dad see Varaminta in her true colours?
Flint, Helen Not just Dancing
A fast moving story that is both funny and poignant. Geraldine is a champion dancer and on the look out for love.
Hopkins, Cathy Midsummer Meltdown
Lia is thrilled when her parents organize a holiday for her and all friends! But Squidge has an accident and can’t make it. He insists that she go, of course, and in such a setting Lia can’t help but have a good time. But will she be able to tell the truth to Squidge when she returns as an old flame is also on holiday?
McCombie, Karen Boys, Brothers and Jelly-Belly Dancing
There are days when Ally just doesn’t “get” the male species. Take Billy, her so-called best mate, who’s being even more annoying than usual - so how come she’s having slushy love-type feelings for him?
Ure, Jean, Over the Moon
Scarlett is finding out that life is full of ups and downs. She’s bright, attractive and twelve years old, but she has to rely on more than just her looks to get her the grades she needs to qualify for the Founder’s Day dinner and dance. And what’s she going to do when her eyes mysteriously puff up? Who’s going to want to take her to the dance now?
Wilson, Jacqueline Girls in Love
When best friend Nadine gets a boyfriend, Ellie finds herself saying that she’s got one too. Trouble is, he’s the too young, too nerdy and too ugly boy who fell in love with her during her boring holiday in Wales.
Have you ever wondered “What comes next?” when you’re reading a really good book? Children’s Book Sequels helps you discover the right order of any series from Harry Potter to A Series of Unfortunate Events, from Alex Rider to Vampirates.There are lots of links to author’s websites full of information, fun and games.
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