Book of the Cycle
This is a project undertaken by a group of MYP students, whose idea is to showcase Library books every nine day cycle. Many thanks to Kirsty, Cassandra, Samantha, Sophia and Olivia for a great job in supporting reading at ISD!
If you would like to read or reserve one of their recommendations, please see Mrs. Hunter.
If you would like to read or reserve one of their recommendations, please see Mrs. Hunter.
The Name of the Wind
The book ‘The Name of the Wind’ by Patrick Rothfuss is the first of a fantasy trilogy concerning the story of a man’s life. This book is a good read for the ages of 13+ for both genders to enjoy.
When Kvothe, a barkeeper in a quiet town, retells his past adventures to the wandering story writer, he recounts his childhood in a troop of traveling players, his years as a wild orphan in a crime infested city and his amazing ploy to enter the magnificent school of magic, as well as his life on the run after the murder of a king. This action packed plot is a total page turner and un-put-downable!
When Kvothe, a barkeeper in a quiet town, retells his past adventures to the wandering story writer, he recounts his childhood in a troop of traveling players, his years as a wild orphan in a crime infested city and his amazing ploy to enter the magnificent school of magic, as well as his life on the run after the murder of a king. This action packed plot is a total page turner and un-put-downable!
The Thirteen Reasons Why
In the book, Thirteen Reasons Why, Clay Jenson receives 13 tape recordings from his crush, Hannah Baker, the girl who committed suicide just two weeks earlier. She explains that these tapes will reach the 13 people who are the reason for why she has taken her life. Clay is very confused and forced to listen to all 13 tapes to find out what her story is and how he is involved with this. Find out Hannah’s entire story and how Clay is involved by reading Thirteen Reasons Why… This book may sound a bit upsetting, however it hooks you from the very first page. This is truly inspiring book, and definitely lets you value life more and encourages you to be a better person.
City of Ashes
The book ‘City of Ashes’, by Cassandra Clare, is the second part of a fantasy series which takes place in modern day New York. This series is very popular with people from the ages of 12 to 16 of both genders.
The book is about a girl who discovers that she is a ‘nephilim’, or a half angel, and she must defeat her father before he destroys all that she holds dear while wrangling with unrequited feelings for a boy who will never be hers. Filled with tons of action, such as demon slayings, love and mystery, this book is well suited for boys and or girls who like twisted plots and amusing characters.
The book is about a girl who discovers that she is a ‘nephilim’, or a half angel, and she must defeat her father before he destroys all that she holds dear while wrangling with unrequited feelings for a boy who will never be hers. Filled with tons of action, such as demon slayings, love and mystery, this book is well suited for boys and or girls who like twisted plots and amusing characters.
Noughts and Crosses
The Book ‘Noughts and Crosses’ by Malorie Blackman, is the first book in a series of 4. It is a serious book, showing deep emotions and how strong and powerful love can be between 2 people. The book is written so it shows the thoughts and innermost feelings of all the characters and their point of view on different events. It would also be perfect for anyone over the age of 13.
This book takes the history of civil rights in America but turns it on its end making the black community considered higher class. Two teenagers, Sephy, black and a cross and Callum, white and a nought, have been friends since childhood however now that they have grown up, deeper feelings have begun to immerge. With the separation of the noughts and crosses, creating a huge divide and barrier in the community, the feelings between them are becoming exceedingly dangerous. With fighting, bombing and death around them, can Sephy and Callum hold on to their love?
This book takes the history of civil rights in America but turns it on its end making the black community considered higher class. Two teenagers, Sephy, black and a cross and Callum, white and a nought, have been friends since childhood however now that they have grown up, deeper feelings have begun to immerge. With the separation of the noughts and crosses, creating a huge divide and barrier in the community, the feelings between them are becoming exceedingly dangerous. With fighting, bombing and death around them, can Sephy and Callum hold on to their love?
Das Haus der Kalten Herzen
Das Buch 'Das Haus der Kalten Herzen', von Sarah Singleton ist ein sehr beliebtes Fantasy und Sciencefiction Buch. Es ist am besten für 6-10 Klässler geeignet, besonders für Mädchen, aber Jungen können es natürlich auch lesen.
Das Buch handelt von einem Mädchen, das mit der Hilfe ihrer Schwester versucht einen Fluch zu brechen. Der Fluch hält nämlich ihr zu Hause in einer Zeit und an einem Ort fest, wo jeder Tag genau dem vorherigen gleicht. Es ist tiefer Winter und nicht nur die Zeit verändert sich nicht sondern Leute können die beiden von außen nicht sehen und sie können ihr Grundstück auch nicht verlassen. Werden die zwei Geschwister die Geheimnisse, die das Haus umhüllen, entdecken können und den Fluch aufheben? Finde es heraus: das Buch gibt es auch in der SrS Bibliothek!
Das Buch handelt von einem Mädchen, das mit der Hilfe ihrer Schwester versucht einen Fluch zu brechen. Der Fluch hält nämlich ihr zu Hause in einer Zeit und an einem Ort fest, wo jeder Tag genau dem vorherigen gleicht. Es ist tiefer Winter und nicht nur die Zeit verändert sich nicht sondern Leute können die beiden von außen nicht sehen und sie können ihr Grundstück auch nicht verlassen. Werden die zwei Geschwister die Geheimnisse, die das Haus umhüllen, entdecken können und den Fluch aufheben? Finde es heraus: das Buch gibt es auch in der SrS Bibliothek!