 Finding great non-fiction for students can sometimes be tricky for a school librarian. Things have gotten much, much better over the last decade and I'm very excited to see this new book by Dara Briain to add to our shelves at Glenthorne.
Is There Anybody Out There? is funny, interesting and informative. It's a magic missile of facts cleverly sprinkled with humour. Dara takes us from the definition of life on earth and the possibility to life on other planets to evolution, being stuck in space, how hard it is to actually go to space and much, much more. Layered throughout are clear and bright illustrations to drive the points home. Black holes, wormholes, gravity, aliens, it's all here. It's a wonderful, jam packed answer-fest, I highly recommend it for ages 7+.
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 This is a guest post by Hana, a Year 7 student at Glenthorne High School.
I recommend this book because it is inspiring and unique. I decided to read this book because I want to be a scientific illustrator when I'm older. This Is an important book to me because years ago women weren't allowed to be scientists and they were expected to stay at home and work in the house. I am passionate to show that women can do anything. This book is written in a child friendly way and it's very interesting. This book is probably for budding scientists and for people who like reading about the changes of the world throughout the years. I LOVED THIS BOOK!!  This is a guest review from Dulcie, student at Glenthorne High School:
This thrilling sequel to Lady Midnight is a barely possible to put down. It continues to delight readers with its mix of danger, fear and forbidden romance. It shows how friends can be torn apart by unrequited love and how deeply you can betray someone you love, without meaning to. Introducing new character, Kit Rook, ‘the lost herondale’ and the deep friendship he forms with Tiberius and Livia. It also shows how the shadowhunters fight against the discrimination of downworlders when some of their closest friends have to flee to stay alive Rating (out of 5 stars): 5 stars  This is a guest review from Emily, student at Glenthorne High School:
At first glance, you see an luminously bright and colourful cover with the title 'Seeker Of The Crown' embezzled in gold fancy writing. As good as it seems, just the illustrations isn't enough. You see, you need to have a story - a fantastic journey with adventure through just your imagination and the story's words. Written by Ruth Lauren herself. It's as if her words figuratively leap of the page and come to life. Of course not really - because that would be impossible! But if words really did leap of the pages in this book ; I'd picture them dancing merrily around each other - their smiling lips telling the story altogether. But darkness was right around the corner... This was a realistic trek venturing through my mind. Everyone should read this book. Read it with your whole life's content. But be aware - darkness is just around the corner... ''Darkness is just around the corner... Darkness is just around the corner'' she said in a frightened tone of voice. She did not notice the red glowing eyes around the corner. And death had come to soon for her. Rating (out of 5 stars): 5 stars |
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