How old is the oldest book in Paraparaumu Library? It's was gifted to the library, is called Sherlock's Sermons 3 and has a date inside - M.DCC.LV (or 1755). Last month the Wrappers borrowed some of the older books in the teen collection, much more recent than 1755, but classics that are held in stack or continue to be reprinted. Considering the challenge of reading something that might be outside their usual preferences nearly all of the books received positive reviews. The titles are linked to the catalogue below so you can reserve a copy to read for yourself.
Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry by Mildred Taylor
Old Yeller by Fred Gipson
Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell
The Cay by Theodore Taylor
Watership Down by Richard Adams
The Princess Bride by William Goldman
The Thirty Nine Steps by John Buchan
Animal Farm by George Orwell
Hatchet by Gary Paulsen
It seems as though the Wrappers enjoyed plenty of reading time over the summer break and there is a good list of recommended books this month. Some are library books, some are not. I've linked the books to the catalogue and changed the way I've done some of the links so hopefully they all work now. Please let me (Carolyn) know if the links are not working.
Harry Potter series by J K Rowling (worth reading again!)
What We Left Behind by Robin Talley
Spontaneous by Aaron Starmer
Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick (first in series of 4 books)
Nimona by Noelle Stevenson
A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket (now also a Netflix series)
Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson
The Poison Throne by Celine Kiernan (first book in the Moore Hawke trilogy)
The Industry of Souls by Martin Booth
The Young Elites by Marie Lu
172 Hours on the Moon by Johan Harstad
Orange by Ichigo Takano
Calling all keen readers and/or writers - Wrappers group get-togethers start again next week. If you're a teen who lives on the Kapiti Coast you're welcome to come along to Paraparaumu Library to talk books and socialise with other teens. We meet monthly on the first Friday of each month from 5.30 -7.00pm. No need to register, just turn up and join in. See you on Friday 3 February!
Forget homework and exams, it's time to get into some leisurely summer reading! The books below were recommended by the Wrappers at the December meeting. Books available from SMART are linked to the catalogue so you can place your orders now.
The Book of Days by K. A. Barker (highly recommended by Martha)
Holding Up the Universe by Jennifer Niven (author of All the Bright Places)
Adulthood is a Myth by Sarah Anderson (a fun little book of scribbles)
Green Valentine by Lili Wilkinson (light and funny)
Dealing with Dragons by Patricia C Wrede (highly rated fantasy on Goodreads)
Arena 13 by Joseph Delaney (new series by the author of Spook's Apprentice)
Trylle trilogy by Amanda Hocking (a good fantasy)
The Cocaine Diaries by Paul Keany (gritty realism)
Nujeen by Nujeen Mustafa (teen refugee escapes Syria in a wheelchair)
What do book lovers want for Christmas? A brand new book might be a nice change from a library book. Or maybe you would prefer another book related gift. Take a look at the choices below in the picture and on Google Form. Which would you choose?
Fill in your answer on the Google Form and be in to win a brand new book. Open to Kāpiti District residents only. The
winner will be drawn at the next Wrappers meeting on Friday 2 December.
