Book Award 2010: The short-list has been announced!
What a great session we all enjoyed at Bolton Uni on Thursday 4th February. The short-listed books all look fantastic!
Now all you have to do is get reading!!!!
What to do:
Read the books
Fill in your booklet - available from your school librarian
Vote for your favourites
Enter the competitions
Share your comments on the blog
Take part in the workshops
Come and meet the authors when the winners are announced on Saturday 3rd July
Enjoy yourself!
The titles are authors are:
Bang Bang You're Dead by Narinda Dhami
Life Game by Alison Allen-Gray
Zelah Green Queen of Clean by Vanessa Curtis
Mondays are Murder by Tanya Landman
The Picke King by Rebecca Promitzer
The Soul Trade by E.E. Richardson
Forbidden Island by Malcolm Rose
Wolven by Di Toft
Pictured beloew: Winning author of the Bolton Children's Book Award 2009 - Sally Nicholls
Please contact Sandra on 01204 332760 for any further information.
Good ideas for reviewing books...Think about...
The Story
Original, interesting, credible?
What is it's theme?
Satisfactory ending?
The Style
Well written?
Good grammar and spelling?
The Cover
Is it bright and attractive?
Does it give you information about the book you are going to read?
Is the title 'catchy' and interesting?
Does the story 'blurb' encourage you to dip into the text?
The Characters
Who are they?
Are they well-described?
Can you see them in your imagination?
Do their personalities develop as the story grows?
Are they believable?
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