Chance to get published in the Red House Competition

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For all you keen writers out there between ages 9 and 17 - the Red House is running a competition.

The following is from their website http://www.redhouse.co.uk/

"Get Your Work Published!
Are you the next Anthony Horowitz, Louise Rennison, Roger McGough or even Piers Morgan? Then we want to hear from you! The Red House Young Writers' Yearbook is now celebrating it's third year with the publication of the Red House Young Writers' Yearbook 2008, which is packed with carefully selected writing from children and teenagers across the United Kingdom.
So if you're a budding author, journalist or poet, aged 17 or under, get writing as now is your chance to get your brilliant work published in the Red House Young Writers' Yearbook 2009.
Not only will the winners be published they'll get to take part in a workshop, where they'll receive tips and advice from professional writers including popular author and judge of the Yearbook, Matt Whyman.
So what are you waiting for? Get those creative juices flowing and send in your entries by the 28th May 2009!
Entries must be under 1000 words."

Their website has further information and other opportunities and fun.

****However, PLEASE ASK FOR PARENTAL PERMISSION BEFORE SHARING ANY OF YOUR DETAILS OR ENTERING INTO ANY COMPETITION. Bodmin Bookworm cannot be responsible for the content or conduct of any outside websites or their links - therefore it is essential that you obtain parental advice and permission.********

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DECEMBER RECOMMENDED READING by Bodmin Library Manager Mr Foot

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Below are books recommended by Bodmin Library Manager Mr Foot that relate to this month's theme of 'Winter'. These books and many more can be found at Bodmin Library.

Please check with your parents or teacher before reading any of the recommended books in order to check that the book is suitable for your age. Some books may be too scary or unsuitable for younger readers.

"Stick Man"

by Julia Donaldson

(picture book)

"How the Grinch Stole Christmas"

by Dr Seuss

(picture book)

"Father Christmas Goes on Holiday"

by Raymond Briggs

(Picture book)

"Horrible Christmas"

by Terry Deary

(Junior)

"Rover Saves Christmas"

by Roddy Doyle

(Junior)

"Angels, Arguments and a Furry Merry Christmas"

by Karen McCombie

(Young Adult)

"Silent Snow, Secret Snow"

by Adele Geras

(Young Adult)

"A Christmas Carol"

by Charles Dickens

(Adult, Junior & Quickread versions available)



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NOVEMBER RECOMMENDED READING by Bodmin Library Manager Mr Foot

Below are books recommended by Bodmin Library Manager Mr Foot that relate to this month's theme of 'History Myths and Legends'. .....

These books and many more can be found at Bodmin Library.

Please check with your parents or teacher before reading any of the recommended books in order to check that the book is suitable for your age. Some books may be too scary or unsuitable for younger readers.

Infants:

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"Good Knight, Sleep Tight" by David Melling (Picture Book)

Juniors:

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"Arthur, High King of Britain" by Michael Morpurgo (Junior Fiction)

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"The Hobbit" by JRR Tolkien (Junior Fiction)

Young Adult:

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"The Once and Future King" by TH White (Young Adult)

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"Tide Knot" by Helen Dunmore (Young Adult)

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"Here Lies Arthur" by Philip Reeve (Young Adult)

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BB recommends.....'The Witches' by Roald Dahl

Bodmin Bookworm recommends 'The Witches' by Roald Dahl.

(Suitable for approximately 8 years and over - but check with a parent/teacher)

The blurb on the back of the book reads:

"Witches really are a detestable breed. They disguise themselves as

lovely ladies, when secretly they want to squish and squelch all

the wretched children they despise. Luckily one boy and

his grandmother know how to recognise these vile creatures -but

can they get rid of them for good?"

Roald Dahl's 'The Witches' is a story full of gruesome descriptions, scary witches, adventure and lots of laughs. A great book that fits with this month's theme of 'All Things Scary'.

Have you read 'The Witches' by Roald Dahl? If you have, please write and tell us what you thought of this book by emailing bodminbookworm@aol.com. Or by leaving a comment by clicking on the 'comments' link at the end of this post.

OCTOBER RECOMMENDED READING from Bodmin Library

Here are books recommended by Bodmin Library Manager Mr Foot that relate to this month's theme of 'All things Scary'.
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These books and many more can be found at Bodmin Library.

Please check with your parents or teacher before reading any of the recommended books in order to check that the book is suitable for your age. Some books may be too scary or unsuitable for younger readers.

Infants/Junior section:

'Funnybones' by Janet & allan Ahlberg






(This is one of a whole series of 'Funnybones' books that are great fun for young & old).
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For those who like their stories scary.......

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Junior Fiction Section:



'The Midnight Library' - 'Liar' by Nick Shadow.

(The Midnight Library is part of a series)


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'Beaver Towers' by Nigel Hinton

'Beaver Towers' by Nigel Hinton
(first in a series)





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Young Adult Section:
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'Midnight Games' by RL Stine

(many more frightening titles by this author)





'Blood Beast' by Darren Shan

(Darren Shan has written many more books many of
which can be found at Bodmin library)


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Bodmin library is supporting the Bodmin Bookworm. It is a great place for you to find relevant books and to access computers and the internet.Click here to access the online Cornwall Library catalogue where you will beable to search for books and access further information about the library service.

Do you have any book suggestions for this month? If so please let us know by emailing bodminbookworm@aol.com with a small book review telling us why you liked the book(s).