Hell's Underground series

 

For those who like scary stories, then the Hell's underground series is for you! There are four books in the series. Scared to death is the first book in the series. Scared to death blurb is from Alan Gibbons' website:

Paul Rector is an ordinary schoolboy when the bodies start to turn up on the streets of East London. Somebody is duplicating the Jack the Ripper murders. Strangely, there are no marks on the bodies. It is as if they have been scared to death.

As Paul starts to follow this baffling case something stirs inside him, a sense of recognition... and disturbance. Somehow his destiny and that of the Ripper are entwined. So begins a terrifying journey into the dark heart of London.

      

The Legendeer Trilogy

The Legendeer Trilogy*
by Alan Gibbons

 

"SHADOW OF THE MINOTAUR, VAMPYR LEGION and WARRIORS OF THE RAVEN are computer games that open the gateway between our own world and the realm of myth and legend, with heroes and monsters, daring deeds and narrow escapes, triumphs and tragedies. Over the course of three exhilarating novels, our hero Phoenix escapes the workaday ordeal of his own life in order to face the evil Gamesmaster - not once, but three times. Every time he goes back he risks all as the stakes become increasingly higher, and he learns the Gamesmaster's merciless power knows no bounds. As he approaches his final conflict, the journey becomes heartstopping. Our future depends on his." From Amazon.

*Alan Gibbons won the Blue Peter Award for Shadow of the Minotaur.

Alan Gibbons' books for sale

 

We have a limited number of the following Alan Gibbons' books for sale. If you are interested in buying his books, bring your money to the Library. It will be a case of first come, first served. Alan will sign the books when he is at the school on Tuesday, 7 April.

 

 

The Three Heads of Cerberus 800 INR

What if you downloaded a computer game from the internet?

What if the game knew who you were and set up a meeting with the designers? Would you dare go? That is the dilemma facing Henry Kwok an ordinary Hong Kong school boy. His choices take him on an epic journey across the universe.

 

The Darkness of Dragons 800 INR

They brought death without destruction. No matter how many perished, skyscrapers continued to soar above the city streets. The houses, the roads, the vehicles, the utilities stayed intact. Only the people died. This is award winning author Alan Gibbons’ vision of invasion Earth.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wishing Well Will 700 INR

Wishing Well Will is award winning author Alan Gibbons at his most mischievous. Are you ready for a rollercoaster, mystery ride through a world of myth?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rib Ticklers 700 INR

Everyone is familiar with the classic tales of Snow White, Jack and the Beanstalk and Robin Hood, but do we really know the true story? Award winning author Alan Gibbons puts his own twist on these much-loved tales and will have you roaring with laughter as you discover the secrets behind the fairytale world you thought you knew.

 

Book Fair - 7, 8 & 9 April

Scholastic and Kids2day International are coming to Stonehill for three days during Book Week. Start thinking about books you might be interested in buying. You never know you just might find it at the Book Fair.

On Tuesday, we received more Alan Gibbons books, including some books that you can buy. We'll share more information about his books over the next few days.

 

Alan Gibbons - An act of love

This summary is from Amazon:

"Childhood friends Chris and Imran celebrate the millenium as inseparable blood brothers, they are both seven years old. But by 2011 their lives have taken very different paths. One has joined the Army and served in Afghanistan, the other is a potential jihad recruit. They are no longer friends, and there are bitter wounds between them which remain unhealed. Will their childhood bond be strong enough to overcome an extremist plot?

In a highly-charged, honest and life affirming story, told in flashback from both Chris and Imran's viewpoint, Alan Gibbon's explores the very real issue of terrorism that affects everyone today."

Click HERE to watch a youtube video of Alan Gibbons talking about the book and reading the opening extract (approx. 2 & 1/2 mins).
 

Book Week - Dress up as your favourite character

Book Week is April 6 -10.

On Friday 10 April, you can come to school dressed up as a book character. If you’re stuck for ideas for book characters, click HERE for photos of some children dressed up as book characters and instructions on how to make the costumes.

Alan Gibbons Books - update

Some students have been asking if they will be able to buy Alan Gibbons books and if he will then sign the books. Well, the answer is Yes! Alan Gibbons has couriered some of his books to us. However,  we don’t have a list of what he has sent. The books are due to arrive this week. I’ll post a message when we receive them.

 

It’s great to see that the Alan Gibbons books are being borrowed. If you borrow an Alan Gibbons book, please return it to the Library ASAP so others can read it. Posters of the Alan Gibbons books have been displayed on bulletin boards in the Library.

Alan Gibbons - The cold heart of summer

Come to the Library if you are interested in reading The cold heart of summer. It is creepy ghost story by Alan Gibbons.

When her dad begins restoring the old Sexton house, Debbie begins to wonder whether a house really can be evil. Can Debbie convince her dad that they're in danger before it's too late?

 

Alan Gibbons - Charles Darwin & The dying photo

Charles Darwin

At ten years old, James becomes an assistant to Charles Darwin on the Beagle's second voyage, helping him collect and contain creatures that fly, scuttle, leap and hide from the naturalist. This diary offers a young boy's insight into the actions and thoughts of one of the world's most famous and controversial scientists.

The dying photo

Jimmy is Christmas shopping with his parents when a creepy man offers to take their photograph. Suddenly, Jimmy's parents disappear! Is he going crazy? Who are these people who say they're his foster parents? Is Jimmy alone? And can he solve the mystery of the photographer before it's too late?

 

Author visit - Alan Gibbons 7 April 2015

For Book Week, Alan Gibbons is coming to the school on Tuesday 7 April. We have ordered his books and will let you know when they arrive.

Some information about Alan Gibbons books:

• They cover a range of important and interesting topics.
• They are often contemporary novels, focusing on difficulties that teens and children face.

He has written about:

• gun crime (Raining Fire),
• hate crimes (Hate),
• domestic violence (The Edge),
• bullying and suicide (Hold On)
• racial tension (Caught in the Crossfire, An Act of Love)
• football (Total Football series); and
• mythology and folklore (Shadow of the Minotaur, Night Hunger).