Neil Gaiman on Libraries

Neil Gaiman author of among other books, Carnegie Medal winning 'The Graveyard Book' , speaks about the value of libraries and the need for preseving funding for them.

Inheritance by Christopher Paolini

'Inheritance' has just been released and is now available from the SMC Library for loan. It is the final book in the Inheritance Cycle, which people have been patiently awaiting. Now all followers of the Inheritance series will know whether the evil dictator Galbatorix will be destroyed and what the destiny of Arya will be. This book is a thoroughly compelling read filled with sorcery and sword fights to enchant all ages. For all those who love fantasy and adventure, Inheritance is waiting.

Kamran and Raza in S2

Fourth Estate Publishing's 25th Anniversary

Fourth Estate Publishing released an animation to celebrate their 25th anniversary in 2008. It's an amazing animation featuring many of the titles they have published. It was produced by Apt Studio and it's well worth a look.

Cherub Newsletter

The latest edition of Robert Muchamore's Cherub Newsletter answers lots of FAQ regarding the series.  It includes news about a possible Cherub film, when the Cherub books will appear as e-books and news of when his next books will be published.  To read the newsletter in full click here

Useful History Apps

Anyone studying Intermediate 2 History might be interested in the following two apps now available from e-piblisher Collca.

The Cold War in an Hour Cold War
Easter Rising the Story of 1916 Easter Rising

Both of these apps are avaivble from Itunes (follow the links above) and have been approved by the King himself, Mr Longmuir.