BOOK WORM.Byline: Janet Tansley The Flower by John Light, pounds 10.99 H/B (Child's Play) TRAPPED in a bleak future city, young boy Brigg works in the library 'where dangerous books are stored'. But only by disobeying orders can he unlock the powers of literature and imagination in a determined search for the meaning of beauty. So when Brigg finds a book labelled 'Do Not Read', he cannot resist taking it home. It leads him to an unexpected discovery, which brings brightness and beauty to a previously dull and dismal world. An unusual, haunting tale which is deceptively de·cep·tive·ly adv. In a deceptive or deceiving manner; so as to deceive. Usage Note: When deceptively is used to modify an adjective, the meaning is often unclear. simple and yet immersed in mystery. An enchanting read for all ages and really thoughtfully illustrated. Stage School: Sarah's Big Chance by Holly Skeet skeet: see shooting. , pounds 4.99 P/B (Bloomsbury) OOH, young girls everywhere are gonna love this! Meet Chloe, Sara, Bethany and Lily, students at the Marcia Lane School of Drama and Dance, and best friends. In this, one of two new books, Sara has her work cut out to gain a part in the musical, Mary Poppins. Rivalry is rife at Marcia Lane School and Sara comes up against her arch rival, Lizabeth, for a lead role in the stage production. Lizabeth, however, is prepared to go to extremes to get the part and Sara has to be at her sharpest to make sure the part is hers. Perfect for all X-Factor fans and wannabes Wannabes is an online interactive soap and game created for the BBC by Illumna Digital. Wannabes follows on from Jamie Kane, the BBC's previous foray into online interactive drama. The show/game consists of 14 10 minute episodes released twice a week. and High School Musical fans. Just what would Simon Cowell Simon Cowell (born 7 October, 1959) is a British artist and repertoire ("A&R") executive for Sony BMG in the United Kingdom and a television producer, more commonly known as a judge on television programmes such as Pop Idol, The X Factor, American Idol think?! Janet Tansley |
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