New in the ILC

Username: Evie by Joe Sugg

A graphic novel from the YouTuber ThatcherJoe.

Like anyone who feels as though they just don't fit in, Evie dreams of a place of safety. When times are tough, all she wants is a chance to escape from reality and be herself.

Despite his failing health, Evie's father comes close to creating such a virtual idyll. Passing away before it's finished, he leaves her the key in the form of an app, and Evie finds herself transported to a world where the population is influenced by her personality. Everyone shines in her presence, until her devious cousin, Mallory, discovers the app... and the power to cause trouble in paradise [blurb from Goodreads.com].



Gone Wild by Robert Muchamore

Book #3 in the Rock Wars series by the author of CHERUB.

The Rock War TV show is the most-watched reality show on British telly, and it's only halfway through. Jay, Summer, Dylan and their bands have all made it past the tough Boot Camp stage, into Battle Zone. The last six bands will fight it out until the season's finale, live on Christmas Eve.

But it's not all about the music. Summer was hit by a motorbike at the end of Boot Camp. Jay's brother Theo can't keep out of trouble - or out of handcuffs. And Dylan, the outsider, is investigating corruption within the workings of the competition itself.

They've got everything to play for ...

Google like a pro: Tip #5

Using define: to look up the meaning of a word

Can't be bothered finding a dictionary? Easy, use Google as a dictionary!

Google will often provide a definition of a word if you only search for one word, but to make certain it does use define: before your word and Google will know to provide you with a definition. It will also sift through the web to provide you with definitions for acronyms.

e.g.

A Flamboyance of Flamingoes - winners

There were nine students who knew which animals group is flocks and which in troups or bands.

Congratulations...

Abbey Stanic (7 Licona)
Anthony Zanghi (9 Isore)
Benjamin Robertson (9 Isore)
Charli Nisbet (7 Coudere)
Harrison Keating (7 Lewis)
Laney McFadyn (7 Coudere)
Matthew Elliott (9 Gonzaga)
Tess Craven (7 Miki)
Thomas Hruska (7 Borgia)

You will need to come to the ILC to collect your prizes.

Congratulations to the other students who had a go. Better luck next week!

Check out the blog again next week for a new competition and a chance to win!

Book Trailer: Illuminae

Illuminae by By Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff

So Kady thought breaking up with her boyfriend, Ezra, was bad enough. But that was just the start of it.

Now her planet has been invaded and the evacuation fleet is on the run from an enemy warship. On top of that there is a virus on one of the ships that seems to be mutating with some pretty scary results.

Not to mention the AI that is supposed to be protecting them? well, let's just say it got damaged during the evacuation, and it may or may not be going mad, and it probably can't be trusted. Only it has to be turned on to activate the defence grid, which they are going to need when that enemy ship catches up to them, and there is no way of knowing if it will turn on the enemy ship, or the fleet...

"I'm on a ****ing derelict warship on the run from the psychotic crew and insane artificial intelligence trying to save my ****ing boyfriend. Damn right it's nuts!"

Told in IMs, military files, emails, interviews, computer logs and other hacked documents.

Shortlisted for the Gold Inky Award 2016.

Mrs Kelleher rates this read 5 stars 

A Flamboyance of Flamingoes - Quiz

This fortnight's competition is all about Collective Nouns. You know: a flock of birds, a swarm of bees, a herd of cows, a so on. What about some of the more obscure ones? a clowder of cats, or an ambush of tigers?.

How well do you know the animal kingdom??

Go to the competition

Entries close on Friday 11th of November.

Winners announced Monday 14th of November.

Student book reviews

Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children

by Ransom Riggs

Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children is a strange book about an ordinary boy named Jacob. Jacob learns about his grandfather's extraordinary past, and it turns out that Jacob is not as normal as he thought he was.

Why I picked it up: I heard about the movie coming out and it looked interesting, so I wanted to read the book before I watched it.

Why I finished it: Because it was so strange, that it made me want to keep reading. I also loved the characters.

I'd recommend it to: Anyone who enjoys supernatural books, and ones about family and friends.

I rate it:


Year 7 student

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

by J.K. Rowling

19 years after the Battle of Hogwarts. The main character is Albus Severus Potter, Harry's middle child, and his battles with being a teenager.

Why I picked it up: I was the first one in the library to see it.

Why I finished it: EVERYTHING!

I'd recommend it to: Fantasy fans

I rate it:


Abigail Valentine Rawlins (9 Beltran)

Quote of the Month

"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent"

- Eleanor Roosevelt