Friday 3 June 2016

FACE-THE-LIBRARY BOOKS AND TAKE UP THE SUMMER READING CHALLENGE


Hey Students!

Chilling on the couch, long car trips, visiting new places, lounging by the pool, sitting around Grandma's house...summertime offers ample opportunity for you to read for pleasure. To wield against the inevitable summer backslide, you need to read over the summer. It's our job as the librarians to make that as feasible as possible.  We offer you UNLIMITED SUMMER CHECKOUT @ Your School Library.  Take up the Summer Reading Challenge and start issuing books from your library- the treasure trove of resources. List the titles that you read with very short reviews and post it in the COMMENT box of this Post. You can mention the books from your personal collection also. You can send the list by June 27, 2016. We will publish your Reading Lists in the Blog. The one who reads the most and sends us the most extensive list will be declared as SUMMER SCHOLAR and awarded in the School Assembly.

So, Get...SET.....GO....take up the challenge and start reading for pleasure. It's much more exciting than to spend the vacation parked in front of the television, playing with gadgets, getting addicted to mobiles or surfing the Internet.

Suggested Reading (Middle to Senior Level):
  • The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
  • Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
  • The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain 
  • Lord of the Flies by William Golding 
  • To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee 
  • 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey
  • Wonder by R.J. Palacio
  • Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life by James Patterson/Chris Tebbetts
  • The One and Only Ivan by Katharine Applegate
  • The Magic Finger by  Roald Dahl
  • BFG by Roald Dahl
  • Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee
  • Hamlet by William Shakespeare 
  • Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom
  • The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams 
  • The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari by Robin S. Sharma
  • Wings of Fire: An Autobiography by A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
  • Scion of  Ikshvaku by Amish Tripathi
  • And Then There were None by Agatha Christie
  • The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
  • The Time Machine by H.G. Wells
  • Animal Farm by George Orwell
  • The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
  • King Lear by William Shakespeare
  • The Maze Runner by James Dashner
  •  Divergent by Veronica Roth
  • Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever 
  • I Am Number Four by Pittacus Lore
  • The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
  • Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
  • Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins






 SUGGESTED READING LIST (Primary to Middle Level)

1.       BOOKS WRITTEN BY ROALD DAHL
a.       Charlie and the chocolate Factory
b.      Magic Finger
c.       The witches
d.      Matilda
2.       HARRY POTTER SERIES
3.       CHICKEN SOUP FOR KIDS SOUL
4.       ABRIDGED TALES OF SHAKESPEARE
5.       SHERLOCK HOLMES
6.       JUNGLE BOOK
7.       FRANKENSTEIN
8.       BOOKS WRITTEN BY ENID BLYTON
a.       NODDY SERIES
b.      AMELIA JANE
c.       FAMOUS FIVE
d.      FIVE FINDOUTERS
e.      SECRET SEVEN
9.       NACY DREW
10.   HARDY BOYS
11.   GOOSEBUMPS
12.   BOOKS WRITTEN BY CORNELIA FUNKE
13.   PERCY JACKSON SERIES
14.   BOOKS WRITTEN BY SUZANNE COLLINS
15.   BOOKS WRITTEN BY ANTHONY HORWITZ
16.   BOOKS WRITTEN BYRICK RIORDAN
17.   BOOKS WTITTEN BY LEMONY SNICKET
18.   WIMPY KIDS SERIES
19.   BOOKS WRITTEN BY MICHAEL MORPURGO
20.   TINTIN
21.   ASTERIX
22.   GERONIMO STILTON


These are just a few books, You are welcome to visit the library and explore many more interesting books during this vacation from Monday to Friday (Timings: 08.00 am to 01.30 pm). Spend time browsing selection of books from a variety of genres. Knowing your  interests as well as  reading abilities, we will help you to engage in reading for fun and information.







9 comments:

  1. 1. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban-I really liked the fact that unlike all other Harry Potter books, this did not include Harry meeting Voldemort. I loved the Quidditch in this book, and also how Lupin taught Harry the Patronus. This was one of the best Harry Potter books that I've read.
    2. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire-The three tasks in the Triwizard Tournament and the return of Voldemort were the best parts of the novel. However, I disliked the fact that no Quidditch was going to be in the book at Hogwarts, but that was compensated by the Quidditch World Cup Final. The book was well written and I liked it.
    3. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix-This one was the best Harry Potter book I've read by far. The D.A. meetings really were excellent. Umbridge served as the main antagonist in this book, which was something new tried by Rowling. The fight in the Department of Mysteries really takes things up a notch.
    4. Harry Potter and The Half Blood Prince-A great novel setting up the foundation of the final novel. I enjoyed the Quidditch again in this book, but I disliked that Gryffindor won the Quidditch Cup again, despite Harry not playing the full match in two matches out of three. Nevertheless, peeping into Voldemort's past, hunting for the Horcrux and Dumbledore's death were cleverly written. J.K. Rowling executed the cliffhanger ending really well.
    5. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows-It was an excellent conclusion to the brilliant Harry Potter series. I enjoyed reading the Battle of Hogwarts throughout. What I really disliked was that hunting for Horcruxes was so difficult in the beginning, and suddenly became too easy. But still, I have to say that Rowling ended this brilliant series excellently.
    6. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring-A brilliant start to a superb series, The Fellowship of the Ring is brilliant. The first part of this story is not as good as the second and maybe you'll find it boring, but once Gandalf and the others have explained everything, you'll gain interest and will find it hard to keep the book down.
    7. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers-From Isengard to Mordor, this book will keep you glued to it till you have finished it. Gollum gets a much more major role in this book, serving a guide to Frodo and Sam, while the other members of the Company go to battle Saruman. This book is better than it's predecessor, and in the end sets the tone for a perfect ending.
    8. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King-It was a satisfying conclusion to the Lord of the Rings trilogy. The battles in the first half of the book and the destruction of the One Ring in the latter was fun to read. Howeveer, on the downside, I feel that the title reveals a major twist in the book. It may seem slow paced, but J.R.R. Tolkien's conclusion to his masterpiece trilogy is excellent.
    9. Percy Jackson and the Greek Heroes-As always with Rick Riordan, this book's laughing gags are at another level. Plus, it also educates Greek fans about legends of the Ancient Greeks, like Hercules, Theseus, Perseus, Jason, and many others. It also shows the mercy (and cruelty) of gods, as in all legends and myths. I have to say that it is a really good book. It would sure leave you laughing loudly, and you'll be learning something in every chapter. Riordan (as Percy) has written the novel very well.
    10. Magnus Chase and the Sword of Summer-Funny, adventurous and mysterious-these words su up the whole book just well. It is one of the best books written by Riordan till now. This book is intelligently written and I can't see why Norse gods aren't as famous as others. The Sword of Summer turns out to be filled with twists and turns. The introductory book to the Norse series explains all that is required to know about Norse mythology.
    The remaining book reviews will be in the next comment.
    Aryan
    VII-C

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  2. 11. The Maze Runner-James Dashner is a master storyteller. This book is a superb novel, a mix of suspense, thrill and adventure all directed to solving the Maze. Thomas, the point of view character, show everything really well. Battling the Grievers was a thrilling experience, while the death of some character towards the end was touching. This is one of the best books I have read in this summer vacation.
    12. The Scorch Trials-Once again, Dashner has woven his plot and story together really well. His quick paced style of writing makes this novel a page turning one. It was difficult for me to put the novel down. This book may not be as good as the first one, but it deserves a thumbs up and praise for Dashner.
    13. The Death Cure-A great ending to a great series, The Death Cure tries to tie up all the loose ends from the previous two books. The reason why some character died in The Maze Runner is revealed in this book, and makes his death even more sad. And one more character's death is even more touching, which makes Thomas sad. This was a brilliant book, maybe better than the Scorch Trials.
    14. The Kill Order-An excellent prequel to an awesome series! This book explores the epilogue of The Death Cure, and explains everything that was the cause of the whole series. I really loved the book, but couldn't understand the function of the epilogue and prologue of this book. This was the fourth of the five books of the series (the fifth is coming in September this year), and makes me want to read the fifth one even more.
    15. Trigger Mortis-James Bond is back! Honestly, Anthony Horowitz is one of my favourite authors. But this novel sends all other books he has written biting the dust! The way he tries to copy Ian Fleming's writing style is good. The plot of the novel is very well thought. Horowitz has a habit of using all real objects, which he does again. He even shows some math when Bond is in trouble! This novel might be the best I have read in this summer vacation, edging aead of The Maze Runner.
    Aryan
    VII-C

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  3. maam i have read:-
    1. the bfg
    2.the magical finger
    3.the time machine
    4.diary of a wimpy kid-2 books
    5.the adventure of tom sawyer
    6.geronimo stilton books-5 books
    7.charlie in the chocolate factory
    8.amelia jane
    9. hardy boys
    10.the jungle book
    11.the listmaniac
    12.the journey to the center of the earth
    13.the journey home
    14.sherlock holmes(short stories)
    15.noddy series


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  4. i sent a comment and forget to write my name and class
    Bhumita yadav
    9th-b

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  5. SHILPA GIRI
    XI-A
    1. Percy Jackson series-5 books-The Lightning Thief, The Sea of Monsters, The Titan's Curse, The Battle of the Labyrinth and The Last Olympian, a modern take on greek gods and demigods and their quests to save the world.
    2. Heroes of Olympus series-5 books, The Lost Hero, The Son of Neptune, The Mark of Athena, The House of Hades and The Blood of Olympus, a continuation of the Percy Jackson series, where the Greeks meet the Romans, for better or for worse.
    3. Kane Chronicles-3 books, Rick Riordan's third series on Egyptian mythology, main characters- Carter and Sadie Kane.
    4. Magnus Chase and the Sword of Summer- Rick Riordan's newest book on Norse Mythology, whose lead character Magnus Chase, son of Frey is a cousin of Percy Jackson main character Annabeth Chase, daughter of Athena.
    5. Hunger Games Trilogy- 3 books, main characters Katniss Everdeen, Peeta Mellark and Gale Hawthorne.
    6. Divergent Trilogy- 3 books, main characters- Tris Prior, Tobias Eaton, Caleb Prior.
    7. The Lorien Legacies- 6 books, After their planet has been destroyed by the Mogadorians, few surviving Loric children and their Cepan make it to Earth where the Mogs hunt them down, one by one. As they grow up, they train and embark on a mission to save their new home from the Mogadorian's wrath.
    8. The Maze Runner Trilogy-3 books, The world has been destroyed by an epidemic called the Flare, so few children who have grown immune to it are sent into a savage maze to test and find out what makes them so special. The 9. Dragon Rider- The story of a dragon Firedrake, a brownie Sorrel and their human friend Ben who set on a journey to find the Rim of Heaven in the Himalayas to save the other dragons from the dangers of human development.

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  6. SOUHARD SHARMA
    XI-A

    1.The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri: A must read for all the readers starting off with classics. This book featuring the year 1308 happens to be an enthralling read as it follows Dante’s journey across Inferno (Hell), Purgatorio (Mountains of Purgatory) and Paradiso (Paradise). Each of them having 33 cantos each. The reader could literally feel walking besides Dante’s in his adventures. A masterpiece by a master story teller and a personal favourite.
    2.The Maze Runner Series (4 books) by James Dashner: This novella set in the most apocalyptic period, thrills the readers to their very core. A blend of action and science fiction it feeds the readers with breadcrumbs to make them familiar with the big picture. Provides a stiff competition to The Hunger Games. Never lets the reader wander off leaves the reader spellbound at the end of the series. A finely detailed must read book for all the science fiction admirers. Keeps the readers hooked to the post dystopian world and helps them relive the same. In their very own imagination.
    3.The Alex Cross series (22 books) by James Patterson: A must read in every thriller bookworm’s reading list. One of the thrilling novels which would keep you awake the entire night for knowing the element of surprise. A brilliant and concise work by James Patterson, he manages to deliver on his promise of never letting the readers off the hook. Not for the faint hearted who dislike cliff hangers. But the book Double Cross could have been more realistically written with less unnecessary violence and rash decisions. This book does not hold the promise as the rest twenty one do.
    4.Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen: Another one of the renowned classics, Jane Austen proves to be a read for the hardcore classic lovers. The book manages to portray the martial and social situation in 19th century England with sheer perfection. One should read it at least once in their life. Especially a must read for the feminists out there.
    5.The Girl on The Train by Paula Hawkins: This novella happens to be a precisely written psychological thriller which sends the readers rushing to give it a read. A gripping read, it simply blows away your mind with its plot. There are three narrators in the story each with an explanation of their own. The book clearly treads on the theme that "no one can be trusted". A spoiler could easily spoil the suspense of the book. So to tell about the storyline would be a bit harsh.

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  7. and the second half since it was not fitting at once due to the word limit.
    Souhard Sharma
    XI-A

    6.The Last Mile by David Baldacci: David Baldacci with his recent book manages to keep the audience well enamored with his protagonist of Amos Decker, A man who can forget nothing. He, along with FBI solves a string of unsolved cases to provide the families concerned in the cases, some solitude. The book is entertaining and delighting, all at the same time and has much to offer. The book shed light on various topics regarding racism, relationships and much more. A must read.
    7.Art of War by Sun Tzu: A Chinese book on warfare, Sun Tzu's book is undisputed one of the best books ever penned down on leadership. It tells all about outsmarting one's opponent, though not physically. There are a host of strategies mentioned in the book. A highly recommended book for all those looking to get inspired this philosophical read.
    8. Feluda series by Satyajit Ray: Who can ever say no to a book by the one of the greatest writer of India. A detective series, Feluda is often coined as the Indian Sherlock. Feluda shows remarkable prowess of observation. No age bar for this book. A recommended read from the series is the book Sonar Kella.
    9.Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee: set in the backdrop of civil rights tension, this book another one of the masterpieces by Harper Lee follows Jean Louise's journey through life , a journey that can be guided only by one's conscience. this novel makes the reader much more familiar with the writing style of Harper Lee. This book transcends various boundaries including that of wisdom, humanity, passion, humor and precision. A must read for anyone who found the Go Kill a Mockingbird mesmerizing.
    10. Trials of Apollo by Rick Riordan: A funny read as we get familiar with a host of characters from Zeus to Apollo, we come to a conclusion that Gods have their own discords too. A playful take on the Greek Gods by the renowned author as we undertake the journey along with Apollo as he faces monsters and enemies of all sorts. For all the fantasy story lovers out there.

    AND OF COURSE. COUNTLESS STUDY MATERIAL. A CARTLOAD OF KNOWLEDGE. WHO CAN EVER LEAVE THEM BEHIND. OUR VERY OWN STUDY BOOKS.

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  8. NAVODITA SHARMA
    IV-E

    My reading list during the vacation-
    1.Cinderalla : A story from rags to riches.
    2.Beauty and The Beast: Beauty and breaks the spell of the Beast’s castle
    3.Geronimo Stilton(1-35): He is the owner of of Rodent Gazette, a newspaper factory
    4.Aladdin and the magic lamp: His wicked uncle is very cruel
    5.Panchatantra, Aesop’s Fables: They impart moral values.
    6.Finding Nemo: Follows the adventure of a fish through the oceans
    7.The Jungle Book: Mowgli, a human cub, born and bought up in the jungle.
    8.Rapunzel: The girl has very beautiful and long hair
    9.The Big Turnip: It is a farmer family’s joint effort to bring out the enormous turnip.
    10.Sleeping Beauty: A princess bound by a sleeping enchantment.

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  9. 16. Percy Jackson and the Greek Gods: This is the book which I just finished. After reading this book, I understood why it's sequel was published. An amazing book, it takes us to the depths of the foundation of Greek mythology. It helps us to understand how Greek mythology reached it's present state. This was an excellent novel and was fun to read.
    Aryan
    VII-C

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