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Library Report from Garry Moore of Janali High School
February 2012Popular with boys in particular at the moment are the range of Halo books, both the graphic novels and regular novels. These books are based on the science fiction computer game.
The Diary of a Wimpy Kid books keep walking off the shelves and, as always, the Andy Griffith Just ....... books are in constant circulation.
However the most commonly used books (though not often borrowed) are the Where's Wally collection!
Library Report from Peta Moss, Wollongong Library
Wollongong Libraries most popular titles for 2011
Junior Fiction Top 20 List
The tales of Beedle the Bard
Rowling, J. K.
Secrets of Deltora : exploring the land of dragons
Rodda, Emily, 1948-
James and the giant peach
Dahl, Roald, 1916-
Harry Potter and the half-blood prince
Rowling, J. K.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Rowling, J. K.
Harry Potter and the philosopher's stone
Rowling, J. K.
Harry Potter and the prisoner of Azkaban
Rowling, J. K.
Harry Potter and the chamber of secrets
Rowling, J. K.
Princess Chloe and the primrose petticoats
French, Vivian
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Rowling, J. K.
Princess Millie and the magical mermaid
French, Vivian
Harry Potter and the goblet of fire
Rowling, J. K.
A new beginning
Bentley, Sue, 1951-
Don't look now
Child, Lauren
Princess Lucy and the precious puppy
French, Vivian
Princess Amy and the golden coach
French, Vivian
Uno's garden
Base, Graeme, 1958-
Giraffe and the pelly and me
Dahl, Roald, 1916-
Youth Graphic Novels Top 20 List
The arrival
Tan, Shaun
Star Wars : Clone Wars. Volume 7, When they were brothers
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Ultimate Iron Man. Ultimate collection
Card, Orson Scott
Negima! 4
Akamatsu, Ken
The chronicles of Judge Dredd
Wagner, John
Negima! 5
Akamatsu, Ken
Marvel Masterworks presents the Silver Surfer. Volume 1, collecting the Silver Surfer nos. 1-6
Lee, Stan, 1922-
The Simpsons treehouse of horror : hoodoo, voodoo, brouhaha
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Tsubasa. 1 : reservoir chronicle
Clamp
The amazing Spider-Man presents. Anti-Venom
Slott, Dan
Astonishing x-men. Gifted
Whedon, Joss
Batman : Dark victory
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Negima! 3
Akamatsu, Ken
Tsubasa. 3 : reservoir chronicle
Clamp
Fantastic Four. Volume 1
Hickman, Jonathan
Bleach. 31, Don't kill my volupture
Kubo, Tite
Dark X-Men
Cornell, Paul
Dragon Ball Z. [9]
Toriyama, Akira, 1955-
Junior Non Fiction Top 20 List
Ripley's believe it or not!
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Dinosaurs
Long, John A., 1957-
1-2-3 draw baby animals : step-by-step guide
Levin, Freddie
Snake
Wood, Selina
Kids in the kitchen
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500 manga creatures
Li, Yishan
Junior MasterChef Australia. Volume 1 : the cookbook
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Ripley's believe it or not! : enter if you dare!
Tibballs, Geoff
Mister maker : let's make more!
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Shojo fashion manga art school : how to draw cool looks and characters
Flores, Irene
Star wars : the clone wars character encyclopedia
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You can cook
Karmel, Annabel
Kids' cooking
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1-2-3 draw ocean life : a step-by-step guide
Levin, Freddie
Pirates
Matthews, John
Snakes, lizards, crocs and turtles of Australia
Wilson, Stephen K., 1954-
Things for boys to make and do
Bone, Emily
Cartooning : the only cartooning book you'll ever need to be the artist you've always wanted to be
Roche, Art
Book Shop Report, Wollongong University UniShop from Natalie O'Sullivan
February 2012
The most popular books at unishop in Wollongong are;
- With the movie release in March, the Hunger Games books by Suzanne Collins are very popular with young adults. Bk: 1 The Hunger Games – 9781407109084, Bk:2 Catching Fire – 9781407109367, Bk:3 Mockingjay – 9781407109374
- Keeper of the Realms : Marcus Alexander – 9780141339771 (Fantasy) Charlie Keeper has been forced from her home by a bloodthirsty and terrifying stranger. But in escaping she discovers her house holds the gateway to the Realm of Bellania – a place of myth, magic and an evil lord with a very bad attitude.
- DC Comics, The Ultimate Character Guide – 9781405367783. This is a best seller at the moment, it contains all you need to know about DC comic book characters.
- The Scar : Charlotte Moundlic - 9781406335958When Mum dies, the little boy in this book knows she’s never going to come back. How can he make sure he remembers her? This is a super sad book for any mother! Emotional read for anyone trying to cope with grief.
- If Kisses Were Colours : Alison Jay – 9781848776197, a board book full of love from mother to baby.
- The Red Poppy : David Hill – 9781869439989, World War I, friendship formed between 2 soldiers during battle.
Book Shop Report
November 2011
Natalie O'Sullivan from the Wollongong University UniShop reports on the latest popular sales.At the moment it is all about Inheritance 4! by Christopher Paolini (Random House, $29.95). http://www.randomhouse.com.au/kids/default/page/general/section/inheritance/
The Obernewtyn Book 6 by Isobelle Carmody (Penguin Books, $32.95)
http://www.penguin.com.au/products/9780670853595/sending-obernewtyn-chronicles-book-6Star Wars is pretty big at the moment (anything really!) and as school is nearing the end of term 4 schools are purchasing the Jacaranda Primary Atlas, Behind the News Primary Atlas, dictionaries etc.
Lake Illawarra High School Library Report
Mrs. Kerry Rae, Teacher Librarian at Lake Illawarra High School Library has provided us with the following report on the most popular books for Term 2, 2011. Thanks Kerry!
The most popular books this term were anything about Justin Bieber.
This includes:
* 100% official Justin Bieber: first step 2 forever : my story by Justin Bieber
* Justin Bieber : 3D : the 100% unofficial biography by Evie Parker
* Justin Bieber uncovered : unauthorised by Tori Kosara
There were photographs in the April 2011 issue of Dolly magazine with a giant larger than life size pin up of Justin Bieber which had the girls begging me to give them. One lucky girl was the recipient to the envy of all others. Some of the boys wanted to take it down or else but it survived!
Other popular titles this term included many Vampire books – yes they are still popular. The trend is continuing, especially with book series.
Examples include:
* Passion by Kate Lauren – Book 3 in the Fallen series
* Defiance by Lili St. Crow – Book 4 in the Strange Angels series
* Last Sacrifice by Richelle Mead from the Vampire Academy series
* Fire World by Chris d’Lacey – Book 6 in the Last Dragon Chronicles series
* Monster Revenge by Dean Lorey – Book 2 in the Nightmare Academy series
The Dead series by Charlaine Harris are also very popular with titles including Dead reckoning, Dead until dark, Dead and gone and Dead in the family.
Other popular titles include Throne of Fire by Percy Jackson and Demon Collector by Jon Mayhew.
With the school holidays approaching there were many student leaving the library with plenty of reading material to keep them occupied. Great to see the book is not dead!
Happy reading!
Jodi Bussell has provided the following top ten lists from High Country Library in Wangaratta, Victoria. Thanks, Jodi!
The top adult fiction list for May/June at High Country Library, Victoria
The top YA fiction list for May/June 2011 at High Country Library, Victoria
Shellharbour Public School Library, First Term Borrowing.
Our students are participating in the Premier’s Reading Challenge, so many of the most popular books are on the reading challenge lists. Many of these are series books.
These series are the most popular at the moment:
. Diary of a Wimpy Kid
. Zac Power
. Geronimo Stilton
. TooCool
. A Series of Unfortunate Events
. Boy Vs Beast
. Battle Boy
. Go Girls
. Pearlie
. Alex RiderOur most popular non-fiction topics are sharks, spiders and dinosaurs.
Margaret Cooper
Teacher Librarian
March 2011
Lake Illawarra High School Library
Report from Librarian, Kerry Rae.The most popular book in my library is the Guinness book of records. Students are constantly borrowing it or just browsing through it during recess and lunch. It is rarely on the shelves but the students all know where it belongs. I have the latest one, 2011, and all the past years and if they can’t get the latest book they are always happy to have a look at past years.
The most popular new book is Kardashian Konfidential. This is all about the famous Kardashian sisters and has many colour photographs of the girls and provides information about them and their lives. This was requested by a student and since buying it I have had another 2 requests for this book. Justin Bieber is also very popular at the moment and any book about him doesn’t stay on the shelves for long.Vampire books are always very popular with many authors cashing in on this craze. Authors such as Stephanie Meyer, L. J. Smith, P.C. Cast, Charlaine Harris and Richelle Mead are very popular and these are all well read. Fantasy books are popular with authors such as Chris d’ Lacey, and J.K. Rowling amongst the favourites.
As students find a series they like, they request the next book in the series such as Linger by Maggie Stiefvater, Scorpia by Anthony Horowitz and Afterlife by Claudia Gray.
Graphic novels are quite popular and this appears to be a growing trend for the reluctant readers. In this area, popular titles include Vampire knight, Cirque Du Freak and Negima. The books students also find enjoyable are ones that require the reader to open flaps, or lift out a list or feel an object such as Demonology, Dragonology and Egyptology.
Magazines are also popular and I subscribe to titles that students are interested in such as Riptide, Movement, Dolly and O.K!
Kerry Rae
Teacher LibrarianMarch 2011
Wollongong City Library, NSW South Coast.Peta Moss, the Children's and Youth Services Librarian at Wollongong Library has provided us with this list of the most borrowed titles so far for 2011.
Children's
Children's Non-Fiction
Snake Wood, Selina 1-2-3 draw baby animals : step-by-step guide Levin, Freddie Know it all : facts, stats, lists, records, and more Various Authors Spiders, snails and other minibeasts of Australia Zborowski, Paul The mammal book : jaws, paws, claws and more Taylor, Barbara, 1954- Snakes, lizards, crocs and turtles of Australia Wilson, Stephen K., 1954- A history of Australia Gard, Stephen Cartooning : the only cartooning book you'll ever need
to be the artist you've always wanted to beRoche, Art Kids in the kitchen Various Authors YA Fiction
The short second life of Bree Tanner : an eclipse novella Meyer, Stephenie New moon Meyer, Stephenie Eclipse Meyer, Stephenie Twilight Meyer, Stephenie Vampire academy Mead, Richelle Breaking dawn Meyer, Stephenie, Frostbite Mead, Richelle Marked : a House of Night novel Cast, P. C. Spirit bound Mead, Richelle The host : a novel Meyer, Stephenie
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