A secret society of female detectives who fight injustice and scandal in Victorian England. A deep-sea mining rig with dark secrets to uncover. A dystopian London where a mythical creature needs protection. WEREWOLVES. The shortlist for the Cheshire Schools' Book Award 2024 covers a fantastic array of genres and subjects, from realistic family-centred stories to … Continue reading Cheshire Schools’ Book Award 2024
Cheshire Schools’ Book Award
Cheshire Schools’ Book Award 2023: Her Dark Wings by Melinda Salisbury
As part of our series focusing on the Cheshire Schools' Book Award 2023 shortlist, Rosie discovers the beauty and the fury of Melinda Salisbury's Her Dark Wings. Melinda Salisbury’s Her Dark Wings, nominated in the Older Age category for the Cheshire Schools’ Book Award 2023, is an enchanting tale that reimagines the power of Greek … Continue reading Cheshire Schools’ Book Award 2023: Her Dark Wings by Melinda Salisbury
Cheshire Schools’ Book Award 2023: Gay Club! by Simon James Green
Will you be voting for Barney Gay Club! as your winner in the older age category of the Cheshire Schools' Book Award 2023? In our latest post spotlighting books on the CSBA23 shortlist, Rosie delves into the murky world of fake dating, political bribery, and dead (?) guinea pigs with Simon James Green's election-winning comedy. … Continue reading Cheshire Schools’ Book Award 2023: Gay Club! by Simon James Green
Cheshire Schools’ Book Award 2023: Resist by Tom Palmer
Continuing our look at the Cheshire Schools' Book Award 2023 shortlist, Rosie goes back in time with Tom Palmer's Resist. Printed in dyslexia-friendly text for children aged around 10 and over, this Cheshire Schools Book Award 2023 nominee for the Younger Age Category is a fantastically moving and informative historical adventure based on the real … Continue reading Cheshire Schools’ Book Award 2023: Resist by Tom Palmer
Cheshire Schools’ Book Award 2023: Dread Wood by Jennifer Killick
As part of our Cheshire Schools' Book Award 2023 celebrations, Rosie reviews shortlisted book Dread Wood by Jennifer Killick. Better watch out for those spiders… Jennifer Killick’s Dread Wood, nominated in the Younger Age category for the Cheshire Schools’ Book Award 2023, is a terrifying middle-grade novel about a group of high school students unexpectedly … Continue reading Cheshire Schools’ Book Award 2023: Dread Wood by Jennifer Killick
Cheshire Schools’ Book Award 2023
The students have voted. The shortlists have been confirmed. The books have arrived. So. Many. Books. This can mean only one thing… it’s time for the Cheshire Schools’ Book Award 2023! We would like to thank all the secondary students across Cheshire, Warrington and Halton who nominated books for the shortlist. From spooky shenanigans in … Continue reading Cheshire Schools’ Book Award 2023
Book review: Boy Queen by George Lester
With the winners of the Cheshire Schools' Book Award 2022 due to be revealed on Wednesday 29th June, ELS library assistant Rosie revels in the colour and joy of George Lester's shortlisted novel Boy Queen. George Lester’s Boy Queen captures the attention right from the first look. Rachel Vale’s eye-catching cover sets the tone for … Continue reading Book review: Boy Queen by George Lester
Cheshire Schools’ Book Award 2022
The Cheshire Schools' Book Award is back! With last year's award cancelled due to school closures, we are determined to make this year a real celebration of reading, and the unique fellowship that can develop between readers. As immersive and enjoyable as solitary reading can be – we are all for getting lost in a … Continue reading Cheshire Schools’ Book Award 2022
Book review: The Twisted Tree by Rachel Burge
ELS library assistant Sarah succumbs to the lure of Rachel Burge's chilling YA novel, The Twisted Tree. Whilst pondering over this review it struck me: what is a sure-fire way to know that somebody really enjoyed a book? Is it a) they feel a little sad once it’s come to an end, b) they frantically look to … Continue reading Book review: The Twisted Tree by Rachel Burge
Book Review: Alex in Wonderland by Simon James Green
ELS librarian Samantha takes a mini-break with Simon James Green's hilarious YA novel, Alex in Wonderland. Sometimes you need a book that will make you laugh. The kind of snorting, warthog-like laughter that sends your breakfast – Coco Pops, of course – flying across the room, alarming both your cats and the strangers walking past … Continue reading Book Review: Alex in Wonderland by Simon James Green
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