Books for children
Books for children gives lots of information and Internet links about authors and books
Reading is fundamental is part of National Literacy Trust and is packed with helpful things
Reading Matters - try their chooser
Essex Public Library allows you to Ask Chris
The Book Trust sees its role as “Bringing books and readers together” and runs projects to encourage readers of all ages and cultures to discover and enjoy books and reading. They recommend reads from toddlers through to teenage fiction at Book Trusted
Book Box gives reviews and author details - alternatively go mad about books with Mrs Mad
Cool Reads features books and reviews for and by 10-15 year old readers
Revish! is an American site, but you may find it of interest
Lots of ideas at:
http://www.cbuk.info/index.php
Kids’ Bookline:
http://www.cllc.org.uk/PAL2002/Kids_Bookline/HTML_ENG/FramesKB.html
Another commercial site to try:
http://www.jubileebooks.co.uk/jubilee/hot_books/bookshop.asp
A suggested site for your parents: http://www.whichbook.net/index.jsp
You can both find many more at this link site:
http://www.btinternet.com/~martin.kromer/links.htm
Some specific authors and series for children
Roald Dahl
Animal ark
Harry Potter
Anthony Horowitz (Alex Ryder books)
Jacqueline Wilson
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anywhere you see it to access the online library catalogue. You can reserve any item in lending stock.
e-mail library.services@merthyr.gov.uk if you have any problems accessing the catalogue or wish to active your online account.