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Christmas Carol By Sara Teasdale The kings they came from out the south, All dressed in ermine fine; They bore Him gold and chrysoprase, And gifts of precious wine. The shepherds came from out the north, Their coats were brown and old; They brought Him little new-born lambs-- They had not any gold. The wise men came from out the east, And they were wrapped in white; The star that led them all the way Did glorify the night. The angels came from heaven high, And they were ...

Enjoy your day with some book jokes! Why are first books afraid of their sequels? Because they always come after them. What did the comedian say to Harry Potter? Why so Sirius? Man: CAN I HAVE A BURGER AND CHIPS? Librarian: This is a library! Man: (whispers) Can I have a burger and chips? My father gave me a really cheap dictionary for my birthday… I couldn’t find the words to thank him. What did one book say to the other one? �...

Conspiracy Theories in Novels. There are many different conspiracy theories around the world, from the Bermuda Triangle to is the Queen really the Queen. Conspiracy Theory: Belief that some covert but influential organization is responsible for an unexplained event. Let’s start with a few conspiracy theories from different novels. Harry Potter by J K Rowling These amazing books by Rowling are a sensation on a worldwide scale. She is listed with the top A...

Rosaleen Moorhead-Murphy, author of The Mayflower and the Thistle, released her book in May 2018. We wanted to catch up with the new author and see how life had been treating her since she was published. Did you always dream of becoming an author? I loved reading and, as long as I remember, I wrote stories in notebooks that I hoarded in case they would one day be turned into a book. I hated disposing of them although, as my maturity grew, I did use my discernment in...

Some of the best authors in the world started off as amateurs, if they can do it, why can’t you? It starts with an idea, which continues to develop; Characters, plot, setting, beginning, middle and end. “Rock bottom became the solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life”- J K Rowling Becoming an author is difficult, but not impossible, it takes patience and imagination….keep the reader interested! Pick a genre you like, start with smaller novels as your first, an...

Jessica Weeks, author of Curse of Aten, released her book in May 2018. We wanted to catch up with the new author and see how life had been treating her since she was published. Did you always dream of becoming an author? I have always wanted to be an author, and I have always been obsessed with books.  I used to write fantasy short stories when I was younger. I started my first novel when I was about 14 or 15. It was a crime novel, but I never finished it. When I st...

Christmas is a magical time of year for friends and families to come together to spread joy and cheer. Below are some facts about Christmas to get you into the holiday spirit!  The Chritsmas tree wasn't popular in England until 1846, when Queen Victoria's husband, German Prince Albert, brought it over when he married her! The tradition spread nationwide and is still adored today! December 25 was probably chosen because it collided with the old pagan festiva...

Autumn is one of our favourite seasons. As soon as that temperature drops, its time to think about coats, candles, hot chocolate and warm blankets. Autumn is a time to relax and enjoy the colourful leaves all around us. What isn’t better then being cosy in your warm reading spot. Here are the 5 books we'll be reading this autumn. The Ghost Station, by Nigel Cole Darcy, bored with her summer homework, had to write an essay about Guy Fawkes and his plan to blow u...

Kimberley Dickinson, author of The One Life Movement, released her book in May 2018. We wanted to catch up with the new author and see how life had been treating her since she was published. Did you always dream of becoming an author? I remember when I was in Grade 6 and would spend all my time in class writing short stories, when I was probably supposed to be learning about Social Studies or Greek Mythology. One of the first stories I remember that the teacher read...