Category Archives: Vikings Read 2013

Vikings Talk – Bombs to Books

Posted on February 12, 2013 by

David Starr served as an administrator of two of the most diverse schools in Canada, Byrne Creek and Edmonds. The parents of many of his students had to overcome harrowing events and circumstances in order to find safety in Canada. … Continue reading →

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Vikings Talk – Viral

Posted on January 28, 2013 by

Mike and Lindsay’s friendship is ruined by a simple misunderstanding, but when Lindsay is caught in a compromising position and the footage goes viral, Mike knows he has to put aside any hard feelings and help Lindsay in her time … Continue reading →

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Vikings Talk – Half Brother

Posted on January 15, 2013 by

How would you react if your father arrived home from work one day and announced that you were about to meet your brand new little brother, who was… a chimpanzee?!?! Find out how Ben reacts to baby “brother” Zan when … Continue reading →

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Posted on November 29, 2012 by

Katsa was born with superhuman strength and wishes she wasn’t. Her mismatched eye colour reveals her special powers  to everyone around her which make her feared throughout all the kingdom – a fear her uncle, the King, exploits. Soon Katsa is … Continue reading →

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Battle Hymn of Viking Talks!

Posted on November 22, 2012 by

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Vikings Talk of Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother last Wednesday. If you missed it, be sure to attend Wednesday, December 5th’s session when we discuss Kristen Cashore’s Graceling.

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Vikings Talk this Wednesday!

Posted on November 9, 2012 by

Come join us for our first Vikings Talk session for this year’s Vikings Read! It will take place on Wednesday, November 14th at lunch in the library. Read on to learn more about it. What is it? Like a book … Continue reading →

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Author Visit: Gina McMurchy-Barber

Posted on October 29, 2012 by

On Wednesday, October 23rd, the library had the pleasure of hosting Gina McMurchy-Barber, author of Vikings Read nominee Free as a Bird.  Ms. McMurchy-Barber held a rapt audience of grades 8, 9 and 10 as she discussed her research into Woodlands Institute in New … Continue reading →

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Vikings Read 2013 Soon to Be Launched

Posted on October 24, 2012 by M. le bibliothécaire

Itching for something good to read?  Tossing and turning at night in anticipation of this year’s titles? The wait is almost over! The Vikings Talk Committee will reveal this year’s selections on Thursday, October 25th at lunch in the Library.  Join us!!!

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