The Eastern Regional Library Show

Library staff member Lesley Conway runs a radio show each Wednesday 12:05pm-12:45pm on Eastern FM 99.1 called The Eastern Regional Library Show.

This week on the radio show

Pia Butcher, Youth Services Librarian at Knox Library reviewed several books.

When Santa fell to Earth by Cornelia Funke

Jeremiah Goblynch, the ruthless new leader of the Council of Yuleland, is determined to put an end to children's wishes and turn the holiday season into his own personal moneymaking scheme. As the last REAL St. Nick around, only Santa stands between Goblynch and his grinchlike plan. With the help and hope of kids Charlotte and Ben, Santa must face Goblynch and his Nutcracker goons to save Christmas!


Arrival by Shaun Tan

A book that is difficult to describe...Shaun Tan explores the issue of immigration and being a stranger in a strange land through a wordless graphic novel. A book to examine in minute detail and enjoy.


Charlotte's Web: the essential guide by Amanda Li

A full colour look at the world of Fern, Wilbur the pig, Charlotte the spider and all of the characters on Zuckerman's farm.


Hardy Boys: Hyde and shriek by Scott Lobdell Pictures by Sidney Lima ( graphic novel)

When a visiting dignitary's daughter is scheduled to attend a party at a horror-themed restaurant in New York City, ATAC agents Joe and Frank Hardy are enlisted as undercover protection! Can the Hardy Boys find and stop the assassin?


Nancy Drew: Mr Cheeters is missing by Stefan Petrucha and Sho Murase ( graphic novel)

When Blanche Porter reports that Mr Cheeters has been kidnapped, Nancy Drew takes up the case. Can Nancy Drew recover Mr Cheeters or has the eccentric Blanche Porter made a monkey out of Nancy Drew?


Pirates by John Matthews

A delightful book to browse. An introduction to the pirates of the 17 and 18 century. Nearly every double page spread has a special feature. It may be a facsimile of a document or even playing cards to be slipped out of envelopes or small books glued to the page. Lots of fascinating stuff to interest every pirate fan.

Cheers, Maryanne