Online Library

Welcome to the online portal for the school library.

These pages are managed by Oasis Arena's librarian Miss Le.

Please email any concerns or suggestions to yen.le@oasisarena.org or use the 'Contact Library' tab below to get in touch.

Use the buttons on the right hand side to navigate.

Why is reading important?

Children in England are reported to read less frequently for pleasure outside of school than children in many other countries.

But reading makes you:

Smarter, developing your vocabulary and comprehension: reading teaches us words that enable us to better express ourselves.
Develops empathy and resilience: reading allows us to step into someone else's shoes and experiences, allowing us to better understand and communicate with each other.
Nurtures mental health and well being: children who do not read regularly are at more risk of developing mental health problems later in life, including depression, anxiety and aggression.
Stronger! Studies have shown that those who read for pleasure have a greater ability to cope with difficult situations.
Sleep better: giving your brain a good work out can help you to sleep better.

Happy reading!

The Library Staff

Miss Le

Our school librarian is an avid reader of young adult and fantasy. You'll often find the top of her head behind the bookshelves or with her nose buried in her e-books.

Her favourite books are: Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones and The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern.

Our student librarians

Huh? It's empty? You mean to say Miss Le is currently on the lookout for some amazing students to be her student librarians?

Do you have what it takes to help her out at break or lunch times? Are you...friendly, reliable and polite? Enthusiastic, full of ideas and keen to help? Wow. Then do you also have what it takes to play an exciting and important role in the day to day running of your school library?

Then you should fill in this application form, and send it to Miss Le at once!

Note: all applications will be fondly processed and considered but, as normal use of the library is not currently possible, student librarian roles are currently on hold. You will be contacted as soon as interviews and training can go ahead.

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Book reviews by students, staff and parents! Newest to oldest.

(2nd) Lying About Last Summer by Sue Wallman

Lying About Last Summer

By Sue Wallman

★★★★☆

The real villain was unknown till the very end. I liked that, but it could have been more exciting if they stayed with the main plot. However the ending was quite trepidatious.

Who would you recommend this book to?

Anyone who has just finished a series and has nothing to read.

Review by Blessing in Year 9, student at Oasis Academy Arena.

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I Am Number Four by Pittacus Lore

I Am Number Four

By Pittacus Lore

★★★★★

Actually I give this book 6.2 stars. This book has the perfect sci-fiction recipe. It has: 2 cups of action, a teaspoon of horror, a dash of romance and a pinch of death. Oh and don't forget a cherry of outer space on top.

Who would you recommend this book to?

"All people looking for a decent book to read or love books with aliens or love sci-fiction books. This is a book to remember...forever!!!"

Also...

"This book might be better than the Maze Runner it self [no offence James Dashner]. The cover might be ugly but like my grandma always says never judge a book by it's cover."

Review by Blessing. M - Year 9 student at Oasis Academy Arena.

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Twilight by Stephenie Meyer

Twilight

By Stephenie Meyer

★★★★★

A perfect story about a dangerous romance between mortal and immortal.

Review by Aliyah. C in Year 9, student at Oasis Academy Arena.

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Lying About Last Summer by Sue Wallman

Lying About Last Summer

By Sue Wallman

★★★★★

This has an excellent plot, Skye is such a relatable character!

Who would you recommend this book to?

Family

Also...

"There really should be a part two."

Review by Child in Year 8, student at Oasis Academy Arena.

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Thief! By Malorie Blackman

Thief!

By Malorie Blackman

★★★★☆

A little stubborn girl who is peer pressured into stealing the school trophy cup only to be dragged to the future by a lighting bolt at full speed .

Also...

"A beautiful story about how a devastating future turns a girl from salty to sweet."

Review by Blessing - Year 9 student at Oasis Academy Arena.

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The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo

The Poet X

By Elizabeth Acevedo

★★★★★

A story about a young strong passionate Dominican girl trying to find her voice through poetry.

Also...

"This book has won the "C.I.L.I.P Carnegie Medal," "The Great Reads Awards," "National Book Award," ''Boston Globe-Horn Book award" and many more. Totally recommended to all you poets out there."

Review by Blessing - Year 9 student at Oasis Academy Arena.

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The Fever Code by James Dashner

The Fever Code

By James Dashner

★★★★★

WOW what an amazing way to see when, why and how the maze runner truly be came to be . It gave me great pleasure to see all my favourite characters again with more emotion and back story to their in a personality. All secrets and misunderstanding will be resolved in this book. The fever code really closes the book to the whole maze runner series in a satisfying, nerve racking emotional way.

Who would you recommend this book to?

"To all maze runner fans this is a book to remember. In fact to all sci-fiction lovers why not try the maze runner series. Just don't read it at 3 o'clock in the morning, a griever might sneak up on you."

Also...

"THE ENDING OF THIS BOOK MADE ME CRY"

Review by Blessing/Jasmine - Year 9 student at Oasis Academy Arena.

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Word Of The Week

fervent

Pronunciation [ fur-vuhnt ]

ADJECTIVE

^1.having or showing great warmth, intensity, spirit, feeling, enthusiasm, etc.

^2.hot; glowing; burning

Examples:

He was a fervent football supporter of the NFL.

It was the fervent wish of the people.

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