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and wondrous. I'm Mama Ogre and I have no idea what I'm doing.
Today's
Nerd News is on: Books We are the Wildcats by Siobhan Vivian, Thorn
by Intisar Khanni and Hunting November by Adrianna Mather, an update
on ComicCon and the Covid-19/Corona Virus update.
BOOKS:
We are the
Wildcats
by Siobhan
Vivian
Tomorrow.
The Wildcat varsity field hockey squad will play the first game of
their new season. But tonight's sleepover, the girls are all about
forging the bonds of trust, loyalty and friendship necessary to win.
Everything
hinges on the midnight initiation ceremony-a beloved tradition and
the only facet of being a wildcat the girls control. Until now.
Coach--a
handsome former college player revered and feared in equal
measure--changes the plan and spins his team on a new adventure. One
where they take a rival team's mascot for a joyride, crash party in
their pyjamas, break into high school for the perfect picture.
But as
the girls slip out of their comfort zone, so do some long-held
secrets. And just how far they're willing to go for their team tales
them all—especially coach-- by surprise.
- We are the wildcats Goodreads page.
We are the
Wildcats will be published on March 31st 2020 by Simon and
Schuster.
Thorn
by Intisar
Khanni
Between
her cruel family and the contempt she faces at court, Princess Alyrra
has always longed to escape the confines of her royal life. But when
she's betrothed tot he powerful prince Kestrin, Alyrra embarks on a
journey to his land with little hope for a better future.
When a
mysterious and terrifying sorceress robs Alyrra of both her identity
and her role as Princess, Alyrra seizes the opportunity to start a
new life for herself as a goose girl.
But
Alyrra soon finds that Kestrin is not what she expected. The more
Alyrra learns of this new kingdom, the pain and suffering its people
endure, as well as the danger facing Kestrin from the sorceress
herself, the more she knows she can't remain the goose girl forever.
With
the fate of the kingdom at stake, Alyrra is caught between two worlds
and ultimately must decide who she is, and what she stands for.
- Thorn
Goodreads page.
Thorn will
be published on the 30th of March 2020 by HarperTeen.
Hunting
November
by
Adrianna Mather
After
surviving a crash course in espionage at the mysterious Academy
Absconditi. November has only one purpose: to find her missing
father. Along with fellow student and heartthrob) ash, November
follows the clues her father left, embarking on the deadliest
treasure hunt of her life. The first clue is in her home town, where
old friends beckon and unexpected enemies lurk around every corner.
The second clue is in Europe, where revelations about her family's
history will plunge her into an international web of deception, lies
and intrigue. The third clue is deep in enemy territory, surrounded
by the most skilled assassins and master strategists, and where
everyone wants her and her father dead. Can one girl with limited
training infiltrate a centuries-old organisation that is powerful
enough to topple empires?. November only knows shell do whatever it
takes to save her father...or die trying.
- Hunting
November Goodreads page
Hunting
November was released on March 24th 2020 by Knopf books
for young readers
UPDATES:
BRIGHTON
COMIC-CON AND GAMING FESTIVAL:
Due to the
Covid-19/Corona Virus, both my partner and myself were unable to
attend Comic-con due to the inability for large groups of people to
gather together at this time.
COVID-19/CORONA
VIRUS UPDATE:
In the UK
scientists have urged Prime Minister (as of the writing and posting
of this blog) Boris Johnson to do more to prevent excess Coronavirus
deaths and says his current strategy is not enough especially with
tens of thousands of lives on the line. Another group of experts have
called for food rationing to be implemented and health secretary said
on Monday (23rd March 2020) that “Nothing is off the
table” suggesting that curfew enforced by police was possible. In
line with measures taken by other countries. UK's MP's are in debate
for emergency laws to designed to combat Covid-19 which, alongside
helping former NHS staff back into work and permitting virtual court
hearings, would allow police to detain and isolate anyone they
suspect of being infected with Covid-19. Some 281 people have died in
the UK between 18 and 102 (As of the writing of this blog), Also Many
Britons are being blasted for ignoring the advice for self-isolation.
Elsewhere,
the IOC has announced its considering postponing the 2020 Olympic
games in Tokyo until 2021 and in the US, President Donald Trump has
been lambasted by leaders of state for his response to the pandemic
with one telling him: “Get off Twitter and do your Job”
EDIT 1:
23/03/2020 release
The UK is now in Lockdown, with restrictions Britain hasn't seen
since WW2. People are only allowed to leave their homes for limited
reasons such as basic necessity shopping, limited exercising and
going to work if it is absolutely vital-such as the emergency
services (NHS, POLICE, FIRE SERVICE, ETC). Most shops bar
supermarkets are required to close as non-essential businesses.
GIVE THANKS AND SUPPORT TO ALL EMERGENCY SERVICE WORKERS AND TO THE
WORKERS IN THE SUPERMARKETS.
NOTICE:
The Bandersnatch blog will be having a week off in the first week of April 2020, as such the first posting back in April will be Friday 10th April 2020 with a Friday Funday.
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