Weird, wacky or wonderful websites
Here are some great websites we've found - some are about books, others are just fantabulous fun. Send us the details of websites you think other young members will enjoy and we'll add them to this page - click here to email us
We have not been able to check whether you can use these websites using speech software so let us know if they don't work for you and we'll SHOUT at the publishers!! Websites should be accessible - it's the law!
Please note that Calibre is not responsible for the content of these websites.
Big Toe Radio is on BBC Radio 7 in the mornings and is all about books for people like you. The website gives you a second chance to hear the stories again, join in the chat or play games - www.bbc.co.uk/bbc7/kids/bigtoe
Mrs Mad Bookarama is a website about books with reviews, jokes and a chance to give your views - www.mrsmad.com
Seven Stories is a museum of children's books on Tyneside with a great website, including a 'write your own story' page that you can illustrate too! - www.sevenstories.org.uk
Achuka is a website that reviews children's books and has interviews with authors. It's run by an ex-head teacher and is aimed at adults rather than you but it's still a good place to find out about books - www.achuka.co.uk
Redhouse is a bookseller but look out for their competitions and chat with other book worms at: www.redhouse.co.uk
My home library has book reviews and some super illustrated book plates that you can download and stick in your own books. It has a section on Clear Vision books - they are books with both print and braille on them - www.myhomelibrary.org
CBeebies - part of BBC Cbeebies site has spoken stories, complete with animations - www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/storycircle
Anne Fine's website tells you all about the amazing range of books she writes. And you can download some bookplates to stick in your own books or email one to a friend - www.annefine.co.uk
The Roald Dahl website has lots of fun things about Dahl and his wacky characters with great sound effects - www.roalddahl.com
Jacqueline Wilson's website tells you all about her and her books. It has competitions and downloadable wallpaper for your computer - www.kidsatrandomhouse.co.uk/jacquelinewilson/
JK Rowling's website is as spooky as the corridors of Hogwarts, with mysterious clues for all Harry Potter fans. Even better, there is a text-only version for fans who can't see the graphics - www.jkrowling.com
If you love Alex Rider, you'll love the website. Can you get past security to read about the reluctant teenage spy? www.alexrider.com
Michael Rosen is the new children's laureate. On his website you can read some of his poems like the Plastic Bag Tree or watch him perform We're Going on a Bear Hunt - http://www.michaelrosen.co.uk/forchildren.html
