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Ask the Harrow Library Lion for reading recommendations by telling them your age, some fiction genres you enjoy, and the titles of two or three books you enjoyed reading!
*DISCLAIMER fOR PREP PUPILS* You may only use this chatbot at home.
Click on each category and you will find pages and pages of recommendations!
It's not just about the textbooks... Expand your knowledge of History, Maths, PRS and more with these Fiction recommended reading lists!
At Harrow Hong Kong, we use a powerful, user-friendly library system called Oliver v.5, that will help you find the resources you need.
On Oliver, you can search the catalogue for books according to your interests.
It is very easy to borrow (loan) and return books
How does it work?
Please click on the > at the bottom of the slideshow for a simple user guide on how to use Oliver.
The new Battle of the Books reading list is OUT!
Sign up for the Battle of the Books Monday SCA in Autumn 2024 to take part in the competition next year!
Well done to the 2023-24 Prep team for arriving second in the semi-finals!
To learn more about the Battle of the Books competition, check the BoB website.
Click on the book covers to read the blurb and decide if this might be a good fit for you!
This is where one or more of the main characters in the novel has a brain that works differently. Examples of neurodiversity include autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, and some mental health conditions.
Access the list here.
From inspirational memoirs to irresistible romances, these stories honor the journeys of LGBTQ+ individuals and the larger movement for love, acceptance, and equality for all.
Access the list here.
Novels in verse are stories written using poetry instead of the usual sentence and paragraph form. The poems, often written from the point of view of several characters, tell a complete story in an unexpected way.
Access the list here.
A book to film refers to an original book or literary source—either a novel or a nonfiction work—adapted to suit filmmaking conventions.
Access the link here.
Most books that have sadness in them also have great depth and emotional resonance. Sometimes you just need a good cry. So grab a tissue and settle in because the books in this list are guaranteed to break your heart into a million pieces.
Access the link here.
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are now available to read online:
The Hong Kong Harrovian
Aristic Harrovian
French Harrovian
Harrow Times
Humanities Harrovian
Literary Harrovian
The Psych Perspective
Scientific Harrovian
Dear all,
This publication was a combined effort between Harrow Schools globally, and it features seven writers and artists from Harrow Hong Kong.
This is a really exciting annual opportunity, and something to look forward to being able to participate in next year!
Best wishes,
Amy Rompotis, Y12, Anderson
A chance to enjoy some fabulous writing by your fellow Harrovians!