BHS Book of the Term showcases a new book every month which students are encouraged to read, rate and review in exchange for GLRs. Find out from Year 9 students, Mariam and Emily, what this term's book is about and why you should read it....

Current Book of the Term (Summer 2026)

This term's book is Ghostlines by Katya Balen. 

On the Island of Ayrie, everybody knows everyone. They know each other’s stories as they know every road, every hill and the coming of the tide. In the summer, there are bonfires to celebrate the migration of the puffins. Everything is familiar, nothing much changes, and for Tilda, nothing ever should – it is beautiful, it is perfect and it is home.

When newcomer Albie arrives at the island, Tilda wants to show Ayrie off – Albie wants her to leave him alone. She learns quickly that it’ll take more than a tour and some seal viewings to win him around. Then, she remembers stories of the old island just an hour’s boat ride away from the shore.  

The old island is a death trap. The journey there is treacherous. Trips across to it are strictly forbidden. And there’s a rumour it’s haunted by the ghosts of those left there to die. But with all else having failed, the old island is the only way for Tilda to make Albie see what she sees in Ayrie.

Besides, it’s a different kind of ghost that worries Tilda. The ghost that’s been following her, now, since her brother left the island…

Don't forget to:

READ the book (copies in library or get your own)
RATE the book (use display in library)
REVIEW the book (reviews are displayed in the Library)
REWARD collect GLRs for your efforts!

Past Books of the Term

Below are some of the authors who have featured as BHS Book of the Term (formely Book of the Month):