[{"text_idx": "#000002", "text": "Y WefanY Ti\u0302mGwybodaeth i Rieni"}, {"text_idx": "#000004", "text": "so\u0302namlyfraFeb 5, 20204 min read"}, {"text_idx": "#000006", "text": "*Scroll down for English & comments*"}, {"text_idx": "#000009", "text": "\u3010Adolygiad o'r archif - From the archives\u3011"}, {"text_idx": "#000010", "text": "Genre: Dark thriller, mystery, crime"}, {"text_idx": "#000013", "text": "I ddechrau, mae\u2019r clawr yn drawiadol iawn ac yn dipyn o ddirgelwch. Pwy yw\u2019r ferch sy\u2019n sefyll yn y glaw? Pam fod golwg betrus ar ei hwyneb? Mae \u2018na olwg o frys a phryder yn ei llygaid. Fedrai ddim pwysleisio pwysigrwydd clawr wrth ddenu rhywun i ddewis llyfr ac mae hwn yn enghraifft dda o un sy\u2019n denu sylw."}, {"text_idx": "#000014", "text": "Ar ddechrau\u2019r stori, daw Lowri i\u2019r pentref i ddechrau swydd newydd fel dawnswraig mewn sioe leol. Yn fuan iawn (ym mhennod 1 a dweud y gwir) mae\u2019r awdur yn dechrau gadael cliwiau fod rhywbeth braidd yn od am y lle. Gwela Lowri erthygl bapur newydd sy\u2019n dweud: \u2018PERSON IFANC ARALL AR GOLL. YR HEDDLU\u2019N CHWILIO\u2019R TRAETH.\u2019 Yn syth, mae\u2019r darllenydd yn cael teimlad anesmwyth fod rhywbeth mawr o\u2019i le yn y pentref yma."}, {"text_idx": "#000015", "text": "Wrth chwilio am lety a chysgod o\u2019r glaw, mae Lowri\u2019n dod ar draws rai o drigolion y pentref. Buan iawn mae eu geiriau caredig yn troi\u2019n chwerw ac mae hi\u2019n dod i ddeall nad ydy pethau fel maen nhw\u2019n ymddangos. Mae rhywbeth ofnadwy yn mynd ymlaen... ond beth? A phwy sydd ar fai?"}, {"text_idx": "#000016", "text": "Dwi ddim yn mynd i roi gormod o gliwiau, dim ond dweud fod Lowri\u2019n difaru\u2019i henaid ei bod hi wedi dod ar gyfyl y pentref! Mae bywyd Lowri mewn perygl wrth iddi ddarganfod cyfrinach erchyll gwesty Tawel Nos..."}, {"text_idx": "#000017", "text": "Byr iawn yw\u2019r nofel mewn gwirionedd ac mae llawer yn digwydd ym mhob pennod, gan mae dim ond 10 sydd yna. Bydd darllenwr sydd heb arfer cwblhau llyfrau\u2019n gallu ymfalchi\u0308o wrth orffen y llyfr i gyd. Dwi wirioneddol wrth fy modd gyda\u2019r awdur a\u2019r gyfres yma - yn sicr y math o lyfrau dwi\u2019n mwynhau eu darllen. Dwi wedi eu defnyddio gyda llawer o ddisgyblion tra roeddwn i\u2019n dysgu ac maen nhw wastad yn mynd i lawr yn dda. Mi fydd unrhyw un ar bigau\u2019r drain eisiau gwybod beth sy\u2019n digwydd nesaf..."}, {"text_idx": "#000018", "text": "Efallai fod arddull yr ysgrifennu yn syml, gyda brawddegau a pharagraffau byr, ond coeliwch chi fi, mae hwn yn un o\u2019r llyfrau mwyaf tywyll a sinistr dwi wedi darllen yn y Gymraeg. Bydd yn eich gadael chi\u2019n teimlo\u2019n anghyfforddus IAWN... Gre\u0302t!"}, {"text_idx": "#000019", "text": "Tawel Nos is the Welsh adaptation of Sweet Dreams by John Townsend. The original English title was part of a classic 80s series, 'Spirals,' which were popular with reluctant readers. The intention was to create short, catchy, unpatronizing stories that would appeal to boys. The exciting short books are well suited to building confidence and enjoyment in readers who lack confidence."}, {"text_idx": "#000020", "text": "Let\u2019s start with the front cover. I think it\u2019s very impressive, quite dark and mysterious. Our heads fill with questions; Who is the girl standing in the rain? Why is she looking worried? Is she in a hurry? There\u2019s a look of urgency in her eyes. I can\u2019t emphasise enough the importance of the cover in attracting someone\u2019s attention and creating intrigue and interest. I think this cover is a great example of one that works well."}, {"text_idx": "#000021", "text": "At the beginning, Lowri comes to the village to start a new job as a dancer with a local show. Very soon (in Chapter 1 in fact) the author begins dropping hints that there\u2019s something rather strange about the place. It\u2019s not long before Lowri spots a newspaper article saying; 'ANOTHER YOUNG PERSON MISSING. POLICE SEARCH THE BEACH.' Immediately, you get that uneasy feeling that something is very wrong with this place."}, {"text_idx": "#000022", "text": "Whilst searching for accommodation and shelter from the rain, Lowri encounters some residents. Very soon things turn sour and she comes to understand that things are not what they seem. What\u2019s going on? Who is to blame?"}, {"text_idx": "#000023", "text": "I'm not going to give too much away, but I\u2019ll just say that Lowri will regret the day she ever set foot in this village! Lowri's very life is in jeopardy as she learns the horrific secret of Tawel Nos hotel..."}, {"text_idx": "#000024", "text": "The novel is in fact very short and as a result the pace is quick and a lot happens in each chapter. (There are only 10!) A reader who is not used to completing books will be able to take pride in finishing the entire book. What a confidence boost! I really love the author and this series in particular \u2013 certainly the kind of books I enjoy reading. I've used them with lots of kids whilst I was teaching and they always went down well. I guarantee you\u2019ll be \u2018dying\u2019 to find out what happens next..."}, {"text_idx": "#000025", "text": "The writing style may be simple, with short sentences and paragraphs, but I assure you, this is one of the darkest and most sinister books I have read in Welsh. It will leave you feeling VERY uncomfortable... Perfect!"}, {"text_idx": "#000028", "text": "Nid ydym yn gyfrifol am gynnwys gwefannau allanol."}, {"text_idx": "#000030", "text": "Menter gwirfoddol yw So\u0302n am Lyfra sy\u2019n darparu adolygiadau dwyieithog o lyfrau Cymraeg i blant a phobl ifanc. Bydd hefyd yn cynnig llwyfan i sgyrsiau a thrafodaethau am lyfrau. Rydym yn gweithredu\u2019n gwbl annibynnol ac yn gwerthfawrogi unrhyw roddion all ein helpu i gyflawni'r nodau hyn. Bydd eich rhodd yn help i ni gynnal y gwasanaeth."}, {"text_idx": "#000031", "text": "So\u0302n am Lyfra is a voluntary venture that provides bilingual reviews for Welsh children and young people\u2019s books. It shall also be a platform for conversations and discussions about books. We operate totally independently and we appreciate any donations that help us to achieve our goals. Your kindness will help us maintain the Service."}]