Hi everyone, this second week of November is a short post. I hope you forgive me for the length but I felt it was better to go with quality rather than quantity. In short, I selected two authors who I thought wrote exceptional reads that depicted that time period. Hope you enjoy the reviews below!!
Continue reading “Teen novels from the Second World War”Category: Graphic novel
Historical War stories this November
Hi friends, this month I’ll be taking you into the past. Not too far away, just under a century or so. To be specific, the books I chose this month all take place during the Second World War; from 1939 to 1945. A time when my grandparents were bringing up my parents. So, if you want to see which titles I’ll be reviewing, press below please…
Continue reading “Historical War stories this November”Cici’s journal by Joris Chamblain and Aurélie Neyret
Hi everyone, this last post features an adorable graphic novel I found myself falling in love with. If you have a tween who has a penchant for sleuthing, adventures, and writing, then this is the read for them. Why not settle down and check below for my review…
Continue reading “Cici’s journal by Joris Chamblain and Aurélie Neyret”Welcome to August 2024
Hi everyone, this month I will be treating you all to a selection of mixed reviews. I apologize for the meager pickings this month but I promise to make up for it later in the following months. If you want to find out a little about the posts this month, press below…
Continue reading “Welcome to August 2024”A trio of LGBTQI Teen Graphics
Hi everyone, I thought I’d give you a short post this week of a trio of graphics I found recently. The three titles I ended up reading were quite interesting reads, but then, that’s my opinion. Why don’t you read further and find out for yourself…
Continue reading “A trio of LGBTQI Teen Graphics”Celebrating Rainbow Reads this February
Hi everyone, it’s Pride month here in New Zealand and we’re celebrating the LGBTQI community in Auckland Libraries!! To reflect the work we do and the commitment my team and I put in every year I thought I’d do my bit and showcase Rainbow Reads on my blog this month!!
Continue reading “Celebrating Rainbow Reads this February”My take on children’s classics
Hi everyone, this week I’ll be discussing my thoughts on classic children’s stories and how important – or not – they are for a young tween growing up now. I’ve had many conversations with eager parents who come looking for titles such as The Secret Garden or Treasure Island which they insist their seven-year-old has to read over the summer holidays!! Yes, the summer holidays!! So, if you’re a teacher or eager parent, and would like to see my side of the discussion, press below…
Continue reading “My take on children’s classics”Music explained for tweens
Hi everyone, as this week’s title suggests, you will get some technical and historical background to music in the post below. I’ve hand-picked for you a selection of books that can give you a guide to introduction to music and its main players…
Continue reading “Music explained for tweens”Tween Reads across Africa
Hi friends, I hope you all are having a fabulous April so far! Over here in Auckland, autumn is making her voice heard as the days get shorter and colder. This booklist post is one I curated with the quality of the stories in mind. Each of these titles speak of an issue that is quite current and immediate in the African continent today. To find out more, you’ll need to press the button below…
Continue reading “Tween Reads across Africa”Let’s travel to Africa this April
Hi everyone, as the title of this post suggests, let’s travel to Africa with the reads I’ve selected for you!! Yes, I’m finally going to showcase what this magnificent continent has and what makes it all that special to me. So, friends, why not grab something to drink and settle in for a month of exciting books!!
Continue reading “Let’s travel to Africa this April”
Miss Mahee's Library of Reads 