Hi everyone, this week’s post is an enchanting non-fiction book I found quite by chance fairly recently. When you see the word “Map” I know you’ll probably think, ‘Oh no, it’s some weird atlas’ but rest assured this is not any ordinary atlas. This, my friends, is a book created by writers and illustrators of the world’s they create in their books. So, I hope to see you below to read my review…
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Classic reads and their modern adaptations
Hi everyone, this week I’m sharing a bookish advice post on the various adaptations we find these days based on classic reads. We get many different forms of media that provide our youngsters these days with not just graphic novels of classic reads but with adapted versions into musicals, movies, and all sorts of other streaming platforms such as Netflix and Disney plus. If you’re curious and want to find out more why don’t you press the button below…
Continue reading “Classic reads and their modern adaptations”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”My Four Favourite Science Fiction Reads
Hi everyone, this week’s post is another short-ish booklist for you of my favourite Science fiction reads. So friends, if you’re a fan of futuristic stories, or those set in space, then this is the week for you!!
Continue reading “My Four Favourite Science Fiction Reads”Books vs movies: Miss Mahee’s top ten
Yes, you read correctly. This week’s post will feature my top ten best books turned into movies. I won’t be delving too deep into my reasons because I’m sure by now you all know that I prefer to read rather than watch movies of literary works. So reader, are you ready to venture below and find out the contenders for this list?
Continue reading “Books vs movies: Miss Mahee’s top ten”Adventure lovers ahoy!
Hi everyone, this week I’m giving you a tour around my all time favourite genre: Adventure reads!! Yes, that’s right, you will have to put up with me going on about those Harry Potter read-alikes out there!! Ready…
Continue reading “Adventure lovers ahoy!”Six animal stories to inspire you
Hi everyone, this extra post was inspired by many things. The new books I read to fill this post, the sound of the trees outside, and the various little birds that fly in the skies above. I hope to give you a little bit of inspiration and insight into the amazing natural world we live in with the titles included here and a little bit of my own experience with animals. So, settle yourself down, and let’s get started…
Continue reading “Six animal stories to inspire you”So you like dystopian fiction…
I hope you enjoyed the featured series of reads this week. Old Harmonie sounds familiar doesn’t it. For me it brought back memories of The Giver by Lois Lowry, the movie that is. I have read the entire quartet and it gave me quite a lot to think about. Mostly my thoughts centred on how amazing of a writer Lois Lowry was to create a unique world in those books and sparked our imagination into captivating us with her words. As a librarian I understand the need when young readers come and ask for the popular books but I prefer to direct them to those authors who have similar books with, at times, better stories and characters.
Continue reading “So you like dystopian fiction…”An interesting twist on dystopian fiction
Hi everyone, this week’s review post is about an intriguing set of books I found by an amazing author. If you are someone who enjoys dystopian fiction with an extra tingle to it, why not try these tween reads to get yourself immersed into this amazing genre!!
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Miss Mahee's Library of Reads 