Hi everyone, this week I’m giving you a post with a trio of Kiwi teen tales. There might be a post with one of them from a few years ago, but the other two were ones I read not too long ago. I had to go searching for titles that showcased not just the unique landscape that is New Zealand but also the dramatic writing from some awesome Kiwi writers. Enjoy your reading below!
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A Quartet of Teen Reads set in Asia
Hi everyone, this post is for all you lovers of teen fiction. I had read only a handful of YA fiction that looked suitable for this post so I ended up digging around for a few more. I hope you enjoy the short reviews I have in store for you below featuring some awesome characters and their adventures in amazing Asian cities…
Continue reading “A Quartet of Teen Reads set in Asia”Seven Stories from Asia for your Tween to enjoy
Hi friends, this first week of February I’m taking you and your tween on a journey of discovery across the mighty continent that is Asia. I’ve managed to find seven stories that, I hope, captivate and keep you interested in discovering more about the wonderful world we live in. Hop on down to find out which countries you’ll be visiting…
Continue reading “Seven Stories from Asia for your Tween to enjoy”Celebrating stories set in Asia this February
Hi everyone, this February we’ll be reading around the largest continent: Asia. Since my interest in diverse reads took off recently, I found that I had collected quite a collection of reads set in Asian countries. Finding ones appropriate for younger readers while knowing the grown ups might want an adult story or two kept me occupied with a large stack of reads over the Christmas break!! So, friends, press further for more info…
Continue reading “Celebrating stories set in Asia this February”The Writer’s Map by Huw Lewis-Jones
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…
Continue reading “The Writer’s Map by Huw Lewis-Jones”The summer of broken things by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Hi everyone, in the spirit of all things summer, I give you a teen story set over a summer vacation in Spain. I know what you’re thinking, my connecting theme is ‘Summer’ but I would have to vehemently shake my head and reply, ‘Just a happy accident!’ Any-who, I hope to see you below soon…
Continue reading “The summer of broken things by Margaret Peterson Haddix”My childhood years in Zambia
Hello friends, this post will be dedicated to my childhood years growing up in Zambia. I know I’ve mentioned these years quite a few times in my personal posts before, but in this one I will describe them in a bit more detail for those who need a bit more. Are you ready?
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Hi everyone, how would you like to go on an adventure in Africa?? What about exploring ancient tombs, trekking through the jungle or getting lost in the Sahara? If you are one of the few who have done this, then please don’t read any further because that’s exactly what our young protagonists of these reads end up doing while having to save the world… oops!! I’ve said too much!! Press the button to find out more…if you dare…
Continue reading “A taste of adventure in Africa…”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!!
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Miss Mahee's Library of Reads 