Hi everyone, this April I thought of venturing into the changing world we find in most tween reads. Tweens face a changing world when they leave behind their childhood and face the impending teenage years. The books I’ve collected for this month will showcase other changes they face in their young lives. Go on… you want to find out what I’m talking about…
Continue reading “Tweens and their changing lives this April”How to write a love story by Katy Canon
Hi everyone, this last post is a review of a teen book I found by chance. There’s something to be said about romance and teens. This book review one I think that will change your thinking about that….I hope so anyway!!
Continue reading “How to write a love story by Katy Canon”An essay on the grandeur of trees
Hi everyone, this week I’m sharing an essay I wrote when I was somewhat younger and prone to wondering about nature. This particular one is about the different trees I encountered in those first few years after I moved to New Zealand. I hope you enjoy it…
Continue reading “An essay on the grandeur of trees”A memorable memoir
Hi everyone, I hope this month is faring better for you all. Despite the many restrictions here in New Zealand with the surge in the pandemic, life has a way of just trickling along by itself. I thought I’d share a review of a memoir I read some time ago which I enjoyed. Hope you have a similar reaction…
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Hi everyone, this week’s post is a short-ish booklist post of short stories I have enjoyed over the years. You would think it’s easy to write a short story, but after reading these books I’m sure you will change your mind, like me!! Hope you enjoy my selection…
Continue reading “A selection of short stories”Hope is a Ferris wheel by Robin Herrera
Hi everyone, welcome to March’s first review post. This title is one that began my journey into the realistic genre of reads that dominate my interests now. I hope you and your tween reader enjoy this review.
Continue reading “Hope is a Ferris wheel by Robin Herrera”An eclectic mix for this March
Hi everyone, this month’s posts will be a mixture of posts with no common theme between them. I hope you don’t get disappointed but my prep time was plagued with some health issues which put all of my planned posts on hold. I hope you enjoy the ones I’ve selected instead…
Continue reading “An eclectic mix for this March”A bookish book review for bibliophiles
Hi everyone, this book review I’m including at the end of this month is one that I, as an avid and crazy bibliophile, fell head over heels in love with. I hope you feel the same as I do when you read it…
Continue reading “A bookish book review for bibliophiles”Adult reads vs Adapted Younger Reads
Hi everyone, I hope this month of February is treating you better than me. Having to endure some health issues over the last month or so has left me a bit behind in preparing my posts. So, please forgive me if the next few posts seem to have less body to them. In saying that, this week I’ll be discussing the advantages of reading adaptations of adult books more suitable for younger readers.
Continue reading “Adult reads vs Adapted Younger 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?
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