Hello everyone, welcome to this first post in this wintry month of July. Since this month is a mixed group of reviews, I thought I’d start off with a contemporary adventure type story. If you’re after something that tackles a range of themes and issues then you might enjoy this as much as I did…
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Ten realistic reads for today’s tweens
Hi everyone, this week’s post will discuss my next favourite genre, Realistic or Contemporary Fiction. These stories will also take you on a journey of a different nature; one into the lives of tweens today. Be prepared with either tissues or a handkerchief when you read these…
Continue reading “Ten realistic reads for today’s tweens”Teen epistolary reads
Hi all, this week’s post is a trio of teen reads set in the format of letters. To be honest, I was having trouble finding some but right at the last moment, I found a few!! See if you like them…
Continue reading “Teen epistolary reads”Kite Spirit by Sita Brahmachari
Hi everyone, this week I’m sharing a review that is better suited for teenagers. You will find yourself transported into the wilds of the Lake District and into a story that showcases the outstanding talent that is Sita Brahmachari.
Continue reading “Kite Spirit by Sita Brahmachari”Extra tween reads on grief and loss
Hello everyone, this extra post for today will feature a couple of titles for you to check out. I find that tweens seem to need to read at least three or four titles to explore a topic. See what you think of these…
Continue reading “Extra tween reads on grief and loss”Be light like a bird by Monika Schroder
Hi everyone, this week’s post takes us to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula where we meet a young girl and her mother. To be honest, even though the loss of her father is strong here, this story has a bit of everything your typical middle-grader might go through. Have a read, see if you and tween like it…
Continue reading “Be light like a bird by Monika Schroder”Getting near to baby by Audrey Couloumbis
Hi everyone, this first week’s review post is a poignant and engaging read. I won’t be telling you much about this, except that this particular title has earned the author the Newbery Honor Medal and a few others!! So if you are someone who seeks powerful stories in their award-winners, then this is the one for you!!
Continue reading “Getting near to baby by Audrey Couloumbis”This June we talk about grief and loss
Hi everyone, winter is here in New Zealand, and my little patch of Auckland is feeling the cold quite well. This month I will be featuring titles that talk about loss and grief, because it’s part of life. I hope the titles I’ve selected can help any parents and teachers approach the subject with their younger readers.
Continue reading “This June we talk about grief and loss”Words in deep blue by Cath Crowley
Hi everybody, this week’s review post is a teen book. I selected this book and it’s cover for a number of reasons. Mostly because the font used evoked emotions within me that made me think this would be a modern classic… I guess I’ll need you to decide if I’m right or wrong…
Continue reading “Words in deep blue by Cath Crowley”Into the hurricane by Neil Connelly
Hi everyone, this week’s post, as the title suggests, tells the tale of how two teenagers survive a hurricane. This is a book that covers quite a number of dark themes and I would suggest parents and teachers read it first before allowing your teenager. Despite this tiny disclaimer, this is one of those stories that will keep you well awake into the early hours of the morning…
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Miss Mahee's Library of Reads 