Hi everyone, this week’s reviews will feature the two stories that I read over my Sri Lankan adventure. Despite the exciting and amazing new things I saw during the daylight hours, those early morning hours and free time by the pool were spent reading the two books I had packed away into my bag. So, if you’re interested, why not head on down to see which books have made their way into my carry-on…
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A short poem of mine
Hi everyone, this week I’ll be sharing a short poem of mine musing over thoughts I had as a young student. You’ll find this poem fairly simple, describing a glorious sunset I witnessed as a university student. I hope you enjoy it!!
Continue reading “A short poem of mine”The Crossover by Kwame Alexander
Hi everyone, welcome to the last post for May. This week’s review post features a teen read that kept popping up on all sorts of book lists when I was researching this month’s theme. With mature themes and content, this is one of those that will surely be tagged as a ‘Modern Classic’!! Have a read of my review below…
Continue reading “The Crossover by Kwame Alexander”May B by Caroline Starr Rose
Hi everyone, this week’s selection is a novel in verse set during a period of time where hardships and many trials had to be endured, especially by young children. If that has piqued your interest, why not press the button below to find out more…
Continue reading “May B by Caroline Starr Rose”The beginnings of my writing journey
Hi everyone, this is the very first personal post where I actually talk about my humble beginnings into the art of writing. To say I always wanted to write wouldn’t be the whole truth, but if you wanted to know exactly how I came to this point today… well… I think you know the drill…
Continue reading “The beginnings of my writing journey”A trio of novels in verse
Hi everyone, this booklist post this week has a short selection of reviews for your tastes. I hope you enjoy these reads and each one has something quite unique to it…
Continue reading “A trio of novels in verse”Forget-me-not by Ellie Terry
Hi everyone, welcome to the first week of May. For someone who calls the southern hemisphere home, I always equate May with spring. It must be all those books I’ve read!! Anyway, for this week, I’ve got a lovely little book I enjoyed a few years ago while visiting my sister in the UK!! Why not click below to find out what this book is…
Continue reading “Forget-me-not by Ellie Terry”Let’s enjoy poetry this May
Hi everyone, welcome to the colder month of May, well… for us down in New Zealand anyway! Those who live elsewhere: oh how I envy your warmer summer days to come!! This month could be about seasons, people, love… well… anything really as it celebrates poetry. To see what I actually intend on sharing with you why not press the button below now…
Continue reading “Let’s enjoy poetry this May”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”A little bit of my poetry
Hi everyone, this post will showcase a sample of my own writing. I have made the bold and brave move of sharing a small poem I wrote when I was in my twenties with you, my followers. So, without further ado, press the button below to have a read…
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