Hi everyone, this week’s post will feature the reviews of a series of teen reads I found which has a special attraction to them. Yes, sports and high school do play a role but with a twist. If you’re ready to find out more, go ahead and press the button below…
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Teens and sports
Hi everyone, I planned this post several weeks ago and in the beginning I was intending on giving you a few short reviews in one post. Since then, I’ve had to think really hard about my choices and decided on giving you just one book instead. To be honest, the majority of sports-themed teen reads I found had very few scenes on the field and more indoors, so I had to abandon that strategy and look further. In the end, the title I decided to review came to me by way of one of my colleagues in the library I work for. (Thanks Kathy 🙂) I hope you all enjoy the title I’m sharing with you this week.
Continue reading “Teens and sports”Sporty reads for today’s tweens

Hi everyone, welcome to the wintry month of July. Down here in New Zealand, winter sports are well under way, even though the school holidays are around the corner. This week’s reads are mostly those you might find in the northern countries, like baseball and basketball. If you and your tween are after a booklist of sports-themed reads then the answer is below…
Continue reading “Sporty reads for today’s tweens”Let’s talk sports this July…
Hi everyone, this July I thought I’d talk a bit about sports. Both my nieces and nephew are active youngsters, so I thought I would give you a month of sports-related tween reads. I hope you enjoy the titles I’ve got in store for you…
Continue reading “Let’s talk sports this July…”My favourite Australian tween reads

Hi everyone, this first booklist is going to feature a selection of my favourite Australian tween reads. I think I’ve featured a few of these before in older posts. Maybe the reason I keep coming back to them means they have more than what’s just on the cover! So, friends, are you ready to sample some interesting contemporary tween reads? Well, what are you waiting for, press the button below to start your journey…
Continue reading “My favourite Australian tween reads”Awkward series by Svetlana Chmakova
Hello everyone, this week’s review is about another series of books I found. They have something special about them: they are all graphic novels. Set in a typical American middle school, we’re treated to a unique look into the daily lives of a group of tweens. If this has captured your attention because your ‘tween’ will read only graphics, then have a read of this delightful series!
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