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Edited By Susan RichHalf-Minute Horrors is a fun collection of short stories, poems and even graphic illustrated tales. If you enjoy a spine chilling thriller and you like short reads then this is the book for you. Authors like Lemony Snicket, James Patterson and Margaret Atwood have all contributed to this book. From adaptations of […]
By Garth NixSixteen-year-old Clariel is not happy about the move to the city of Belisaere in the Old Kingdom. She misses her old life where she could roam the forests, and be on her own. City life is busy, crowded, and surrounded by ugly stone walls. All Clariel wants to do is find a way […]
The Accidental Highwayman: being the tale of Kit Bristol, his horse Midnight, a mysterious princess, and sundry magical persons besides.By Ben TrippReaders are taken to eighteenth-century England and into the life of Kit Bristol. He is a simple servant of a nobleman, or so he thinks. One day when his master arrives home Kit is […]
Tap the Magic Treeby Christie Matheson Tap the Magic Tree by Christie Matheson is a wonderfully crafted picture book about the magic of nature and the changing seasons. It incorporates beautiful collage and watercolor images and allows the reader to lend a hand progressing the story as they flip through the book. It is an […]
Book One: FoundlingSeries: Monster Blood Tattoo by D. M. Cornish Set in the rich fantasy world of Half-Continent, this novel is a mix of fantasy, horror and steampunk. I found myself rooting for Rossamund Bookchild, a young orphaned boy with a girl’s name, who wishes for monster hunting adventures on the high seas only to be tasked with […]
By John GrishamTheodore Boone, Kid Lawyer is the first in a series by adult fiction writer John Grisham. I picked this book up mainly because I wanted to see if Grisham could write for a younger audience. Grisham is known for his mysteries and thrillers not for writing for children. I was sceptical to say […]
by William LowWhat do you see during the daytime? Butterflies, robins and rabbits. What do you see at nighttime? Bats, raccoons and the moon. With lovely, colourful illustrations and very simple text, this book is great for toddlers. Your kids will have a great time recognizing the different animals, and they might even add their […]
by Adam Gidwitz You may think you know the story of Hansel and Gretel – the Brother Grimm’s fairy tale about the siblings who were almost eaten by an evil witch who lived in a gingerbread house. But you’ve never heard this version before. The author weaves the story of Hansel and Gretel into eight […]
By Geoffrey GirardIn this sci-fi, mystery, thriller readers are taken on an exciting ride. Our main character is Jeff Jacobson, a fifteen year old who has just discovered that his scientist father “created” him in a lab. Jeff is made from the DNA of infamous serial killer; Jeffrey Dahmer. This story takes us to a […]
Ready Player One by Ernest Cline Six long years into the search, Parzival has discovered the first key in James Halliday’s Easter Egg Hunt – a contest which will reward its winner with Halliday’s entire fortune. The winner will also gain control of the OASIS – a virtual reality in which most of Earth’s population spend […]