Month: May 2021

Book Reviews

Book Review: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

Author: Suzanne Collins    Published: 2020 Star Rating: 4/5 stars Genres: Dystopian, Sci-Fi, YA By: Flynn Coriolanus Snow’s origins are explored in The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, a prequel to the Hunger Games trilogy. Lacking in finance and assets, the remaining Snow family must find a way to live without their previous luxuries in a post-rebellion Capitol. Hope falls into a young President Snow’s hands in the form of … Continue reading Book Review: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

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Library Displays

Māpuna Library’s Display: Pink Shirt Day 2021!

The latest display in our library was to celebrate Pink Shirt Day 2021! Let’s all Speak Up and Stand Together to Stop Bullying #PINKSHIRTDAYNZ With some great design flair from our Library Team this pink extravaganza was made! Kōrero Mai, Kōrero Atu, Mauri Tū, Mauri Ora – Speak Up, Stand Together, Stop Bullying!  Celebrated annually around the globe, Pink Shirt Day began in Canada in 2007 … Continue reading Māpuna Library’s Display: Pink Shirt Day 2021!

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Book Reviews

Book Review: The Cousins

Author: Karen M. McManus    Published: 2020 Genres: Mystery, Crime, YA By: Sunny Karen M. McManus is no stranger to the mystery genre and this book has a promising premise. An estranged grandmother, a massive inheritance and three teenagers spending the summer dealing with their greedy, unfaithful parents. Cue Drama. Unfortunately, the book falls flat. From the excessive red herrings, so many so that the ending feels plain wrong, to … Continue reading Book Review: The Cousins

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Book Review: Refugee

Author: Alan Gratz    Published: 2017 Genres: Drama, Realistic Fiction, War, YA By: Sheri-Moon Alan Gratz is a 49-year-old American author from Knoxville, TN, but he lives in North Carolina with his wife and daughter. Alan has written several books such; Projekt 1065, Prisoner- B3087, Code of Honor, Grenade Etc. Most of his books are based on real events that have happened in the past and Refugee is one of those books.  Refugee tells a story about three children from different parts … Continue reading Book Review: Refugee

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Book Review: Twilight, Vol. 1 (Graphic Novel)

Author: Stephanie Meyer Art & Adaptation by: Young Kim   Published: 2010 Series: Twilight #1 Genres: Supernatural, Fantasy, Drama, Romance Star Rating: 5/5 stars By: Samantha This book is a graphic novel adaptation of Twilight, which tells the story of a seventeen-year-old girl named Bella Swan, who moves to a dark and gloomy town Forks, Washington. She soon falls in love with a mysterious guy named Edward Cullen, who she finds out is a vampire.   I really liked the graphic novel because it’s very well written, … Continue reading Book Review: Twilight, Vol. 1 (Graphic Novel)

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Book Review: The Truth

Author: Karen Tayleur    Published: 2014 Series: David Mortimer Baxter Genres: Comedy, Drama By: Kien “So, here’s the thing. I didn’t want to go to Rose Thornton’s house for dinner, so I pretended to be sick. But I wasn’t sick. And Mum found out. Now, mum’s so mad with me she’s thought up the worst punishment ever. One more lie and Boris is going to the pet shelter. So that’s it. I’m … Continue reading Book Review: The Truth

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Book Review: While We Run

Author: Karen Healey    Published: 2014 Series: When We Wake #2 Genres: Science Fiction, Dystopian, Drama, Romance By: Zoe Previously, I followed the life of Tegan Oglietti after she was cryonically frozen and successfully revived in the book ‘When We Wake’. In her first life, she died on what she claimed to be the best day of her life. Tegan was unaware of what had occurred when woken from her 100-year sleep. … Continue reading Book Review: While We Run

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Book Review: Flawed

Author: Cecelia Ahern    Published: 2016 Series: Flawed Genres: YA, Dystopian By: Tia 17-year-old Celestine North is a perfectionist who lives with her perfect family in their perfect society. She has great grades, an awesome boyfriend, and big dreams for the future. Until one day Celestine helps a “Flawed” man, someone she shouldn’t have helped, and everything turns to dust. Now her freedom, rights, privileges, and luxuries are gone, and she’s … Continue reading Book Review: Flawed

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Book Review: The Ballet Companion

Author: Eliza Gaynor Minden    Published: 2005 Star Rating: 4/5 stars Genres: Non-fiction, Ballet, Dancing, Informational By: Sophie The Ballet Companion: A dancer’s guide to the technique, traditions and joys of ballet is an information-filled book riddled with technique tips and tricks for ballet. From Pointe shoes to a simple demi plié at the barre, this book has so much knowledge. As a ballet dancer, I have enjoyed reading this book, learning … Continue reading Book Review: The Ballet Companion

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