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Book Review: Shatter Me

Author: Tahereh Mafi Published: November, 2011 Genres: Dystopia, Fantasy, Fiction, Romance, YA By: Alexandrina Tahereh Mafi’s debut novel, Shatter Me, is a bold and imaginative work of young adult dystopian fiction that explores themes of isolation, identity, and the burden of power. The novel revolves around Juliette Ferrars, a teenage girl whose touch is fatal and whose life has been controlled by the authoritarian regime known as the … Continue reading Book Review: Shatter Me

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Book Review: Attenborough’s Adventures of a Young Naturalist

Author: Sir David Attenborough Published: September 17th, 2017 Genres: Autobiography, Nature, Non-fiction, Science By: Isabella Star Rating: 5/5 ☆☆☆☆☆ David Attenborough’s Adventures of a Young Naturalist shows you a world waiting for you to explore, full of mysteries and magic, it is filled with thousands of fascinating stories and facts. If you have a fascination with our natural world this is the book for you!    At the start … Continue reading Book Review: Attenborough’s Adventures of a Young Naturalist

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Book Review: The Illustrated Guide to Horse Tack

Author: Susan McBane Published: David & Charles, 1992 Genres: Horse guide, Non-fiction By: Isabella Star Rating: 4/5 ☆☆☆☆ With a growing interest in horses The Illustrated Guide to Horse Tack, was absolutely fascinating to me. Written by Susan McBane, who started riding at four years old (so young!) and developed a passion for the sport. During the course of child to teenage years riding many and varied horses, she became fascinated with the science behind horses, what motivated them what … Continue reading Book Review: The Illustrated Guide to Horse Tack

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Book Review: Twelfth Night

Author: William Shakespeare Published: 1623 (First Folio) Genres: Classics, Fiction, Play By: Isabella Star Rating: 5/5 ☆☆☆☆☆ Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare is one of his, (in my opinion), most comedic pieces. It takes us though the lives of Viola and her twin brother Sebastian. On their search for a life without their twins, (each thinking the other drowned), along the way they both find love; and Viola ends up in the utmost interesting love triangle. Perchance you … Continue reading Book Review: Twelfth Night

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Book Review: The Young Equestrian

Author: Caroline Davis Published: 2000 Genres: Equestrian, Guide, Non-Fiction By: Isabella Star Rating: 5/5 ☆☆☆☆☆ The book The Young Equestrian is described as a unique guide to learning how to ride, building confidence and settling fears. This is the perfect explanation. The Young Equestrian is perfect for starter riders, riders, and even non riders with a thirst to understand the sport. Caroline Davis writes beautiful explanations weaved with quick tips and long explanations to help you figure out the equestrian challenge.   With sections on, why should … Continue reading Book Review: The Young Equestrian

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Book Review: The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Author: Stephen Chbosky Published: 1999 Genres: Coming-of-age, YA By: Kayla Star Rating: 4.5/5 ☆☆☆☆ 1/2 Stephen Chbosky’s 1999 The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a deeply moving coming-of-age story told through the eyes of introspective teenager Charlie. Throughout his freshman year of high school, Charlie writes about his past, experiences, and discoveries. Making friends with seniors Sam and Partick, Charlie is introduced to a new circle of … Continue reading Book Review: The Perks of Being a Wallflower

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Book Review: Sunrise on the Reaping

Author: Suzanne Collins Published: 2025 Genres: Dystopian, Fiction, Sci-Fi By: Mikaela Star Rating: 5/5 ☆☆☆☆☆ “I love you like all-fire.”  Sunrise on the Reaping is the fifth novel of the beloved Hunger Games franchise, written by New York Times bestselling author, Suzanne Collins. It follows the story of young Haymitch Abernathy, a relevant character that shaped, supported and mentored Katniss in the trilogy (The Hunger Games – Mockingjay). … Continue reading Book Review: Sunrise on the Reaping

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Book Review: Lord of the Flies

Author: William Golding Published: 1954 Genres: Allegory, Adventure, Classics, Coming-of-age, Dystopian By: Kayla Star Rating: 4/5 ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆  Lord of the Flies is an incredibly successful novel that has sold over 10 billion copies worldwide since its release and received overwhelming praise for its thoughtful reflection on the reality of our own human nature. In this haunting novel, William Golding delivers an intriguing adventure story in a way that … Continue reading Book Review: Lord of the Flies

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Book Review: When Plague Strikes

Author: James Cross Giblin  Published: 1995 Genres: Diseases, Health, History, Medicine, Non-Fiction By: Alexandrina Star Rating: 5/5 ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆  Diseases have shaped history, and When Plague Strikes dives deep into three of the most impactful – The Black Death, smallpox and AIDS. With the more modern diseases, most of the information is about the United States of America, but does still include other countries, no-matter how small they are. … Continue reading Book Review: When Plague Strikes

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Book Review: 1984

Author: George Orwell  Published: 1949 Genres: Classics, Dystopian, Sci-Fi By: Rosie Star Rating: 4/5 ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆  The author, George Orwell, has succeeded in creating a realistic, totalitarian future in which Winston Smith learns to rebel against ‘Big Brother’ (the government). 1984 is a horrifyingly relevant, dystopian, novel which is reminiscent of both our past and future. This book creates a feeling of paranoia in readers by masterfully immersing them … Continue reading Book Review: 1984

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