Shelftalkers has been established by SLAV as a platform for young people, at both primary and secondary school level, who love books and reading. It offers a home for the sharing of written reviews with their peers and also an insight into the opinions of others.

Shelftalkers has been established by SLAV as a platform for young people, at both primary and secondary school level, who love books and reading. It offers a home for the sharing of written reviews with their peers and also an insight into the opinions of others.

September 2022

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Gearbreakers

Gearbreakers was such a fun novel, with lovable characters and intriguing world building. I loved every one of the band of rebels that Eris, one of the protagonists, was the leader of. Their chaotic and compelling group dynamic was so enjoyable to read. Eris and Sona’s relationship was well developed and satisfying to watch unfold. …

I loved Firekeeper’s Daughter. It was a gripping, fast-paced thriller that is balanced out with slower moments of character development. Firekeeper’s Daughter teaches so much about Ojibwe culture in an interesting way that doesn’t affect the pacing. The characters felt so real and I loved watching Daunis, the protagonist, grow throughout the story. Although I …

The Agathas

This book captured my attention for many different reasons such as why some cases were seen as more worthwhile or beneficial due to things like race, gender, age and class. It truly horrified me that some deaths would make headlines in the papers for days whereas other deaths would be dismissed and forgotten. The book …