The Illustrated Man by Ray Bradbury ISBN:9780006479222 Publication Date: February 1, 1996 Reviewer: Chiara Z The Illustrated Man by Ray Bradbury unfolds through vivid, eerie tales inked on a mysterious man’s tattooed body. Each living illustration reveals a haunting glimpse into future worlds, grappling with technology, war, and human nature. As the images shift, the …
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Animal Farm by George Orwell
Animal Farm by George Orwell ISBN: 9780141036137 Publication Date: September 1, 2008 (Originally published August 1945) Reviewer: Lane B On a quiet English farm, animals rise up against their human oppressor, dreaming of equality and freedom. Led by visionary pigs Snowball and Napoleon, their rebellion sparks hope, but soon ambition and betrayal threaten the revolution. …
Birdy by Sharon Kernot
Birdy by Sharon Kernot ISBN: 9781922790606 Publication Date: January 30, 2024 Reviewer: Clementine M The book Birdy is about a teenager called Maddy who moves to an isolated country town after an incident which left her distressed. She digs into the secrets of the town, revealing the forgotten departure of someone else. Maddy uncovers these …
Sensitive by Allayne L. Webster
Sensitive by Allayne L. Webster ISBN: 9780702260483 Publication Date: June 4, 2019 Reviewer: Lenni G Sensitive is about a girl with a rare skin condition who wants to start fresh at a new school. She hopes to hide her illness and just fit in. But as challenges come up, she learns that being honest about …
Wishtree by Katherine Applegate
Wishtree by Katherine Applegate ISBN 9781801300704 Publication Date: August 2, 2022 Reviewer: Sophie M Wishtree is set in a quiet neighbourhood where a kind, old oak tree named Red watches over the community. Red listens to people’s wishes each year, which have been tied to its branches. When a new family moves in and faces …
Dune by Frank Herbert
Dune by Frank Herbert ISBN: 9780340960196 Publication Date: September 8, 2015 (First published 1965) Reviewer: Lara G Dune is set on the desert planet Arrakis, a harsh world vital for its valuable spice. Paul Atreides, a young noble, navigates political interest and ancient prophecy. Power struggles and survival, the story explores destiny and rebellion in …
Life on the Refrigerator Door by Alice Kuipers
Life on the Refrigerator Door by Alice Kuipers ISBN: 9781509801879 Publication Date: October 13, 2015 Reviewer: Bridget W Life on the Refrigerator Door is about a mum and her 15-year-old daughter, Claire, who start leaving notes for each other on the fridge. Through these messages, they share their feelings and struggles without talking face-to-face. It’s …
The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart
The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart ISBN: 9780316057776 Publication Date: March 7, 2007 Reviewer: Stella G The Mysterious Benedict Society is a thrilling page-turner of a book, focusing on a group of gifted children as they sneak into a school on a mission to save humanity from the evil Mr Curtain. The book …
Find Me by Tahereh Mafi
Find Me by Tahereh Mafi ISBN: 9781405297714 Publication Date: August 3, 2022 Reviewer: Annabelle S Find Me by Tahereh Mafi is set in a strange, high-tech world where secrets are hidden behind locked doors. Juliette wakes up in a mysterious tower with no memory of how she got there. When she meets Cain, quiet but …
Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi
Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi ISBN:9781761066733 Publication Date: September 28, 2021 Reviewer: Pippa D Shatter Me is set in a futuristic version of Earth as we know it. The Reestablishment has taken over and forced people into new ways of living. The protagonist Juliette must break free of the asylum she is being kept in …