Finale by Stephanie Garber ISBN 9781473666788 Publication Date: February 6, 2020 Reviewer: Catherine J Finale is the last book of the Caraval trilogy. In the first book, the two protagonists, Scarlett and Donatella are invited to the infamous Caraval. There, they strive to win and find new elements of themselves, as well as find new …
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The Heartbreakers by Ali Novak
The Heartbreakers by Ali Novak ISBN 9781464229916 Publication Date: November 5, 2024 Reviewer: Frankie A The Heartbreakers follows a teenage girl who crosses paths with a world-famous boy band. Set betweeneveryday life and the glamorous world of fame, the story explores unexpected friendships, personal challenges, and the pressure of choosing between loyalty and following your …
Out of my mind by Sharon Draper
Out of my mind by Sharon Draper Publication Date: August 1, 2013 ISBN: 9781416971719 Reviewer: Savannah G Set in an elementary school in Ohio, Out of my mind follows Melody Brooks, a brilliant 11 year old with cerebral palsy who cannot speak or walk. Despite her intelligence, she faces challenges from peers and teachers as …
Arsenic for Tea by Robin Stevens
Arsenic for Tea by Robin Stevens Publication Date: 27 June 2016 ISBN: 9780141369792 Reviewer: Maybelle D Arsenic For Tea features schoolgirl detectives Hazel Wong and Daisy Wells as they solve the chilling murder of one of Daisy’s house guests. Isolated due to floods, they’re stuck in Daisy’s home, Fallingford, for the holidays. With the whole …
Blended by Sharon Draper
Blended by Sharon Draper ISBN: 9781442495012 Publication Date: May 1, 2020 Reviewer: Radha K Blended is about Isabella, a girl whose parents are divorced. She has to split her time between two homes and figure out where she belongs. As she deals with family, friends, and being from two different cultures, Isabella faces tough situations …
Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
Percy Jackson and the Olympians #1 The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan ISBN 9780786838653 Publication Date: April 1, 2006 Reviewer: Grace B Percy Jackson has always felt out of place. His mum only wants him to feel safe and be happy; however, it’s not always easy. Percy has had an awful life until he discovers …
The Jewel by Amy Ewing
The Jewel by Amy Ewing ISBN: 9780062235800 Publication Date: September 2, 2014 Reviewer: Catherine N The Jewel is the first book of an action-packed trilogy, full of heart-wrenching tension, hot romance and harsh betrayal. Violet is a young adult born in the Marsh, destined to become someone’s property, sold. She finds out dark secrets about …
Wait A Minute by Shelly Unwin
Title: Wait A Minute Author: Shelly Unwin Publisher: Larrikin House ISBN: 9781923345027 Publish Date: 2025 The boy in this story was a big procrastinator, often bringing excuses into his normal habits. This story was very different to the other stories I have read, due to, it’s strong sense of humour. The boy would keep bringing …
No More Room in the Bed by Deborah Abela
Title: No More Room in the Bed Author: Deborah Abela and Marina Verola Publisher: Larrikin House ISBN: 9781922804808 Publish Date: 2025 No More Room in the Bed is a hilarious picture book with lots of exciting illustrations. This book shows how exciting a scary bedtime can get. Throughout the book, animals get scared just like …
My Super Charged ADHD Brain by Dani Vee & James Layton
Title: My Super Charged ADHD Brain Author: Dani Vee & James Layton Publisher: Larrikin House ISBN: 9 781923 345041 Publish Date: 2025 Something really engaging and intriguing about this book was how the author and illustrator set out the book collaboratively to create an exceptional story for young readers. The moral of this tremendous story …