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What I'm Reading Wednesday

16/11/2016

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'88 Lime Street: The Way In'
by Denise Kirby


Synopsis: ‘From the moment Ellen arrives, she can feel something stirring in the old house. It's almost as if it's alive. Is there a ghost, as the kids at her new school say? Or is it something stranger? And why is there a tower with no door? When the dried-up fountain in the overgrown garden suddenly spouts water and weird messages appear, Ellen must find her way into the mysterious, magical and dangerous world that has been waiting for her..’






An interesting book, although the ending was somewhat confusing. I feel there was a little too much of the bending of time and some unnecessary moments. That said it was an enjoyable read and it seems like it might be the first in a series. The family characters were believable and the “ghosts” from other time periods were true to their period in history. I tried to imagine how I would explain email and the internet to someone who didn’t know what a computer was and discovered how hard that would be.

A quick, enjoyable read, and except for the ending (pay attention here), an easy read.

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Trailer Tuesday

15/11/2016

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'When Friendship Followed Me Home' by Paul Griffin

Synopsis: '
A boy's chance encounter with a scruffy dog leads to an unforgettable friendship in this deeply moving story about life, loss and the meaning of family Ben Coffin has never felt like he fits in. A former foster kid, he keeps his head down at school to avoid bullies and spends his afternoons reading sci-fi books at the library. But all that changes when he finds a scruffy abandoned dog named Flip and befriends the librarian's daughter, Halley. For the first time, Ben starts to feel like he belongs in his own life. Then everything changes, and suddenly Ben is more alone than ever. But with a little help from Halley's magician father, Ben discovers his place in the world and learns to see his own magic through others' eyes.'

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What I'm Reading Wednesday

9/11/2016

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'Word Hunters: The Curious Dictionary'
 by Nick Earls & Terry Whidborne


Synopsis: ‘Lexi and Al Hunter are twins with almost nothing in common – except their parents and their birthday! At school Lexi hangs with her friends in the cool crowd, while Al hides in the library reading about history, battles and faraway places.
When the twins stumble upon an old dictionary their world as they know it changes. They are blasted into history to hunt down the words that threaten to vanish from our past and our present. Their lives and the future of the world are at stake. Can they find a way back home? Or will they be trapped in the past forever? Now more than ever, they need to depend on each other if they want to survive.’


This is  an action packed adventure and fantasy story although the  beginning is a little slow. For those who pick this book up, hang in there, it is well worth the wait (a very small wait).  The twins travel back in time and have a habit of connecting to turbulent times in our history. An example being landing into the middle of the Battle of Hastings. A battle like nothing the twins have witnessed before. They need to hone their swordsmanship skills!

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If the excitement from historical battles isn’t enough of a draw card to read this book, then maybe you might need the enticement of other historical events and meeting famous historical figures. Or maybe the evolution and creation of the English language could be of interest for you. There is a lot going on in this book and it really does have something for everyone. Oh and you will have to read the others in the series!


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Trailer Tuesday

8/11/2016

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                     Zeroes by Scott Westerfeld, Margo Lanagan and Deborah Biancotti.


Synopsis:  'Don't call them heroes. But these six Californian teens have powers that set them apart.Ethan aka Scam has a voice inside him that'll say whatever people want to hear, whether it's true or not. Which is handy, except when it isn't - like when the voice starts gabbing in the middle of a bank robbery. The only people who can help are the other Zeroes, who aren't exactly best friends these days.Enter Nate, aka Bellwether, the group's 'glorious leader.' After Scam's SOS, he pulls the scattered Zeroes back together. But when the rescue blows up in their faces, the Zeroes find themselves propelled into whirlwind encounters with ever more dangerous criminals. At the heart of the chaos they find Kelsie, who can take a crowd in the palm of her hand and tame it or let it loose as she pleases.Filled with high-stakes action and drama, Zeroes unites three powerhouse authors for the opening instalment of a thrilling new series.'


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What I'm Reading Wednesday

2/11/2016

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‘The Yearbook Committee’ by Sarah Ayoub

Synopsis: ‘Five teenagers. Five lives. One final year.
The school captain: Ryan has it all … or at least he did, until an accident snatched his dreams away. How will he rebuild his life and what does the future hold for him now?
The newcomer: Charlie’s just moved interstate and she’s determined not to fit in. She’s just biding her time until Year 12 is over and she can head back to her real life and her real friends …
The loner: At school, nobody really notices Matty. But at home, Matty is everything. He’s been single-handedly holding things together since his mum’s breakdown, and he’s never felt so alone.
The popular girl: Well, the popular girl’s best friend … cool by association. Tammi’s always bowed to peer pressure, but when the expectations become too much to handle, will she finally stand up for herself?
The politician’s daughter: Gillian’s dad is one of the most recognisable people in the state and she’s learning the hard way that life in the spotlight comes at a very heavy price.
Five unlikely teammates thrust together against their will. Can they find a way to make their final year a memorable one or will their differences tear their world apart?’


There are many themes running through this novel. Two very big issues are bullying and gender stereotyping. Bullying as in verbal, physical and through social media. The gender issues centre around females and one young character’s ability to stand up for what she believes is right. All of the characters are struggling with their parents and the very real issues of growing up and leaving school. Many readers will be able to identify with these struggles.
While some of the issues addressed in this novel are quite heavy, the book is an entertaining read. It is easy to read, enjoyable and set in australia, so the school life and social life of these characters are relatable. I found the ending rushed and a major event near the end of the book felt like it was glossed over. But if you can forgive this then readers will enjoy this novel.


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Trailer Tuesday

1/11/2016

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​Nerve by Jeanne Ryan

Synopsis: 
'A high-stakes online game of dares turns deadly.
When Vee is picked to be a player in NERVE, an anonymous game of dares broadcast live online, she discovers that the game knows her. It tempts her with amazing prizes taken from her ThisIsMe page and teams her up with her perfect boy: sizzling-hot Ian.
At first it's exhilarating Vee and Ian's fans cheer them on to riskier dares with higher stakes. But the game takes a twisted turn. Just how far will Vee go before she loses NERVE?'

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