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Tuesdays Are Just As Bad by Cethan Leahy
5.0
Brimming with humour, friendship and struggles, Tuesdays Are Just As Bad tells the story of a boy named Adam, who, following a failed suicide attempt, now has to live with an annoying ghost who only he can see and hear. Although dealing with the heavy theme of depression, Leahy’s use of wit makes it a truly light-hearted read. I love how the story is told from the ghost’s point of view, creating a fun and inventive atmosphere, as well as giving us a fresh perspective. Would highly recommend this novel to ages 14+. Perfect for fans of YA fiction!
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
5.0
A lot of books can classify as both YA and Adult novels, having elements that appeal to a wide variety of audiences, but few books can blur these lines so smoothly and cross the boundaries so fluidly as Where the Crawdads Sing. This book is a must-read, and I don’t say that lightly. Whilst for me this book deserves not to be labelled and boxed, this wouldn’t be a review without naming some of the many genres brushed by this tale. It is a naturalists heaven, crossed with a To Kill a Mockingbird-style murder mystery, a sprinkle of romance and a shower of loneliness and isolation. But this book also covers so much more than this. It is a book that has you reading on and on and on even when your eyes are drooping and your muscles are growing weary. To surmise: Go forth and read Where the Crawdads Sing! You will NOT be disappointed!
Oradour: The Massacre and Aftermath by Philip Beck
4.0
Really useful book for those studying the massacre of Oradour-sur-Glane, June 10th 1944. Very detailed text which provides great context and factual information. Pictures, quotes and references to other historian accounts on the massacre are included throughout.
Would recommend this book to those studying the SS also, in particular their campaigns in south-west france in the lead up to D-Day.
Would recommend this book to those studying the SS also, in particular their campaigns in south-west france in the lead up to D-Day.
Haben: The Deafblind Woman Who Conquered Harvard Law by Haben Girma
5.0
'So bright and early on my 26th birthday, we sued them'
A memoir that need to be top of everyone's tbr list......
A memoir that need to be top of everyone's tbr list......
Somebody Give This Heart a Pen by Sophia Thakur
5.0
What an absolute gem! I loved this book so much, Sophia Thakur is a supremely talented poet with such a distinct, original voice. Every poem was jam-packed with beauty, and the whole collection felt intimate and relatable, yet abstract in a thoroughly enjoyable way. Would highly recommend for fans of poetry- and even those who aren’t fans of poetry! You won’t regret it!
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy
5.0
“What you you want to be when you grow up?”
“Kind” said the boy
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“Kind” said the boy
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Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys
5.0
Perhaps the best WW2 historical fiction novel I have ever read ❤️
Why The Moon Travels by Oein DeBharduin
5.0
An absolutely superb collection of tales from the Irish Traveller Community, brimming with compassion, empathy and a deeply-rooted connection to nature. Told with a masterful display of knowledge, wisdom and intimate contextualisation, Oein DeBhairduin shows incredible talent throughout each tale. Accompanying each story is a selection of beautiful illustrations by the talented, creative Leanne McDonagh. A must read for children and adults alike!
- Winner of the Judges Special Award and Eilis Dillon Award at the KPMG Childrens Books Ireland Awards 2021
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- Winner of the Judges Special Award and Eilis Dillon Award at the KPMG Childrens Books Ireland Awards 2021
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