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The Breadwinner Deborah Ellis

The Breadwinner

The story   Set in Afghanistan where cruelty of the Taliban lies behind every corner, Parvana and her family live in one cramped room. The mean and crafty rules of the Taliban require women not to go outside without the company of a man. So when Parvana’s father gets arrested for talking about memories of […]

Splash by Charli Howard

Splash

Splash Review   Since a young age, Molly has lived with her Nan and Grandad as her Mum disappeared unexpectedly long ago.   All her life Molly has dreamed of becoming a champion swimmer.   Although her best friend Chloe is not at all supportive and is not in the slightest complimentary about Molly’s build […]

My Brigadista Year

My Brigadista Year

The story   This book is about how one girl, full of courage, transformed her country.    In the country of Cuba where hills roll and villages are bustling with markets of fresh produce, a girl called Lora has an ambition to help her country become an educated one.   Only 13, Lora is determined […]

A Good Day For Climbing Trees by Jaco Jacobs

A Good Day for Climbing Trees

The story Marnus has two brothers. Bendovo is good at breaking swimming records, drinking protein drinks and making every girl fall for him. Adrian meanwhile is Marnus’s younger brother, a young entrepreneur who will do anything to make money. That even means starting a nursery tuck shop aged three. Marnus is in the middle, never […]

Wonder, by R.J Palacio

Wonder

The story Wonder follows the story of August Pullman, a 10 year old boy who is scarred by a severe facial deformity. Auggie has been home schooled until his parents decide that it is time for him to attend Beecher Prep Middle School. An initial visit makes Auggie realise that he won’t necessarily receive a […]