Worcester Glendenis Kid Detective: The Sequel" - A Riveting Follow-up to a Charming Detective Series Who doesn't love a good mystery? Welcome to the first part of the sequel to Worcester Glendenis, Kid Detective. Read about our 13-year-old seasoned detective, as he gears up for more adventure. Enjoy new characters (such as the eccentric headmistress… Continue reading Worcester Glendenis Kid Detective: The Sequel by Jon Glass
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The Noble Adventures of Beryl and Carol by Jeremy Sherr
Beryl and Carol are twelve-year-old best friends living in England in 1997. They love their river and their beautiful little town. But there is a real threat that they will soon be separated. Worse, they are constantly tormented by bullies, and one day they are cornered with no way out. To evade the bullies, they… Continue reading The Noble Adventures of Beryl and Carol by Jeremy Sherr
Otzi’s Odyssey by Neil Perry Gordon
Otzi's Odyssey by Neil Perry Gordon is A Captivating Journey through Time Ötzi’s Odyssey – The Troubled Soul of a Neolithic Iceman, opens in the year 1991 with the remarkable sighting of a mummified man, half frozen in glacial ice, whom two hikers stumble upon. Along with this profound archeological discovery, the soul of this five-thousand-year-old… Continue reading Otzi’s Odyssey by Neil Perry Gordon
Home School Rules by Michael Honig
Home School Rules is a look at the world of lockdown through the eyes of a 10-year-old boy. If you ever wondered what we adults look like to kids when we’re stressed, caged and on an emotional rollercoaster, wonder no longer! And be prepared to laugh. Nothing is quite so funny as seeing ourselves in… Continue reading Home School Rules by Michael Honig
Jarkata by Rodrigo Márquez Tizano
Reviewed by Desiree Willis Jakarta focuses on the life of an unnamed narrator in a dystopian society where the virus Z-bug has caused nearly the extinction of the human race. Where he resides, his partner Clara holds a strong connection to a glowing stone; which holds powers that allow for the narrator to view past… Continue reading Jarkata by Rodrigo Márquez Tizano
Adrift on the Nile by Naguib Mahfouz
Reviewed by Nadia Benjelloun Bombs, beards, and belly-dancing. Rather than just a fun alliteration to say, this phrase would summarize what would come to mind upon hearing the word Arab. This is the epitome of orientalism. It’s all due to narrative, but just as there are misconstrued Arab and Muslim representations from sources that range… Continue reading Adrift on the Nile by Naguib Mahfouz
The Slayer: Hell Awakens by Meg Sechrest
Human or vampire, no one can escape their fate. Born and raised in the small town of Grundy Hill, West Virginia, Abigail Taylor knew that her life was anything but normal. Everyone in town knew her father was weird and knew better than to date his estranged daughter. On her 21st birthday, Abbi awakens a… Continue reading The Slayer: Hell Awakens by Meg Sechrest
Shakespeare’s Younger Sister by Geoffrey Craig
Author's note: This book is meant for mature audiences When, in the spring of 1592, fictional eighteen-year-old Constance Shakespeare joins her brother, Will, in London, she is in for any number of surprises. Expecting opportunities not available under her father’s domination in Stratford, she finds life in London far more complicated and challenging, yet exhilarating,… Continue reading Shakespeare’s Younger Sister by Geoffrey Craig
The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood
Reviewed by Zhenbang Yu Offred is a victim of a regime that thrives on fear and lies. Since Offred has assumed the role of a handmaiden, she has experienced the horrors of witnessing their utmost cruelty the regime has imposed on her. This has led her to despise the regime for its oppressiveness towards women who… Continue reading The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood
Blogs and Books You’ll Want to Put on Your Reading List!
We asked on Twitter for blogs and books to read and had a wonderful response. All of these authors have worked hard to publish articles, short stories, and books. We're happy for all of them and their success. Want to know what all the buzz is about? Then you'll want to check out these blogs… Continue reading Blogs and Books You’ll Want to Put on Your Reading List!