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Do You Remember the Summer Before?

By Richard Fairgray

4 stars

A fun and creepy follow up to the first book of this series. Strange story but an enjoyable graphic novel for those intermediate/college years.
Are You Afraid of the Light?

By Richard Fairgray

4 stars

Dash is bringing his best friend Lily along for his family's summer vacation to the weird and creepy Black Sand Beach. It was weird and a bit creepy but was a good dip into the “horror” genre for younger readers.
Realm of the Blue Mist

By Amy Kim Kibuishi

4 stars

This was a fun graphic novel! Full of adventure, magic, mystery, and interesting lore. The manga inspired artwork was stunning.
The Last Fallen Moon

By Graci Kim

4 stars

Another amazing journey into Korean culture, myth and legend The storytelling was solid as Riley once again plunges into danger and makes friends along the way.
The Secret of Literacy: Making the implicit, explicit

By David Didau

5 stars

This is a must read for all teachers who want to improve student outcomes through improving their literacy.
You Won't Believe Me

By Cyn Balog

3 stars

Willow is alone, confined to a bed with restraints. She can't remember how she got there...or how long she's been there. Concept is good, execution lacking.
The Labors of Hercules Beal

By Gary D. Schmidt

5 stars

A warm and witty novel in which a Hercules Beal has to figure out how to fulfill an assignment to perform the Twelve Labors of Hercules in real life—and makes discoveries about friendship, community, and himself along the way.
How to repaint a life

By Steven Herrick

5 stars

Simply but beautifully written, this book delves into how to rise above the past and take control of your future.
The Booksellers Apprentice

By Amelia Mellor

4 stars

The Bookseller's Apprentice is an enchanting story of growing up, everyday magic and the importance of people and their true worth in your life. Magical!
Impossible Creatures

By Katherine Rundell

5 stars

Adventure, quirk, wit, imagination, loss, love, secret doorways to magical worlds - this book has it all and more!
The Boy at the Back of the Class

By Onjali Rauf

4 stars

Told with humour and heart, 'The Boy at the Back of the Class' offers a child's perspective on the refugee crisis, highlighting the importance of friendship and kindness in a world that doesn't always make sense.
Phoenix and the Frost Palace

By Aisling Fowler

4 stars

This is the second book in the Fireborn series, and is another exciting and action-packed read.
Boy in the Tower

By Polly Ho-Yen

4 stars

Seen through the eyes of Ade, this book tells the story of a strange, menacing disaster which threatens the city of London and its residents into extinction. Well written, gripping, insightful.
The Silver Road

By Sinead O'Hart

4 stars

Myth and magic combine in this unforgettable adventure drawing on Irish folklore.
The Copper Gauntlet

By Holly Black

4 stars

A great series to read if you loved Harry Potter.
Unraveller

By Frances Hardinge

4 stars

In a world where anyone can create a life-destroying curse, only one person has the power to unravel them. A great fantasy read that is both magical and challenging as two friends come to terms with who they actually are.
Murtagh

By Christopher Paolini

5 stars

Murtagh is the next instalment in The Inheritance series. A great fantasy read, filled with dragons and adventure. Just a good a read as Eragon initially was.
The Iron Trial - Book One of the Magisterium

By Holly Black and Cassandra Clare

5 stars

All his life, Call has been warned by his father to stay away from magic. To succeed at the Iron Trial and be admitted into the vaunted Magisterium school would bring bad things. But he fails at failing. Only hard work, loyal friends and danger await. A great read - would be suitable for those who loved the Harry Potter series.
The Marvellers

By Dhonielle Clayton

3 stars
Dragonkeeper

By Carole Wilkinson

5 stars

A slave girl saves the life of an ageing dragon and escapes her brutal master. Pursued by a ruthless dragon hunter, the girl and the dragon make an epic journey across China carrying a mysterious stone that must be protected. This is the story of a young slave girl who believes she is not worthy of a name but finds within herself the strength and courage to make this perilous journey - and do what must be done.
Illuminations

By T. Kingfisher

4 stars

Magic, mystery and mayhem! An entertaining read suitable for middle grade.
The Adventurers Guild

By Zack Loran Clark and Nick Eliopulos

5 stars

In one of the last cities standing after the world fell to monsters, best friends Zed Kagari and Brock Dunderfel have high hopes for the future. Zed desperately wishes to join the ranks of the Mages Guild, while Brock, is confident he'll be welcomed into the ranks of the Merchants Guild. But just as it seems the boys' dreams have come true, their lives take a startling turn . . . and they find themselves members of the perilous Adventurers Guild where few are ever asked to join and whose members often die young. An action packed fantasy read that will appeal to a wide range of readers.
Finn Jones was here

By Simon James Green

5 stars

Eric's best friend, Finn, was the world's best prankster. Was, because Finn died recently of an illness. ...Or did he? At Finn's funeral, Eric receives a message from beyond the grave - and it must be because this is Finn's biggest prank ever, faking his own death! A story about accepting grief, and ultimately embracing the joys and unexpected opportunities life offers, making every minute count.
Across the desert

By Dusti Bowling

4 stars

Jolene dreams of escape from her mothers addiction and the poverty filled life that she lives. When her friend's ultralight plabe goes down, Jolene sets off on an action packed adventure to save her friend and find herself.
A Rover's Story

By Jasmine Warga

5 stars

Strange to think that a book about a fictional Mars rover can also impart some real life lessons. A touching and thought provoking read.
Worst Case Colin

By Rebecca Caprara

5 stars

A captivating and touching story about a boy who must deal with the trauma of his mother dying and his father's hoarding as it spirals out of control.
The Last Fallen Star

By Gracie Kim

4 stars

Was inspired to read this book after listening to Graci Kim talk about her life and her work. A great action packed read which delves into Korean mythology, and just a touch of magic.
Lessons in Chemistry

By Bonnie Garmus

5 stars

Chemist Elizabeth Zott is not your average woman. In fact, Elizabeth Zott would be the first to point out that there is no such thing as an average woman. But it’s the early 1960s and her all-male team at Hastings Research Institute takes a very unscientific view of equality. Loved this book and the slow unravelling of the main characters and the lives they had led to shape them to be the people they become.
My Life on Fire

By Cath Howe

4 stars

A touching middle grade read about Ren, who struggles after her house is burnt down. This is a story about the anger and grief of losing everything and how you'll do just about anything to get your life back.
Journey to Tangiwai

By David Hill

4 stars

It's 1953 and Peter is determined that his scout patrol will get to the finals of a First Aid competition in Auckland. This will mean travelling by train on Christmas Eve, a journey that Peter will never forget. Themes include: family and relationships, the effects of war, patriotism, and death. A great historical read.
Darwin's Dragons

By Lindsay Galvin

4 stars

During a voyage with Charles Darwin, Syms Covington is swept away overboard. After making his way to an island, he must find a way to survive. However, he is not alone on the island ... This historical adventure is a fantastic read, drawing the reader into the action right from the start.
The Great Troll War

By Jadper Fforde

4 stars

Sixteen-year-old Jennifer Strange and her friends have been driven to the tip of the UnUnited Kingdoms - Cornwall - by the invasion of the Trolls. Their one defense is a six-foot-wide trench full of buttons, something which the Trolls find unaccountably terrifying (it's their clickiness). Final book in the series, and like all the others a great, eclectic read. For those who love Terry Pratchett, this writer is definitely in a similar vein.
Ravenfall

By Kalyn Josephson

4 stars

One magical inn, two kids with supernatural powers, and an ancient Celtic creature trying to destroy their world by Halloween night... A fun, action packed read that focuses on the themes of belonging and what family truly is.

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