Category Archives: Book of the Week
Book of the Week
Better than the Movies by Lynn Painter follows High School Senior Liz Buxbaum as she attempts to secure her happily-ever-after. But will her lovelorn imagination get in the way of Liz finding her happy ending? Full of pop culture references,
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No Words, by Maryam Master is the story of Hero and Aria and their friend Jaz. Aria, the 12-year-old character who seems to have no words, is selectively mute and is bullied at school because he is unable to speak.
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To All the Boys I Loved Before meets World of Dance in this delectable YA love story that combines food, dance, and a hint of drama to cook up the perfect romance. Take a look at the graphic book review
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Omar Rising by Aisha Saeed A book about learning to value yourself and to stand up to injustice. This book is highly recommended for students in Year 7 and 8. A top read for Campfire! About the Author Aisha Saeed
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Set in Romania in 1989, this powerful YA thriller follows the story of seventeen-year-old Cristian Florescu’s struggle against tyrannical dictatorship and his wrestle between allegiance to family, friends, and government. Take a look at the graphic book review and book
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Talking to Alaska by Anna Woltz An inspiring book that reaffirms something many of us already know – the love of a dog can be a very powerful thing. Readers of Talking to Alaska will come to understand the crucial
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Classic of the Month
Dracula by Bram Stoker If vampires are your monster of choice, then you really need to check out Dracula. If horror is your genre of choice, then you need to read Dracula. If you want to enlighten yourself in the
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A sparkling YA romance set in Brisbane, Henry Hamlet’s Heart follows one guy and his sometimes hilarious, sometimes heartbreaking journey to love. Delve into the graphic book review and listen to the interview with the author, Rhiannon Wilde, to determine
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The benefits of being an octopus by Ann Braden is an inspiring book that examines poverty, domestic violence, gun ownership, challenging stereotypes and finding the inner strength to deal with challenging situation. Delve into the book trailer or the graphic
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Published in July of this year, Exit through the gift shop by Maryam Master is a wonderful read. This zine-style novel is receiving many positive reviews and is sure to engage any student who picks it up. Although the protagonist
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