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elliehyde
Nov 28, 20232 min read
The House with Chicken Legs by Sophie Anderson
Marinka’s childhood is not a typical one. Her grandmother guides spirits to the next life; each night her home is filled with parties of...
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elliehyde
Jun 6, 20232 min read
I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys
In 1980s Romania, Nicolae Ceasescu ruled with a dictatorship based on fear, suspicion and constant supervision. In this bold and striking...
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elliehyde
May 18, 20232 min read
The Eternal Return of Clara Hart by Louise Finch
Spence is having a terrible day. It’s the anniversary of his mum’s death, but no one seems to remember, except his dad, who he can’t face...
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elliehyde
May 18, 20232 min read
The Light in Everything by Katya Balen
Tom and Zofia are polar opposites. Wild, noisy and bold, Zofia is constantly being told to calm down. Nervous and introverted, Tom...
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elliehyde
May 3, 20232 min read
The Blue Book of Nebo by Manon Steffan Ros
Post-apocalyptic, dystopian novels might not be the first thing you think of when looking for a book for 11+ year olds, but that’s...
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elliehyde
Mar 30, 20232 min read
Needle by Patrice Lawrence
Published by Barrington Stoke – specialists in books for reluctant readers – Needle tells the story of Charlene, a young black girl...
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elliehyde
Feb 10, 20232 min read
The Black Flamingo
The Black Flamingo tells the story of Michael as he grows up and tries to make sense of how his race and sexuality affect his place in...
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