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Street Child

Introduction “Street Child” by Berlie Doherty is a captivating historical fiction novel that takes readers on an emotional journey through the harsh realities of Victorian England. Published in 1993, this novel has continued to touch the hearts of readers worldwide…

The Railway Children

The Railway Children

“The Railway Children” by Edith Nesbit is a classic children’s book that was first published in 1906. It tells the story of three children, Roberta (Bobbie), Peter, and Phyllis, who are forced to move from their comfortable London home to…

Peter Pan

Hey there, fellow kids! So, I just finished reading this totally rad book called Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie. And let me tell you, it was totally awesome! The book is about a boy named Peter Pan who never grows…

A Christmas Carol

“A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens is a timeless classic that has captivated readers for over 150 years. The story follows Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly and cold-hearted businessman, who is visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve – the Ghosts…

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

Little Women

Alcott’s Little Women isn’t your average ‘rags to riches tale’, exploring sisterhood and the adventures that come with it. The story follows Meg, Jo, Amy, and Beth March, who are the ‘little women’- an ironic label considering the coming-of-age theme…

Death On The Nile

death on the nile

This book is my first read of Agatha Christie so it is fitting that it is also her most commendednovel. While it did take me a few attempts to get past page 6 it was definitely worth the fewhours it…

Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen

“There is something so amiable in the prejudices of a young mind, that one is sorry to see them give way to the reception of more general opinions.” Ever wanted to read something different, maybe out of your comfort zone?…

Becoming by Michelle Obama

Becoming is an insightful anecdote by Michelle Obama documenting her somewhat unprivileged childhood, through her year of education and into her two-time presidential term as the First Lady of the United States or FLOTUS. It represents her obstacles and victories,…