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Dark Roots: Stories | Cate Kennedy
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A collection of thought provoking and highly emotive short stories, written in a trademark dramatic style, the pieces in this book are both entertaining, and informative for those wishing to pursue short fiction writing opportunities.

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The Infinite Sea | Rick Yancey
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The second instalment of the 5th Wave series, perfect for science fiction lovers, alien experts and apocalypse planners. A thrilling story.

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Little Women | Louisa M. Alcott
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A classic, we've all hear of, perfect or children, and adults alike. With a collection of diverse and likable characters, who often stray from the social norms of their time, a definite must-read.

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Mary Poppins | P. L. Travers
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A classic blast from the past, this book is all kinds of childhood nostalgia, coupled with the authority of perhaps the best ever known nanny, and the slightest hint of the possibility of impossible.

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Grimm's Fairy Tales | Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm
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A collection of fairy tales. The favourites that became our beloved Disney films and bed time stories, and the tales that we haven't heard words, this anthology of fairy tales is full of hidden gems, with something for everyone.

JazzFeathers Never read the Brother Grimm yet, but l know l'll come to them, eventually 😊 7y
books_and_bobs @JazzFeathers they're definitely worth a read 😊 7y
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Written entirely in list form, this book is not quite as thick as it looks, and is innovative in its new kind of epistolary style.

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Not If I See You First | Eric Lindstrom
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A high school story featuring a main character who just so happens to have a disability, but is in now way held back by it, we need more of this kind of story on our shelves!

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My Brilliant Career | Miles Franklin
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An Australian classic, written about a young feminist of sorts, by a woman far ahead of her time. A tale of defiance, uniqueness, poverty, youth, hardship, often isolation, and love unrequited from a different angle, a must read, and popular selection for literature classes.

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A journey of self discovery, growing up, and escaping that which pushes you down, this book is not a new one, but still widely read, even years after some of its devices have gone out of context.

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A memoir written like a story, this is a tale of a young boy growing up in 1950's America, through the pangs of adolescence, changing family dynamics, and maybe just a little more than the usual dose of adversity, a real coming of age piece.

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The Count of Monte Cristo | Alexandre Dumas
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A great number of pages, and a classic piece of literature, this book is set in the 1800's, and tells a great story with features of history, betrayal, and many plot twists. A great read for literary lovers, and anyone up for a long read.

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Tiger's Destiny | Colleen Houck
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The final instalment of a wonderful and thrilling series, this book is just as rich with mythology, romance, and, as the title would suggest, destiny, as books 1, 2 and 3. Exciting, completely unpredictable, and excellent characters, an engaging and enjoyable read.

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Tiger's Voyage | Colleen Houck
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The third instalment of a thrilling series, this book is just as rich with mythology, confusion in romance, and characters of great depth as its predecessors. Exciting, engaging, and a great read for anybody looking for something to really capture their intrigue.

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Complicated love triangles, plot twists, calculated villains, fantasy, and a witty mission, this book is definitely a good one for anyone who is seeking a page turner.

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Tiger's Curse | Colleen Houck
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True to this authors style, this book is a fantastical, mythical, thrilling one, with prevalent elements of romance. A great read, with accurate mythology, an interesting plot line, and characters that you really are able to get too know, definitely worth the time.

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Exchange | Paul Magrs
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A story of people and intertwined lives, told with the bonding factor any reader can best relate to: books. Love and compromise for family, teens discovering who they are, and not the typical teen romance; a great read.

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Alaska | Sue Saliba
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A short read, with realistic characters, and the beautiful setting of Alaska as a backdrop. With themes of addiction, confusion, growing up, betrayal, and loss, this story, though short, is a many layered one,

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The Red Queen's Daughter | Jacqueline Kolosov
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A reimagination of the life of Mary Seymour, daughter of Katherine Parr, this book is historical enough to be informative, and fantastical enough to be fun, exciting, and unique. A great read.

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Reckless | Cornelia Funke
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A full fantasy world, with creatures and rules galore, and a touch of the fairytales we all know and love. Along with the more mythical aspects, this book also focuses on relationships between characters, most notably brotherly love. A good read.

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The Great Gatsby | Francis Scott Fitzgerald
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A relatively short book, focusing mainly on themes revolving around character, and the ways in which their lives cross paths, intertwine, and take sometimes unpredictable turns, as well as the consequences of actions. A well known classic.

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The Simple Gift | Steven Herrick
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Written as a series of poems, complex and multi faceted characters, and intricate back stories, this book is an award winning Australian piece.

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The screenplay of the newest edition to the 'Harry Potter' series, set in the 1920's. With quirky characters, inventive creatures, and the adequate burst of magic, a fun and exciting read that expands the readers knowledge of the wizarding world.

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Breaking Dawn | Stephenie Meyer
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The fourth and final instalment of the popular 'Twilight' series, this book is full of twists, passion, romance, action, and love of all kinds. A story that cannot be predicted makes it an exciting read, and great way to end such a popular story.

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A quick and easy read, this book is a short spinoff from the 'Twilight' series, specifically the third edition, 'Eclipse'. Telling the story from a new perspective, it gives a wonderful and exciting insight into the multi faceted and diverse nature of a story, when viewed through a different characters eyes.

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Science in a form that is fascinating, futuristic, and understandable for people of all levels of knowledge. Romantic love, family love, plot twists, history, and action, this story has a little bit of everything.

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Eclipse | Stephenie Meyer
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The third instalment in the 'Twilight' series, this book follows the intricately woven and real characters readers have grown to know and love. Romance, action, and the supernatural, as well as all of the thrills of a good love triangle, what more could you need?

BooksTeasAndBookishThings In my opinion, this is the best book in the saga. 7y
books_and_bobs @BooksTeasAndBookishThings I haven't read them since I was about 10, but I'm really enjoying them, and this one in particular was really good! 7y
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New Moon | Stephenie Meyer
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The second instalment of the 'Twilight' series, this book follows another exciting plot, of fantasy, myth, and love. That, and a great love triangle, make this story a very entertaining read,

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Wings | Aprilynne Pike
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Magic, loveable characters, and world building, this book is a lot of fun, and perfect for some light entertainment. Fantastical, and exciting, a real page turner.

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Looking for Alaska | John Green
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Fun, meaningful, mysterious, romantic, this story has everything you could hope for. With the wonderfully written characters, and a plot that make the reader feel something, this book is definitely worth the time.

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The Monstrous Child | Francesca Simon
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Unexpectedly, this book tells a tale of myth and legend, all from the perspective of a sullen and sarcastic teen, who just so happens to be the child of Loki. Perfect for any who have an affinity for mythology.

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Unique, thrilling and unpredictable. This book is one of dystopia, mystery, and even a tiny hint of romance. A real page turner, it will leave you wondering what's next. Very entertaining.

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A real and entertaining story of young love, told from the point of view of a quirky and relatable LGBTQ+ teen, as he hits huge milestones and discovers himself. Something akin to a John Green novel in all of the best ways.

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Twist and turns, pages woven with magic and myth, this book has all the components of a typical fantasy novel. Perfect for lovers of fantasy and mythology, an intricately detailed read.

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Riot | Sarah Mussi
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A thrilling and unpredictable young adult dystopian story, with enough basis in reality for the reader to believe it as being possible. This book has all the string character dystopia requires, along with the right pinch of romance, and backstory. A very entertaining read.

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The Weight of Water | Sarah Crossan
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A painful but moving story, this book is great for a quick read. Written uniquely, a story portrayed entirely in verse, this book can be enjoyed by those who like poetry, and those who enjoy it less, equally.

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Moonlight and Ashes | Sophie Masson
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An entertaining and unique reimagining of the well known tale of Cinderella, this book is filled with magic, love, adventure, and discovery. A wonderful story, with plenty of twists to keep the pages turning.

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The intertwined and overlapping lives and stories we share, this book shows the many ways in which people relate to one another, and the depth we all contain, often unbeknownst to those around us. A light and entertaining story of school, romance, and general teenage angst.

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The Rumpelgeist | Fiona Mcintosh
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With magic and royalty, plot twists, and fantasy, this book is full to the brim of everything a fantasy book should be. A likeable set of characters, who bond where they mightn't have been expected to, it tells a story that shows the value of working together.

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Crimson Bound | Rosamund Hodge
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A tale of good, evil, and the often blurred line that lies between the two. Romance, and war. Destruction, and reprieve from it. This book weaves an interesting and intricate culture with characterisation to match. A great read.

jessicarenee This is very different from my usual reads--but it sounds so good! I just might have to get my hands on a copy 📖💜 8y
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And quick and easy read, brilliant for some nostalgic entertainment. Well known and very much loved Snow White takes the read on a journey, that is familiar, but just a little different from the tale we remember from childhood. A wonderful reimagination.

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The Book of Lies | James Moloney
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Magic, fantasy and plot twists galore, this book is a wild ride from beginning to end. A tale of truth and, as the title would suggest, of lies. Morality, self discovery, and family confusion, an entertaining read.

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Wildwood Dancing | Juliet Marillier
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A great idea with a story that lives up to it. WildWood Dancing is magical, fantastical, and a wonderful read. With twists and turns, intensely strong female characters, and unique mythology and mystique, this book is most certainly worth the read.

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Secret of the Sevens | Lynn Lindquist
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A thrilling mystery, this book is gripping from start to finish, keeping its reader begging for more. With interesting, three dimensional characters, and an unpredictable, exciting plot, the story has everything a reader could hope for and more. Incredibly entertaining, and a real page turner.

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The Thief Lord | Cornelia Funke
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Children taking on the world, in friendship and survival, this book is a fun one, with plenty of excitement, plot twists, and thrills. Entertaining, and with a brilliant setting, this book has just the right amount of fantasy, and of realism. A great read for anyone.

WordWaller 💖💖💖💖 so much love for this book. Now I need to reread. 8y
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The Thief Lord | Cornelia Funke
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Children taking on the world, in friendship and survival, this book is a fun one, with plenty of excitement, plot twists, and thrills. Entertaining, and with a brilliant setting, this book has just the right amount of fantasy, and of realism. A great read for anyone.

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Young Nanny | Frances Mary Hendry
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A journey through history, this book is part of a wonderful educational series. Told in diary form, the writing style gives insight into the historical period in which the story is set, in an enjoyable, and relatable way. Great for children, and for older readers.

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Tape | Steven Camden
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A book for young people, about love of all kinds; family, platonic and romantic, as well as strong themes of loss. This story is interesting, entertaining, and great for a light read.

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The Miniaturist | Jessie Burton
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Historical, and interesting, this book has a wonderful setting, in both location and time period. Not what many readers expect it to be, it is a sad story, but one with relevance to the time in which it takes place. This book has been widely enjoyed since its publication.

BookishMarginalia I agree. I wish the miniaturist had actually been the focus of the book, instead of the lure. 8y
books_and_bobs @BookishMarginalia I definitely agree! That was what drew me in, and what I expected the story to be about! 8y
BookishMarginalia It was a literary switch and bait, really. Liked the novel, but didn't love it. 8y
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The Book Thief | Markus Zusak
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With a unique narrator, offering a new perspective, 'The Book Thief' shows us a different look into life in Germany during Hitler's reign. Handling it's subject matter with tact, the story is an emotionally captivating one, that teaches it's reader a little history on its way.

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Reawakened | Colleen Houck
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A story of Ancient Egyptian myth and legend, with a modern day twist, this book is exciting, entertaining, and a brilliant read. Thrilling, and with a wonderfully intricate plot from start to finish, 'Reawakened' has everything a young adult book could possibly need and more.

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