“So many books, so little time.”
Title: Listen to the Moon Author: Michael Morpurgo Genre: Young Adult Fiction. Drama. Historical Fiction. Review by: Chantelle, LCA Intern for Library HQ Synopsis: The story is set on the Scilly Isles, where a strange girl named Lucy, is found marooned on an island. Young Alfie is determined to save her but soon discovers that… Continue reading Book Review: Listen to the Moon
Title: The Summer I Turned Pretty Author: Jenny Han Genre: Young Adult Fiction. Review by: Chantelle, LCA Intern for Library HQ Synopsis: Belly measures her life in summers. Everything good occurs whilst she visits Jermiah and Concrad at the beach house. She’s known the two boys practically since birth. They have been her friends, her… Continue reading Book Review: The Summer I Turned Pretty
Title: An Ex to Remember Author: Jessica Lemmon Genre: Mills & Boon Romance, Western, Adult Fiction. Review by: Chantelle, LCA Intern for Library HQ Synopsis: He always wanted a second chance with her. One night Vic asks a blast from his past to come home with him. But when fate–or pure bad luck, leads Aubrey… Continue reading Book Review: An Ex to Remember
Title: Just Listen Author: Sarah Dessen Genre: Young Adult Fiction. Review by: Chantelle, LCA Intern for Library HQ Synopsis: Annabel's the youngest of three sisters, and has just had a bitter falling out with her best friend. Suddenly Annabel is friendless and isolated from everyone at school and even from her family. But then her… Continue reading Book Review: Just Listen
Title: Frozen Charlotte Author: Alex Bell Genre: Young Adult, Horror. Review by: Orla (Kildare Town Library) If you are easily scared then this book is not for you! However, if you are a Horror fan, and love a good psychological thriller, then read on. This is easily one of the creepiest books I’ve ever read. The twists weren’t obvious… Continue reading Orla’s YA Book of the Month
Title: Heartstopper Volume 1 Author: Alice Oseman Genre: LGBTQIA, Comic, Young Adult Ages 15-17. Review by: Orla (Kildare Town Library) The name Heartstopper suits this comic series very well. It is done so exquisitely you sometimes think your heart will stop or skip a beat. The tender story is achingly hard to read at times. It tugs at your… Continue reading Orla’s Book of the Month
Title: Back on Track Author: Michael Burton Genre: Young Adult Non-Fiction. Review by: Orla (Kildare Town Library) Covid-19 has turned society on its head. It is especially difficult for young people attending secondary school. The disruptions of lockdowns and home-schooling has made learning the curriculum chaotic. Uncertain turbulent times have disrupted routines and structures. Throwing in the elements of… Continue reading Orla’s YA Book of the Month
Title: She Wolf Author: Dan Smith Genre: Middle Grade (9+) to Young Adult, Historical Fiction, Adventure. Review by: Orla (Kildare Town Library) This book is set in the desolate, wintry landscape of Northumbria in 866 AD. We are introduced to Ylva, whose name translates as ‘She Wolf’. A fierce name, for a fierce girl. The book opens with the heartbreaking… Continue reading Orla’s Book of the Month
Title: Paper Girls (Collected Paperback) Volume 1. Author: Brian K Vaughan and Cliff Chiang Genre: Graphic Fiction, Mystery, Science Fiction. Review by: Orla (Kildare Town Library) The creators of this graphic novel have done a superb job bringing it to life. The colour palette chosen by Matthew Wilson compliments the sharp and detailed drawings by Cliff Chiang and the… Continue reading Orla’s YA Book of the Month
Title: The Crossover Author: Kwame Alexander Genre: YA General Fiction Review: Orla O’ Brien (Kildare Town Library) Synopsis: A powerful novel in verse about twin brothers who are rivals both on and off the basketball court. Winner of the Newbery Medal and the Coretta Scott King Honor Award. Review: This is a captivating verse novel, which means it is written… Continue reading Orla’s YA Book of the Month
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