The Breadwinner

Book by: Deborah Ellis
Review By Peyton O
Imagine not being able to say what you think. Imagine not being able to go to school. For 10-year-old Parvana, that isn’t a dream. Its reality. You see, Parvana lives in Kabul, Afghanistan. At the time the book is set, Afghanistan is under the Taliban rule. The Taliban forbids girls to go to school, have an opinion, and many other things. The only outside time Parvana is allowed is helping her father walk to and from the market. But suddenly that all changes. Parvana’s father, the only man in the family, is taken to jail. Parvana must suddenly fend for her family. What happens next? You will have to read the book to find out! If you are looking for a realistic drama, with a hint of action, this book is the perfect read for you.
Warning: This book contains some material that may not be appropriate for everyone. Please check with an adult before reading.

Dealing With Dragons

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What do you do when you are forced to do something some people would kill for? For Cimerone, Princess of Linderwall, you run away to a dragons cave, uncover a threat that might change history, and try to crack the code to a very, very dangerous mystery. On the way, Cimerone and her friends will encounter evil wizards, a stone prince, and a fatal teabag. But something seems to be going on, not just the daunting murder, and a danger that waits around every corner. Will Cimerone uncover the mystery, and save the world, or will some very bad things find her first?

 

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“A nanny who is doing some very bad things…”

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Schooled

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Splat The Cat

By Emma T.

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