Rosalyn directly related her philanthropic work for girls’ education in later life to her experience at McTyeire. Rosalyn’s loyalty and love for her alma mater, and particularly her old principal Xue Zheng (who she perhaps felt grateful to for not having expelled her!), can also be seen ...
“Kaleidoscope”, by Lu Mei (Anhui shaonian ertong chubanshe) — During the summer holidays, nine-year-old Mai Xiaojie has adventures in Shanghai’s shikumen. As the title suggests, there are different ways of looking at things… // 陆梅:《万花筒》(安徽少年儿童出版社) “Tiled Roofs and M...
And for generations, the Harlows have been in charge of keeping her locked up—and keeping her fed. After her grandmother dies, seventeen-year-old Alana Harlow inherits the family business. But there’s something Alana doesn’t know: the strange gaps in her memory aren’t from an accident....
The six-volume fantasy seriesPercy Jackson & the Olympiansfollows Perseus “Percy” Jackson, a 12-year-old New Yorker who discovers his divine lineage as the son of Poseidon. The first book,The Lightning Thief, covers his adventures at Camp Half-Blood, a training refuge for demigods like him...
“Things are going pretty well for seventeen-year-old Joel Suzuki. He doesn’t have a girlfriend yet, but he does have a band, a record deal, and some really cool memories of saving a faraway place called Spectraland a little over six months ago. But then his old friend Fireflower sh...
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Publication Year:2023 Genres:Vampires, Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy, Adventure Synopsis: Dive deep intoThe Scarlet Veil, the enthralling extension of the beloved “Serpent & Dove” universe. Freshly minted huntswoman Célie, six months into her sacred vows, is gearing up to safeguard Belterra...
Bobby Dylan (Timothée Chalamet: Dune, The French Dispatch, Call Me by Your Name, ) is a 19 year old boy from Minnesota, who arrives penniless with just a guitar on his back. The Village is the centre of the folk revival sweeping across America, alongside the civil rights and anti-war...
Sixteen-year-old and not-so-openly gay Simon Spier prefers to save his drama for the school musical. But when an email falls into the wrong hands, his secret is at risk of being thrust into the spotlight. Now change-averse Simon has to find a way to step out of his comfort zone bef...
If you are looking for a fast-paced mystery with juicy, and somewhat absurd but entertaining details, then Jennifer Lynn Barnes’ Debutantes books are a must read. The first book,Little White Lies, introduces readers to Sawyer Taft, and 18-year-old mechanic who suddenly finds herself in the...