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Added 'Sabriel' by Garth Nix — 3 weeks ago

Sabriel is a fascinating fantasy novel. The characters are believable and filled with life, and the juxtaposition of modern and Old world’s somehow ominous. There is layer upon layer of depth in this story and it is very difficult to put down. I feel that the author’s unique style will make this book enjoyable even to those who are not fans of the genre. I will definitely be reading the sequels!

Jan 17, 03:04AM | 0 comments | Reply to this

fairywhispers
Rockhampton

Added 'Breaking Dawn' by Stephanie Meyer — 6 weeks ago

Breaking Dawn is the culmination to the Twilight Saga and it is, by far, the best of the four books. We finally see some long-anticipated events as well as some highly unexpected developments. I just love who Jacob finally imprints on! In addition, Meyer’s experience is evident. There is a marked contrast between the first and last books. Breaking Dawn is better written and the characters filled out far more than they were in Twilight. I was very sad to reach the end of this book.

Dec 26, 08:28PM | 0 comments | Reply to this

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Rockhampton

Added 'Black Juice' by Margo Lanagan — 8 weeks ago

This is the first I’ve heard of Margo Lanagan, but I feel it won’t be the last. Black Juice is a collection of short stories of the superb quality I have come to expect from the genre’s Australian authors. I fully enjoyed every single one of the stories included in this book.

Singing My Sister Down- This is a very sad story about an unusual tribal punishment, and my favourite story in this collection.
My Lord’s Man – A story about love, acceptance and misjudgement.
Red Nose Day – An interesting twist on the typical clown story.
Sweet Pippit – A beautiful story about elephants and their love for their handler. This is my second favourite story in this collection.
House of the Many – A story about the fading of our childhood impressions.
Wooden Bride – An interesting story about living up to our word.
Earthly Uses – A twist on the concept of angels.
Perpetual Light – Set in a future world where the air is unbreathable.
Yowlinin – Monsters and outcasts of society meet.
Rite of Spring – Singing in the season.
The Point of Roses – This is my pick for third place in this collection. A boy with great powers influences others.

Margo’s stories are magnificent, engrossing and above all, thought-provoking. My top three stories in this collection are Singing My Sister Down, Sweet Pippit and The Point Of Roses. All three of these stories are worthy of your attention.

Dec 13, 04:10AM | 0 comments | Reply to this

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Rockhampton

Added 'Eclipse' by Stephanie Meyer — 10 weeks ago

Eclipse is the third book in the Twilight Saga and it is the best so far. The rivalry between Edward and Jacob, and between vampires and werewolves, is explored more fully. The characters fill out more and Meyer’s writing has improved since Twilight. This is definitely worth reading.

Nov 30, 02:04AM | 0 comments | Reply to this

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Rockhampton

Added 'New Moon' by Stephanie Meyer — 16 weeks ago

New Moon is the second book in the Twilight Saga, and it is just as good as the first. In this novel we get to see a lot more of Jacob Black and Quillute clan. This pleased me, because Jacob is one of my favourites. We also meet the Volturi in this book. Those who have read Twilight will remember that Carlisle spent a bit of time with the Volturi early in his Vampirism, but these guys are as different from Carlisle as bread is from cheese. We don’t see half so much of Edward in this book, which is a shame, but it is a great read nonetheless.

Oct 19, 10:22PM | 0 comments | Reply to this

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Rockhampton

Added 'Twilight' by Stephanie Meyer — 20 weeks ago

I knew this book was really popular amongst teens, but I saw a lot of forum discussions bagging it, so I didn’t really have high expectations. Boy, was I surprised! I read this book in one day. I stayed awake until four in the morning because I could not put it down. And now I am desperate to get my hands on New Moon! Falling in love with a vampire – someone who could turn on you at any minute, and who’s friends view you as food – adds new meaning to the phrase ‘love knows no bounds’. Regardless, this isn’t just a love story, but has it’s share of thrills as well. I loved this book, and very highly recommend it!

Sep 20, 05:34PM | 0 comments | Reply to this

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Rockhampton

Added 'The Hunger Games' by Suzanne Collins — 21 weeks ago

I had high hopes for this book after reading the blurb on the back. I was not disappointed. The Hunger Games paints a bleak picture of the future, in which citizens live behind barbed wire and are kept on the very edge of starvation. As punishment for a revolt that took place thirty years before, each city is forced to pay ‘tribute’ in the form of two of their citizens. Each year, on the day of the ‘reaping’, the citizens of each city are forced to gather and watch as the names of one boy and one girl between the ages of twelve and eighteen are drawn from barrels. If your name is chosen, you must participate in the ‘Hunger Games’ – the ultimate reality TV show from which there can be just one survivor.

This is the most suspenseful young adult novel I have read in a long time. I was on the edge of my seat from beginning to end and was very disappointed when it finished. The characters are very believable, and the story well-written. I can’t wait to read the next book in the trilogy!

Sep 12, 03:11AM | 0 comments | Reply to this

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Rockhampton

Added 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy' by Douglas Adams — 22 weeks ago

The Hitch-Hiker’s Guide to the Galaxy is an absolutely hilarious science fiction spoof in which the Earth is a giant computer built by sentient mice in order to figure out the meaning of the universe, only to be destroyed seconds before it fulfills it’s purpose; Vogons epitomise the very essence of Public Service mentality; and intergalactic hitch-hikers travel the universe with the help of the best-selling Hitch-Hiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. This book is easy to read, often odd and , above all, funny. I highly recommend this and I will be on the lookout for the rest of the books in the series.

Sep 06, 03:14AM | 0 comments | Reply to this

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Rockhampton

Added 'Grim Crims & Convicts' by Jackie French — 22 weeks ago

If your kids know more about American history than they do their own, this is the perfect book to remedy the situation. Grim Crims & Convicts deals with the early history of Australia from 1788 to 1820. It is aimed at young adults and the information is basic enough for them to understand without losing out on the details. Humorous illustrations throughout aid understanding and add an extra element of enjoyment for children. There is a lot of information in here that I had either forgotten or never knew and I found this to be a very interesting book indeed. Highly recommended!

Sep 02, 10:48PM | 0 comments | Reply to this

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Rockhampton

Added 'The Best Poems Ever' edited by Edric S. Mesmer — 23 weeks ago

The Best Poems Ever is a moving compilation of poems by some of the worlds most famous poets. The small, light design makes this book ideal for carrying in a handbag or briefcase. As with any compilation, some of these poems were not to my taste, others (such as Wilfred Owen’s Dulce et Decorum Est) took my breath away. This book may be small, but it is packed full of beautiful poetry and is well worth reading.

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fairywhispers's "Books I Recommend for Tweens and Teens"

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Added 'Sabriel' by Garth Nix — 3 weeks ago

Added 'Breaking Dawn' by Stephanie Meyer — 6 weeks ago

Added 'Black Juice' by Margo Lanagan — 8 weeks ago

Added 'Eclipse' by Stephanie Meyer — 10 weeks ago

Added 'New Moon' by Stephanie Meyer — 16 weeks ago

Added 'Twilight' by Stephanie Meyer — 20 weeks ago

Added 'The Hunger Games' by Suzanne Collins — 21 weeks ago

Added 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy' by Douglas Adams — 22 weeks ago

Added 'Grim Crims & Convicts' by Jackie French — 22 weeks ago

Added 'The Best Poems Ever' edited by Edric S. Mesmer — 23 weeks ago

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