ELS library assistant Sarah shares her lockdown read, the inspiring and uplifting non-fiction book, You Are Awesome by Matthew Syed. You Are Awesome by Matthew Syed is more than just a book. It acts like an encouraging friend, telling you to follow your dreams, never give up and page by page, gently nudging you and … Continue reading Book review: You Are Awesome by Matthew Syed
lockdown reads
Book review: A Sprinkle of Sorcery by Michelle Harrison
ELS librarian Samantha finds the perfect lockdown distraction in Michelle Harrison's A Sprinkle of Sorcery, sequel to the bestselling A Pinch of Magic. The family curse has been lifted and the Widdershins sisters: Betty, Fliss and Charlie are free to leave the prison island of Crowstone. But when a mysterious girl arrives at the Poacher’s … Continue reading Book review: A Sprinkle of Sorcery by Michelle Harrison
Book review: The Island at the End of Everything by Kiran Millwood Hargrave
ELS librarian Sarah reviews her recent lockdown read, The Island at the End of Everything by Kiran Millwood Hargrave. Set in The Philippines, Ami lives on Culion Island, where some of the inhabitants – including her mother – have leprosy. Ami loves her home, with its blue seas and tropical forests, but the arrival of … Continue reading Book review: The Island at the End of Everything by Kiran Millwood Hargrave
Book review: Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake
The library may be closed, but to quote the immortal slogan of T-shirts and mugs the world over, 'readers gonna read'. Over the next few weeks, we'll be discussing some of the books that have caught our attention during the lockdown. First up is ELS library assistant Aimee with her review of Kendare Blake's bestselling … Continue reading Book review: Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake
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