Previews – Good Night To Read- A School Librarian's Book Blog

WWW Wednesday is a weekly event created by Sam Anne Elizabeth where bloggers share their reading choices. There is such a wonderful cornucopia of great books out there especially with the release of the Carnegie Medals nominations that

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What I’m currently reading

Runner Hawk by Michael Egan @northernashes

Great tension & anticipation from just the extract from the Blurb.

Dark revelations and compelling writing. Such an intriguing opening line. I’m looking forward to getting lost in this novel.

The Boy Lost in the Maze by Joseph Coelho @JosephACoelho

Joseph Coelho has created a labyrinthine exploration of verse and intersecting stories with a father/son relationship and the Theseus & the Minotaur myth at its core. I’m enjoying listening to this.

The Seven Sisters series by Lucinda Riley @lucindariley

Six adopted sisters who lived a dream life in Geneva. Will they discover each of their destinies while unravelling their pasts from a series of clues?

This series was recommended to me by a good friend. I’m enjoying listening to each story. I loved the Brazilian setting of the first book and the romantic mystery at its heart.

What I’ve recently finished reading

Wise Creatures by Deirdre Sullivan @ProperMiss

A chilling psychological study from a skilled writer. What are the ghosts that haunt those who were traumatised when they were young?

A story of two troubled girls, a haunted house, dark secrets and inner conflicts. Clever use of the unreliable narrator and fragmented thoughts.

Mexikid: A Graphic Memoir by Pedro Martin

A wonderfully riotous, hilarious and poignant Road Trip celebrating Mexican heritage.

Pedro Martin’s Middle Grade graphic novel debut is a joy full of surprises, laughs, tears & a fantastic family dynamic complemented by illustrations full of character and fun.

The Fire Cats of London by Anna Fargher @AnnaFargher

Astounding Middle Grade animal adventure full of action, excitement and danger.

I recently finished this amazing book set during the Great Fire of London. It took me back to my childhood when I devoured Colin Dann books about animals in peril. I loved Fargher’s Umbrella Mouse but this was even better. Fantastic adventure with vivid characters, high stakes and fascinating historical detail. Wonderful. Thoroughly recommend. Such skilful writing.

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What I think I’d like to read next

Inspired by the recent #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks Campaign @IrishKidsBooks #LeabhairEireannachDoPhaistiAbu & the Carnegie Medal for Writing nominations list @CarnegieMedals #YotoCarnegies24