February 2019 – Page 6 – Riveting Reads

February 5, 2019

I am Thunder and I won’t keep quiet, Muhammad Khan

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‘I promised myself this time would be different. I would stand up for myself.’

Fifteen-year-old Muzna Saleem is used to being invisible. So no one is more surprised than her when Arif Malik, the hottest boy in school, takes a sudden interest.

But Arif is hiding a terrible secret and, as they begin to follow a dark path, Muzna faces an impossible choice: keep quiet and betray her beliefs, or speak out and betray her heart.

I Am Thunder is the debut novel from stunning YA voice, Muhammad Khan, which questions how far you’ll go to stand up for what you believe.

Bethan, Y7 says:

I really liked this book because it is narrated by a teenage girl called Muzna who is Muslim. Most books don’t focus on characters that follow a religion which made it interesting. I also liked how the author wrote the story; I could see it all in my head.

Caitlin, Y8 says:

Muzna has alot of courage and bravery to do what she did. A book that you won’t put down.

February 5, 2019

They both die in the end, Adam Silvera

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February 5, 2019

Mary’s Monster, written and illustrated by Lita Judge

The Making of Mary’s Monster from Lita Judge on Vimeo.

Ethelyn, Y9 says:

Whether or not you have read Frankenstein, (which I highly recommend by the way) this book is definitely worth a read. The way Judge tells Shelley’s story is amazing and the illustrations are fantastic! It was a quick read but I enjoyed every second of it; I couldn’t put it down.

February 5, 2019February 27, 2019

A shiver of snow and sky, Lisa Lueddecke

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Molly, Y8 says:

This is a lovely book. It is rather strange because at some points it seems very dark and serious but at other times it could be a young children’s book. I think Osa should have had a different power from controlling the starts as it make the book seem like it was for younger children.

Bethan, Y7 says:

Osa lives on the island of Skane, where, if the sky glows green, all is well. If it is blue a storm is coming and if it is red danger is coming. I really liked this book because, even though it could never be a true story, it comes to life in your head.

February 5, 2019February 5, 2019

Norse Myths; Tales of Odin, Thor, Loki by Kevin Crossley-Holland and illustrated by Jeffrey Alan Love

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An extraordinary and enthralling illustrated anthology of Norse Myths from a Carnegie-Medal winning author.

The gods of the Vikings come to life as never before in this extraordinary illustrated anthology by Carnegie Medal-winning author Kevin Crossley-Holland and astonishing artist Jeffrey Alan Love. These dramatic, enthralling and atmospheric tales are based on the Scandinavian myth cycle – one of the greatest and most culturally significant stories in the world – and tell of Odin with his one eye, Thor with his mighty hammer and Loki, the red-haired, shape-shifting trickster. In this stunning illustrated anthology of myths, the strange world of ancient magic, giants, dwarfs and monsters is unforgettably imagined.

Vinnie Y8 says:

If you like Vikings then this amazingly fascinating book takes you back in time to visit the Norse gods. You can lean about Loki (the Trickster), Thor (the Thunder god) and Odin (Ruler of Asguard and Father of Thor)

February 5, 2019February 5, 2019

Firebird, Elizabeth Wein

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Nastia is no traitor. She is a daring pilot, the daughter of revolutionaries, and now, as the Second World War descends on Russia, she must fight to save the glorious Motherland. But all is not as it seems, and when the battles begin, secrets are revealed and everything that she once knew is challenged… A thrilling adventure brimming with historical detail and powerful female characters. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 13+.

Jack, Y8 says:

This was a great book with action, a fantastic plot and good ending.

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