Genre: Adventure

{Hurricane Katrina, 2005: Lauren Tarshis}

{Hurricane Katrina, 2005: Lauren Tarshis}

{Synopsis} – The horror of Hurricane Katrina is brought vividly to life in this fictional account of a boy, a dog, and the storm of the century. Barry’s family tries to evacuate before Hurricane Katrina hits their home in New Orleans. But when Barry’s little sister gets terribly sick, they’re forced to stay home and […]

Posted August 11, 2019 by zapkode.marie in {Book Review} / 0 Comments
{Tin: Pádraig Kenny}

{Tin: Pádraig Kenny}

{Synopsis} – Christopher is ‘Proper’: a real boy with a real soul, orphaned in a fire. He works for an engineer, a maker of the eccentric, loyal and totally individual mechanicals who are Christopher’s best friends. But after a devastating accident, a secret is revealed and Christopher’s world is changed for ever… What follows is […]

Posted August 6, 2019 by zapkode.marie in {Book Review} / 0 Comments
{Dodging Dinosaurs: Wendy Mass}

{Dodging Dinosaurs: Wendy Mass}

{Synopsis} – Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic’s early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow! Get ready for Chase and Ava’s […]

Posted July 30, 2019 by zapkode.marie in {Book Review} / 0 Comments
{Supernova: Kazu Kibuishi}

{Supernova: Kazu Kibuishi}

{Synopsis} – Emily has lost control of her Amulet and is imprisoned in the Void, where she must find a way to escape the influence of the Voice. Meanwhile, Emily’s brother, Navin, travels to Lighthouse One, a space station where the Resistance is preparing to battle the approaching Shadow forces that would drain planet Alledia […]

Posted July 6, 2019 by zapkode.marie in {Book Review} / 0 Comments
{Firelight: Kazu Kibuishi}

{Firelight: Kazu Kibuishi}

{Synopsis} – Emily, Trellis, and Vigo visit Algos Island, where they can access and enter lost memories. They’re hoping to uncover the events of Trellis’s mysterious childhood — knowledge they can use against the Elf King. What they discover is a dark secret that changes everything. Meanwhile, the Voice of Emily’s Amulet is getting stronger, […]

Posted July 5, 2019 by zapkode.marie in {Book Review} / 0 Comments