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Where Sleeping Girls Lie by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé

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Where Sleeping Girls Lie is a haunting yet compelling novel that reaches out to every thriller reader. Written by the Bestselling Author of the Ace of Spades, the book entails a plot filled with rivalry, revenge and mystery.  A compelling and addicting thriller written expertly by the author of the Bestselling Novel, Ace of Spades. The book is a spectacular follow-up full of fascinating spirals of plot twists and events that held me mesmerized for days. The mystical concept of suspense was extremely captivating for a reader. The hidden meaning behind the story was complex and was written for young girls reaching out with the message that healing from deep wounds and struggles is not impossible! Sade Hussein as a protagonist enrols in the all-known prestigious Alfred Nobel Academy home to many aspiring young students. Hussein is carrying with her the whole package of troubles, grief and misery as she steps into the fancy brick walls, polished peaks, and exclusive architecture. But all s
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Where The River Runs Gold - Sita Brahmachari

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  Where The River Runs Gold is a tremendous book through impossibly bold adventures. Shifa and Themba are two twins coming from The Night of Hurricane Chronos, mist storms and challenges. A breath-taking new dystopia set after the bees have long disappeared. Children are being sent to Freedom Fields to pollinate crops by hand for the good of the nation because of realistic climate disasters. Shifa and Themba risk their lives to escape their fate through the entirety of this wonderfully imaginative novel.  I thoroughly enjoyed reading this novel which carried an extremely interesting concept of the lives of the future generations when trees, flowers, rivers and natural landscapes have been wiped off the face of the Earth. The storyline was extremely engaging and full of action throughout the novel. The front cover of the book was full of colour and description which caught my attention. I believe that this dystopia is a lovely addition! If you enjoy reading adventurous dystopian novels,
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The Girl From Everywhere by Heidi Heilig

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  The Girl from Everywhere is a breath-taking book that reaches the hidden corners of your imagination. Travelling from the busiest bazaar in Calcutta, India 1774 to New York City, twentieth-century, Nixie Song is the most experienced time-traveller as she helps her father to gloriously navigate through maps on a journey through time, love and generations. Heidi Heilig is an impressive author who thoroughly explores the concept of myth, jeopardy and desire. When difficult decisions are made and even harder journeys are travelled, the crewmates and friends of Nixie Song work together to help achieve their missions. This fantastic novel is based on belief and the creative idea that if you believe about a place, century, real or imagined, you will be led to it.  Personally, I was mesmerised by the illustrative and eye-catching front cover of this book because it portrayed the depth of emotions in the novel. Reading this book was anticipating because the story line was extremely captivati
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Dance of Shadows by Yelena Black

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The Dance of Shadows is a passionate book about the Love of Dance and Ballet. The Main Character, Vanessa has skills she never wanted, history she can’t forget and terrifying truths that she needs to figure out. When these events happen in the centre of an Elite Academy’s Stage, she is propelled to find out more about the darkest secrets of dance. This duology is a world wind of mysterious and dangerous adventures. Vanessa is taking the lead at the elite ballet school, excelling midst the attention but she can’t stop herself from investigating the answers to her sister Margaret’s sudden disappearance.  The Author has written this book so dynamically that it leaves the reader feeling absorbed in the rivalries of highly competitive dances and being thrown into the thriller aspect of all extraordinary novels. I found this book quite exhilarating finding out about how the corruption in dance was slowly hidden by lies. I would love to recommend this book to all teenagers who love reading ab
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Langdimania by Lach

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 Langdimania is an impressive book that reaches to the corners of your mind. Lach is an imaginative author that truly explores every aspect of magic and the potential of dreaming. I like how this novel includes a wide variety of genres. For example, Fantasy, Teenage Mental Health, Reality vs Personal Beliefs/Experiences and many more. Langdimania is an extraordinary place where twelve-year-old, Army travels to every day. Whether that is during his after-school adventures, during Mr Dumont's TFI French Classes or Detention with Mrs Czernowski. During some extremely frustrating and different experiences, Army finds himself baffled with new abilities that seem to change everything and make it a whole lot more interesting. Langdimania is the special place that Army seems to go to in his Imagination. Or is it the reality? At the centre of all this bizarre situation, is a boy and a girl.  I particularly enjoyed reading this book because I found the different style of writing fascinating
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[Re]Start It's Never Too Late by James Pattinson, Julia Cockerham, Latreya Nelson and Eddy Nicholls

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 A fascinating novel that includes real-life experiences and something new on every page!   [Re]Start It's Never Too Late is a fantastic graphic novel full of guidance on how to become confident and resilient. In particular, it encourages to follow your dreams and think creatively or differently. This book helps you to pick up extra tips and new ideas for you to help yourself flourish better.  This spectacular novel includes the experiences of 7 characters who come from a variety of backgrounds as they overcome problems in their lives. It is organised into six large chapters which go over the stages of handling many obstacles in life. From anxiety to managing family expectations this guide is like a journal where you can scribble down your honest reflections of this world.  While studying alone in a new country, Andi struggles from grippling anxiety. Whereas others are bound from family expectations or responsibilities and often find themselves alone. Whether that is from a dysfunc
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The Fashion Fix by Lexi Rees, Illustrated by Eveyjoan

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A useful, creative guide to be stylish and kind to the planet simultaneously!  The Fashion Fix is a stylish guide to a fashionable and sustainable wardrobe. This amazing book gives you tips for upcycling, finding your style while keeping the Earth safe! Pages full of colour so the innovative ideas stand out with detail. Some of the activities are smart jewellery like Pom-Pom earrings and designer Furoshiki Bags! Throughout this activity book, there are shocking facts and crafty ways to recycle your clothes. This book promotes sustainability which is the way of making small changes in our wardrobe in order to make larger changes in the world. If you are interested in upcycling and reusing your wardrobe, I would love to recommend this creative guide to you.   Reviewed for Lovereading4kids.co.uk 
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