A beautifully written and illustrated book about a young girl’s grief when her mother dies and she is left to take care of her little brother while her busy father escapes to his study – all three of them lost in their sadness.
Gossip Girl meets The Sopranos in this fast-paced drama about a teenage mafia heiress who would do anything to avenge her family, even join forces with the handsome enemy.
A dark enchantment blights the land in the award-winning Uprooted – a captivating fantasy inspired by fairy tales and steeped in Slavic folklore.
A heartbreaking and powerful love story set in verse about a young Irish girl and British boy set in 1846 Ireland at a time when the country was gripped by the Great Potato Famine.
While Apartheid ended 30 years ago, its impact still resonates today. Using facts, personal stories and an engaging graphic cartoon, Together Apart is a child’s history book that answers questions and provoke discussions. In a time of rising Fascism, it is vital for our ongoing journey toward a truly inclusive and just society.
The Book Tree Podcast – Episode 7 looks at why Together Apart: The Story of Living in Apartheid by author and literacy scholar Xolisa Guzula is more important than ever. Plus reviews of the three proudly South African books for little ones.
The New York Times bestselling book about learning to let go and choose your own path by self help queen Mel Robbins. Her Let Them Theory promises to give you the mindset and tools to unlock your full potential.
An exciting debut YA series about star-crossed lovers, against-all-odds friendships, and a brutal dystopian world in which those who shine are shunned and hunted…
Inspired by a true story, award-winning author Elizabeth Laird’s The Garbage King takes readers on an unforgettable emotional journey as two boys from different world’s try to survive in a children’s gang on the streets of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The first book of Ursula Le Guin’s Annals of the Western Shore trilogy. A beautifully crafted sci-fi story of using, and understanding, great power. Perfect for ages 12+.
Artemis Fowl is a riveting and exciting adventure fantasy series for age 9 +. Artemis Fowl is a twelve-year-old child prodigy with a criminal mastermind, dedicating his life to leading the Fowl criminal empire, which has existed in his family for generations.
A fantasy graphic novel about a girl and a sea monster who form an unlikely bond, helping one another learn to trust again. Guest reviewed by Nancy Richards.
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