I don't know what to tell you about. Death or love? Or is it the same thing. What should I tell you about?... Prologue: A Lone Human Voice I'm so very glad I read Chernobyl Prayer. I really appreciate the type of history Svetlana Alexievich has captured in her books. It's oral history, or more … Continue reading Chernobyl Prayer: A Chronicle of the Future | Svetlana Alexievich #ReadtheNobels
What a wonderful reading experience! From the beautifully designed hardcover dust jacket (the gold seams actually sparkle in real life), to the impressive translation that seems to have captured the beauty and thoughtfulness of Neuman's original story, Fracture is a journey to savour. I knew I was in for a treat from the very first … Continue reading Fracture | Andrés Neuman #ARGfiction
All Fall Down is a heart-breakingly sad story, beautifully written and crafted. It tells the story of a small village in the north of England in the 1300's through 14 year old Isabel's eyes. The Black Death is coming closer and closer to their little village. Rumours are spreading like wildfire. Anxiety and tension increase as … Continue reading All Fall Down | Sally Nicholls
Ninth Ward was published two years ago, but has just been released in Australia. Jewell Parker Rhodes has written a number of adult novels, but this is her first foray into junior fiction. She has picked a doozy of a topic - Hurricane Katrina. Lanesha is a twelve year old girl living with her Mama … Continue reading Ninth Ward | Jewell Parker Rhodes
Cyclone wipes out all the eastern suburbs of Sydney. Hundreds dead; even more missing and injured! This is the horrific news headline that would best describe Libby Gleeson's latest novel for young teens, Red. After an unprecedented natural disaster Red wakes up covered in mud and scratches unable to remember who she is and what … Continue reading Red | Libby Gleeson
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