Song of the Sea
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Becoming Julie: My Incredible Journey
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Julie Clarke was born a boy in the 50s in central Scotland. From a very early age she knew she was...
A Walk to the Water: Six Million Steps to the Mediterranean Sea
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A Dot in the Snow
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Against Empathy: The Case for Rational Compassion
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This is the true story about nine young women brought together under the most heinous of situations but who, together, show the power of friendship amongst the shadow of human depravity and the light of the kindness of strangers.
The book follows each of the nine before, during and after the WWII and whilst this ensured a complete picture was formed it did jump a bit between different times, people and different places which made it difficult to follow and, I think, detracted from the flow somewhat. Despite this, I got a real sense of the personalities and characters of each of the women and it was really interesting to read about the plight of political prisoners and captured resistance fighters during this time period.
By the very nature of this book and it's subject matter, it is not an easy read however the resilience, bravery and courage of these young women deserves to be told and should be told. I also feel that, done sensitively, this could work well on the big screen which would bring this amazing story to the masses.
Thank you to Bonnier Books UK / Manilla Press and NetGalley for my copy in return for an unbiased and unedited review.
Beholden (The Fairest Maiden #1)
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In a land where being the fairest maiden is a curse . . . A beautiful noblewoman with a terrible...
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A Simple Favor
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It starts with a simple favor—an ordinary kindness mothers do for one another. When glamorous...
Horton Hatches the Egg
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Everyone laughs when Horton the Elephant offers to sit on Mayzie bird's egg while she goes on...
Lindsay (1717 KP) rated Chipper Makes Merry in Books
Oct 5, 2021
The pictures are well done. I love the way Chipper is determined. But will he be successful? Will he have to help his friends out even when they're a few mess-ups along the way. Will Chipper get these two friends to help out and maybe cheer up Moose?
This book deals with kindness and determination. Children will want to read this book year-round. However, it remains set during the cold winter season. Chipper's plan does ruin, or will he find a way to be successful in making things, Merry.
Children will want to cheer on this little friendly fox. They will laugh and encourage their little furry friend with his little surprises when he tries and leaves them for this friend. Will it work? Children will enjoy the fun of this book. This phase is said repeatedly throughout the book "Tip Toe, Tip Toe, Crackle, Crunch!" I wonder how it all ends up for Chipper and his furry friends?