All Entries in the "Book Reviews" Category
Tuned Out
Tuned Out is a practical resource for educators that focuses on improving student engagement in the 21st century.
Kill Shakespeare
Kill Shakespeare is a new graphic novel series retelling some of Shakespeare’s most famous
Amphibian
Phineas seems to have an encyclopedic knowledge of plants, animals, and the natural world
The Arrival
The story of immigration is one so universal that it transcends language. Shaun Tan understands this in his unique graphic novel, The Arrival, a full story of a man who leaves behind his family in order to immigrate to a new country – all told through a series of pictures.
Where the Streets Had a Name
Author, Randa Abdel-Fattah deals with loss, friendship, family, war, and an extremely delicate political subject with grace, humour, and truth.
The Secret of Your Name (Kiimooch ka shinikashooyen)
The Secret of Your Name is a call to the people of Canada to remember and help others to regain a solid cultural identity.
The Mitochondrial Curiosities of Marcels 1 to 19
The Mitochondrial Curiosities of Marcels 1 to 19 is a smart young-adult novel. Coming-of-age story about a young woman who is looking for the correct way to grieve a lost father.
The Allergy-Free Cookbook
The Allergy-Free Cookbook is unique. There are no dismal, “special diet” versions of recipes. Instead there are dishes from around the world that center on ingredients other than eggs, dairy, gluten, and nuts.
Tumbleweed Skies
Written from the perfect view-point of a child, with funny emotions and immature details and thoughts, this novel is bound to have kids hooked and charmed within the first chapter.
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies is the original, classic text written by Jane Austen, but which a slight ghastly twist. It is certain to entice even those who never really like Jane Austen’s romantic, flowery stories.
