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Mrs. Franchy’s Evil Ring: A Fresh Spin on Christmas Tales
Read more: Mrs. Franchy’s Evil Ring: A Fresh Spin on Christmas Tales“Mrs. Franchy’s Evil Ring” is a refreshing take on Christmas tales, filled with suspense, adventure, and valuable life lessons. Set during a frosty Massachusetts winter, it follows the journey of a brave nine-year-old, Isla, who faces her biggest fear – her stepmom. Along the way, Isla and her family learn to let go of long-held…
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Echoes of Despair: A Glimpse into Gaza’s Crisis Through an Outsider’s Eyes
Read more: Echoes of Despair: A Glimpse into Gaza’s Crisis Through an Outsider’s EyesThus Far: An Overview On October 7, 2023, an act of violence broke through our subconscious and enlightened most to see something that has been going on for 75 years. Hamas, a rebellious group from Palestine that has been categorized as a terrorist group by various countries, attacked and killed Israeli civilians attending a concert.…
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From the Dominican Republic to the American Dream: A Tale of Resilience and Triumph
Read more: From the Dominican Republic to the American Dream: A Tale of Resilience and TriumphEmerging triumphant through life’s tempests is a testament to the human spirit’s resilience, something I’ve come to know intimately. From the humble beginnings of my youth in the Dominican Republic to the pursuit of my American dream, this episode is a chronicle of the sheer willpower and indomitable grit that marks the journey of those…
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Muted by Tami Charles: Book Review
Read more: Muted by Tami Charles: Book ReviewTitle: Muted Author: Tami Charles Genre: YA Contemporary, poetry, realistic fiction Summary: “Muted” by Tami Charles is a poignant and gripping YA contemporary novel written in verse, portraying the harsh realities of the music industry. The story follows Denver, a seventeen-year-old aspiring artist who, along with her friends Dali and Shak, gets entangled in the…
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Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry: Book Review
Read more: Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry: Book ReviewTitle: Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry Author: Joya Goffney Genre: YA Contemporary Review: Joya Goffney’s “Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry” is a resonant and heartwarming journey into the life of Quinn, a character whose penchant for list-making and journaling echoes the inner world of many young readers. Quinn’s lists, ranging from her moments…
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Currently Listening to…Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry
Read more: Currently Listening to…Excuse Me While I Ugly CryAs someone who has a journal the moment Quinn looses her makes my stomach drop. This book has started with a bang!
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Middle Grade Books About Social Media Use
Read more: Middle Grade Books About Social Media UseMiddle grade books about social media and its effects are becoming more and popular, probably because more kids are using social media platforms than… Middle Grade Books About Social Media Use
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History meets Sculpture
Read more: History meets SculptureFriends and I spent yesterday afternoon walking at Brookgreen Gardens. A new traveling sculpture of Harriet Tubman caused us to stop and contemplate.… History meets Sculpture
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