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April’s Garden Plot Summary The little girl, April, and her mother leave a place urgently to reach a temporary accommodation, but April feels lonely as everyone is behind a door. In these uncertain times, her mother encourages her to draw a garden of her dreams, and later she plants seeds found in the packets of donated magazines given by the…
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If you have a little cat lover at home or in the classroom, this roundup brings 1o charming picture books about cats, from mischievous kittens and humorous stories to adventure, friendship and gratitude. I Won’t Eat That by Christopher Silas Neal A simple cat story that offers repetition and creativity. What will happen to the Cat that doesn’t eat…
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The Station Cat Plot Summary A cat appears at a train station, meeting wistful passengers who have lost hope for various reasons. While seeking a home, the cat gradually shifts the mood of the otherwise dull setting and its lonely visitors: a man who wished to be a painter but, due to family commitments, abandoned his dream; a boy who…
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In this Wishtree book review, Katherine Applegate’s middle-grade novel explores the experiences of an urban community through the lens of an oak tree. Plot summary The oak tree at the centre of Wishtree serves as a long-standing pillar of its community, holding the wishes of both children and adults. Over the years, Red quietly observes the lives of the human…
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The Boldest White is the third book in the series centred around Faizah and Asiya, written by the Olympic fencer medallist Ibtihaj Muhammad and S. K. Ali. The story struck a chord with its predominantly female cast and a sense of community. Plot summary Faizah loves being in a group because “it feels right.” On Fridays, she goes to the…
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Robin, with its well-designed cover in light, dark, and cobalt blue, evokes a mood of wintry nostalgia and quiet tenderness through a handwritten font. Plot summary of Robin Eddie leaves home to stay with Uncle John in the countryside. His sister Scarlet is due for another heart operation. Eddie discovers the beauty of nature by visiting the forest next to…
