Percy Jackson & the Olympians

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ Rick Riordan, award winning American author, wrote the Percy Jackson series based upon the bedtime stories he would tell his son about Greek mythology. The series is part one of an ongoing collection, followed by Percy Jackson & the Heroes of Olympus, Magnus Chase, the Kane Chronicles, and the Trials of Apollo. A young boy, diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia, … Continue reading Percy Jackson & the Olympians

Septimus Heap

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ The Septimus Heap series, by Angie Sage, begins with the first book, Magyk. Though the series contains 7 books, the first book can be read as a stand alone – the book is enjoyable either way. The series is full of magic, wizards, witches, talking animals, ghosts, and terrifying creatures. It’s Harry Potter-esque in it’s overarching theme; a young boy, … Continue reading Septimus Heap

Top 4 Favourite Reads during High School

#1 The Great Zoo of China by Matthew Reilly was my top read during high school, practically addicted to his writing. Simply put, it’s Reilly’s take on Jurassic Park but set in China with dragons, rather than dinosaurs. Add in an amazing, headstrong female lead and tons of action and voila, you have a fantastic read. #2 Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte was something I … Continue reading Top 4 Favourite Reads during High School

North Child

★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ Also known as ‘East’, North Child is a novel authored by Edith Pattou, based upon a Norwegian folk tale, ‘east of the sun, west of the moon’. It’s a wonderfully imagined story, filled with superstitions, magic, and mystery – definitely a good read. The tale itself is narrated from the perspective of multiple characters but generally follows the misadventures of … Continue reading North Child