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Showing posts with label YA Biography. Show all posts
Showing posts with label YA Biography. Show all posts
Monday, 31 August 2015
Book Review by Mandla: "Adolf Hitler A Study in hate" by Jeremy Roberts
This is one of the strongest leaders in German history. Hitler did a lot to bring Germany to life. German culture and the economy was in a deathbed. The shackles of the Treaty of Versailles was milking Germany dry.
Tuesday, 25 August 2015
Book Review by Nonkqubela: "J.K Rowling" by Cath Senker
It's about the author, Joanne, of the Harry Potter series of books. Her passion of writing began at home. Her parents liked to read to her. She developed the love of writing. She inspired a lot of children. Some of her books were not liked by religious people as they thought she was promoting the love of witchcraft, but in terms of reading, kids love it.
Monday, 24 August 2015
Book Review by Mariam: "Modern Role-Models: Tyra Banks" by Karen Schweitzer
Born in 1973 Inglewood, California, Tyra Banks Started modeling at the age of 17. Her career kicked-off immediately. She has also acted, hosted television shows, directed and produced a film. Tyra strives to empower women and teenagers. I highly recommend this book to young adults (male and female) as they will find Tyra to be a great role-model.
Monday, 17 August 2015
Book Review by Kim: Gerard Sekoto - My life and work by Barbara Lindop
Lindop introduces us to the vibrant water-coloured life of Gerard Sekoto. By using a collection of his works, Lindop illustrates his journey from his birth in the Lutheran Mission Station to a young boy with a unique talent that would become recognized as one of the earliest South African modernist and social realist artist. Lindop explores Sekoto's life and times in the 1940's from Sophiatown to being exiled in Paris and how his identity as an African sustained him during the most difficult times.
Saturday, 15 August 2015
Book Review by Tania: Never Fall Down by Patricia McCormick
The story of Arn Chorn-Pond, founder of children of war. He was a child when the Cambodian genocide started. An inspiring story told with compassion in an authentic voice.
Friday, 7 August 2015
Book Review by Happiness: Adolf Hitler: a study in hate by Jeremy Robert
It's about Adolf Hitler growing up, losing his parents, being a soldier, a Nazi Party leader, Semitism, the holocaust and being assassinated. Recommended for kids. Good illustrations - not sensitive.
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