29 Sep

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Digging Deep: A Personal Reflection on Holes by Louis Sachar From the moment I stumbled across Holes by Louis Sachar, I felt an irresistible pull towards its quirky premise. A boy named Stanley Yelnats digging holes in a dried-up lake? I was immediately intrigued. It wasn’t just the bizarre setting that caught my eye; it was also the depth of the story that promised more than mere adventure. Having seen the film adaptation during my childhood, I was curious to revisit this beloved classic and delve deeper into the...

19 Jun

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Just Pretend by Tori Sharp: A Graphic Journey of Imagination and Growth As a book blogger, I often find myself drawn to stories that echo the emotional whirlwinds we faced as kids. Tori Sharp's Just Pretend caught my attention not only for its striking graphic novel format but also because of its heartwarming premise—tweens navigating the rocky terrain of growing up, especially amidst family changes. The nostalgia of childhood imagination is something that resonates deeply with me, and I was eager to see how Sharp would bring her own...

10 May

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The Genius of Judy: How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood — A Reflective Exploration When I first picked up The Genius of Judy: How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood, I was drawn not just by the title but by the unmistakable legacy of Judy Blume herself. Her name evokes memories of childhood reads that were both relatable and profoundly impactful, leaving echoes of laughter and discovery long after the last page was turned. Reflecting on her characters, especially from the Hatcher series, I realized how distinctly she influenced my understanding of...