Books
are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most
accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers. - Charles W. Eliot
Happy new month people. What books are you reading this month? Need ideas
for books to include to your reading list?Stay tuned to our blog this month. We will be sharing some books that
have been popularly read and enjoyed by members of Magical Books Network.
Night animals by Claire Llewellyn
Night animals is a picture book with few words. It's highly recommended for children between the
ages of 3 and 7. Children learn about what night animals are, examples of night
animals like the kiwi and bat and the characteristics unique to each. The book
contains very colourful pictures of these animals and it is written in simple words. You can read it along with
your children so that you could help to put more life to it. There will be something new for you to learn too.
Star girl by Jerry Spinelli
Recommended for children between the ages of 12 to 18, this 192 paged book
will always be our all time favourite. It is a story of a young girl (Stargirl
Caraway) who chooses to be different. Although her peers see her as being odd,
they silently wish to be like her. According to Amazon reviews, “Spinelli's
Stargirl is a supernatural teen character--absolutely egoless, altruistic, in
touch with life's primitive rhythms, meditative, untouched by popular culture,
and supremely self-confident”. It’s a book every tween and teen should read
especially in this era where what is wrong is considered popular and where everyone is pushed to conform to popular culture.
Echoes of a heart beat by Lilian Amah
Age bracket: 18 and above. With a blend of murder, romance and full of
suspense, the story revolves around the main character, Kehinde Lawson. The
problem started when she got involved with her former lover, Derrick Williams
who treated her unfairly. She later finds true love with Dr Femi Taylor and
while everything seemed to be falling in place, Dr Femi is murdered in a car
accident. Kehinde decides to pick up the pieces of her life by doing what Femi
would have wanted her to do – to go into an acting career she had always loved.
Lilian Amah tells the story in
very easy to understand and captivating language. There are several lessons one
could pick from it including the fact that we must be willing to hope again
even after a tragedy and try to make the best out of our lives. It is a 117 paged book, not too long for a
neophyte reader.
Do you have books you consider a must read for others. Kindly drop a
comment or send us an email to magicalbooks4all@gmail.com about your favourite book
and include a synopsis. You stand a chance of getting an e-copy of one of our most
sought after books in our network.
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