One of the best books I’ve read this year. Fantastic weaving of socio-biological-historical-environmental facets of life in Singapore. Although it proOne of the best books I’ve read this year. Fantastic weaving of socio-biological-historical-environmental facets of life in Singapore. Although it probably has more meaning for anyone who has lived there I’d recommend it to anyone - and encourage the authors out there to research & create their own versions for their own environments. For those in education - great for TOK & environmental studies ...more
A fascinating little book that functions as a parable about our consumerism and obsession with gratifying our own needs without consideration of the lA fascinating little book that functions as a parable about our consumerism and obsession with gratifying our own needs without consideration of the longer term effects or the effects on others. ...more
Continuing in the best-selling format - here are the smaller specialist books - this one focusing on Women protecting the earth - including some youngContinuing in the best-selling format - here are the smaller specialist books - this one focusing on Women protecting the earth - including some younger girls as well.
As always impeccably illustrated with just enough information to keep your interest and provide an overview on the topic.
A new feature is the "scan me" for some of the stories which leads to a downloadable "Rebel Girls" app with snippets of the stories - in order to get the full stories you need to pay which is a little deceptive.
Thanks to #NetGalley for the arc #RebelGirlsClimateWarriors #NetGalley ...more
An incredible story of an adivasi village caught between miners, the police and the maoist naxalites. Young Ooonga only wants to see a performance of An incredible story of an adivasi village caught between miners, the police and the maoist naxalites. Young Ooonga only wants to see a performance of Sitaharan but through his journey we learn more of the culture and struggles of his people. The writing, in particular the visual language in this is quite incredible- without seeing the movie I can picture the whole story unfolding in front of me. It is firmly in YA territory & the rape / stones / brutality would mean I’d put a trigger warning on it....more
A powerful story of a single mother running a samgangi farm as seen through the eyes of her son. It highlights the stigma against intelligent people gA powerful story of a single mother running a samgangi farm as seen through the eyes of her son. It highlights the stigma against intelligent people going into agriculture and the prejudice of women farmers. This is a positive perspective on the ability of someone to regain land and turn-around the usual story of debt and land-grabbing. ...more
Fun and enjoyable listen (audio version) with a serious message of conservation and care of the world. Will appeal to fantasy fans with a conscience. Fun and enjoyable listen (audio version) with a serious message of conservation and care of the world. Will appeal to fantasy fans with a conscience. Enough humour to maintain interest and not become preachy. Thank you to Libro.FM for the arc. ...more
Light dystopia comes to middle grade with this book set in a world without bees. Also introduces the idea of domestic violence & overcoming fear with Light dystopia comes to middle grade with this book set in a world without bees. Also introduces the idea of domestic violence & overcoming fear with the help of a friend. ...more
Play about BP Deepwater Horizon Tragedy heard as an audiobook. I must admit it took a little time to get into it - there's something about script dialPlay about BP Deepwater Horizon Tragedy heard as an audiobook. I must admit it took a little time to get into it - there's something about script dialog that it seems artificial and unrealistic initially - you hear it and can just see the person on the stage with the spotlight on them - versus how it really would be in reality. However the story grows on you as it evolves and particularly the bits about the cover up, the dropping of survivors, the signing of disclaimers and the health problems of the people cleaning up the mess....more
Thought provoking book about seeds, combining some history, mystery and science. Mixture narrative / factual. Great resource for MYP / Middle School. Thought provoking book about seeds, combining some history, mystery and science. Mixture narrative / factual. Great resource for MYP / Middle School. Colour illustrations, pop out boxes, contents, index, glossary, timeline, sources, investigate further SDG 1 - Poverty, SDG 2- Hunger & SDG 15 - Life on Land...more
Except for the ending this would have been 4 stars. A great "what if" book, in this case if the taps run dry. It all is extremely plausible and I can Except for the ending this would have been 4 stars. A great "what if" book, in this case if the taps run dry. It all is extremely plausible and I can see how some people would put this in realistic, while others in dystopian. Bit remind me of the (superior) "Blindness" of Saramago. The ending was where it all fell down for me. Seriously? It's all wrapped up and tied up in bows in a couple of weeks, both sets of parents survive and the worst that happens is a divorce and some deaths? Oh and a mention of PTSD. You see I don't see how a bit of martial law and mandating that the river is no longer diverted is going to fix what is essentially a huge long term problem. But then again it's a YA book so I guess we need to have hope. ...more
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