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People Like Me
Author: Lynn Ruane Genre: Adult Non-Fiction Reviewed by: Orla Lynn Ruane has no airs or graces about her. She has her feet firmly on the ground. However, this has not always been the case. Lynn has had many turbulent times in the past. Her loving mother and gentle father could not shelter her from the… Read more
The Familiars
Author: Stacey Halls Review by: Tracy Acres on behalf of Kildare Libraries (Face) Book Club This book is set in England in the 1600s during the Pendle Witch Trials. These trials are thebackdrop to the central story of a relationship between two young women trying to survive in a Patriarchal Society. The main character, Fleetwood… Read more
Percy Jackson and the Lightening Thief
Author: Rick Riordan Reviewed by: Aoife Kerr, Leixlip Branch Ages 8 and up Percy Jackson is a good kid, but he can’t seem to focus on his schoolwork or control his temper. And lately, being away at boarding school is only getting worse – Percy could have sworn his pre-algebra teacher turned into a monster… Read more
Inclusive Reads
Compiled by: Niamh Ennis & Aoife Kerr, Leixlip Library Inclusive Fiction The Bombs that Brought Us Together by Brian Conaghan Fourteen-year-old Charlie Law has lived in Little Town, on the border with Old Country, all his life. He knows the rules: no going out after dark; no drinking; no litter; no fighting. You don’t want… Read more
Criunnuà na nÓg
Criunnuà na nÓg, Ireland’s national day celebrating the creativity of children and young people takes place on Saturday 13th June and Kildare is showcasing a wonderful programme, around the COVID19 restrictions to encourage young people to connect creativity, but at a distance. In particular there are 4 techie online workshops aimed at 12-18 year olds… Read more
The Girl With the Louding Voice
Author: Abe Daré Genre: Adult fiction Reviewed by: Elaine An intense, powerful novel that will stay with the reader long after the final page has been turned. Abi Daré deftly tackles many issues such as domestic slavery and child marriage through her protagonist. While Abi Daré’s novel may be a challenging read at times due… Read more
