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Wonder | R. J. Palacio

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This is a story of August, a kid with facial difference & his struggle to fit in a normal school. It has both downpour & rainbows! It shows how a single act of kindness makes lot of difference in life. This book should be read by both kids & parents. Interesting thing is, a single story narrated in the perceptive of different people, while each one of them is correct in their own way. A heartwarming read 4.5🌟

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Ask Again, Yes: A Novel | Mary Beth Keane

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This was a very realistic portrait of two families each dealing with their own and their shared past. It was also a story of a great love and mental illness. These two subjects lingered througout each storyline, and was worked out very well. I was happy with the way it ended but don‘t think it‘ll stay with me for long.

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Cinfhen Great review💚so agreed, satisfying read but not very memorable 5y

Clwojick Great job on stacking multiple prompts! ❤️ 5y

BarbaraBB @Clwojick The most ever. 5y

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catebutler Great review! I had similar opinions when I finished, and let it percolate for a bit. 5y

britt_brooke Nice review! 5y

alisiakae Great review! 5y

StayCurious nice picture! 4y

Clwojick I enjoyed this one ☀️ 4y

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The Girl from Aleppo: Nujeen's Escape from War to Freedom | Christina Lamb, Nujeen Mustafa

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Thanks for this recommendation @RachelO - a really interesting perspective on the refugee experience for #refugeeweek.

I agree with you though, Nujeen did come across very immature for her age and, dare I say it, a little self-absorbed. However, I guess that‘s a product of her upbringing and the way she was treated by her family and society. It was still an amazing journey that they undertook.⬇️

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squirrelbrain I‘m also going to be a little bit naughty and use this for #northmacedonia for #readingeurope2020. They did cross the country but, as Nasreen herself said, it only took them 2 hours in real life so it‘s only a tiny part of the book but they still went! My only other option for this country is a huuuge intense chunkster so.... 😁 @BarbaraBB @Librarybelle 5y

rockpools That was quick! And yay for crossing off North Macedonia. What‘s the chunkster, so I can stack it 😉? And yes, she‘d definitely grown up very protected - I felt quite stressed for her sister at times. 5y

squirrelbrain Ha! You‘d love the chunkster - it‘s got very small writing too! I‘d have been interested to see a bit more of her sisters POV actually. And yes, it was a bit quick. I‘m getting a bit ‘skimmy‘ at the moment - it happens sometimes, particularly with NF and I‘ve read a lot of that recently.... need to calm down and enjoy! 5y

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rockpools @squirrelbrain Small print - my favourite! A definite must-read 🤪. I sympathise with the speed-reading, in a totally opposite kind of way - I just start everything very slowly and finish nothing 🙄. 5y

BarbaraBB Well done!! 5y

Librarybelle Works for me! 5y

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When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit | Judith Kerr

It's Refugee Week - various lists of books about refugee experience being shared.

What book would you recommend by / about refugees?

This one was read to me and my class as a kid. Made such an impact on me.

TrishB Not a kids one, but a very good read

The Beekeeper of Aleppo: A moving testament to the human spirit

rockpools This, also called Nujeen, is the story of a young teenager with cerebral palsy travelling from Syria to Germany, just as the borders are closing across Europe.

The Girl from Aleppo: Nujeen's Escape from War to Freedom

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Enrique's Journey: The True Story of a Boy Determined to Reunite with His Mother

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rockpools And have you read this? Fiction this time - a newly-retired German academic in need of a project ‘discovers‘ the refugee situation in his home town. More the POV of host communities than the refugees themselves, but a really thoughtful read.

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squirrelbrain Thanks for mentioning The Girl from Aleppo @RachelO - it sounds really interesting and I‘ve been looking for a book #aboutdisability for #readwithmrbook. Not only that, I think it‘s the first time ever I‘ve managed to find a Litsy-recommended book on Libby! 5y

rockpools @squirrelbrain Ha! Yes, UK Libby can be quite a challenge on that front. I hope you like this one - she comes across as very young in outlook, but I think that makes you appreciate even more what her and her family had to go through. 5y

charl08 @TrishB Thanks Trish - I've seen it in the shop, but that's about it. 5y

charl08 @RachelO I think I heard about this one, but haven't picked it up. Amazing what some have survived. Friends showed me a photo of them sleeping in sleeping bags with their kids in the jungle in Calais and I almost didn't believe what I was seeing. How they kept their kids safe.🤯 5y

charl08 @Butterfinger I hadn't come across this one at all. Kind of linked though, (and also powerful)

Tell Me How it Ends: An Essay in Forty Questions

charl08 @RachelO I have, and thought it was very well done. However, a friend read it and was unimpressed by the use of Arabic- said there were some basic mistakes, which was disappointing to hear. 5y

Bette It was a powerful graphic novel

Illegal: A graphic novel telling one boy's epic journey to Europe

charl08 @Bette Thanks Bette. I agree. 5y

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