Clishmaclaver – Brechin High Library Blog

April 6, 2017
by Miss Stewart
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Scotland… forbidden romance… sure, I’ll bite.

Toward a Secret Sky By Heather Maclean “Shortly after 17-year-old Maren Hamilton is orphaned and sent to live with grandparents she’s never met in Scotland, she receives an encrypted journal from her dead mother that makes her and everyone around … Continue reading

April 4, 2017
by Miss Stewart
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Stay Gold, Ponyboy, Stay Gold

Clishmaclaver was reading Penguin Teen’s blog when she realised – with mild shock! – that it’s been 50 years since, The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton – the original teenage rebel story – was published. Eek! Blurb: According to Ponyboy, there are … Continue reading

March 27, 2017
by Miss Stewart
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This weekend…

“A word after a word after a word is power.” “War is what happens when language fails.” Continue reading

March 10, 2017
by Miss Stewart
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18 Teen Reads You Need To Add To Your MRL!

Clishmaclaver really likes this list of hot teen reads, as recommended by BuzzFeed Books! Are any of these on your MRL (Must-read List)? ‘The Hate U Give’ by Angie Thomas is definitely on mine! 😀 Click on the logo and … Continue reading

February 27, 2017
by Miss Stewart
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Writes of Passage…

“In 2014 we asked young people and adults nationwide to nominate the books that have rocked their worlds, to help us create our Writes of Passage – the ultimate list of 50 books that will change YOUR life and keep you reading. Enjoy the … Continue reading

December 15, 2016
by Miss Stewart
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Pick of the Picks!

Books make brilliant gifts for Christmas but choosing confidently can be tricky. If you would like some help why not click on the logo to see Lovereading4kids‘ ‘Pick of the Picks’ recommendations; selected by a team of editorial experts as … Continue reading

December 14, 2016
by Miss Stewart
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7 Books About REAL Teenagers – Scottish Book Trust

Contemporary young adult novels are my favourite books to read, as well as my favourite books to write. Contemporary YA doesn’t shy away from tricky subjects like sexuality, eating disorders and even child murder. Despite some of the heavy issues … Continue reading

November 18, 2016
by Miss Stewart
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Zoella’s “I Was Here” vlog

Zoella says – I Was Here – Gayle Forman This characteristically powerful novel follows eighteen-year-old Cody Reynolds in the months following her best friend’s shocking suicide. As Cody numbly searches for answers as to why Meg took her own life, … Continue reading

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