Posts by Amy

Broken by Alyxandra Harvey-Fitzhenry

Posted by Amy on Aug 7, 2014 in Book Reviews, Ontario | 0 comments

Summary: Ash’s life is changing as her father has proposed to his girlfriend Ella, and her daughters, Julia and Katie, are about to move in. Feeling ignored as engagement party and wedding plans start flying, tension builds within Ash coming out in the most unexpected way. Events conspire to place Ash in a Cinderella-esque position, but as she changes herself to win back her father’s attention, she realises the enviable lives of her new step-sisters are not as perfect as they seem. The answer lies in Ash having the confidence to be herself, and finding the ability to be honest...

Week in Review: Ontario Continued

Posted by Amy on Jul 30, 2014 in Book Reviews, Ontario, Week in Review | 0 comments

Week in Review: Ontario Continued

Posted by Amy on Jul 23, 2014 in Book Reviews, Ontario, Week in Review | 0 comments

Week in Review: Ontario Continued

Posted by Amy on Jul 16, 2014 in Book Reviews, Ontario, Week in Review | 0 comments

Ordinary Miracles by Diana Aspin

Posted by Amy on Jul 12, 2014 in Book Reviews, Ontario | 0 comments

Summary: A collection of short stories located in fictional town of Sky Falls, Ordinary Miracles begins with the story of a home boy named Art who is sent to Canada to work on a farm from an orphanage in England. A mysterious encounter as a child gives him hope for the future, and the collection tells his story and the stories of teens dealing with issues of identity, family, self-esteem, grief and the tragedy of life. The last story brings everything full circle for Art, and gives his granddaughter Amy some closure on a sudden loss in her life. Number of Pages: 167 Age Range: 15-18 Review:...