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Children and Young Adult Literature portal; Secret of the Sirens was on the "Children's Choices for 2008" list by the International Reading Association and Children's Book Council. [4] Kirkus Reviews describes it as "easily accessible...for readers who enjoy mythical creatures." [1] Publishers Weekly calls the book an "entertaining read."
Readers can unveil novelty elements throughout; there are numerous pockets, flaps, secret codes, and scavenger hunts hidden throughout the book. The author is Dugald Steer , while the book was designed by Nghiem Ta , and features the artwork of Helen Ward , Tomislav Tomic , John Howe , and Anne Yvonne Gilbert .
Resilience is a major theme seen throughout The Secret Kingdom and is brought forth by the protagonist, Nek Chand.According to Seemi Aziz-Raina, Chand’s story is one of “bloodshed, displacement, and refugees,” [6] as Chand is forced to flee India for Pakistan following the 1947 partition and loses “everything he loves and cherishes”, according to a review by the National Council of ...
House of Secrets is a 2013 children's novel by Chris Columbus and Ned Vizzini. [1] The book was first published on April 23, 2013, through Balzer + Bray and is the first book in the House of Secrets series. The book follows the three Walker family children as they attempt to find a secret book and rescue their parents in the process.
Secret Coders is a series of graphic novels that combines logic puzzles, basic programming instruction, and a story where a group of seventh graders uncover a secret coding school. The series is written by Gene Luen Yang , illustrated by Mike Holmes, and published by First Second Books .
George's Secret Key to the Universe is a 2007 children's book written by Lucy and Stephen Hawking with Christophe Galfard.Upon its release, the book received mixed reviews, and was followed by five sequels, George's Cosmic Treasure Hunt in 2009, George and the Big Bang in 2011, George and the Unbreakable Code in 2014 and George and the Blue Moon in 2016 and George and the Ship of Time [] in 2018.
The Overachievers or The Overachievers: The Secret Lives of Driven Kids is a non-fiction book written by Alexandra Robbins. [1] Using the example of some American teenagers, it centers upon overachievement in high school, emphasizing its negative effect in modern American society.
The Secret River is the only book Rawlings wrote specifically for children. The story of young Calpurnia, who goes on a quest to find a magical river and catch fish for her starving family and friends, it has two themes common in Rawlings' writing, the magic of childhood and the struggle of people to survive in a harsh environment.