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Sunday, 31 December 2017

Best Books of 2017






The Tween Book Blogs Best Books of of 2017

So, as a round up to 2017 I thought I would do a short list of the best books that I read in 2017. This year was a good year for me in terms of books. I went to my first YALC, which was an amazing experience. I also went to the TSBA award ceremony, where I met Stewart Foster and Diana Hendry.

So here goes, the tween book blogs best books of 2017!

Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys

Florian was tricked by his Nazi employer, and is now escaping Germany.
Joana was forced to flee from her country, and is now escaping Germany.Emilia had to leave, after her father was killed, and is now escaping Germany.Alfred is a Nazi sailor, on the ship thats going to get them out of there.Four people, one amazing story. The tale of the Wilhelm Gustloff.

9.5/10
12+


Otherworld by Jason Segel and Kirsten Miller

Simon and Kat are best friends, or at least they were until around 16 months ago. Simon moved away, and when he returned, Kat was different...
   The Company has just released a new VR app. One so immersive you will never want to leave...
   Then, when Kat is found in a coma after an illegal party she is diagnosed with locked in syndrome. The Company offer her a way out, a way that she can live inside the virtual reality app that they have created. Simon thinks there is a hitch. He wants to try it, make sure it is safe for his friend, but when he gets the chance, he finds out much more than he bargained for...

8/10
13+




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Moonlocket by Peter Bunzl
Lily and Robert are back with a new adventure! The noturious escape artist Jack Door has broken out of jail! On a visit to Roberts old house they find him staying there but he escapes. What they also find is a cresent moon locket with a map on the back. Will this lead Robert towards his mother, and what does Jack Door have to do with it?

10/10
10+

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Survivors by David Long and Kerry Hyndman

A Non-Fiction book on survivors throughout history. From Shakelton's Expedition to two men who shared a sandwich at the bottom of the sea, some of the best stories of survivors you will have read yet.

10/10
8+


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So there you go! The Tween Book Blogs best books of 2017! I hope you enjoy them and happy new year! See you next year!

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