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Gillian Reads, The Covert Buccaneer - a multi-generational drama, by S. Lucia Kanter St. Amour.
a sweeping, multigenerational drama that had me hooked from the moment I read the blurb. The Covert Buccaneer by S. Lucia Kanter St. Amour is a compelling blend of American history, mystery, and powerful storytelling—everything I love in a novel.

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Aug 34 min read


Gillian Reads, The Haunting: AKA Operation Orphanage Rescue. A children's middle-grade chapter book by Kristin Fulton.
Children’s fiction and the supernatural are two of my favourite genres, so I was excited to read Kristin Fulton's latest book, The Haunting: AKA Operation Orphanage Rescue. This is the first book I’ve read by Kristin, and it's always a pleasure discovering new aut

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May 102 min read


The MAD Scientist Society, by David Wade. Book Review by Gillian Young 📚
CHildren's Author, Gillian Young, reviews the latest book by David Wade, The MAD Scientist Society.

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Mar 74 min read


Something New. The new YA Fiction by Jackie Khalilieh. Review by Gillian Young - Author 📚
Have you ever deliberately taken your time to read a book simply because you didn’t want it to end? Well, that was me when reading Something

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Aug 6, 20243 min read


Gillian's Book Review: When Skies Are Grey. The Latest Women's Fiction book by Fran Clark.
Author, Gillian Young's Book Review: When Skies Are Grey. The Latest Women's Fiction book by Fran Clark.

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Jul 17, 20243 min read


Gillian's Book Review: The Incredible Adventures of Timmy, Molly and Jack, and the Space Travelling Microwave. By David Wade.
The Space Travelling Microwave is the first in David Wade's The Incredible Adventures of Timmy, Molly, and Jack series.

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Jul 10, 20243 min read


Children's Picture Book Review by Gillian Young : Meli and Mac Rendez-vous with a Flamingo, by Elena Joannides.
Today's review is a perfect, colourful, summery, sun-shiny read.

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Jun 23, 20242 min read


Gillian's Book Review: Story and Structure. A Complete Guide. By Leon Conrad.
Loving books, words and stories as much as I do, I was keen to read this latest work by Leon Conrad.

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Jun 17, 20242 min read


Book Review : The Long Way Home 🌴
Gillian's Book Review. The Long Way Home, by Fran Clark.

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Jun 7, 20243 min read


Emma and Bob by Ágnes Horváth: Book Review by Gillian Young and The Girls
Today's book review is Emma and Bob by Ágnes Horváth. I like books that provide good sound advice on the trials life throws at us. We all...

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Dec 13, 20232 min read


The Girl Beyond Closed Doors: Book Review by Gillian Young and The Girls.
The Girl Beyond Closed Doors reveals so much and enlightens the reader about a life of battles and challenges to matters that many of us tak

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Dec 3, 20233 min read


Stranded! Book Review by Gillian Young and The Girls 📖🐾
Today's review is about Stranded!, written by Ævar Þór Benediktsson and illustrated by Anne Wilson.

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Nov 9, 20232 min read


Lovers : Book Review by Gillian Young and The Girls 📖🐾
Today's book review is Lovers by Fran Clark. I'd previously read and reviewed another of her books, written under the pseudonym, Rosa...

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Sep 24, 20232 min read


The Mystery of Raspberry Hill : Book Review by Gillian Young and the Girls 📖🐾
This book is a Swedish translation by A.A.Prime of Eva Frantz's gothic, spine-chilling story entitled, Hallonbacken. Although the story...

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Sep 4, 20232 min read


The Book of Mysteries : Grimstone Mansion. Book review by Gillian Young and the girls 📖🐾
The Book of Mysteries: Grimstone Mansion. Book review by Gillian Young and The Girls 📖🐾

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Aug 17, 20233 min read


The Prodigal Son. Book Review by Gillian and the Girls 🐾
The Prodigal Son is the fifth in the Shadow of the Raven series by Chris Bishop. It's set in Wessex in 893 during the time of King Alfred...

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Jul 21, 20232 min read


Sea Haven Book Review: by Gillian Young and the girls.
Sea Haven is the latest in the Castleby series by J. M. Simpson. Set in the fictional coastal town of Castleby, the characters return in...

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Jun 23, 20233 min read


Book Review: The Remarkable Rescue at Milkweed Meadow. By Gillian and the girls 📖🐾
I received a copy of The Remarkable Rescue at Milkweed Meadow from Netgalley in exchange for my honest review. I've grown up with...

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May 22, 20232 min read


Baller Boys vs The Bulldozers: book review by Gillian and the girls 📖🐾
Baller Boys vs The Bulldozers: Children's book review by Children's Author Gillian Young.

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May 19, 20233 min read


Bloodlines. Book Review by Gillian and the Girls 📖🐾
Today's review is Bloodlines, by Chris Bishop. This is the fourth book in the Shadow of the Raven Series. It follows Blood and Destiny,...

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Apr 16, 20233 min read
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