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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 Buccaneerย by S. Lucia Kanter St. Amour is a compelling blend of American history, mystery, and powerful storytellingโeverything I love in a novel.

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Aug 3, 20254 min read
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Gillian Reads, Wherever You Will Goโa historical, romantic mystery, by Fran Clark.
I was fortunate to be approached by Fran Clark to review her newest book, "Wherever You Will Go." I initially became acquainted with Fran during the online Book Review Tour for "The Slow Walkers Reading Club," which she wrote under the pseudonym Rosa Temple. Since then, I've read and reviewed numerous books by her, including the Island Secrets series, all of which I adored and highly recommend. Fran has now started The Hope Series, with "Wherever You Will Go" being the first

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Jun 18, 20253 min read
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Gillian Reads, The Haunting: AKA Operation Orphanage Rescue. A children's middle-grade chapter book by Kristin Fulton.
Childrenโs 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.ย This is the first book Iโve read by Kristin, and it's always a pleasure discovering new aut

gillianyoung
May 10, 20252 min read
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Gillian Reads, Murder by the Glass. A cosy murder mystery by Maree Church.
The second in the Glass Ceiling Club murder mystery series, called Murder by the Glass.

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Apr 27, 20254 min read
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Gillian's Book Review: Selena Flowers and the Phantom Tides, the latest YA/children's fiction book, by Ella English
Gillian's book review. The new children's middle grade fiction book by Ella English. Selena Flowers and the Phantom Tides

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Apr 1, 20255 min read
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The MAD Scientist Society, by David Wade. Book Review by Gillian Young ๐
CHildren's Author, Gillian Young, reviews the latest book by David Wade, The MAD Scientist Society.

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Mar 7, 20254 min read
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Book Review. Kimโs Promise: A Prince on a Dangerous Mission. A New Young-Adult Fiction book by Susan Brandt.
Book Review. Kimโs Promise: A Prince on a Dangerous Mission by Susan Brandt.

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Nov 18, 20243 min read
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JUMP 2. Book Review by Gillian Young. ๐
Continue reading to find out more and to read my latest children's book review.

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Sep 25, 20245 min read
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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
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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.

gillianyoung
Jun 23, 20242 min read
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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
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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

gillianyoung
Dec 3, 20233 min read
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The Beastly Baron of Beaux Bottom. Book Review by Gillian Young and The Girls.
Today is my turn on the OBRT for The Beastly Baron of Beaux Bottom, written by Jeremy Hullah and illustrated by Zsuzsa. I love reading...

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Dec 1, 20233 min read
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Book Review. Guinevere: The Quest for Excalibur. By Gillian Young and The Girls ๐๐พ
Today's book review is about Guinevere: The Quest for Excalibur, by Fil Reid.

gillianyoung
Oct 25, 20233 min read
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The Legend of Childer's Forest : A Spooky Tale For All Ages ๐
It won't be long until The Legend of Childer's Forest is released. After all the hard work that's gone into writing and illustrating...

gillianyoung
Sep 20, 20237 min read
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The Mystery of Raspberry Hill : Book Review by Gillian Young and the Girls ๐๐พ
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
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The Book of Mysteries : Grimstone Mansion. Book review by Gillian Young and the girls ๐๐พ
The Book of Mysteries: Grimstone Mansion. Book review by Gillian Young and The Girls ๐๐พ

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Aug 17, 20233 min read
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Becky Bexley: Child Genius. A Book Review by Gillian and the Girls.
Book Review by children's author, Gillian Young and her Girls

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Jul 31, 20232 min read
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So What Does It All Mean? Book Review by Gillian and the Girls ๐
So What Does It All Mean? Book Review by Gillian Young and the Girls ๐

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Jul 22, 20235 min read
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Bloodlines. Book Review by Gillian and the Girls ๐๐พ
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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