The Free-Range Bookclub
Bookclubbers without boundaries in Nelson, New Zealand
Category: YA
Born A Crime – Trevor Noah
READ FOR BOOKCLUB Chosen by Jodie The memoir of one man’s coming-of-age, set during the twilight of apartheid and the tumultuous days of freedom that followed. ✚ “Born a Crime is the true story of a South African boy who starts his life under Apartheid… Continue Reading “Born A Crime – Trevor Noah”
Soul Print – Megan Miranda
READ FOR BOOKCLUB Chosen by Sonya Alina Chase has been imprisoned all her life, after it was revealed she has a soul DNA match with a now dead convicted criminal. ◉ “I chose Soul Print because I wanted an easy, entertaining read. I think… Continue Reading “Soul Print – Megan Miranda”
Into The River – Ted Dawe
READ FOR BOOKCLUB Chosen by Sonya An East Coast Maori boy wins a scholarship to an Auckland College where his ancestral beliefs collide with his private school education. ◉ “I had no idea that Into The River was a banned book when I chose… Continue Reading “Into The River – Ted Dawe”
Genesis – Bernard Beckett
READ FOR BOOKCLUB Chosen by Becks Anax sits a detailed exam for admittance to The Academy, the governing body of her dystopian society, only to learn things are not what they seem. ➤ “This book was pleasantly easy to read with a surprise ending… Continue Reading “Genesis – Bernard Beckett”
Holy Days – Joy Cowley
READ FOR BOOKCLUB Chosen by Suzy A motherless boy seeks solace in an old convent and the three nuns who reside there. ✎ “A gentle and lovely book, tinged with sadness and hard family realities. Paired with Navigator, Joy Cowley’s memoir, Holy Days is an… Continue Reading “Holy Days – Joy Cowley”
Under The Mountain – Maurice Gee
READ FOR BOOKCLUB Chosen by Suzy A 1979 children’s book that sees twins Rachel and Theo Matheson travel beneath Auckland’s extinct volcanoes to prevent the destruction of the world. ✎ “One of the best children’s books ever. The joy of such recognisable landmarks when I… Continue Reading “Under The Mountain – Maurice Gee”
The Member Of The Wedding – Carson McCullers
READ FOR BOOKCLUB Chosen by Sophia Troubled teen and tomboy Frankie Addams becomes obsessed with her brother’s wedding plans as she seeks to become a member of something important. ❖ “There is a kind of awkwardness to this book which makes it uncomfortable but distinctive, too.… Continue Reading “The Member Of The Wedding – Carson McCullers”
Coraline – Neil Gaiman
READ FOR BOOKCLUB Chosen by Sophia A children’s horror in which a girl called Coraline travels to another world through a mysterious locked door in the living room. ☁ “Thoughts” – Sophia ☁ “Thoughts,” – Jo ☁ “Thoughts,” –Suzy ☁ “This book is like… Continue Reading “Coraline – Neil Gaiman”
Huckleberry Finn – Mark Twain
READ FOR BOOKCLUB Chosen by Suzy In this 1884 classic, a young boy named Huck sets off down the Mississippi River on a raft in search of freedom and adventure. ☁ “Thoughts” – Suzy ☁ “Thoughts” – Sophia ☁ “Thoughts” – Jo ☁ “Before this… Continue Reading “Huckleberry Finn – Mark Twain”
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