Now on GoodReads

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Mary-Esther's books

Ru

by Kim Thúy

Fleeting, yet lyrical.

It's Kind of a Funny Story

by Ned Vizzini

No Fixed Address

by Susin Nielsen

Susin Nielsen's an amazing writer. Her characters are always memorable and her stories heartbreakingly wonderful.

The Element in the Room: Investigating the Atomic Ingredients that Make Up Your Home

by Mike Barfield

Very good introduction to the periodic table and the elements that make up our world. Kids will appreciate the atomic comics and the book's brightly coloured layout. Good for teens and adults too!

The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge

by M.T. Anderson

Very strange and funny. Good for those who like exotic worlds and fantastic beasts.