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Reviewer Katarina Stretton says, “The author writes to entertain, and she explores bullying and how you can deal with it, especially with your friends and family by your side.”
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“Donna Blaber has written this story very well and has paid attention to detail. I found she will go into depth about something and has quite a cool way of writing about it. I would definitely recommend this book.” Amelia Bayliss
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“Blaber is an excellent author. I would definitely recommend this book to any adventure or mystery book lover. This is by far the best book I’ve ever read, and I’ve read a lot of books – and I mean a lot.” Isabelle Woods.
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“This is an amazing book. Once I finished a chapter, I just wanted to keep reading because I wanted to know what was next. I was just intrigued to find out whether Jessie becomes friends with Hayley again and even if she becomes friends with Alexia as well. It’s such a good read, I hardly got bored. I’ve read it so many times and I don’t ever think I’ll ever get sick of it. All the chapter headings are all intriguing; you can predict what might happen next.” Isabelle Woods
Isabelle wrote this tremendous review for Hooked on Books, an incredible website for youth where young people submit reviews of books they’ve recently read. It’s part of the positive work performed by READ NZ Te Pou Muramura.
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“Donna Blaber’s Just Remember follows her previous book, Just End It, in a series that presents magic in everyday life, and in places that many New Zealand readers will be familiar with. This book looks into recovery from trauma, survivor’s guilt, grief, loss, and all of the complexities that arise – both mentally and physically – when a loved one passes away. Just Remember does not sugarcoat the grief that Em’s family goes through after the death of her Dad, and proves to be an eye-opening warning to drivers.
This novel puts heavy emphasis on the strong connections forged between family members and friends, and also how the faintest touch of magic can bring it all together in ways that can be unexpected. Magic in the modern world can be anything. Perhaps it’s getting home to see your pet waiting for you, or even finding something you lost a long time ago. Experiences can forge beautiful memories and connections between people, and Blaber expertly highlights the support that can be found within those connections throughout the duration of this book.” Natalya Newman.
I really enjoyed reading Natayla Newman’s review of Just Remember for Hooked on Books, an incredible website for youth where young adult (YA) readers are able to submit reviews of books they’ve recently read.
Natalya is talented young writer and has done a stunning job. For the full review, read more.
