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READ & REVIEWED: Conquer English Synthesis & Transformation workbook
By practising with the right assessment books, the synthesis component in English exams is something you can attain full marks for.
Vivian Teo
Aug 16, 20232 min read
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READ & REVIEWED: Sherlock Sam by AJ Low (Chinese edition)
A fun and engaging middle-grade book series about a Singapore kid detective and the mysteries and cases he solves with his friends.
Vivian Teo
Jul 10, 20232 min read
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READ & REVIEWED: The Land Below, an Ellie Belly Adventure by Eliza Teoh
The Land Below by Singapore author Eliza Teoh is the newest book from the Ellie Belly series with customisable features.
Vivian Teo
May 8, 20232 min read
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READ & REVIEWED: The ABCs of Old Singapore by Hwee Goh and Jayne Ong
With gorgeous illustrations and engaging prose, The ABCs of Old Singapore is a unique alphabet book that's fun for readers young and old.
Vivian Teo
May 2, 20231 min read
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The 8 types of books that I would buy
The eight type of books that I would buy!
Vivian Teo
Mar 27, 20234 min read
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READ & REVIEWED: Essential Study Guide Science Secondary 1
The Essential Study Guide for Secondary 1 Science by WS Education is a comprehensive and well laid out study guide.
Vivian Teo
Mar 10, 20232 min read
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READ & REVIEWED: Sumikko Gurashi Chinese comics
This is one for Sumikko Gurashi fans but even non-fans would find stories cute and its and illustrations beautiful.
Vivian Teo
Feb 19, 20231 min read
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READ & REVIEWED: Haven Jacobs Saves the Planet by Barbara Dee
A much-needed middle-grade book about hope, climate change and how one's action can make a difference to the world.
Vivian Teo
Jan 21, 20231 min read
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Our favourite books of 2022!
Some of the best books my girls and I had read in 2022!
Vivian Teo
Jan 2, 20232 min read
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READ & REVIEWED: Figuring Life Out series by Lyn Kang
Part of the Figuring Life Out series, these new titles by Lyn Kang teaches children social-emotional skills through relatable stories.
Vivian Teo
Nov 27, 20222 min read
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READ & REVIEWED: A Dash of Dragon trilogy by Heidi Lang & Kati Bartkowski
A Dash of Dragon is a thrilling middle-grade trilogy set in a unique world of mythical creatures, elves and robots.
Vivian Teo
Oct 2, 20221 min read
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READ & REVIEWED: Jess Butterworth middle-grade books
Jess Butterworth's middle-grade titles are exciting reads that explore pressing issues like climate change and animal poaching.
Vivian Teo
Sep 25, 20222 min read
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READ & REVIEWED: Last Kid Running series by Don Bosco
Young readers will be thrilled by Last Kid Running, an exciting and action-packed middle-grade gamebook series by Don Bosco.
Vivian Teo
Sep 18, 20222 min read
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READ & REVIEWED: Barbara Dee middle-grade titles
The beauty of Barbara Dee's books lies in how they are able to tackle heavy topics, like harassment and cancer, empathetically for children.
Vivian Teo
Aug 21, 20222 min read
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READ & REVIEWED: Ace Agent Spycat and the Nameless Note by Darren Lim
Ace Agent Spycat and the Nameless Note takes readers on a fun and intriguing ride filled with thrills and spills.
Vivian Teo
Aug 8, 20221 min read
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READ & REVIEWED: Emmie & Friends series by Terri Libenson
The Emmie & Friends graphic novel series explore middle school life with a lot of heart, tender moments and humorous illustrations.
Vivian Teo
Jul 24, 20222 min read
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READ & REVIEWED: Amazing Ash and Superhero Ah Ma - Coming of Age by Melanie Lee and Arif Rafhan
Amazing Ash and Superhero Ah Ma: Coming of Age is a fun read that's also about family and love as it gently tackles the topic of dementia.
Vivian Teo
Jul 3, 20222 min read
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READ & REVIEWED: New From Here by Kelly Yang
New From Here by Kelly Yang is a heartwarming and relatable read, and very timely too, with the pandemic still fresh in our minds.
Vivian Teo
May 3, 20222 min read
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READ & REVIEWED: Zheng Xiaoqiang series by Yongleduosi
The Zheng Xiaoqiang book series by Yongleduosi engages readers with a relatable protagonist navigating friendships and primary school life.
Vivian Teo
Apr 23, 20222 min read
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READ & REVIEWED: We Are Singaporeans by Melanie Lee
Teenagers and those wondering about their paths in life will find good advice in and inspiration from Melanie Lee's We Are Singaporeans.
Vivian Teo
Apr 8, 20222 min read
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