Author: Sunny Day Reads
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The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea: An Enchanting Dream
This retelling of a Korean folktale is like a dream. Sixteen-year-old Mina faces a dragon, angry and deceitful gods and goddesses and most of all the choice between fate and free will.
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Child 44: A Thrilling Historical Fiction
In Soviet Russia, Leo Demidov, an officer of the State Security force, denounced and exiled from home, investigates a series of child murders in this gripping, full-of-surprises historical fiction.
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Five Children and It: A Wish a Day
This book is about five children who find a sand-fairy and the adventures (or misadventures) that ensue after having their wishes granted. A pity (or luckily) the wishes disappear by sunset.
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11/22/63: Rewriting History
If you could travel back in time, would you change anything? If you could prevent an assassination—JFK’s assassination—would you do it? 11/22/63, my first Stephen King novel, was suspenseful and brilliant, the best time-travel novel I’ve read.
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Death by Dumpling: A Noodle Shop Mystery
As a noodle lover who grew up on Nancy Drew, picking up a book that says “noodle shop mystery” on the cover is a no-brainer. Death by Dumpling made me crave the next book in the series (and more noodles, of course).
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The Midnight Library: Books, Magic and Life Choices
My favorite book of all time, The Midnight Library has all the elements I love–a massive library of books, magic and a thirty-five-year-old protagonist who has been given hundreds of chances to redo her life.
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Born of Wind: An Epic Fantasy Novel
Born of Wind takes place in a unique world that perfectly intertwines nature with fantasy. A story about finding one’s purpose, friendship, love and social conflicts, Born of Wind is a must-read for all lovers of fantasy novels.
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David Copperfield: Overcoming Life’s Trials
One of the most heartbreaking books I’ve read, David Copperfield tells the story of David, starting from the hardships and the physical abuse he has endured as a child until his redemption in adulthood.
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The Secret Adversary: For Young Adventurers
Childhood friends Tommy and Tuppence decide to advertise their services as “young adventurers,” and so begins their mystery-solving partnership. Perfect for young adventurers. And when I say young, I mean everyone.