The Hermit

Eleven year old Danny Marsters was planning to have a fun but straightforward summer: pool parties and bike rides with his buddies, the odd game of washer toss with Grampy, and, of course, soccer camp. He didn’t count on developers threatening to build condos on the land the whole community had worked so hard to turn into the best soccer field in the county. And he definitely didn’t expect to stumble across a dishevelled man living all alone, deep in the woods behind Barnaby’s Brook. But Danny’s curiosity gets the better of him, and he slowly befriends the hermit. Just when he discovers a hidden connection between himself and the old man, disaster strikes, and more secrets are exposed that just might help Danny save the soccer field once and for all.

Loosely based on the real-life “Hermit of Gully Lake,” this story of unexpected friendship and close-knit neighbourhood bonds will appeal to anyone who has had to stand up for the things—and the people—they love. With themes of environmentalism and community activism, The Hermit is a timely novel full of heart.

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Even though I don’t usually read biographies , I really liked this book. I however found this book to be hard to read due to some of the content discussed during the book.

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"Nova Scotia Politics 1945-2020: From Macdonald to MacNeil" by Graham Steele is an engaging overview of Nova Scotia’s political history from 1945 to 2020. Steele combines historical facts with his own experience as a former politician, making the book both informative and personal. He explains important political events, leaders, and issues in a clear and easy-to-understand style, which keeps the reader interested even if they are not very familiar with politics.

One of the book’s strengths is its balanced perspective. Steele discusses both the successes and failures of different governments while showing how politics affected everyday people in Nova Scotia. The book also highlights important topics such as economic development and environmental controversies.

Although some sections may feel detailed for readers who are not interested in politics, the book is overall insightful and well written. It is a valuable read for anyone wanting to learn more about Nova Scotia’s history and government.

I recommend this book.

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The History of Rain is a neat little book. I wouldn’t read it again, but it was certainly interesting. It held my interest because it was a story about a disfigured man named Rain, who had to go about life with his new appearance after getting injured during the war. I forgot how gruesome and vulgar wartime media is/was, and so I didn’t love those bits. I understand that it’s a reflection of the culture/time period and all of that, but it’s not quite for me. In the realm of historical fiction I do like wartime stuff, but for my age and preferences… I might stick to romance novels haha.

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Written by: John Graham-Pole
Published by HARP

Bloodwork by John Graham-Pole was such a good but devastating book. Readers follow our main character Moraig (also known as Raig) as she finds out that she has a debilitating Cancer diagnosis. Raig just wants to control something in her life but can’t. What she does changes everything.

Like all of Mr. John Graham-Pole books this one hit me hard and I loved it! I think I enjoy all of these books because I can connect with the books but especially Bloodwork because when you get sick, you often can’t control anything and this book truly showed that control and connection should be first priority for Hospital staff.

I truly cheered when Raig got better and I liked the fact that she eventually became a nurse to help other young patients with Cancer to get better.

I think anyone who wants a heartwarming book that may make you cry should read this book. I think it is very similar to The Fault In Our Stars by John Green so if you liked that book then you should definitely check out Bloodwork by John Graham-Pole!

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I recommend this book.