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If Grace is Dead I Killed Her
Why do people bully? T.G. Starr has written a teen novel entitled 'If Grace Is Dead I Killed Her- Teen Bullying Gone Bad'. This is the story of a character named Maddie who has so much angst in her that so goes too far in her teasing of another girl over something that happened that really did not happen. Maddie is the head girl of the 'Scarlet Squad' a group of girls who seem to follow whoever is doing the wrong thing. This is a period in everyone's life that requires a lot of patience that at the time we do not have a lot of this. T.G. Starr has written a story that will tug at your heart and make you remember your high school days and trying to fit in somewhere and making various right and wrong decisions. This would make a good group discussion reading.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Deserted
I smiled to myself as I watched the three girls sleep, heads all tilted off to the left wobbling as the train stopped. Their bangs revealing a part of their scalp, the girl at the end deep asleep with a different style haircut and color, but just as innocent as the others. Their sleep was in unison, all connected by an invisible string. The old man a few seats down let out a large sneeze, to my amusement, the girls lifted their heads startled in synchrony, yet still asleep. Not even one girl opened her eyes, as they drifted back into a doze.
By Kristen G she/her 2 years ago in Critique
Children in the Shadows of War: Echo of Lost Generations. Content Warning.
In the chaos of war, the most vulnerable - children - pay the highest price. Their world is very different from the world of adults, a world full of play, innocence and discovery. But when war comes, it shatters this world and leaves only destruction and chaos behind. This article examines the devastating impact of war on children and how it casts long-lasting shadows over their future.
By ~ Mikail ~ 2 years ago in Critique
Angels at the Table
Debbie Macomber has written a short Christmas novel entitled 'Angels at the Table'. This is the story of four angels or as they call themselves Prayer Ambassador's named Goodness, Mercy, Shirley and Will. They are sent down to earth in order to answer various kinds of prayers and even to give humans a little push now again, but these four ambassadors seem to make good decisions but in a wrong way. Debbie Macomber has created a novel that one will want to read over and over again especially during the Christmas season for this is when the story is set. Merry Christmas and enjoy 'Angels at the Table'.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Full House
'Full House' written by Janet Evanovich is one of her early works of literature. This is the story of Nicholas and Billie and a mystery of love and murder. To me this is also quite humorous when other family members get mixed up in the story as in Nick's niece and nephew and dealing with a wedding or two and solving some very interesting family issues. Janet Evanovich is a writer that writes romantic comedy novels in my opinion and are quite fun to read.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
One Season of Sunshine
Julia London has written a family romance novel entitled 'One Season of Sunshine'. This is the story of a woman and a man by the names of Jane and Ash. Jane is a second-grade teacher who knows she is adopted but wants to find out more about the mother who gave her up. Ash is a father and businessman who wants to keep his family together in working through losing his wife in a car accident. This is a story of adoption and trying to accept what has happened in the past in dealing with mental illness of a family member and how it is affecting others one way or another. Julia London is a show and tell writer for the reader will be able to picture all the various surroundings from Jane's family in Austin to Ash's mansion to the playhouse along with all the emotions exhibited by the characters.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Irish Rebel
Nora Roberts has written a short novel entitled 'Irish Rebel'. This is the story of Keeley and Brian and the world of horses in many ways. Each of these characters has choices to make in order to move on in their lives one one way or another. Nora Roberts writes scenes that are picturesque even in words for the reader will be able to see Keeley at her school as well as Brian working in the other facets of the world of horses.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Captivated and Entranced
This is one of those Nora Roberts novels that are two novels in one book. The first one is 'Captivated' this is the story of Morgana and Nash, a witch and a screenwriter. They each have to make several decisions in how they want to keep this relationship going. Nora Roberts has offered the reader a romance along with a family story as well. This is the start of a series of a family of witches and how they deal with the many ways that mortals see them. In the second book entitled 'Entranced' this is the story of Mel and Sebastian, a PI and a psychic working on a baby stealing racket. Nora Roberts is a writer that is quite visual in both these stories. She is a writer for those who like romance but also likes mystery and family stories.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
What a Girl Wants
In this 2003 film, Daphne is living with her single wedding singer mother, Libby in New York. Daphne wants to know her biological father, Henry. So later she goes off to meet him in London where he lives and works as a Earl and running to become the Prime Minister. She finally mets him and introduces her to his finacee who is the daughter of his advisor and they both are not very keen on having Daphne stay with Henry. Meanwhile Daphne meets Ian who shows her around the city and they start to get feelings for each other. Henry, still shocked, develops a bond with his newly discovered daughter, despite how everyone else feels about the situation.
By Forest Green2 years ago in Critique
WHY??? 01 million people died
After 1845, the British government in London controlled Ireland and implemented various policies that caused the famine. These included importing food from North America, which did not provide enough nutrition for the starving population, as well as constructing public works projects that required long hours of manual labor. This relief only made things worse, as it led to increased maternal and child mortality and exported Ireland's food. In 1846, Ireland's weather patterns changed and the potato crop suffered from blight. The UK policy of relief changed in1847and local taxes were raised to cover costs. By 1850, the famine had ended and over 1 million people had died.
By Fatima Khalid2 years ago in Critique
Zelensky is Stealing Like There’s no future
In a new report by Time Magazine, Volodymyr Zelensky's nearest counselor and companion Andriy Zelinski uncovered that there is uncontrolled corruption in the Ukrainian government, with a culture of "stealing like crazy". The article additionally asserts that Zelinsky himself has provided severe orders to his staff to stay away from self-enrichment. Despite Zelensky's attempts to rally financial support from Western partners, the report depicts him as a delusional pioneer who is driving an unwinable conflict. The article talks about the continuous clash in Ukraine, including the deficiency of more than 100,000 lives and the lack of weapons on the two sides. The question raised is whether the people of Ukraine should have the right to self-determination or not, and whether Zelensky's actions are at last to the greatest advantage of the country.
By SYDNEY MTHUTHUZELI2 years ago in Critique
