![]() ![]() ![]() There's even talk of Macdonald Hall being put up for sale! Could this be the end of Canada's finest boarding school or do Bruno and Boots have a plan? Worst of all, Bruno Walton and Boots O'Neal are being moved in with Elmer Drimsdale - the science geek. Everything is being cut back - evening snack is gone, the lab equipment is decrepit and the dorms are freezing at night. Macdonald High is having some serious cash flow problems. The roommates and best friends are nothing but trouble! Together they've snuck out after lights-out, swapped flags, kidnapped mascots. But Bruno Walton and Boots O'Neal are far from being fine young Canadians. ![]() Macdonald Hall's ivy-covered buildings have housed and educated many fine young Canadians. Gordon Korman's classic, bestselling series celebrates its 35th anniversary! ![]()
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![]() ![]() ![]() We would love for you to follow us on these platforms and join our ongoing discussion about literacy and lifelong learners, along with your experiences with LightSail.īy posting on any LightSail Education Social Media Page or associated page, you agree to these terms: ![]() LightSail Education has several active social media & other communities online including, but not limited to, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Blog pages. But when it comes to the heart, sometimes you have to break the rules and be a little bit reckless… Being together might just get Guillermo sent away. But when the walls start to cave in and she finds unexpected understanding from the boy her parents warned about, she can’t ignore her feelings anymore. The pressure to stay in her “perfect” relationship and be the good girl all the time has worn her down. But when his work at the local community center throws him into the path of the one girl who is off-limits, friendship sparks…and maybe more. He’s done his time, and now he needs to right his wrongs. New town, new school, and no more reckless behavior. ![]() Guillermo Lozano is getting a fresh start. They were supposed to ignore each other and respect that fine line between them… Sparks fly in this edgy own voices novel, perfect for fans of Sandhya Menon, S. He’s never met a rule he didn’t break… She’s followed the rules her whole life… When they meet, one golden rule is established: stay away. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Rowley has a witty and engaging voice that is perfect for this type of story. ![]() Rowley does an excellent job of weaving in backstory and creating a believable universe that allows the reader to engage with the characters and become invested in their journeys. Each character is well-rounded and fully fleshed out. One of the strengths of this novel is the character development. Patrick has recently lost his sister, and he is trying to come to terms with his own sense of loss while also supporting the children through their grief. Another theme that is prominent in this book is the idea of grief and loss. Patrick, who is not biologically related to the children he is caring for, is able to form a strong connection with them through his unconditional love and unwavering dedication to their wellbeing. Rowley explores the idea that family is not just defined by blood, but also by the bonds of love and friendship. One of the main themes in The Guncle is the concept of family. The story unfolds in the idyllic Palm Springs, California, where Patrick struggles to navigate his role as a parent-like figure while also dealing with his own personal demons. ![]() In this novel, Rowley takes us on a journey through the eyes of Patrick, a gay uncle who has been entrusted with the care of his deceased sister’s two young children. The Guncle by Steven Rowley is a heartwarming and humorous novel that explores the complexities of relationships and the meaning of family. ![]() ![]() I then took a new path to become a therapist, career coach and writer. I myself chose to leave my corporate life forever after a brutal layoff (from my VP role) in the days following 9/11. ![]() Yet many thousands of women have said “ No, I don’t want to lean in,” especially if we define it as we have. From how I see “leaning in” being talked about in the media, in leadership circles, in corporate America, and in the thousands of articles and books I’ve read on success, people have come to associate “leaning in” with one thing – building successful, high-level corporate careers, pursuing corporate ambitions, and doing it in a way that fits into the existing corporate model. ![]() ![]() ![]() While I believe that, overall, this movement has brought to light critical issues that needed examination and exploration for women, I’ve seen a trend lately that is deeply worrying to me. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() “Labuskes offers an intense mystery with an excellent character in Lucy, who methodically uncovers layers of deceit while trusting no one.” - Library Journal Readers will eagerly await her next.” - Publishers Weekly “Labuskes skillfully ratchets up the suspense. If Viola is a scapegoat, then who really did it? And what are they hiding? To find the truth, Gretchen must enter a void that is not only dark and cold-blooded, but also frighteningly familiar. ![]() But Gretchen might be seeing something in Viola no one else does: herself. ![]() Amid stories of childhood horrors and Viola’s cruel manipulations, the bad seed has already been found guilty by a rapt public. Remorseless teenager Viola Kent is accused of killing her mother. When a high-profile new case lands on Shaughnessy’s desk, it seems open and shut. Shaughnessy still thinks Gretchen got away with murder. She’s helped solve enough prominent cases for detective Patrick Shaughnessy that her own history is often overlooked: Gretchen is an admitted sociopath once suspected of killing her aunt. Gretchen White is a specialist in antisocial personality disorders and violent crimes. A shocking murder carries echoes of the past for a psychologist in a startling novel of suspense by a Washington Post and Amazon Charts bestselling author. ![]() ![]() My advise is: don't thing too much about the physics of it all and enjoy the ups and downs of everyday life in McKinley High. So if you are looking for mindless action this is a fun read for you. ![]() I might have had a better experience if i fell in love with one of the MCs but truth be told i hated them all (Lucy the most, Will the least) more then the "villains". I didn't relate to anyone so i can make excuses for him/her and for that matter I found the secondary characters more explored (in psych and background story) than the MCs. >< Everyone is labeled (Slut, Geek, Nerd, Freak.) and discriminated because of it and their behavior just made me cringe around the book. ![]() Every single character is either chauvinist or feminist. I finish it and i realize that this is by far the most shallow book i'v ever read!ĭon't get me wrong there is a lot of action and the pace is pretty decent so it keeps you reading and it's a fine book, it is! But personally I found it unnecessary brutal. ![]() It took me two days to read this (because i had to sleep and live) or I would have read it faster. ![]() ![]() And, while I’m not sure it’s going to be the best book I read this year, I’m intrigued enough that I’d check out his other books. That man is seriously obsessed with boobs.īut back to Lock Every Door, which was an easy and quick read. Which I guess is what Sager wants, right? At least I didn’t have any of those eye-rolling moments like I did while reading Michael Bussi’s book. In all honestly, though, I didn’t notice. The Guardian also has an article about this for the curious, which also delves into the apparent phenomenon of the appeal of violent books to women.īut it makes me wonder if I would have even noticed if the book said Todd Ritter instead of Riley Sager, or if Gone Girl would have been just as popular if it had a male author attached to it? Would a reading of Lock Every Door be different for me if I scrutinized the female protagonist’s perspective, knowing it’s written by a man? ![]() It was clever but also very well-crafted. ![]() Sager’s debut novel, Final Girls (2017), wasn’t so much a horror novel as a commentary about horror movies in novel form. ![]() ![]() Another homage to classic horror from a bestselling author. On a side note, while not an entirely new phenomenon (as it’s not uncommon with romance novelists apparently), in an article for the Atlantic, Sophie Gilbert explores the relatively increasing number of men using female or androgynous pseudonyms in the thriller novel genre. by Riley Sager RELEASE DATE: July 2, 2019. ![]() ![]() ![]() There is more than one way to read The Maze Runner series in order. ![]() The Maze Runner Books in Publication Order: The Maze Runner novels have also been adapted into a film series in 2014 with Dylan O’Brien, Kaya Scodelario, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Will Poulter, and Patricia Clarkson in the main roles. Soon, he learns they’re all trapped in a maze that will require him to join forces with fellow “runners” for a shot at escape. ![]() The story begins with Thomas, who is deposited in a community of boys after his memory is erased. Written by American writer James Dashner, The Maze Runner is a young-adult dystopian science-fiction series, comprised of the main trilogy, two prequels, a sequel (launched in 2022), and a companion book. If you like the Maze Runner movies, try the books! What is The Maze Runner about? Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, we may earn commissions from qualifying purchases from Amazon. ![]() ![]() Murders at sea are even more claustrophobic and self-contained than the traditional English cozy house murder. ![]() Instead of solving the crime, as she is accustomed to doing, Charlotte must take care not to be embroiled in this investigation, lest it become known to those who harbor ill intentions that Sherlock Holmes is abroad and still very much alive. But on the night Charlotte makes her move to retrieve the dossier, in the midst of a terrifying storm in the Bay of Biscay, a brutal murder also takes place on the ship. 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