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Book Thoughts: Fahrenheit 451 (Bradbury)

Fahrenheit 451 (Bradbury) | keenlykept.com

It’s not often I review an “adult” book in this space, but as it’s assigned in a 6th grade curriculum I’ve been reviewing through, here we are. Relatedly, I don’t usually count all the bad words for teen/adult books, but…

Book Thoughts: White Fang (London)

White Fang (London) | keenlykept.com

Type: chapter bookAges: mature 12+Author: Jack London Jack London is a phenomenal communicator. His stories are filled with perfectly-crafted descriptions that envelope readers into the scene. We feel the cold, see the bleak, hear the animals, smell the blood. White…

Book Thoughts: The Witch of Blackbird Pond (Speare)

The Witch of Blackbird Pond (Speare) | keenlykept.com

Type: historical fiction novelAges: 11+Author: Elizabeth George Speare Parents are, as always, welcome to cast my age suggestions aside for their specific circumstances! But I wanted to further note that the sweet spot for this book might be a little…

Book Thoughts: Navigating Early (Vanderpool)

Navigating Early (Vanderpool) | keenlykept.com

Type: chapter bookAges: 12+Author: Clare Vanderpool You guys, this book. WOW. It was one of my favorite “pre-reads” all last year. To be honest, I’d heard of the title for a while but didn’t prioritize it after hearing iffy things…

Book Thoughts: Fern of the Forest (Thaxton)

Fern of the Forest (Thaxton) | keenlykept.com

Note: This review will have more spoilers than my average book thoughts, because it’s impossible not to give adequate details for parents without them. Read at your own risk. 🙂 Type: chapter bookAges: 12+Author: J.L. Thaxton Not going to lie,…

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