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2020-today English Fiction Novel

Firekeeper’s Daughter

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Daunis Fontaine is a biracial, unenrolled tribal member who has never felt like she belongs in her hometown or on the nearby Ojibwe reservation. When tragedy strikes her family, Daunis puts her dreams on hold to care for her mother and finds solace in meeting Jamie, a charming new recruit on her brother’s hockey team. But when she witnesses a shocking murder and agrees to go undercover, she realizes the deceptions and deaths are too close to home. Daunis must decide how much she is willing to sacrifice to protect her community, even if it means upending her world.

Year of Release: 2021

Author(s): Angeline Boulley

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2010-2019 All CEFR B2 English Extensive Length (more than 8 hrs) Fiction High school (grades 9+) Novel Print

Playing with Fire

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The violinist Julia uncovers a heart breaking, long buried tale of tragedy and devastation. The discovery puts her in serious danger which makes her wish she would have kept silent about the truth. The book is perfect for you if you would like to delve into the tragedy of the WWII and find out more about the mystery Julia is trying to uncover.

Year of Release: 2015

Author(s): Tess Gerritsen

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2000-2009 All CEFR B2 English Extensive Length (more than 8 hrs) Fiction High school (grades 9+) Novel Print

The Lost Symbol

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A symbologist is kidnapped and forced to solve multiple puzzles so his mentor does not get killed. The story involves freemasonry and takes place in Washington D.C. Along the way the main character meets the sister of his mentor, who is trying to solve the same puzzle. They try to find a powerful ancient artifact. Will they succeed?

Year of Release: 2009

Author(s): Dan Brown

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2010-2019 All CEFR B2 English Extensive Length (more than 8 hrs) Fiction High school (grades 9+) Novel Print

Origin

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The book Origin written by Dan Brown, is a thrillling detective story. Edmond Kirsch who is the former student of Robert Langdon claims to have discovered why life came into being in the world. When he introduces his latest research, an assassination takes place which he does not survive. Robert Langdon feels the importance of informing the world of Kirsch‘s legacy. Therefore he has to overcome many obstacles and solve mysteries. Will he triumph and provide the world with the true reason of living matter?

Year of Release: 2014

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2010-2019 All CEFR B2 CEFR C1 English Extensive Length (more than 8 hrs) Fiction High school (grades 9+) Novel Print

The Woodcutter

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If you are a fan of books with lots of twists and turns, the book “The Woodcutter” might be the right choice for you. It is about a man who was abondoned by everyone who he has known after he was accused of serious crimes. Now he seeks out the truth behind the allegations and is out for vengeance.

Year of Release: 2010

Author(s): Reginald Hill

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The Hunt for Red October

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A Russian nuclear powered submarine tries to defect to the USA creating confusion and tension between the NATO and the USSR

Year of Release: 1984

Author(s): Tom clancy

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Further information (link): https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hunt_for_Red_October

ISBN: 9780870212857

ebook URL: https://www.amazon.it/Hunt-October-Jack-Novel-English-ebook/dp/B001PSEPLG/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=12KHJKY17AXV1&keywords=the+hunt+for+red+october+ebook&qid=1651487934&sprefix=the+hunt+for+red+october+ebook%2Caps%2C179&sr=8-1

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Cold War



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I liked it because the plot was thrilling and the narration was rich of twists