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Through My Eyes Series

This series delves into the intricate worlds of perception and identity through compelling narratives. Each installment offers a unique viewpoint, inviting readers to reflect on how we see ourselves and others. The stories are often emotionally resonant, exploring profound human themes. It's a literary journey that unveils the nuances of the human experience.

Shaozhen
Hotaka
Lyla

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  • Lyla

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    Lyla has just started her second year of high school when a magnitude 6.3 earthquake shakes Christchurch to pieces. Devastation is everywhere. While her police officer mother and trauma nurse father respond to the disaster, Lyla puts on a brave face, opening their home to neighbours and leading the community clean-up. But soon she discovers that it's not only familiar buildings and landscapes that have vanished - it's friends and acquaintances too. As the earth keeps shaking day after day, can Lyla find a way to cope with her new reality?

    Lyla

  • Hotaka

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    A powerful and moving story about one boy caught up in the Japanese earthquake and tsunami of 2011.

    Hotaka

  • Shaozhen

    • 208 pages
    • 8 hours of reading
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    Set against the backdrop of a severe drought in a remote Henan village, the story follows Shaozhen, who dreams of escaping rural life for a factory job in the city. However, his summer break takes a drastic turn as he faces the reality of his village's struggles with failing crops. Confronted with the dire situation, Shaozhen must devise a plan to help his family and community survive. The narrative explores themes of responsibility, resilience, and the challenges of rural life in the face of environmental adversity.

    Shaozhen