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Tenkara’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Tenkara’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
Tenkara Smart’s Followers (170)
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Tenkara Smart
Goodreads Author
Born
in The United States
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Ken Follett; Phillipa Gregory
Member Since
June 2020
* Note: these are all the books on Goodreads for this author. To add more, click here.
Recent Magazine Article re: She Named Me Wolf
“Tenkara Smart weaves a delightful coming of age story of struggle, survival, and happiness found in an imaginary world.” Book Review
“She Named Me Wolf is the first book in a series titled The Many Lives of Wolf and is based on the idea of past lives and reincarnation,” Tenkara says. “In this young adult novel, I introduce the reader to Wolf, a boy growing up in a small town in the Australian Cap Read more of this blog post »
“She Named Me Wolf is the first book in a series titled The Many Lives of Wolf and is based on the idea of past lives and reincarnation,” Tenkara says. “In this young adult novel, I introduce the reader to Wolf, a boy growing up in a small town in the Australian Cap Read more of this blog post »
Tenkara Smart
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Tenkara Smart said:
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Editorial Review by Grant LeishmanHis Name is Junsaku by Tenkara Smart is an absolutely riveting tale set in 17th-century Japan; a land of Samurai warriors, bloody territorial battles, and the all-powerful Shogunate. Junsaku Aoyama knew from a very e ...more "
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| Such a delightful book for young children to learn not only their alphabet letters but also fun facts about animals. For example, for 'Ii' for 'Iguana' that they have a 3rd eye on top of their heads to sense light and movement? Also, the illustration ...more | |
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Gloria Boakye's review
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Ramsay the Cat: Family-Friendly, Middle-Grade Fiction. (Funny, Heartwarming, Adventure, For Kids Ages 8+).:
"“Ramsay the Cat” follows a curious, whiskered adventurer whose funny and heartwarming escapades gently teach lessons on friendship, courage, and family. Filled with humour and wholesome adventure, it’s a delightful read that keeps young readers engag"
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Ramsay the Cat: Family-Friendly, Middle-Grade Fiction. (Funny, Heartwarming, Adventure, For Kids Ages 8+).:
"Ramsay the Cat, warm and funny, brings life to middle-grade stories with his open-heartedness. After moving from West Africa to California, his first-person tales are lively, entertaining, and a bit mischievous. He does what any cat would and always "
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R And's review
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His Name is Junsaku: A Haunting, Historical Fantasy Romance (The Many Lives of Wolf):
"His Name is Junsaku is a haunting and beautifully written blend of historical fiction, fantasy, and romance. The story is rich in atmosphere, and the emotional connection between the characters feels deep and sincere. While the pacing slows slightly "
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| Such a delightful book for young children to learn not only their alphabet letters but also fun facts about animals. For example, for 'Ii' for 'Iguana' that they have a 3rd eye on top of their heads to sense light and movement? Also, the illustration ...more | |
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| The Mysterious Disappearance of Mr. Darcy by Kelly Miller is a page-turner from start to finish! As in the original Jane Austin novel, Elizabeth Bennett is smart and brave, and Fitzwilliam Darcy is a different kind of enigmatic and captivating and ve ...more | |
“Because of your exemplary service, I am promoting you to the highest rank in my personal guard: General.”
― His Name is Junsaku: A Haunting, Historical Fantasy Romance
― His Name is Junsaku: A Haunting, Historical Fantasy Romance
“There is only choice, and at every moment, you only have two choices. When you make your decision, you'll know if it was right by the way you feel. If you know it wasn't the right choice, make a different choice.”
― She Named Me Wolf
― She Named Me Wolf
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Group 380. Out of this World - Mod. Gene - CLOSED
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Group 382. General - Mod. Gene
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Group 385. Out of this World - Mod. Jennifer
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| Review Group: * Group 390. General - Now Forming: 2 Spots Open | 29 | 34 | 6 hours, 13 min ago |
“When you think everything is someone else's fault, you will suffer a lot. When you realize that everything springs from yourself, you will learn both peace and joy.”
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“The problem is that I know exactly how I feel about you and that terrifies me.”
― From Prying Eyes
― From Prying Eyes
“Love doesn't always come when you want it to. Sometimes it just happens, despite your will.”
― Flowers in the Attic
― Flowers in the Attic
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