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Joan Lewis

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in North Shields, The United Kingdom

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Contemporary, Fiction

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Joan has always loved telling stories, and introducing young children to some of the best tales in the world. She has worked in schools as a teacher and headteacher both in Germany, and in different parts of England and Wales. Nowadays she lives in a beautiful and remote part of the Languedoc in Southern France, where the utter peace and beauty of these surroundings provide plenty of stimulation for her writing. She likes to blog about life in France too, at joansjottings.net..

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	The Scent of Wild Garlic 4.52 avg rating — 54 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Wes Hubert has writing for young teenage children down to a tee. He provides plenty of adventure and stimulation, whilst also reflecting their emotional concerns and feelings. In ‘The Winter Rangers’ the relationship between Mackenzie and her brother ...more
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Joan Lewis and 1 other person liked Sheila Fowler's review of The Scent of Wild Garlic: "This is my first book from Joan Lewis and I adore the way she created this story. The way both characters are brought to life is so refreshing. You feel for Conan as he tries to deal with his past (his mother's death and loss of his home in Africa). " Read more of this review »
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Joan Lewis liked Sean Russell's review of The Scent of Wild Garlic: "The Scent of Wild Garlic is a layered and emotional family saga that drew me in from the very start. The storyline balances history, personal longing, and family conflict with a strength that never tips into melodrama. I especially liked the way Joan" Read more of this review »
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Joan Lewis and 1 other person liked Elizabeth's review of The Scent of Wild Garlic: "I really enjoyed The Scent of Wild Garlic. The writing is gentle and poetic, and the descriptions of nature are so vivid that I could almost smell the forest while reading. The characters felt real and their emotions touched me deeply. This is the ki" Read more of this review »
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Joan Lewis rated a book really liked it Get a Life! A Guide to Finding a Philosophy to Live By by Alan Poon (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Make no mistake about it, Alan Poon’s guide to finding a philosophy to live by is not a light read, even though it is written in a modern accessible style that treats the reader like a curious friend to whom he is willing to impart advice. He recogni ...more
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Joan Lewis rated a book really liked it Money Tree Growing Financial Wisdom for Kids: Interactive Activities to Build Essential Financial Literacy, Smart Habits & Understand Wants vs. Needs ... Gratification (Money Tree Financial Wisdom) by Finley Sage	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
In ‘Money Tree, Growing Financial Wisdom for Kids,’ Finley Sage would seem to have a mission: to implant in children a financial wisdom that will not only help them as children, but lead them towards a prosperous and safe future. This is indeed a wis ...more
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Joan Lewis rated a book really liked it The Secrets of Iao Valley (The Secrets Series) by Suse Wilcox (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
‘Secrets of the Iao Valley ‘has all the right ingredients for a novel which should be popular with children of the upper primary /lower secondary school age. Its main protagonists , a brother and sister have arrived in Hawaii from America with their ...more
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