Deccan Chronicle

Ellie Haycock Is Totally Normal Author: Gretchen Schreiber Publisher: Wednesday Books The Tower Author: Flora Carr Publisher: Penguin Y

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This is a fabulous book about a girl (Ellie Haycock) and the highs and lows of her difficult health journey. Ellie is astute at compartmen­talising her life. After all Ellie Haycock Is Totally Normal. So, you have Ellie at home; Ellie at the hospital; Ellie at the school debate competitio­ns; Ellie with her best pals and boyfriend.

Her mother and team of doctors constantly share her health updates online. However, during her latest hospital stay, Ellie became close to Ryan, a first-timer at the hospital. The two teenagers have major difference­s in the line of treatment in the hospital and doctors. But Ellie still cannot get Ryan out of her head. Maybe their friendship will materialis­e into something more extraordin­ary. But only time will tell what is in store. ou will find yourself locked in The Tower with Mary Queen of Scots and her maids Cuckoo, Jane, and Scot. Celebrated English author Flora Carr takes the readers into the dark and dingy chamber world of Mary Queen of Scots. A riveting historical fiction set in 1567, full of blood, betrayals, power struggles, and royal family drama, The Tower will keep you on the edge of your seat till the last page. The courtiers are braying for the Queen’s blood and Scotland is restless. Her cousin

Queen Elizabeth is of little help. The only ray of Hope comes in the form of

Lady Seton. Her power changes everything in the tower and a plan is hatched to save the mistress. But the big question is which of the faithful women are willing to risk their lives to save the queen?

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