Josh and Sophie had just moved to San Francisco and work in a bookstore and coffee shop right across from one another. The story The Alchemyst by Michael Scott begins when the bookstore receives a very strange customer, John, with a strange entourage, mud people. The bookstore owner is Nicholas Flamel, the guardian of the [...]
Browsing the blog archives for July, 2010
28 Jul 10
Book Review: The Whispering Mountain by Joan Aiken
My first thought after closing The Whispering Mountain by Joan Aiken was “Wow, that story was surprisingly complicated.” Several different things were happening with several different characters all at once throughout the entire story. While I had a terrible time understanding some of the dialogue (as it was supposed to be authentic Welsh), I did [...]
26 Jul 10
Book Review: Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix
The book Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix was a well-written book without a well-thought out plot. It was a disturbing tale incorporating a totalitarian government that made a policy against having more than two-children. A major famine had occurred in the story’s immediate past, and the government took control of the food supply [...]
26 Jul 10
Lotta Links: 12 Blog Directories
Some blog directories that I came across last week: Blogexplosion Blogflux Bloggapedia Blogged Blog Listing Fyrefly’s Book Blog Google’s Book Blog Search Globe of Blogs Kidlitosphere Central Spillbean The YA Blogosphere YA Book Blog Directory
23 Jul 10
Book Review: Anne of Green Gables by Montogmery
Anne of Green Gables by Montogmery is a childhood favorite. The story begins with an orphan girl, Anne. She is mistakenly brought to the Cuthbert’s family when they had asked for a young boy to work the farm. When Marilla finds out what will happen to her if she is sent away, Marilla grudgingly agrees [...]
23 Jul 10
What I learned from Johnny and the Dead…
Death doesn’t have to be taboo or even a scary topic. Watch your dialogue and dialogue tags to make sure that they aren’t going to confuse the reader. For the review, click here or for the item, click here.
23 Jul 10
Lotta Links: 18 YA Book Blogs
I love a good search, and I am a little bit OCD about it. So when I came across the YA Blogosphere website, I knew that I had to scan through the entire 134 USA blogs, because the list could hold incredibly valuable information and new bookish friends! Let me tell you – there are [...]
22 Jul 10
Lotta Links: Five Folk-Tale Sites for Reference
I decided to start a new post series showcasing helpful website links (for a variety of things). Don’t worry this shouldn’t interfere with my book review release schedule. Five Folk-Tale References http://www.surlalunefairytales.com/ Features several fairy tales with their background, modern interpretations and illustrations. http://www.rickwalton.com/folktale/ While the website itself is sparse, the site includes many, many folk [...]
21 Jul 10
Book Review: The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate
Maybe my expectations were too high for the book The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate by Jacqueline Kelly, but I was really disappointed by it. The characterization was good, and I really felt Calpurnia the main character, through whom we view our story. However, the writing was just not up to par, and I felt like [...]
19 Jul 10
Book Review: A Whole Nother Story by Dr. Cuthbert Soup
I absolutely loved A Whole Nother Story by Dr. Cuthbert Soup. With one hilarious event after another, this fast-paced story will be a hit with most kids. The book opens after the Cheeseman family is alerted of danger (yet again) by their psychic dog. The kids and their inventor/scientist dad quickly pack up their station [...]
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