The Looking Glass Wars March 4, 2008

“The Looking Glass Wars” by Frank Beddor twists the tail of Lewis Carroll’s “Alice in Wonderland” into an epic tale of death and war, adventure and romance. Alyss, heir to the throne of Wonderland, must flee her nation as a child when her murderous Aunt Redd kills both of her parents, and takes control of Wonderland. Alyss falls into the Pool of Tears and is transported to Earth. There, she is adopted, and becomes the beloved of a PRINCE! Dodge, her childhood love, comes and takes her back to Wonderland. When she returns, she fights an epic battle against Redd. Who will be the victor? Can Alyss ensure her people’s safety? You’ll have to read this book to find out!!!

I liked this book a lot. “The Looking Glass Wars” offers a balance of romance and adventure, death and war, with wonderful detail and precision, but it turns the sweet little tale of Alice in Wonderland into a tragedy. What do you think of it???

The Tail of Emily Windsnap February 29, 2008

Emily Windsnap has a secret. She’s a girl living a normal life on a boat. But she can swim like a fish, breath underwater and her legs turn into a fish tail. What is she? A mermaid. Her mom and classmates don’t know, and she’s never seen her father. When she meets another mermaid, she goes off on little adventures. When she finds out her father is in trouble with law, she goes off to save him and gets in big trouble. What will she do? Will she ever rescue her father?

You’ll have to read “The Tail of Emily Windsnap” by Liz Kessler to find out.

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian February 9, 2008

Sherman Alexie wrote a great new book for pre-teens. Just to warn parents: It has some cussing in it. This book is about an Indian boy who deserts his tribe and goes to a white school far away from their reservation. Even his best friend turns his back on the boy named Arnold Spirit. Will he find friends at his new school? Will he discover a part of him he’s never known? Will he meet a girl? This book has lots of adventure and comedy plus little cartoons throughout the book. I’d recommend this book to kids nine and up.

The Witch of Blackbird Pond January 24, 2008

I read this awesome book called ‘The Witch of Blackbird Pond’ by Elizabeth George Speare. Katherine Tyler (Kit) has to move from her Carribean home of Barbados to the cold, unwelcoming Connecticut Colony to live with people she’s never met, and who don’t even know she’s coming! Once settled in, Kit takes an instant disliking to her new life. Her Uncle Matthew has the stern ways of the Puritan religion, and his family cannot do many things, such as not being allowed to have any decoration on their clothing and they must go to church twice on Sundays. Other then that, they work. The only place Kit feels at home is the meadows. When she befriends the witch that lives there, and is accused of witchcraft herself, what will she do? Who or what will save her? “The Witch of Blackbird Pond” is an interesting book full of secrecy and suspense, with a bit of romance mixed in. I’d recomend  this book to people 9-100! Make sure you check it out!!

Book Review- The Lightning Thief July 19, 2007

By Rick Roirdan.
I loved this book because of the adventure and intensity. Percy tries to be a regular kid but it’s kind of hard to be normal when you can somehow control water. His father is Neptune, god of the seas, and Percy has to go on a quest when he is blamed for stealing Zeus’ master bolt. He needs to prove he is innocent and stop a war. Will he find the real culprit or will it be too late? Read this exciting book to find out.

Book Review- The Dead Man in Indian Creek July 6, 2007

by Mary Downing Hahn. Calling all mystery lovers! This book had suspense, romance and a very good mystery. I have just discovered this writer and have checked out several of her books. They a quick summer read! I also like how descriptive the writer is. She makes you feel as if you are there witnessing the events. Go to your library and check some of her books out!

Book Review- Green Angel July 6, 2007

Green Angel by Alice Hoffman was a great book. Once I started reading, I could not tear myself away. The main character is a girl named Green/ Ash. I really like how Green rediscovers herself after a volcano erupts and she loses her parents. Check it out- I highly recommend this book for 10-18 yr olds.

Book Review: The Secret of Platform 13 June 25, 2007

If you love tales of adventure, comedy and fantasy, you’ll love this great book by Eva Ibbotson. In this book, four odd heroes try to rescue a kidnapped prince in London. The rescuers and their people live on a magical island. The gump is the only way to the island and it only opens every 9 years for 9 days. Read this exciting book to see if the heroes rescue the prince or if the gump will close for another 9 years.

Book Review: The Invention of Hugo Cabret March 17, 2007

I read an awesome book called “The Invention of Hugo Cabret” by Brian Selznick.

There are lots of pictures in this easy-to-read book, even though there are 510 pages. It is about an orphan/thief/mechanic named Hugo, who is secretly acting as timekeeper after his mean, drunken uncle dies. In this book, Hugo’s normally undercover life is put out for display when he meets a unique, book-loving girl named Isabelle and an irritable old man named “Papa” Georges. Isabelle and Hugo together find out Papa Georges’ true identity. When people start to find Hugo out, his most precious thing, a broken mechanical man, is put in jeopardy. Will Hugo abandon Isabelle or FIGHT until the end? You have to read this eccentric book to find out!

Book Review: The Iron Ring February 16, 2007

I read this great book; The Iron Ring by Lloyd Alexander.

It is set in Ancient India. It’s about a young boy king, Tamar, who pledges his life to a mysterious man named Jaya after losing to him in a game of Ashka. Will Tamar keep his promise, or not? I recommend this book to 9-14 year olds. It really is a compelling read!

If you read The Iron Ring, I hope you like it!!