I should probably confess right now that I saw the film V For Vendetta way before I read the graphic novel. I saw the film multiple times in theaters, then bought it the night it came out on DVD. I loved the movie. LOVED it. Now, you are probably thinking, okay psycho, just talk about […]
Mini-Review of Dragonbreath: Attack of the Ninja Frogs by Ursula Vernon
February 7, 2010
Dragonbreath: Attack of the Ninja Frogs by Ursula Vernon is an incredibly quick MG read. Basically it’s about this dragon named Danny who has a BFF named Wendell. Danny is enamored by kung fu movies and ninjas. A new lizard, Suki, comes to town as part of an exchange program. Wendell gets a crush on […]
Review of American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang
January 21, 2010
What can I say about American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang which has not already been said? I suppose if you haven’t read this Printz-winning graphic novel, I could try and sum it up for you. Basically there are three stories which interweave. There’s Jin Wang who is the new kid at a school […]
Review of Diary Of A Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney
October 31, 2009
OMG, if you have not read Diary of A Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney, and have an hour to spare, I suggest you pick up this book. The main character is Greg, he’s the middle child with two brothers, and one best friend whom he doesn’t seem to like all that much. He’s funny, he […]
In My Mailbox
August 30, 2009
In My Mailbox is hosted by the amazing Kristi at the Story Siren. Check it out, you definitely will not be disappointed. Books mentioned: Benny & Shrimp by Katarina Mazetti Bending Toward The Sun by Leslie Gilbert-Lurie Your First Year As A High School Teacher by Lynne Rominger, Suzanne Packard Laughera, and Natalie Elkin The […]