Y’all I love a good historical fiction. I also love a great audiobook. When these elements combine, it’s like a double rainbow. The Wednesday Wars by Gary D. Schmidt combines these elements, and provides a glimpse into Holling Hoodhood’s life.
Wildwood by Colin Meloy Illustrated by Carson Ellis Book Review
September 1, 2011
In the vein of Chronicles Of Narnia comes Wildwood by Colin Meloy, illustrated by Carson Ellis (The Mysterious Benedict Society), a tale in which Prue’s baby brother Mac is abducted by a murder of crows and taken to the Impassable Wilderness, otherwise known as Wildwood
The Flint Heart by Katherine Paterson & John Paterson Book Review
August 18, 2011
The Flint Heart by Katherine Paterson and John Paterson illustrated by John Rocco opens up on ancient times. Long ago, in the Stone Age, a young soldier named Phuttphutt once wanted what is not his, the chiefdom of his clan.
The Dragon’s Eye: Dragonology Chronicles Vol. 1 by Dugald A. Steer Audiobook Review
August 4, 2011
The Dragon’s Eye by Dugald A. Steer is the first in The Dragonology Chronicles series, a middle grade historical fantasy.
Being an orphan in books basically means you get to have awesome adventures
July 29, 2011
Retro Friday Reviews are hosted by Angieville. Basically you review an older book on Fridays. The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart is an AWESOME middle grade book featuring clever orphans. Y’all I love orphans, they are one of my favorite literary trope. While I am sure being an orphan in real life sucks, […]
The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland In A Ship Of Her Own Making by Catherynne M. Valente Book Review
June 30, 2011
Sometimes you (and by you I really mean I) may think nothing is going to parallel Milo’s journey and valor in The Phantom Tollbooth. What could compare to Alice’s journey to Wonderland? I think The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland In A Ship Of Her Own Making by Catherynne M. Valente will have a comfortable spot […]