Monthly Archives: March 2011

“A Lesson In Secrets” – Historical Fiction Has a Broader Perspective Than a Textbook

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Tales Untangled

Book Review : A Lesson In Secrets, A Maisi Dobbs Novel by Jacqueline Winspear The Maisie Dobbs novels span from the end of WWI to the cusp of WWII in the most recent addition, A Lesson In Secrets. I have … Continue reading →

Posted in grown up books reviewed | Tagged early 1900's, England, fiction, historical ficion, James Compton, light mystery, Maisie Dobbs, mystery, post WWI, private detective, single women, strong women characters | Leave a comment

“Beyonders” – What Role Does Violence Play In Children’s Novels?

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Tales Untangled

Book Review : Beyonders, A World Without Heros by Brandon Mull Jason is a normal teen worried about girls and his pitching speed in baseball. He loves his job at the zoo and it is there, much to his surprise, … Continue reading →

Posted in young adult book reviews | Tagged adventure, alternate universe, Brandon Mull, good vs evil, magic, quest, young adult novel | Leave a comment

“Garlic and Sapphires” – A Book Good Enough to Eat

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Tales Untangled

Book Review: Garlic and Sapphires, The Secret Life of a Critic in Disguise by Ruth Reichl After reading too many books with dragons, faires and mythical worlds it is very refreshing to read Ruth Reichl’s Garlic and Sapphires. We are … Continue reading →

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“Matched” is another dystopian society, Is it a rip off of “The Hunger Games”?

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Tales Untangled

Book Review: Matched by Ally Condie Cassia Reyes lives in a world of perfection. Everyone enjoys long lives, has the perfect job suited to them and the ideal mate, all of which is orchestrated by the Society. Cassia is excited … Continue reading →

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“The Last Apprentice” – Even if a series is popular it doesn’t mean it’s good

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Tales Untangled

Book Review : The Last Apprentice, Revenge of the Witch by Joseph Delaney Thomas Ward is the seventh son of a seventh son and appears to have no livelihood, but the Spook, Old Gregory, has agreed to take him on … Continue reading →

Posted in young adult book reviews | Tagged dark, is this appropriate for kids?, Joseph Delaney, Junior High reading material, magic, medieval setting, Old Gregory, scary stories, seventh son of a seventh son, Spook, spooky, Thomas Ward, violence, witch | Leave a comment

Monthly Archives: March 2011

“A Lesson In Secrets” – Historical Fiction Has a Broader Perspective Than a Textbook

“Beyonders” – What Role Does Violence Play In Children’s Novels?

“Garlic and Sapphires” – A Book Good Enough to Eat

“Matched” is another dystopian society, Is it a rip off of “The Hunger Games”?

“The Last Apprentice” – Even if a series is popular it doesn’t mean it’s good

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