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Monthly Archives: September 2015
“The Princess and the Goblin” – How Are Old Children’s Books Different Than New Books
Book Review: The Princess and the Goblin By George MacDonald Spoiler Alert! Summary Princess Irene lives in a castle in a wild and lonely mountainous region. One day she discovers a steep and winding stairway leading to a bewildering labyrinth … Continue reading
Posted in children's books, literary classics in review
Tagged adventure, archetype characters, books from the 1800's, children's books, classic literature, classics, Curdie, fairy tale, George MacDonald, golbins, how do books influence, influenced C.S. Lewis, influenced L'Engle, influenced Tolkien, old books vs new books, Princess Irene, The Princess and The Goblin, the value of words
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“The False Prince” – An Adventure Series For Young Adults
Book Review: The False Prince By Jennifer A. Nielsen Spoiler Alert! Summary The False Prince is the thrilling first book in a brand-new trilogy filled with danger and deceit and hidden identities that will have readers rushing breathlessly to the … Continue reading
Posted in young adult book reviews
Tagged adventure, appropriate for a young audience, books for boys, books for girls, compared to The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner, Conner the nobleman, court politics, cunning, danger, Jennifer A. Nielsen, machinations, orphan protagonist, orphans, plucky, political manuevering, Prince Jaron, puppet prince, Sage, self-aware characters, snarky characters, The Ascendance Triology, The False Prince, The Prince and The Pauper, Utah authors
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“Starcross” – Victorian Steampunk Space Travel and More
Book Review: Starcross, A Stirring Adventure of Spies, Time Travel and Curious Hats Larklight #2 By Philip Reeve Decorated Throughout by David Wyatt Spoiler Alert! Summary Art, Myrtle and their mother accept the kind invitation of a holiday to … Continue reading
Posted in young adult book reviews
Tagged A Stirring Adventure of Spies, adventure, aether, aliens, cheeky books, complex books for kids, creative books, David Wyatt, England, interest for reluctant readers, intergalactic, kids books enjoyed by adults, Larklight sequel, Myrtle, Philip Reeve, space travel, spoiler alert, Starcross, steampunk, Time Travel and Curious Hats, Victorian age
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“A Draw Of Kings” – We Need More Books From Great Authors!
Book Review: A Draw of Kings By Patrick W. Carr Spoiler Alert! Summary Their journey to Merakh should have made Errol and his companions heroes of the realm. Instead, much is changed on their return. In the wake of … Continue reading
Posted in All Time Favorites, young adult book reviews
Tagged A Draw of Kings, Adora, appropriate for junior high students, changing POV in a series, compared to Brandon Sanderson, compared to Cinda Williams Chima, complicated plots, Duke Weir, Errol, Errol Stone, favorite fantasy series, ferals, great modern authors, high epic fantasy, Illustra, Kings, Merakh, Morgol, Patrick Carr, Patrick W. Carr, plot twists, political intrigue, rightful heir, The Staff and the Sword series, well developed characters
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