Monthly Archives: July 2016

The Nest – Have You Ever Wondered What Wasps Might Make In Their Nest?

Posted on July 31, 2016 by Tales Untangled

Book Review : The Nest By Kenneth Oppel Spoiler Alert! Summary Steve just wants to save his baby brother—but what will he lose in the bargain? This is a haunting gothic tale for fans of Coraline, from acclaimed author Kenneth Oppel (Silverwing, … Continue reading →

The Penderwicks – A Madcap Adventure

Posted on July 28, 2016 by Tales Untangled

Book Review : The Penderwicks A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy By Jeanne Birdsall Spoiler Alert! Summary A National Book Award winner, this modern classic is perfect for fans of Noel Streatfeild and Edward … Continue reading →

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The Blue Castle – A Delightful Romance

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Tales Untangled

Book Review : The Blue Castle By L.M. Montgomery Spoiler Alert! Summary Valancy lives a drab life with her overbearing mother and prying aunt. Then a shocking diagnosis from Dr. Trent prompts her to make a fresh start. For the first time, … Continue reading →

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Summerlost -Does It Have A Broad Appeal?

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Tales Untangled

Book Review : Summerlost By Ally Condie Spoiler Alert! Summary It’s the first real summer since the devastating accident that killed Cedar’s father and younger brother, Ben. But now Cedar and what’s left of her family are returning to the town … Continue reading →

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Flamecaster – The Seven Realms Live On

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Tales Untangled

Book Review : Flamecaster Shattered Realms By Cinda Williams Chima Spoiler Alert! Summary A burning vengeance. Adrian sul’Han, known as Ash, is a trained healer with a powerful gift of magic—and a thirst for revenge. The son of the queen of … Continue reading →

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Fortune’s Rising – Or Is This One A Dud?

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Tales Untangled

Book Review : Fortune’s Rising Outer Bounds By Sara King Spoiler Alert! Summary Under the supertech Coalition government, Fortune’s colonists are enslaved to harvest the highly valuable brain-enhancing drug Yolk, often losing their sanity and lives in the process. The population … Continue reading →

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Cyberstorm – Another Apocalypse, and Storm and Invasion

Posted on July 10, 2016 by Tales Untangled

Book Review : Cyberstorm System Failure By Mathew Mather Spoiler Alert! Summary Sometimes the worst storms aren’t caused by Mother Nature, and sometimes the worst nightmares aren’t in the ones in our heads… Mike Mitchell, an average New Yorker already struggling … Continue reading →

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The Thief’s Daughter – A Rare Middle Book

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Tales Untangled

Book Review : The Thief’s Daughter The Kingfountain Series By Jeff Wheeler Spoiler Alert! Summary Owen Kiskaddon first came to the court of the formidable King Severn as a prisoner, winning favor with the stormy monarch by masquerading as a boy … Continue reading →

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The Fires of Alexandria – Could There Be Steampunk In Ancient Egypt?

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Tales Untangled

Book Review : The Fires of Alexandria The Alexandrian Saga By Thomas K. Carpenter e-book Spoiler Alert! Summary The greatest mystery of the ancient world remains the identity of who set fire to the Great Library in Alexandria. One hundred … Continue reading →

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