What was the point?
As I read I kept feeling that the author had some agenda to promote, but not doing so consistently. I liked the old baseball player part, the Beale's, and the Pickwell's, but between it was strange, vignettes that went nowhere.
Newbery Medal winner, really?
As I read I kept feeling that the author had some agenda to promote, but not doing so consistently. I liked the old baseball player part, the Beale's, and the Pickwell's, but between it was strange, vignettes that went nowhere.
Newbery Medal winner, really?
Loved, loved, LOVED this story of a little boy and his rabbit. The author captures the thoughts and imaginations of a small child perfectly.
Healing with DMSO: The Complete Guide to Safe and Natural Treatments for Managing Pain, Inflammation, and Other Chronic Ailments with Dimethyl Sulfoxide by Amandha Dawn Vollmer
Wonderful source of information for those exploring pain relief and other health treatment options.
Another adventure with Murderbot, her human charges, and a new friend.
Murderbot to the rescue when its friends have been kidnapped, and placed in jeopardy. As with the other books in the series I completely enjoyed this read.
This installment of the series focuses on Anne getting serious in her studies, and her desire to become a teacher. Well done.
An engaging story of a elderly veteran who is tasked with delivering a recovered captive child to relatives in south Texas. I didn't want to put this one down.
Highly satisfying tale of a young man seeking adventure, and discovering what it really means to face deadly conflict. Fine for preteens and up, with some mildly graphic descriptions.
My first read of a book by this author, and it's a winner. In a small Netherlands fishing village the schoolteacher inspires the students to find out why there are no storks nesting on the town's roofs, and what follows is a delightful tale of what can happen when people are pushed out of their comfortable ruts.
In this fictional journal from the 1830s we come to know Catherine, elder sister of Mattie, and daughter of a widowed farmer. Their home is in New Hampshire, and the book spans two years as the writer approaches adulthood. Thoroughly researched, and enjoyable, deserving of its Newbery. Recommended.
In this third and final book in Maggie's trilogy she faces a quest, fraught with dangers, loss, and tears. Well written, engaging, an "I gotta keep reading to find out what happens!" tale.
The author builds a believable world where marooned humans and sentient natives struggle to coexist.
A worthy sequel to The Bread Sister of Sinking Creek. There was obviously a lot of research done prior to writing this story, but the author doesn't overwhelm the reader with it. The plot kept me interested with just the right amount of details about a different culture and time. The more disturbing aspects of frontier life were muted and vague, I assume for the benefit of a younger reader. I'd recommend this for about 10 year olds and up, but after reading the first book.
Simple chapter book with primitive but perfect illustrations. As an adult I enjoyed the story, which was based upon a real person in early America. This one is going to my granddaughter.
Another delightful adaptation from Anne of Green Gables. I especially love the illustrations, they capture Anne so well!
A first person perspective by a 14 year old boy who thinks that everything is better when he lies. Until it isn't, and his world crumbles.
Enjoyed this one quite a bit.
Enjoyed this one quite a bit.
Aimed at a younger audience but well worth reading by any adult who likes a good story. It's 1776, Colonial America, and young Maggie is determined to make it on her own, using her family's bread recipe. I liked it enough to look for the two sequels.
Amusing story about a natural phenomena that some may not have heard about. Gently told, nicely illustrated. I'm sending this one to my 5 year old granddaughter, who LOVES animals.
This review was written for LibraryThing Early Reviewers.
The illustrations are cute. The story, not so much. I felt it was contrived, was trying hard to be witty. It was more trying for me to finish.
Did I mention the illustrations were cute?
Did I mention the illustrations were cute?
This review was written for LibraryThing Early Reviewers.You Wouldn't Want to Be an American Pioneer!: A Wilderness You'd Rather Not Tame by Jacqueline Morley
Amusing look at what pioneers faced, with great illustrations.
Very slow starting but eventually engaging sequel to the excellent Cyteen. Reading the latter prior to Regenesis is recommended, as the plot twists and long cast of characters can be confusing without some background.
Strange, uneven story about a girl who runs away, trying to walk to where her father is now living. She is led by her brother's cat, maybe? Very dated as well.
Fun story of siblings trying to start their own car repair business in the early 1900s, in small town Indiana and showcasing the quirky residents residing there.
This book isn't a comprehensive autobiography, but a series of events in the singer's life that shaped who he was. Cash talks about his faith, but also doesn't shy away from his struggles with addiction. It feels honest, and inspiring for those who struggle with what life throws at them.
A classic story of an orphan who is shuttled to live with an oft absent uncle in his large and mysterious mansion. Who is crying at night? Why is one garden inaccessible? Enjoyable.
A short biography about an important person in US History, geared towards a more juvenile audience. I learned about Jackson's upbringing, and his peculiar habits such as sucking on lemons. The author did a good job not being biased, too. Worth reading if the subject interests you.
A collection of stories from the author's years training sled dogs for the Iditarod, with emphasis on his lead dog, Cookie, and her last litter. Paulsen has a way with his words: I can feel the frigid cold of a Minnesota winter, though it's currently Spring here.
Delightful! Simple story told simply well, wonderful colorful illustrations, too.