Book: Stones in Water by Donna Jo Napoli
A story about WWII that I've never read before, from the perspective of an Italian boy forced into a work-camp, even though Italy and Germany were allies.
Very well-written and not as depressing as most WWII books.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
July Book #11
Book: Spinners by Donna Jo Napoli and Richard Tchen
An excellent version of Rumpelstiltskin. One of the most creative I've read.
An excellent version of Rumpelstiltskin. One of the most creative I've read.
July Book #10
Book: The Big Over Easy by Jasper Fforde
Clever, as all his books are, and a well-plotted mystery.
Clever, as all his books are, and a well-plotted mystery.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
July Book #9
Book: On Writing by Stephen King
This is the first Stephen King book I've ever read. It will probably be the only one. I appreciated his perspective on writing and I hope to implement some of his ideas in my own writing.
This is the first Stephen King book I've ever read. It will probably be the only one. I appreciated his perspective on writing and I hope to implement some of his ideas in my own writing.
Friday, July 24, 2009
July Book #8
Book: The Book of Lost Things by John Connolly
I didn't like this book. I REALLY wanted to, so I kept reading.
Not that great.
I didn't like this book. I REALLY wanted to, so I kept reading.
Not that great.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
July Book #7
Book: The Prince of the Pond by Donna Jo Napoli
Interesting and sweet, but a very sad ending that made me cry.
Interesting and sweet, but a very sad ending that made me cry.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
July Book #6
Book: Shadow Spinner by Susan Fletcher
Interesting concept, but ultimately dissatisfying. Too much telling, indirect danger, and obvious plot points put in just for show.
Interesting concept, but ultimately dissatisfying. Too much telling, indirect danger, and obvious plot points put in just for show.
Friday, July 10, 2009
July Book #5
Book: The Squire's Tale by Gerald Morris
I'm a sucker for a good Arthurian legend and this one was excellently done.
I'm a sucker for a good Arthurian legend and this one was excellently done.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
July Book #4
Book: The Rumpelstiltskin Problem by Vivian Vande Velde
A very cute collection of 6 short stories re-telling the Rumpelstiltskin tale. Quick, easy read, and thoroughly enjoyable.
A very cute collection of 6 short stories re-telling the Rumpelstiltskin tale. Quick, easy read, and thoroughly enjoyable.
July Book #3
Book: The Great Good Thing by Roderick Townley
Writers, book-lovers, and English teachers will love this book. It was one unexpected surprise after another and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Writers, book-lovers, and English teachers will love this book. It was one unexpected surprise after another and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
July Book #2
Book: Daughter of the Forest by Juliet Marillier
Beautiful, tragic and heartbreaking at times. I'm a sucker for romance and all that. Not to mention a good fairy tale. This was based on the tale [The Wild Swans] where boys are turned into swans and only their sister can rescue them.
Beautiful, tragic and heartbreaking at times. I'm a sucker for romance and all that. Not to mention a good fairy tale. This was based on the tale [The Wild Swans] where boys are turned into swans and only their sister can rescue them.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
July Book #1
Book: The Witch's Boy by Michael Gruber
A fabulous take on various fairy tales. The plot kept me guessing and an entirely unlikable protagonist was redeemed.
A fabulous take on various fairy tales. The plot kept me guessing and an entirely unlikable protagonist was redeemed.
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