Monday, August 31, 2009

August Book #8

Book: A Step From Heaven by An Na

The format was distracting at first, but once I got used to it I really loved the story.

Sort of like a Korean A Tree Grows in Brooklyn.

Friday, August 28, 2009

August Book #7

Book: The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart

Despite an increasingly boring slump in the middle this was a good book. All the loose ends were tied up nicely and I'm intrigued to see what the second book can possibly be about.

Monday, August 24, 2009

August Book #6

Book: The Boggart by Susan Cooper

Didn't know what to expect, but thoroughly enjoyed it. Made me want to go to Scotland.

Monday, August 17, 2009

August Book #5

Book: Ivy and Bean by Annie Barrows

 Very cute and clever. Perfect for a little girl transitioning from picture books to chapter books.

[Incidentally, Annie Barrows is the co-author of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society.]

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

August Book #4

Book: Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney

Very cute. Good for boys who are just starting to read.

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

August Book #3

Book: Fitcher's Brides by Gregory Frost

Okay, not good.

I felt like parts of the story were missing. There was so much at the end that I just didn't understand.

Friday, August 7, 2009

August Book #2

Book: The Wood Wife by Terri Windling

Amazing! There is so much in this book that it makes me want to read it again and again!

Monday, August 3, 2009

August Book #1

Book: Daughter of Venice by Donna Jo Napoli

[Turns] a cliche and over-done plot into readable and riveting territory. Very beneficial for young girls who don't realize how far women have come.