The characters were all so real, each with their own problems. I liked that this was a prequel but I read Wise Child first. In Wise Child, you see Jun...moreThe characters were all so real, each with their own problems. I liked that this was a prequel but I read Wise Child first. In Wise Child, you see Juniper as a loving, put together and sensible adult. However in Juniper, she is a compulsive wild child herself. (less)
Loved it! Boys will eat this up like Halloween candy. It is a little on the dark and gruesome side, but not explicitly so, so I could definitely recom...moreLoved it! Boys will eat this up like Halloween candy. It is a little on the dark and gruesome side, but not explicitly so, so I could definitely recommend this for older elementary. Its the ultimate struggle between good and evil, and right in the middle of it is this young teen, Taran the Assistant Pig-Keeper. He wants so much more from life than just being a pig-keeper, but all the adults tell him he's too young to be a warrior. That doesn't stop him though. He gets caught up in all of it, along with his friends, Princess Eilonwy, the bard-king Fflewddur Fflam, Doli of the Fair Folk and Gurgi, his faithful half man/half animal servant. (less)
This was a sweet little book. Much different than I've been used to reading (no zombies, vampires, demons or suicides). Perfect for a girl that's tran...moreThis was a sweet little book. Much different than I've been used to reading (no zombies, vampires, demons or suicides). Perfect for a girl that's transitioning into teen fiction. Its about growing up and learning who you really are. Finding out who you really want to be. The main character, Drew, is an outsider. Never really fitting in wherever she is. Then she meets Emmett and everything changes. She sees the world around her a little differently. She learns that she can help shape the world. This is a great book. Not perfect, but definitely recommended.(less)
Dark. Dark. Dark. and gruesome. Did I mention dark? The illustrations are gorgeous and the story is fascinating. The characters are fully fleshed out,...moreDark. Dark. Dark. and gruesome. Did I mention dark? The illustrations are gorgeous and the story is fascinating. The characters are fully fleshed out, with each getting their own time, without being overwhelming. This is definitely a read for OLDER teens and adults. There are lots of murders and a couple of other gruesome details, but I think this only reminds us how much the character Sam has been mentally and phsycially torn down by his parents to make him susceptible to outside forces. Yowzah. That's right. I said it. Yowzah.(less)
fun read, that I would feel comfortable suggesting to most kids, boys and girls. Magic and knights! Igraine is a very strong willed main character, an...morefun read, that I would feel comfortable suggesting to most kids, boys and girls. Magic and knights! Igraine is a very strong willed main character, and while she is a girl, I think that all the knights and magic will still appeal to boys. I read it one night, in just a few hours, so it is a nice, quick read.(less)
Great book. I think this is the first time I've read Lloyd Alexander, although I can't believe that's true. As a parent, I would like to put the main ...moreGreat book. I think this is the first time I've read Lloyd Alexander, although I can't believe that's true. As a parent, I would like to put the main character, Taran in the corner quite a bit, but he's a boy that likes danger. It seems like the adults treat him like an adult way too easily, even though he's probably twelve years old, if that. I like the fantasy aspects of the book, and I like that the fantastical creatures aren't all happy and tra-la-lally (not a word, I know). The book is quite dark in spots, so I might recommend it for people who like Harry Potter, but probably not those who like Ella Enchanted. :)(less)
Fun little read. The series is cute and I always suggest it to boys who aren't interested in reading. In fact I suggest all of Paul Stewart & Chris Ri...moreFun little read. The series is cute and I always suggest it to boys who aren't interested in reading. In fact I suggest all of Paul Stewart & Chris Riddell's books to reluctant readers. Fun and quirky, just like me. :)(less)
I loved this book. And I LOVE Mo Willems. His books are so fun and wonderful and I could read them all over and over and over again, which is good bec...moreI loved this book. And I LOVE Mo Willems. His books are so fun and wonderful and I could read them all over and over and over again, which is good because my kids make me read them over and over and over again. This is a quirky about a girl named Amanda and her bargain bin buddy named Alligator. What's even more wonderful is that Amanda spends most of the book reading her LIBRARY BOOKS! Yay!(less)
I loved this book, but its a little confusing trying to keep up with who's writing what, since the book is written in letters, emails, notes etc. Plus...moreI loved this book, but its a little confusing trying to keep up with who's writing what, since the book is written in letters, emails, notes etc. Plus it wrapped up a little too nicely and everyone was friends at the end. Still it was a great story and I loved all the characters and couldn't wait to find out what happened to them.(less)
fun quirky read. I really enjoy this author/illustrator duo. they create some interesting and unique stories. Corby Flood is no different. This time r...morefun quirky read. I really enjoy this author/illustrator duo. they create some interesting and unique stories. Corby Flood is no different. This time round they have a female protagonist, but I think it will still appeal to boys. Fun!(less)
i was torn between 3.5 and 4, but i went with 4 because parts of it really touched me. however i completely agree with Steph Su's review of it. things...morei was torn between 3.5 and 4, but i went with 4 because parts of it really touched me. however i completely agree with Steph Su's review of it. things seemed rushed, the characters acted like 5 year olds and you were forced to love some characters more than others. still, i liked it. the writing is good as always and i did care about the characters. i was pissed at the parents for not fighting harder, but i guess that would have pushed the kids away. thinking that being married will fix everything is laughable. it makes things harder and i think if their parents tried to explain things to them, tried to reason with them, everything could have been prevented ... but then there would be no book.(less)
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