Marianne D. Wallace's Profile

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Marianne D. Wallace gave to: Once Upon a Twice by Denise Doyen read in November, 2011	My rating:
I am a huge fan of Lewis Carroll's Jabberwocky, and Denise Doyen's picture book story has that same quality. I also love wild animals and wetlands so when you set a story about mice (although Barry Moser's phenomenal nighttime images makes them look ...more
Dec 23, 2011 02:19pm · see review
Marianne D. Wallace gave to: Sound Bender by Lin Oliver read in November, 2011	My rating:
Written by Lin Oliver and her son, Theo Baker, Sound Bender is a fun story about a boy, Leo Lomax, with a special ability. Initially frightened by what he can do, Leo learns to use this gift as he also learns about life and how even a thirteen year-o...more
Dec 23, 2011 02:10pm · see review
Marianne D. Wallace marked as to-read: Stick by Andrew Smith (Goodreads Author)	My rating:
Dec 23, 2011 02:06pm
Marianne D. Wallace gave to: Moonspinners by Mary Stewart read in November, 2011	My rating:
I first read this when I was in high school and loved it. The mystery wasn't as exciting the second time around (third time if you factor in the movie that sort of followed the book's story). Of course. But I especially liked Mary Stewart's descripti...more
Dec 23, 2011 02:03pm · see review
Marianne D. Wallace gave to: Take Joy: A Writer's Guide to Loving the Craft by Jane Yolen read in December, 2011	My rating:
This book has something of use on nearly every page. I kept a pen clipped to my pages as a bookmark so I would always have something handy to underline or write in the margins if something seemed especially useful. More a "how to" than an essay of the...more
Dec 23, 2011 01:55pm · see review
Marianne D. Wallace gave to: Wonderstruck by Brian Selznick read in October, 2011	My rating:
A nice little mystery. Anything that adds interest to natural history museums and collections - things I've always loved but, hey, I'm a biologist - is a major plus. The black and white pencil/charcoal artwork was compelling and worked surprising wel...more
Dec 23, 2011 01:43pm · see review
Marianne D. Wallace made a comment in the group CLCSC Pasadena Area Book Group — Wonderstruck for next meeting topic "I'm so glad we're discussing this title. After reading the book as an author and illustrator, I have mixed feelings and look forward to what others th...more"
Nov 16, 2011 10:07am
Marianne D. Wallace made a comment on bugs do two things: "Bugs? I like bugs. They have lots of cool legs. They creep, they fly, they come in bizarre colors. But couldn't find bugs in your post. Unless you mean...more"
Nov 01, 2011 08:18am
Marianne D. Wallace marked as to-read: Red Bird Sings: The Story of Zitkala-Sa, Native American Author, Musician, and Activist by Gina Capaldi	My rating:
Oct 27, 2011 09:42am
Marianne D. Wallace gave to: The Uses of Enchantment: The Meaning and Importance of Fairy Tales by Bruno Bettelheim read in October, 2011	My rating:
The first half (Part One) was better although it reads like a scholarly treatise. If you can get past that, the analysis of fairy tales, their interpretation and benefit to very young, forming minds is fascinating. If you think you're messed up psych...more
Oct 27, 2011 09:37am · see review