Pratibha R.D.H.'s Blog: Flights of fantasy, page 5

Pride and Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


One of my all time favorites. Elizabeth the epitome of beauty with brains - a true woman of substance! Always loved the protagonists in Austen's novels. They were women and strong at that....great role models for women in their times as well as ours!



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The Kite Runner

The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


I loved this one. Especially the way the author bares the truth about how we can dislike someone who brings within us the feeling of guilt and shame. And all the while the other person might not even be aware of it or never would have ever judged us and had any ill feelings towards us! And that guilt sometimes never leaves us. Instead haunts us till we have had the courage to face it and owe up to it. Proves us that we can hide from everyone except for our conscience. Sad and poignant!



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Kaleidoscope

Kaleidoscope by Danielle Steel

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Beautiful story about how destiny shapes each of our lives and beliefs! Life of every member of the same family can be so different instead of having the same upbringing. Sometimes life takes a twist and the person you loved most can be right on the opposite side of your world whether be it physically or be it emotionally!

I loved the third and the youngest protagonist here as she was well balanced and made good of her life. I have always loved stories about siblings and families being from a family of six myself!



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My Feudal Lord

My Feudal Lord by Tehmina Durrani

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Painful to learn about a different life altogether...the oppression and tyranny haunts you entirely leaving you in a cloud of gloom and despair. But then almost like a two-edged sword your curiosity will be piqued and the feeling of desolation would not keep you from wanting to know the end of the story.



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Like the Flowing River

Like the Flowing River by Paulo Coelho

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Life's lessons in short small chapters! Can carry it around and read a page quickly while on a ride or in a queue or simply while waiting for someone!



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Once In A Lifetime

Once In A Lifetime by Danielle Steel

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Very inspiring! I read this one over and over again in college. But I am certain I wouldn't be able to do that now. In retrospect I feel it was too sad. Life cannot be that sad. But then again that's my way of viewing it, my summation of life experiences. Far beyond lies so much of the unknown still unexplored. Sometimes you can never know. But I would surely thank the universe for every blessing in my life, big or small!



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Little Women

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


I loved this book as a young reader. Can't recollect the number of times I have read and re-read! I had a soft spot for Beth. But I could totally identify myself with Amy, me being the youngest of all four siblings...lol! Meg was like my eldest sister the matured one, the nurturer and the care taker, someone I absolutely hero worshipped. And Jo was like my second sister the rebel with a mind of her own but of course my sister was quieter and less belligerent compared to Jo. But there was no Beth in my family, maybe that's the reason for her being my favourite. My brother came in the third place instead and I was forever wailing about him to my mom and my elder sisters....yeah I could totally relate to this family!



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Twilight

Twilight by Stephenie Meyer

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Last read a Mills and Boon way back in school. Reading twilight was like revisiting a Mills and Boon novel all over again. Very romantic and the fantasy element was the icing on the cake. But my thirteen year old niece drove me up the wall me with her nonstop humdrum about Robert Pattinson at every god given opportunity...lol!



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Magical Ventures of Loli and Lenny

When unearthly disasters strike,
And defeat lies in every fight…
Neither survival nor hope in sight,
Magic will be that beaconing light!


With global warming, animal poaching, deforestation, exploitation and crimes rising at an alarming rate the future of our planet looks very grim. An organisation that works secretly in the North Pole chooses eight-year-old Loli and her cousin Lenny to be a part of their mission. Mission to help and heal planet earth.

Destined to be the saviours of our soon to be new age earth, Loli and Lenny's only weapon against the deadly hazards is magic! And they must learn the craft very fast to save one of the most precious but endangered animals on this planet. From Ipads, tennis and school assignments to wands, cauldrons and powerful spells, their lives change forever.

"Magical Ventures of Loli and Lenny,” is a fantasy series for children and middle grade but with a moral for today’s younger generation. Packed with adventure and mystery this series will keep the young readers hooked as they follow the two young protagonists on their magical missions for planet earth. The first volume “Trumpets in the Wild,” exposes them to the dangers of the interior most jungles of Africa to encounters with enchanted mystical beings.

Besides being a magical thriller to pique the interest of any young reader, the novel is also a rich resource of information be it about the environment, science or general knowledge. It also speaks about profound friendships, courage, love, sacrifice and loyalty in times of adversity. Just the right book for the children of today - in short a child's treasure and a parent's delight!


Excerpt:

“But why are they called the Paladins?” Loli asked curiously.

“A Paladin is a defender of a cause. He maybe a knight, a warrior or a champion known for his heroism or chivalry....”