Moojie Littleman doesn’t grow up in a happy family. From being abandoned as a baby and not wanted by local families, he ends up in the convent of SanMoojie Littleman doesn’t grow up in a happy family. From being abandoned as a baby and not wanted by local families, he ends up in the convent of San Miguel de las Gaviotas where eventually the Littlemans adopt him. But the nightmare continues. His adoptive mother dies and he is being sent to the grandfather, who is a heavy alcoholic. Moojie’s life takes a turn when he becomes a teenager and discovers love, something he had never really experienced before in his childhood.
I first discovered this book through the many literary awards that it has won. Intrigued by its amazing cover, I immediately downloaded it and began reading. I was taken by surprise when I discovered that the language in the book is as beautiful as the cover. The author does not only have great talent in storytelling but also creates sentences and uses words in such a sophisticated way that the book can easily be enjoyed by adults as well. This story about a handicapped boy with magical powers is both magical and sad. The writing is so beautifully structured that I would consider it a piece of art in literary fiction rather than a simple novel for entertainment. Anybody who loves the English language will be fascinated by “The Improbable Wonders of Moojie Littleman.”...more
The Dotty series is both magical and inspiring. The second part takes you into the chimneys. Holly finds a locket and travels with it through theThe Dotty series is both magical and inspiring. The second part takes you into the chimneys. Holly finds a locket and travels with it through the chimneys. This book is even better than the first one. I found it to be more consistant and better developed. Every page is exciting to read and it takes you into a different world. I can't wait to see what the next book has in store for me. GREAT SERIES!...more
I read the entire series of Taki & Toula. These are wonderful twists on ancient Greek stories. Besides beautiful illustrations the author takesI read the entire series of Taki & Toula. These are wonderful twists on ancient Greek stories. Besides beautiful illustrations the author takes you back to the myths of ancient Greece. Kids learn some facts about the Greek empire and at the same time have fun with the two kids Taki and Toula. "Aphrodite finds her inner beauty" was my favorite among them. ...more
This is a fantastic book for kids who enjoy discovering other worlds. It is a magical story about a community of tiny people living in a tree. As aThis is a fantastic book for kids who enjoy discovering other worlds. It is a magical story about a community of tiny people living in a tree. As a writer myself, I enjoy when authors are creative and build new worlds rather than stick with what is right in front of their nose. Jo-Marie not only builds a believable world but creates characters, like Ari, who are loveable and realistic. Despite the magical setting the plot is also about friendship and confidence which is something everybody encounters in a real world. Well done! I am looking forward to the second part of the saga!...more
I love the Dotty series. Each book seems to get better as little Dotty finds out more about the world of the chimney sweeps. The book is exciting,I love the Dotty series. Each book seems to get better as little Dotty finds out more about the world of the chimney sweeps. The book is exciting, well written and has lots of surprises not only for kids but also for adults who love to read children's stories. The plot is well developed and the characters come alive so well that you want to jump inside the book. I can't wait to see what path the series will take. Well done!...more
This is a wonderful picture book. I read the book many years ago and still have it on my shelves. I always loved it because it is so creative. TheThis is a wonderful picture book. I read the book many years ago and still have it on my shelves. I always loved it because it is so creative. The illustrations are fantastic as well. ...more
This book reminded me of Pullman's Dark Materials. It is full of depth and is fascinating for those who like epic fantasy. I enjoyed that the book wasThis book reminded me of Pullman's Dark Materials. It is full of depth and is fascinating for those who like epic fantasy. I enjoyed that the book was written in a language that is easy to read. I believe this makes it also accessible for young adults and not only for adults. I enjoyed how well the author had developed the villain Smee and the action scenes kepte me wanting to find out more. Great book!...more
I found this great book on Twitter and I was immediately attracted to it because its beautiful graphics. When I started reading it I realized that theI found this great book on Twitter and I was immediately attracted to it because its beautiful graphics. When I started reading it I realized that the story is as good, if not even better than the graphics. It is about the girl Dotty who ends up in a giant house all alone in the countryside in Britain. Strange things start happening there, until she discovers that the chimneys of the house have some secrets to reveal. The story is well-written and fast-paced. I loved it and couldn't put it down. The ending is exciting and leaves room for the next book in the series. It is magical, the characters are realistic and believable and it is perfect for middle grade. I can't wait to read the next volume, and I would recommend it to everyone. ...more
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