waiting for a loving family to adopt them. Instead, it’s a place of physical labor and frequent abuse. But, what are the boys to do? Continue reading An Orphan, a Wizard, and a World of Magic Beyond Belief
If you’ve never heard of the The Princess Bride, I don’t know where you’ve been. I, like most, I’m sure, was first introduced to ThePrincess Bride in movie form. In fact, it is one of my favorite movies of all time. I’ve had the unfortunate luck however, that I’ve bought the movie on DVD four times over the course of several years, and each time, … Continue reading Inconceivable!
Two more books for the Abandoned books list: The Dinosaur Lords by Victor Milan Men and women live on Paradise, but dinosaurs predominate. Colossal plant-eaters like Brachiosaurus, terrifying meat-eaters like Allosaurus, and, the most feared of all, Tyrannosaurus rex rule the land. Seeking to centralize real power in his figurehead Fanged Throne, Emperor Felipe of Nuevaropa sets off a chain of wars that may blaze … Continue reading Dinosaurs and Field Guides
During a recent trip to the library, I spotted this book on a small table with books marked as “Last Chance!” I assumed that this meant the books on the table were about to be removed from circulation if they weren’t borrowed soon. With its attractive, colorful cover, which is a picture of two children swinging from ropes into or over a blazing fire, I thought, “That looks interesting!” so, I borrowed it, in an attempt to save the poor book from being withdrawn. Continue reading Ay! Ye be needin ta be readin with yer kids, ya scallywag!
Ahsoka is an excellent read for any Star Wars fan. I didn’t find any objectionable content in the story and would have no problem with my middle-grade and almost-teenager read it. I had a little trouble following where exactly Ahsoka was as she bounced from planet to planet (moon to moon?), but the story contained the usual Star Wars action, which is always fun for us as readers. The story also connects how Ahsoka becomes associated with the Rebel Alliance in its early days. Continue reading The Clone Wars may be over, but a new war is just beginning
In today’s blog, we continue the discussion on audiobooks, and we review books 2 and 3 in the Matt Cruse series by Kenneth Oppel. Continue reading Up, Up, and Away!
The Wings of Fire series is sure to be enjoyed by young fans of fantasy and adventure. My daughter loved the series so much that I asked her to write an article for the blog. – David Continue reading My Wings! They’re on Fire!
Most of Brandon Sanderson’s books are aimed at an adult audiance, but he is in the process of writing a series called Alcatraz versus the Evil Librarians. The kids and I have recently finished reading book one, and it was hilarious! We are very excited to continue reading this series. Continue reading Enter Witty Title Here About Librarians Trying to Take Over the World
I love audiobooks, and I finally have a commute long enough to enjoy listening to a good book each and every day. Recently, I listened to Airborn, Aurora Rising, and (part of) Illuminae. Click the title to read more. Continue reading Audiobooks – a completely valid excuse to ignore those around you for hours at a time
Team Killbot is still traveling through the Rift, trying to look for the way out. Tragedy strikes again while they make their way across the “blood sand,” and things are looking dire. A strange messenger appears to them early one morning. Are they being helped or manipulated? Will they ever find their way home?
Click the title to read more… Continue reading Beware the Deadzone
Fellow Bibliomaniacs 