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Book Review- The Ogre of Oglefort by Eva Ibbotson
In modern day London, a hag, a troll, a boy and a wizard are sent on a quest to rescue a princess on a mythic isle from an evil ogre; the story sounds pretty straight forward doesn’t it? But what … Continue reading
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Tagged Charlie, Dennis the Ogre, Ivo, Princess Mirella, The aunts, The hag, the Norns, Ulf Oakroot
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Book Review- Drawing from Memory by Allen Say
This book is a visual delight. Allen Say’s artistic talent is evident throughout in this loving reminiscence of growing up in pre and post World War II Japan. The graphic images help to capture a unique time in Japan’s history … Continue reading
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Tagged art, biography, cartoonist, coming of age story, drawing, Japan, non-fiction, sensei, WWII
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Book Review- Heart of a Samurai by Margi Preuss
This is based on a true story about a young Japanese boy and his companions who are shipwrecked on a Pacific island during the 19th century. Before Japan became open to the Western world, any Japanese citizens who left the … Continue reading
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Tagged 19th century, bigotry, Historical fiction, Japan, stranger in a strange land, whaling, xenophobia
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Book Review- Jack Gantos- Dead end in Norvelt
What if your summer vacation started by being grounded for the entire vacation? In 1962, that is precisely what happened to Jack Gantos. His only respite from his punishment occurred when he was allowed to assist his arthritic older neighbor, … Continue reading
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Tagged 1962, biography, Eleanor Roosevelt, grounded, Hell’s Angels, Off-kilter, summer vacation, unusual
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Book Review- The Giant Rat of Sumatra or Pirates Galore by Sid Fleischman
The title of this book is what first caught my eye. I have always wanted to know about the untold story of the giant rat of Sumatra that Sherlock Holmes never revealed to Dr. Watson. Fleishman has done a good … Continue reading
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Tagged bandits, California, Historical fiction, pirates, San Diego, Shipwreck, Spain, Wild West
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Book Review- Passport to Narnia : A Newcomer’s Guide by George Beahm
I think of this book as the cheater’s guide to Narnia. If you haven’t read the books or need to quickly get up to speed with the tales, this is a good way to do it. Speaking as a parent, … Continue reading
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Tagged Aslan, C.S.Lewis, Chronicles of Narnia, Edmund, Lucy, Peter, Prince Caspian, Susan
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Book Review- Heart of a Samurai by Margi Preuss
This is based on a true story about a young Japanese boy and his companions who are shipwrecked on a Pacific island. Before Japan became open to the Western world, any Japanese citizens who left the country or had contact … Continue reading
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Tagged 19th century, bigotry, Historical fiction, Japan, stranger in a strange land, whaling, xenophobia
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Book Review- Disappearing Act by Sid Fleischman
This is the third book I have read by Sid Fleischman and he stays true to form. Fleischman seems to enjoy throwing strange twists into his stories, something to catch the reader unawares. In Disappearing Act, siblings Kevin and Holly … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, beach, opera, quirky, Southern California, unexpected twists, Venice, wacky
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