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What sets this novel aside from other novels that share the same genre is that it relies on characters discussing the travels of time jumpers rather than showing those jumps in action.
Will the humans get Auggie to laugh again? Will they right their wronged history? And what happens if they are unsuccessful in any of these?
The book uses simplicity in its retelling of biblical verses making it a book that serves both adults and children well.
As a beginner project manager, the book serves as a companion reminding the manager of important documents and processes to put in place as well as introducing some new practices…
With its title, A Dancer in Blood, by Kate Green, this book captured my intention. It sounded intriguing and I was curious as to who would want to kill a dancer, and why.
John Davis is a veteran, so who better to reach out to other veterans and offer them a journal to help dispel their negative self-talk and associated demons.
In recent years, the appropriation of African Caribbean hair has been the subject of much debate. There have been news stories telling of teachers cutting the hair of Black girls…
First Impression: Super short stories (often quirky) covering a wide range of different topics that either give pause for thought or a mighty chuckle.
The book is structured in such a way that allows for a lot of sound play that interchanges frequently. There is the voice of mum, of Sophie, of dad and of the narrator.
Frank Mastropolo’s Mum and Dad are Dinosaurs is exactly what the book set out to be. It is a humorous quick read sharing exaggerated recaps of his parents entering the 21st century, kicking and screaming.
Watching unsuccessful dates unfold was both comical and heartbreaking at the same time because it was hard not to root for such a lovable, transparent person.
From the very beginning, Michael Panzner’s, The Taekwonderoos: Rescue at Rattling Ridge is an inviting read. Brianna greets the reader and asks them to come along for the adventure.
Originally written by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince was published in 1943. This is an over-simplified version of the classic novella.
The book acknowledges that the women selected are only a handful of the many successful figures that could have been included, further encouraging children to inspired.
I like the originality within this book where it is less about Christmas and more about the preparation beforehand. We only know Christmas has happened because of a single line in the poem.
Although blunt and brutal, the poetry collection provides an interesting read on an array of topics. I appreciated the frankness, and like that it conveyed the same mood throughout.
As a reader, I would tell myself, ‘Just one more chapter’ and then Cooper would go and make the characters do something crazy or dangerous, or put them in situations that surely, they won’t get out of.
Throughout the story, we are invited to peek at the children as they play games, put on a production, engage in a water fight, have fun baking, and generally have a memorable action-packed day.
The story reminded me a little of the work of Marc J. Seifer, who also wrote on coercive mind control and the development of operatives, although this book was far less complex. The book was very much driven by the main plot
Russet, Monty, Dil, Daffi and Bretia are the children Gollogans that we are introduced to fairly early in the story. These are essentially small forest creatures that do their best to remain unseen by humans.
Honestly, one cannot help but chuckle at the absurdity within this book. Why? Because when you think about it all, it is actually true.
When Mikey disappears, the friends have no choice but to follow him across the galaxy to bring him home. Hampered by alien slave owners, can the friends tame the hellion and endow the slaves and Mikey with their freedom?
2024…Your Year of More by Noah William Smith is a combination of a self-help & self-improvement e-book and a workbook that gives you ample time to reflect on what you want, why you want it, and how best to plan for success.
In his work, Steven Davison explores the delights of falling in love and creating intimacy. The work then takes a turn to look at the flip side of love when it starts to unravel and fall apart.
