The Emerald Atlas by John Stephens
ISBN-978-0-375-86870-2
Ages; 9-12
Release date; April 5, 2011
Kate, Michael, and Emma are whisked from their home and parents in the middle of the night. The orphanage burns down and the children are shifted from one orphanage to another.
Their last name they are told is "P". That is it, their last name, only the letter P.
After ten years spent in turmoil they are sent to Cambridge Falls.
Following a ancient prophecy, to find three magical books, that have been hidden years ago. Kate, Michael and Emma struggle with strange magic, enemies, and unknown dangers. Making friends and allies along the way.
Mysteriously they are sent to another time. A magical and dangerous time. And, it's up to them to save the towns people and their families.
Kate, Michael and Emma glean only one small clue about the disappearance of their parents. Will it be enough?
Dec 22, 2010
Dec 17, 2010
Is Winter Here?
Wow, it's cold here in the mid-west! We have had two winter storm, snow, sleet and freezing rain. And, the calendar tells me it's not winter, quite yet. Our kids have only had school two days this past week.
It must be that global warming thing?
Our neighbors Christmas lights and the fresh blanket of snow just seem to work. Luckily our little neighbor- hood leans toward the multi-colored lights. Very festive!!
The shopping is done, the wrapping.....well, almost done. And, we didn't break the budget. Over the past couple of years we have been trimming the budget. Like many families, we have decided that we were going overboard, and are now cutting back on the amount of money spent on gifts. We are doing more family things, " making memories", if you will.
With our weather so confining, that enables me to spend more time pursuing my favorite hobby, Reading. There is much to be said for a warm blankie, and a good book.
So what is at the top of your wish list this year?
It must be that global warming thing?
Our neighbors Christmas lights and the fresh blanket of snow just seem to work. Luckily our little neighbor- hood leans toward the multi-colored lights. Very festive!!
The shopping is done, the wrapping.....well, almost done. And, we didn't break the budget. Over the past couple of years we have been trimming the budget. Like many families, we have decided that we were going overboard, and are now cutting back on the amount of money spent on gifts. We are doing more family things, " making memories", if you will.
With our weather so confining, that enables me to spend more time pursuing my favorite hobby, Reading. There is much to be said for a warm blankie, and a good book.
So what is at the top of your wish list this year?
The Museum of Thieves--book review
The Museum of Thieves; by Lian Tanner
ISBN 987-0-385-73905-4
Ages; 9-12
Release date; Sept.28,2010
Goldie lives in the city of Jewel, where people are overprotective with their children. All children are guardchained to the Blessed Guardians. The Blessed Guardians are suppost to take care of them and protect them. Until Separation Day.
As Separation Day arrives, Golde finds it has been cancelled. She runs away. She eventually finds the Museum of Dunt, wth its own mysteries and secrets. Follow Goldie and her new friend Toadspit(just gotta love that name) as they uncover secrets and villianous plans. Plans that threaten everyone.
Magic, Friendshp, danger, mystery, and self discovery---this book has it all!
ISBN 987-0-385-73905-4
Ages; 9-12
Release date; Sept.28,2010
Goldie lives in the city of Jewel, where people are overprotective with their children. All children are guardchained to the Blessed Guardians. The Blessed Guardians are suppost to take care of them and protect them. Until Separation Day.
As Separation Day arrives, Golde finds it has been cancelled. She runs away. She eventually finds the Museum of Dunt, wth its own mysteries and secrets. Follow Goldie and her new friend Toadspit(just gotta love that name) as they uncover secrets and villianous plans. Plans that threaten everyone.
Magic, Friendshp, danger, mystery, and self discovery---this book has it all!
Dec 16, 2010
Haven--book review
Haven by Kristi Cook
ISBN 978-1-4424-0760-2
Ages; 14 & up
Release date; Feb. 22, 2011
Violet McKenna has visions, that come true. Visions of her fathers death was the most troubling, branding her as mentally unstable.
Hiding her talent has been difficult and isolating, until she is forced to find a new school. Winter Haven‘s students all have special talents. Violet’s visions are a accepted reality.
At Winter Haven Violet begins to fit in, even making new friends. And Violet discovers Aiden, her first boyfriend.
As their relationship deepens, Violet is drawn into dark and deadly secrets.
Winter Haven is much more that it appears to be.
ISBN 978-1-4424-0760-2
Ages; 14 & up
Release date; Feb. 22, 2011
Violet McKenna has visions, that come true. Visions of her fathers death was the most troubling, branding her as mentally unstable.
Hiding her talent has been difficult and isolating, until she is forced to find a new school. Winter Haven‘s students all have special talents. Violet’s visions are a accepted reality.
At Winter Haven Violet begins to fit in, even making new friends. And Violet discovers Aiden, her first boyfriend.
As their relationship deepens, Violet is drawn into dark and deadly secrets.
Winter Haven is much more that it appears to be.
WITHER--book review
Wither by; Lauren DeStafano
The Chemical Garden Trilogy
ISBN 978-1-4424-0905-7
Ages; 14 & up
Release date; 3-22-2011
Wither provides us with a picture of a distant future. Where every new generation is dying at a early age.
Rhine and two others are chosen by Housemaster Vaughn Ashby to be wives for his sheltered son Linden.
Rhine becomes a captive bride, along with her sister-wives. Fate has brought them together.
The first generation marries their offspring at a young age, to produce children, for their experiments. Trying to find a cure.
Rhine and her sister- wives are provided every luxury except one--Freedom.
Will Rhine be lulled into staying with her naive husband, and her sister-wives?
The Chemical Garden Trilogy
ISBN 978-1-4424-0905-7
Ages; 14 & up
Release date; 3-22-2011
Wither provides us with a picture of a distant future. Where every new generation is dying at a early age.
Rhine and two others are chosen by Housemaster Vaughn Ashby to be wives for his sheltered son Linden.
Rhine becomes a captive bride, along with her sister-wives. Fate has brought them together.
The first generation marries their offspring at a young age, to produce children, for their experiments. Trying to find a cure.
Rhine and her sister- wives are provided every luxury except one--Freedom.
Will Rhine be lulled into staying with her naive husband, and her sister-wives?
Dec 15, 2010
Cryer's Cross
Cryer’s Cross by Lisa McMann
ISBN 978-1-4169-9481-7
Ages; 14 & up
Release date; Feb. 8, 2011
Cryer’s Cross a small, quiet and peaceful town.
Kendall Fletcher has grown up across the street from her best friend, Nico Cruz.
Tiffany Qunn has disappeared, Nico Cruz disappears a few months later. Searcher turn up empty handed. Suspicion falls on a new guy in town, Jacian Obregon.
Kendall finds herself dealing with her OCD, loss of her best friend, her strange new feeling about Jacian, and the mysterious disappearances.
Hang on as Kendall navigates the twists and turns of a small towns mysteries and buried secrets.
ISBN 978-1-4169-9481-7
Ages; 14 & up
Release date; Feb. 8, 2011
Cryer’s Cross a small, quiet and peaceful town.
Kendall Fletcher has grown up across the street from her best friend, Nico Cruz.
Tiffany Qunn has disappeared, Nico Cruz disappears a few months later. Searcher turn up empty handed. Suspicion falls on a new guy in town, Jacian Obregon.
Kendall finds herself dealing with her OCD, loss of her best friend, her strange new feeling about Jacian, and the mysterious disappearances.
Hang on as Kendall navigates the twists and turns of a small towns mysteries and buried secrets.
Sep 16, 2010
So Many Ways to "Read"
First thing I decided to let you know about my reading is the many different ways I read.
Library-
Our little town does have a library. Not a lot of books but a library. I can't always find books that I want to read but, they will order book from Interlibrary Loan. I usually have to wait a few days but they eventually do get here. And since I live in town and pay property taxes to them, it's free.
Audio Books- Like I said I live in a small town in the middle of the mid west. Audio books are a God send. I can order them from the library and I am a member of Audible.com. I listen to audio books on my mp3 player, computer or a boom box. It takes me longer to finish a audio book than reading a book, but I can listen when I'm exercising, washing dishes, doing laundry, cleaning house, traveling in the car, quilting, lots of times that I couldn't be holding a book.
E-books- I can read e-books on my computer, on some mp3 players, my ipod, and I am awaiting the delivery of a new kindle
Of course, there are always good old fashion books.
I have used swaptree.com to trade books. It's free and easy. Just list the book you have to trade and then list the books you want. You pay the postage to ship your book to your trading partner..
Library-
Our little town does have a library. Not a lot of books but a library. I can't always find books that I want to read but, they will order book from Interlibrary Loan. I usually have to wait a few days but they eventually do get here. And since I live in town and pay property taxes to them, it's free.
Audio Books- Like I said I live in a small town in the middle of the mid west. Audio books are a God send. I can order them from the library and I am a member of Audible.com. I listen to audio books on my mp3 player, computer or a boom box. It takes me longer to finish a audio book than reading a book, but I can listen when I'm exercising, washing dishes, doing laundry, cleaning house, traveling in the car, quilting, lots of times that I couldn't be holding a book.
E-books- I can read e-books on my computer, on some mp3 players, my ipod, and I am awaiting the delivery of a new kindle
Of course, there are always good old fashion books.
I have used swaptree.com to trade books. It's free and easy. Just list the book you have to trade and then list the books you want. You pay the postage to ship your book to your trading partner..
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