Title: The BFG Author: Roald Dahl Illustrator: Quentin Blake Publisher: Puffin Books Paperback: 199 pages Source: Chicago Public Library Summary: (taken from Goodreads): Buy from the Book Depository Captured by a giant! The BFG is no ordinary bone-crunching giant. He is far too nice and jumbly. It’s lucky for Sophie that he is. Had she been… Continue reading Book Review: The BFG by Roald Dahl
Title: The Dragon of Avalon Author: TA Barron Series: Merlin, Book 6 Publisher: Puffin Books Paperback: 336 pages Source: Own Summary: (taken from Goodreads) Buy from The Book Depository Long ago, at the dawn of Merlin’s world, a strange little creature named Basil appeared. Part lizard, part bat, his eyes glow with a mysterious light.… Continue reading Book Review: The Dragon of Avalon by TA Barron
This is a meme from Kimberly Faye Reads where we spotlight a title from our TBR and get feedback from other bloggers/readers. Have you read the book? Should I read it? If you’d like to join in on the fun, use the banner she created and stop by her blog to let her know you’re… Continue reading TBR Thursday (2)
This meme was created by Pen to Paper. Each week we will share a book that has been recently added to our wishlist or has been on it for ages. I’m glad I sometimes browse books I’ve read already, because I’m constantly discovering additions to series that I thought were done and over with. This… Continue reading Wishlist Wednesday #33: The Dragon of Avalon by T. A. Barron
Title: The Red Pony Author: John Steinbeck Publisher: Puffin Paperback: 95 pages Source: Chicago Public Library OverDrive Summary: (taken from Goodreads) Raised on a ranch in northern California, Jody is well-schooled in the hard work and demands of a rancher’s life. He is used to the way of horses, too; but nothing has prepared him for the special connection he… Continue reading Book Review: The Red Pony by John Steinbeck
Title: Boy: Tales of Childhood Author: Roald Dahl Illustrator: Quentin Blake Series: Roald Dahl’s Autobiography, Book 1 Publisher: Puffin Books Paperback: 176 pages Source: Own Summary: (taken from Goodreads) In Boy, Roald Dahl recounts his days as a child growing up in England. From his years as a prankster at boarding school to his envious position as a chocolate tester… Continue reading Book Review – Boy: Tales of Childhood by Roald Dahl
Title: Yours Till Niagara Falls, Abby Author: Jane O’Connor Publisher: Puffin Paperback: 128 pages Summary: (taken from Goodreads) Abby is thrilled when her parents let her go to Camp Pinecrest with her best friend, Merle. But her dreams of a fun-filled summer are shattered when Merle breaks her ankle on the day before their scheduled… Continue reading Book Review: Yours Till Niagara Falls, Abby by Jane O’Connor
Title: The Truth-Teller’s Tale Author: Sharon Shinn Series: Safekeepers, Book 2 Publisher: Puffin Paperback: 276 pages Series Order: Book 2 Summary: (taken from Goodreads) Innkeeper’s daughters Adele and Eleda are mirror twins – identical twins whose looks are reflections of each other’s, and their special talents are like mirrors, too. Adele is a Safe-Keeper, entrusted… Continue reading Book Review: The Truth-Teller’s Tale by Sharon Shinn
Title: The Safe-Keeper’s Secret Author: Sharon Shinn Series: Safe-Keepers, Book 1 Publisher: Puffin Paperback: 240 pages Series Order: Book 1 Summary: (taken from Goodreads) Damiana is Safe-Keeper in the small village of Tambleham. Neighbors and strangers alike come one by one, in secret, to tell her things, knowing that Damiana will keep them to herself. One… Continue reading Book Review: The Safe-Keeper’s Secret by Sharon Shinn
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