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From Jan. 2007 to Jan. 2009, I'll be reading many children's books (for 0-14 of age) for the Notable Children's Books Committee. I'll only blog books that I feel strongly about: most positively, occasional the ones that trouble me in one way or another. Once again, these are not book reviews, nor book summaries. They are my personal reactions. I'm also known online as fairrosa. And in the virtual reality game world GoKrida, I go by the name xiaomu. I have two Masters Degrees: one in Children's Literature and one in Library and Information Science. I have the good luck to have a job that I truly love: I'm a Middle School Librarian at a school where reading is valued and many students are avid and thoughtful readers. The one thing that really excites me is to get someone, young or not so young, to read and enjoy a fantastic book and share my enthusiasm!
1. Swords: An Artist's Devotion
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By: fairrosa, on 11/10/2008
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Swords: An Artist's DevotionAuthor: Ben Boos
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Reading Level: for all readers

Pages: 96
Publisher: Candlewick
Edition: Hardcover, 2008


I couldn't believe my eyes, flipping through page after page of beautifully rendered swords from many time periods and many cultures, how visually perfect this book is! No matter whom I showed this book to (HS students, MS kids, other adults) - the reaction was the same: an astounded delight at this Feast of the Artistry of Beautiful and Elegant Swords. I'm glad the inclusion of Asian and African swords and their histories (although would have like a more balanced proportion in treatment...)

This makes a great holiday gift for any child who enjoys this topic. The general and specific notes on various types, their usages, their histories, and those who used such and such swords are easy to read and absorb. But one definitely doesn't need to read all the text to enjoy the book.

I am so happy of this book's existence!

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