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When Elsa, 6, discovers her grandmother, Dounia Cohen, crying one night, the little girl convinces her to talk about what's causing her tears. And so, her grandma begins telling her about her own life when she was Elsa's age living in Paris.
Her best friend was Catherine and they both had a crush on Isaac, and all three went to the same school. One day, when Dounia came home from school, her father was already there. He told Dounia there were to become a family of sheriffs and soon a yellow star was sewn onto her clothes. The next day, Isaac didn't show up for school and Dounia was told to sit in the back of the room, and learned that her star was meant to mark her as Jewish, not a sheriff.
When the police show up at the door one night, Dounia's parents put her into a hiding place and tell her to quietly wait for someone to come and get her. When her neighbor comes, Dounia learns that her parents had been taken away, and the apartment ransacked.
The neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. Péricard, take care of Dounia in secret as long as they can, but eventually they learn that the police are planning a surprise visit to find her. Dounia's name is changed to Simone Pierret, but before they can get away, someone spots Dounia. She and Mrs. Péricard make it to the prearranged point for Dounia to be picked up and moved, but now Mrs. Péricard is also in danger and has no idea what happened to her husband. The two are taken to the farm of an older woman named Germaine by Resistance workers. Dounia had been told she must think of the Péricards as her parents, and now as Simone, she also becomes a young Catholic girl in order to keep her safe and hidden from the Nazis.
Dounia and Mrs. Péricard remain on the farm for the rest of the war, each wondering what became of their loved ones.
Hidden is the powerful story of a young girl who doesn't completely understand what is happening around her, why people suddenly dislike her and all other Jews so much and, most importantly, the sudden disappearance of so many people including her parents, How does one deal with this? Clearly, it took Dounia years to do that, since even her own son didn't know about his mother's experiences in Nazi occupation of France.
How does a young reader who is hearing about the Holocaust for possibly the first time deal with such a disturbing subject? Clearly, a book about the Holocaust for kids, whether it is a graphic or traditional picture book, requires a very fine balance between story, information, and illustrations so that the story gives just the right amount of age appropriate information, but not so much that you frighten kids. Hidden is a book that is so powerful in its simplicity, to honest in it telling that it definitely achieves this fine balance.
The translation by Alexis Siegel from the original French into English contains no ambiguities, and the dialogue flows comfortably and naturally. I seem to be reading graphic novels about World War II and the Holocaust more and more lately, and they seem to be getting better and better. The illustrations by Marc Lizano are reminiscent of a child's drawing, though the background is more sophisticated. Still, the faces, even in their simplicity, really manage to convey a wide range of emotions - fear, sadness, anger, kindness, hate, love and ultimately even hope. And the colorist, Greg Salsedo, really gives the illustrations a sense of the time, place and mood using his color palette.
Dounia's story is similar to that of many children in France. In fact, in the Afterword, Hellen Kaufmann, president of the AJPN (Association Anonymes, Justes et Persecutés pendant la période nazie) writes that 84% of Jewish children living in France before the war survived because of people like Mrs. Péricard and Germaine and the Resistance workers who found safe homes for them were willing to risk their own lives to hide and protect these children from the Nazis and the collaborating French police.
This book is recommended for readers age 6+
This book was purchased for my personal library
0 Comments on Hidden: A Child's Story of the Holocaust by Loïc Dauvillier, illustrated by Marc Lizano as of 4/25/2014 3:19:00 PM
Ever since the war began, Molly has been having a hard time dealing with all the changes it brought in her family. Her dad is still in Europe with the army, her mom is busy with her Red Cross work, Jill has been volunteering at the Veteran's Hospital, even Ricky has a job mowing lawns in the neighborhood and younger brother Brad is off to camp every day.
Now, it is August and Molly is visiting her grandparents farm by herself for the first time. Now, here with grandpa, grammy and the familiar smells of her grandmother's kitchen, it feels more like old times to Molly. Until she realizes that her favorite Aunt Eleanor isn't there and when she asked where she is, Molly is told she is away, "as usual" according to grandpa.
But when Molly and grandpa return to the house after picking a melon from the garden, Aunt Eleanor is home. Still, Molly's excitement that she will be able to do the same things with Aunt Eleanor this year that they have always done together on the farm quickly turns to disappointment when she is told that her aunt won't be home the next day.
Later that night, while stargazing, Aunt Eleanor tells Molly she has applied to join the WASPS, or Women Airforce Service Pilots, and that, if accepted, she will be testing and transporting planes for the Air Force, and even helping to train pilots. Molly is not quite as happy about this as Aunt Eleanor would have liked.
Aunt Eleanor leaves early every morning, returning home at suppertime. Molly spends the next few days alone, feeling lonely without her family at the farm, angry at the war and now angry at her aunt, and maybe even a little jealous that she wants to spend Molly visit flying instead of with her. Then, one night, Aunt Eleanor doesn't get home until Molly is already in bed. When she goes in to see if Molly is awake, Molly's anger gets the best of her and she snaps at her aunt, accusing her of not caring about anything anymore, except flying.
The next morning, Aunt Eleanor wakes Molly up very early and tells her to get dressed. In the car, when Molly asks where they are going, all she is told is that she'll see. Arriving at the airfield, Molly and Aunt Eleanor walk over to the plane her aunt has been practicing with. To her surprise, Molly is handed a helmet, told to put it one and the next thing she knows, she and Aunt Eleanor are flying over grandpa's farm.
Can Molly and Aunt Eleanor be reconciled, now that Molly has had a taste of the exhilaration that flying gives her aunt?
Molly Takes Flight is actually a very small book (just 47 pages), one of five separate short stories that were originally published by the Pleasant Company in 1998 about Molly McIntire, an American girl growing up in WWII (the stories has since been combined into a single book, one for each historical doll).
Written by Valerie Tripp, and illustrated by Nick Backes, who have done a number of the original American Girl stories together, Molly Takes Flight is a well written, well researched short story. It follows the same format that all the stories about the American Girl historical dolls have - a story followed by several pages giving information about the main theme - in the case the WASP program begun in 1942 and organized by Jacqueline Cochran.
Stars also play an important part in this story. Molly looks at the North Star each night, just as her dad told her to, and thinks about him. And she and her aunt star gaze whenever Molly visits the farm. At the end of Molly Takes Flight, there is a simple, but fun craft project for making a star gazer out of a round oatmeal container.
This copy of Molly Takes Flight is my Kiddo's original one, and it doesn't feel like that long ago we were reading it together, but now I have it put away with her Molly doll and her other American Girl books for the next generation, whenever that happens. And even though Molly has been retired, her books are still available.
This book is recommended for readers age 8+
This book was purchased for my Kiddo's personal library
0 Comments on Molly Takes Flight by Valerie Tripp, illustrated by Nick Backes as of 3/24/2014 12:09:00 PM
There was just no way a chocoholic such a myself could pass on reading a book called My Chocolate Year. And I am glad I did.
It is September 1945, the war is over and Dorrie Meyers is starting fifth grade. And the best part is that her best friend Sunny Shapiro is in her class and their teacher is the very popular Miss Fitzgerald. Popular because each year, Miss Fitzgerald has a Sweet Semester, in which each student thinks up a dessert to make, writes an essay about it and in January they all bring in their entries and a prize goes out to one winner dessert and one winning essay.
Dorrie loves chocolate passionately and is very excited about Sweet Semester, except for one problem - she has no idea how to make anything, let alone a prize winning dessert. And this year is a special Sweet Semester because not only will family members be invited, but the winners will also get their pictures in the Chicago Daily News. In addition, since there are now so many orphans in Europe as a result of the war, the class will has a donation jar set up to collect money to send to a charity which cares for the orphans.
The subject of orphans soon hits home for Dorrie. Her grandparents had all migrated to America, but there were still relatives who had remained in Lithuania. No one knew what happened to them after war. Since they were Jewish the worst was feared and Dorrie's mother has been making inquires to find them. Then, one November morning, good news arrives. Victor Dubin, son of Dorrie's Aunt Mina and Uncle Joseph and grandson of Dorrie's Bubbie, was found living in a Displaced Persons camp. No sooner found, than arrangements begin to be made to bring Victor to America. Sadly, no other family members survived.
Victor, now an orphan, and orphan jar in school get Dorrie to thinking about the Margaret O'Brien and the movie Journey for Margaret, about a young girl orphaned during the London Blitz. How, Dorrie wonders, did she play such a convincing orphan? So she writes a letter to the actress to ask.
Meanwhile, Dorrie and Sunny experiment with different possibilities for Sweet Semester. The first idea, Chocolate Covered Gum, dissolves into a chocolaty mess. Their chocolate covered nuts and raisins clusters taste delicious, but was that all chocolate in them? Oh, and when you add flour to brownies using the electric mixer, it is much easier if you turn the mixer off.
It is really beginning to look like Dorrie isn't going to win that Sweet Semester competition despite the fact that both her mother and Buddie are excellent bakers. She just doesn't seem to have a natural instinct for baking. She really needs a miracle...could that miracle come in the form of both real and movie orphans?
This is a lovely story about the strength and importance of family. It is told in Dorrie's voice and even though it is not written as a diary, it reads like on. The book follows the year though all the Jewish holidays, starting with Rosh Hashanah and Dorrie explains the story and Jewish customs for celebrating each holiday for the benefit of readers who may not be familiar with them. She also talks about the war and it's effect on her family, and when Victor comes, we hear his story in detail, but not so much detail that it would be too much for the targeted age of intended readers. This is a book, after all, that is written for kids who are beginning to learn about the Holocaust.
Now, the 12 recipes. Not all are real recipes, but some are and they are made from scratch. My 10 year old budding chef liked that idea, since she is a cooking purist. We actually make Dorrie's Sweet Semester entry, which was so good that when I went to take a picture, they were all gone. Lesson learned - don't leave good tasting stuff unattended with kids in the house and without telling them hands off.
This book is recommended for readers age 8+
This book was purchased for my personal library
I thought from the title -and knowing what you review - that this would be set in Europe somewhere - maybe even something related to the airlift. But this is fun - seems like a gentle way to introduce a bitter topic.
I really love this concept. And reading the book would be sweet too!
I don't know if this is still available, but you can certainly find new copies online. That is how we got out copy and it had never been read. I'm sure your niece would enjoy it as much as mine did.
I thought the cupcake made it look like a more modern book, since cupcakes have had such a revival. But then again, my mom made cupcakes long before the revival. It was a nice book for introducing the Holocaust, but also for introducing some holidays and customs that are celebrated by Jewish people as well. Reading was sweet, but maybe I consumed a little more chocolate than usual the day I read it.
As someone who needs to have at least some chocolate every day- this title caught my eye. It sounds like a great book and I look forward to reading it. I wish we were allowed to have food at school so my students could have a sweet sememster. :) I bet they would love it. Awesome that you made a recipe from the book!
Brothers Milek and Munio don't like to take the food and clothing their mother asks them to deliver to Anton, a poor man the village believes is a fool. He is, after all, a man who talks to animals and plants and who never eats meat. But one day, when a neighbor sees the boys delivering food to Anton, he warns him not to associate with them - they are Jews, after all, and Hitler's men will be coming to their small Polish village soon and taking care of all the Jews there...and their friends.
After the boys go home, Anton thinks a great deal about Hitler and his Nazi soldiers. And sure enough, that summer they do arrive with their guns and tanks, preceded by their planes and bombs.
And their arrival is eventually followed by rumors that the Nazis are going to round up Jewish families, and that they are separating out the boys and taking them away separately.
Anton, the village fool, also hears these rumors and thinks about Milek, Munio and their parents. One night, he comes over with a suggestion for hiding the family from the Nazis. And it was an outlandish proposal - so outlandish it could actually work.
And save them he does. He dresses the boys up as girls and when everyone's eyes are on the burring Synagogue they are forced to watch, Anton sneaks them away to his house, where he already has two neighbor girls waiting to go into hiding. Soon Anton and the boy's father are digging out the root cellar to make room for all six people to hide.
The six live in that root cellar for months and months, with a close call when Anton's neighbor suspects he is hiding Jews and calls the Nazis with their dogs. But again, the village fool manages to fool even the dogs who are trained to sniff out people.
But finally the village is liberated and everyone can come out of hiding.
So often, after reading a fictional account of surviving the Nazis in hiding, the story ends with liberation, but not this one, because the beauty of The Secret of the Village Fool is that it is based on a real story. At the end, we find out exactly what happened to Milek, Munio, their parents, the two neighbor girls and, of course, Anton, who eventually had the distinct honor of being named as one of the Righteous among Nations by Yad Vashem.
This picture book is a good starting place for introducing children to the Holocaust. They will learn that Jewish people were hated by the Nazis, that people for forced out of their homes and send away, that children and parents were sometimes separated, and that neighbors either looked the other way or colluded with the Nazis.
But they will also see that not everyone agreed with what was happening, that there was a minority who didn't and some who even risked their lives to help. Everyone thought Anton a fool because he couldn't read or write, and talked to plants and animals, but in the end, it was he who fooled the well-trained Nazi soldiers and dogs and even a nosy neighbor.
The Secret of the Village Fool was illustrated by Renné Benoit, using earth tones heightening the effect of the story and accenting the earthiness of Anton and with the idea of hiding in a root cellar.
This book is recommended for readers age 8+
This book was received from the publisher.
1 Comments on The Secret of the Village Fool by Rebecca Upjohn, last added: 12/13/2012
Title: With a Name Like Love Author: Tess Hilmo Series: None Publisher: Farrar Straus Giroux Released: September 27, 2011 Website: http://tesshilmo.com/ Book Summary:
When Ollie’s daddy, the Reverend Everlasting Love, pulls their travel trailer into Binder to lead a three-day revival, Ollie knows that this town will be like all the others they visit— it is exactly the kind of nothing Ollie has come to expect. But on their first day in town, Ollie meets Jimmy Koppel, whose mother is in jail for murdering his father. Jimmy insists that his mother is innocent, and Ollie believes him. Still, even if Ollie convinces her daddy to stay in town, how can two kids free a grown woman who has signed a confession? Ollie’s longing for a friend and her daddy’s penchant for searching out lost souls prove to be a formidable force in this tiny town where everyone seems bent on judging and jailing without a trial.
With a Name Like Love is a wonderful middle, grade historical fiction, read that reminded me of Little House on the Prairie.
Ollie's dad is a traveling preacher. Every three days her family moves on to a new town. That's the way life is, the way it has always been and the way it seems like it will always be. At least until the family arrives in Binder, Arkansas. When Ollie befriends lonely Jimmy Koppel the family's way of life is turned upside down and they find themselves in a battle to help Jimmy and his mother.
This book is a heartfelt story that would make a great read aloud.
Content: Clean
Rating: 4.5 Stars - Highly recommend
Source: Review Copy
0 Comments on Book Review: With a Name Like Love by Tess Hilmo as of 1/1/1900
Man Overboard! is a novel whose opening action takes place on the very real Rapids Prince, one of several large steamships which ran the rapids on the St. Lawrence between Prescott and Montreal, Canada before the St. Lawrence Seaway was built. Though dangerous when it passed through the maelstrom, the trip was otherwise routine.
So, when high school friends Scott and Adam took summer jobs as deckhands on the Rapids Prince, they never expected to have the kind of adventure it turned out to be, and all because of Scott’s passion for a Packard Twelve Touring Sedan and a delicious piece of apple pie with ice cream.
It all started when the chauffeur driven car arrived at the dock and a a very wealthy-looking man got out and boarded the Rapids Prince under the name G. Phillip Dale. Scott wanted to take a look at the car, and asked the chauffeur, named Twitch, if it would be OK. Twitch promptly told Scott to get lost. Meanwhile, Adam, now a waiter instead of a deckhand, slipped the apple pie to Scott. Looking for a quiet place to eat it, Scott decided to sit on the car’s running board.
A Packard Twelve Touring Sedan
That was when he overheard the conversation between Twitch and Mr. Dale who was really named Mr. Vandam. Vandam was telling Twitch that their contact, Heinrik, was being followed, presumably by a government agent. Vandam and Heinrik plan to deal with this agent onboard the Rapids Prince, while Twitch takes the car to Montre
3 Comments on Man Overboard! by Curtis Parkinson, last added: 1/25/2012
I love it when an author takes me to a time & place in history that I knew little or nothing about. I'll look for it. Thanks. Kathy Cannon Wiechman (Swagger Writers)
Left is the original cover for Blue. Right is the new Blue cover.
Last December 4th, I wrote about a book called Blue by Joyce Moyer Hostetter. As you can see above, Blue has been given a new cover AND now it has a new book trailer.
And I thought I would rerun the original post, for anyone who may not have seen it.
'If you ask folks around here what they remember about the year 1944,
A child might say, "That was the year my daddy went off to fight Hitler."
A mother might look off towards Bakers Mountain and whisper that
polio snatched up one of her young'uns.
And the Hickory Daily Record will say that my hometown gave
birth to a miracle.' (pg9)
It is January 1944. Everyone in Hickory, NC is focused on the war, including Ann Fay Honeycutt’s family, especially now that her father is off to war to fight Hitler. But even though he is the one going away, 13 year old Ann Fay feels like this moment is the beginning of a journey for her too. Her journey begins when her father gives Ann Fay a pair of overalls and tells her that while he is gone, she needs to be the man of the house. This means planting the victory garden with the help of Junior Bledsoe, a neighbor’s son. It also means looking after her 6 year old twin sisters, Ida and Ellie and her brother Bobby, 4. He tells Bobby to help out, but to make sure he plays everyday.
Things go well until the middle of June 1944. Suddenly, everybody’s focus in Hickory, NC is no longer on the war, but has shifted to their own small county – 12 cases of polio have been diagnosed in Catawba County and the number is steadily climbing. Because Hickory was hardest hit by this polio epidemic, a
4 Comments on UPDATE: Blue by Joyce Moyer Hostetter, last added: 9/12/2011
I often heard my parents talk about polio when I was growing up (I was born in 1948) and talk of callipers and iron lungs always terrified me. I am going to add this to my list of must reads immediately. Thank you for bringing it to my attention.
Barbara, this is a really good book. We forget that polio was such a big problem thanks to Jonas Salk. And I just found out that both Neil Young and Mia Farrow were polio's victims as children.
Joyce, glad you like the post. I am looking forward to your new book.
It's funny you mentioned about your 22 year-old daughter not knowing much about polio; this is something I've noticed too lately. The information on diseases and social issues that used to plague our society seems to disappear with time. Like it never happened. I must admit that I know of polio only because a close family member suffered from it many years ago, otherwise I would have had no idea as to what it was. It's wonderful that books like these, aimed at the younger crowds, are still being written!
Today, I have the pleasure of conversing with Kristin J. Johnson and Samuel DiMatteo, with special guest, Sami DeMani—the hero of THE HIGH-TECH GOOSENECK PUTTER.
KAREN:I’d like to start out this interview by reading this press release, which is full of great praise about my guests, Samuel DiMatteo and Kristin Johnson.
Golf, Geese, Love: The High-Tech Gooseneck Putter Published by Outskirts Press
Children’s authors Samuel DiMatteo and Kristin Johnson have teamed up with illustrator James Borgett to create this heartwarming and inspirational tale about the power of golf to boost self-esteem, change lives and bring a community together.
River Grove, IL, June 02, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Authors Samuel DiMatteo and Kristin Johnson announced today the release of The High-Tech Gooseneck Putter, published by Outskirts Press. The authors’ charming new juvenile fiction work features a Canada gander who’s been a legendary golfer, but who now must learn a powerful lesson about sportsmanship, perseverance and love and about what really matters in life.
Sami DeMani is a Canada gander with a renowned golf game and he’s on track to win the prestigious Waterfowl Tour. Not only does it look like he’ll win the trophy, but he’ll also put his nemesis, the ruthless Pete Swan Lake, in his place, once and for all.
Just as Sami gets ready to take his critical swing, though, a surprise scare changes everything. The shot is ruined, Sami ends up in the hospital and his chances for the ultimate golf glory are dashed.
No longer able to play golf himself, Sami designs a special Gooseneck Putter, a breakthrough club that has the power to change everything -- even the confidence of the golf prodigy who uses it. Sami starts training his nephew, Myles, with the innovative device and with an eye on winning the next tournament, but no one is prepared for what happens when the Gooseneck Putter is first introduced on the course, nor does anyone expect how many feathers will eventually be ruffled by these two golfing geese.
The High-Tech Gooseneck Putter is an inspirational tale for juvenile readers which uses the love of golf, sportsmanship and a couple of delightful ganders to offer valuable lessons about love and about building a sense of community.
Follow the ins and outs of divine social life at Mount Olympus Academy, where the most privileged godboys and goddessgirls in the Greek pantheon hone their mythical skills… Athena isn’t the only new kid at Mount Olympus Academy. When a mortal named Heracles transfers in, Athena understands what he’s going through. She started at MOA a few months ago. Not only does Heracles need help fitting in, he also has to complete twelve “labors” or he’ll be kicked out of school! When Athena’s dad, Principal Zeus, asks her to secretly look after the new boy, she winds up capturing mythical beasts and shoveling poop. It will take all of her famed wisdom to sort out her own problems and help Heracles succeed!
I can't praise this series enough. Athena the Wise is the 5th book in the Goddess Girls Series and I have enjoyed everyone.
The first book in the series was about Athena being the new girl at Mount Olympus Academy. Once again in book 5 Athena is the main character but now there is a new student at Mount Olympus: Hercules. Hercules has 12 tasks to complete in a weeks time and Athena is enlisted to help him.
Great stories that teach valuable lessons with a new spin on classic Greek mythology. I highly recommend this series!
Content: Clean
Rating: 5 Stars
Source: From Author For Review To learn more about the Goddess Girls:
Goddess Girls Series: Athena the Brain Persephone the Phony Aphrodite the Beauty Artemis the Brave Athena the Wise Aphrodite the Diva - coming in August 2011 Two more titles coming soon!
Don't forget you have until April 21st to enter to win a copy of Athena the Wise. To enter just leave a comment on THIS POST.
Priscilla the Great by Sybil Nelson: Meet Priscilla Sumner, an ordinary seventh grader with extraordinary gifts. As if middle school isn’t hard enough, not only does Priscilla have to fight pimples and bullies, but genetically enhanced assassins trying to kill her and her family. Armed with wit, strength, and a genius best friend, Priscilla must defeat the Selliwood Institute, an organization dead set on turning children into killing machines.
Add an older brother annoyingly obsessed with Christina Aguilera, mischievous baby twin brothers who could scare the sin off of Satan, and parents more puzzling than a Rubik’s cube in the Bermuda triangle and expect a smoking page-turner.
Priscilla the Great is such a fun middle grade read! I know my children would enjoy this story and it kept me entertained. Sort of a Spy Kids meets X-Men type story.
There really is a lot to like about this book - from the plot to the characters to the humor to the awesome superpowers - this book was a page turner. Sometimes I find my mind wandering while reading middle grade books but this one held my attention and kept me turning the pages.
I'm fairly certain there is a sequel coming and I'll gladly read it if given the chance.
Content: A few instances of taking the Lord's name in vain but otherwise clean
Rating: 4.5 Stars
Source: From author for review as part of a blog tour
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Prize Pack includes: 1 signed Priscilla the Great book, 1 Priscilla the Great t-shirt, 1 Priscilla the Great totebag, and a $15 iTunes gift card!
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24 Comments on Blog Tour - Book Review: Priscilla the Great by Sybil Nelson + Chance to win a Prize Pack, last added: 3/28/2011
My Grand daughter and I shares the love of reading. When I get her a book, I read it first. That way we can talk about the book after she reads it.
My other reason for wanting to win this is that my name is Priscilla also. I tried to get my Daughter to name one of her daughters after me, but that didn't happen. If my Grand daughter see the name Priscilla in a book, maybe she will think it's a cool enough name to name my Great Grand Daughter after me.
"Priscilla the Great" sounds a cute read. I'm always looking for good books for my niece and nephew. I read then pass to them if I think they will enjoy and this seems like its one to pass. Thanks for the giveaway.
All year the half-bloods have been preparing for battle against the Titans, knowing the odds of a victory are grim. Kronos’s army is stronger than ever, and with every god and half-blood he recruits, the evil Titan’s power only grows.
While the Olympians struggle to contain the rampaging monster Typhon, Kronos begins his advance on New York City, where Mount Olympus stands virtually unguarded. Now it’s up to Percy Jackson and an army of young demigods to stop the Lord of Time.
In this momentous final book in the New York Times best-selling series, the long-awaited prophecy surrounding Percy’s sixteenth birthday unfolds. And as the battle for Western civilization rages on the streets of Manhattan, Percy faces a terrifying suspicion that he may be fighting against his own fate.
Such it a fabulous end to an amazing series. I LOVED The Last Olympian. Rick Riordan is such an amazing storyteller. This book made me laugh so many times while reading it. I've never had much interest in mythology until reading this series.
I highly recommend these books to readers of all ages. All my children love these books. The Percy Jackson series weaves elements of mythology into one great big adventure that will have you laughing and cheering for the Demigods. The Last Olympian was full of everything I loved about this series and seamlessly wrapped up story lines from the previous four books. If you have not read this series you are missing out!
I'm sad this series is over but looking forward to being reunited with the characters I love in Rick's next series Heroes of Olympus.
Content: Clean
Rating: 5 Stars
Source: Audio download from Audible
2 Comments on Book Review: The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan, last added: 1/30/2011
I am obsessed with this series. I was so so disappointed in the movie because I was really hoping it would start another great run like Harry Potter. BUT we have the books which are great!
I have the extra books (the Demigod Files, the Graphic Novel) as well as The Lost Hero, which is the companion series. Which you are going to love, maybe even more!
The Life and Opinions of Amy Finawitz by Laura Toffler-Corrie: ‘Told in wry emails and brilliant little one act plays, this laugh-out-loud debut novel offers quirky characters, a whimsical tour around New York City, and an appealing story about what it means to be a good friend.’
If you are looking for a fun read, peppered with the sarcasm and wit of an 8th grader, give The Life and Opinions of Amy Finawitz a try.
Amy starts the book being quite self-centered. Everything is all about her. The story is told in the form of emails Amy sends to her friend who has moved away, abandoning Amy in NYC with no friends or social life. I enjoyed Amy's snarky comments and humor as she communicates the woes of her life to her friend. Through the course of the 4 months this book covers we watch Amy transform, grow and change for the better.
Aimed at girls ages 11-14 this book had me laughing out loud many times while reading it. The all email format worked for this story. Teaming up a geeky girl, an old lady and a religious zealot to create a "dream team" for a research project made for a fun adventure.
There is some mild language in it but nothing extreme.
Content: some mild language
Rating: 4 stars
Source: From Author For Review
2 Comments on Book Review: The Life and Opinions of Amy Finawitz by Laura Toffler-Corrie, last added: 1/29/2011
Clara Lee likes her best friends, her grandpa, kimchi, candy necklaces (her signature look!), and the idea of winning the Little Miss Apple Pie contest.
Clara Lee doesn't like her mom's fish soup, bad dreams (but Grandpa says they mean good luck!), speaking in public, or when her little sister is being annoying.
One day, after a bad dream, Clara Lee is thrilled to have a whole day of luck (Like!). But then, bad luck starts to follow (Dislike!). When will Clara Lee's luck change again? Will it change in time for the Little Miss Apple Pie contest?
Clara Lee and the Apple Pie Dreams is a great book for girls in 2nd - 4th grade. A wonderful early chapter book with great illustrations. I enjoyed the multi-cultural element in this book. Clara is an American born Korean. Being able to learn a little more about Korean culture such as foods and dream interpretation brought a unique twist to this book. Clara shows us what it means to be as American as apple pie. If you enjoy Junie B Jones, Judy Moody & Clementine give Clara Lee and the Apple Pie Dream a try.
Content: Clean
Rating: 4 Stars
Source: From Publisher for Review
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All of Artemis's friends and classmates depend on her to be the most courageous goddessgirl in Mount Olympus Academy. Little do they know that despite her expert archery skills, the smelly geryons, ring-nosed Minotaurs, and stinging scorpions in Beast-ology class scare her as much as anyone else! But what's really bothering her now is that funny feeling she has whenever she looks at foreign exchange student Orion. She's never had a crush before--could this be what all the fuss is about? And will she find the courage to talk to her crush, make him see her as more than a pal, and to ace Beast-ology class?
Series scoop: Join the class at Mount Olympus Academy with Goddess Girls, a new series that puts a modern spin on classic Greek myths! Aladdin paperbacks, ages 8 ~ 12. Athena the Brain Finding out she’s a goddess and being sent to Mount Olympus brings Athena new friends, a weird dad, and the meanest girl in mythology—Medusa! Persephone the Phony Hiding her feelings works fine for Persephone until she meets a guy she can be herself with—Hades, the bad-boy of the Underworld. Aphrodite the Beauty Sure Aphrodite is beautiful, but it’s not always easy being the goddessgirl of love. Artemis the Brave She may be the goddess of the hunt, but that doesn’t mean Artemis always feels brave.
Coming Soon: Athena the Wise Zeus says Heracles has to do twelve tasks or he'll get kicked out of MOA! Although she's not sure it's wise, Athena agrees to help out. (April 5, 2011) Aphrodite the Diva Isis claims she's the goddess of love? Ha! But to keep the title all to herself, Aphrodite has to find the perfect match for Pygmalion, the most annoying boy ever. (August 2011) Two more Goddess Girls books to come!
Review:
I love this series. It's perfect for girls ages 8+. A great introduction to Greek mythology in a way that is entertaining and fun.
Artemis is Goddess of the Hunt and thinks she shouldn't have any fears while hunting,
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Thirteen-year-old Tony's parents are in the middle of divorce, his mother sends him to his Grandpa's along the banks of the Flint River in Southwestern Georgia. With his younger cousin Kathryn, they set out to look for a Christmas tree for the holidays, along with Grandpa's aging beagle, Sally. The three become lost in a snowstorm, which has not hit Georgia in three hundred years. Finding shelter in a hidden cave, stumbling upon Native American art. Now the adventure begins...
In Lost on Spirit River, author Tommy Batchelor has written an entertaining young-adult novel with a multi-pronged message. He uses suspense and adventure to capture his audience's attention...The dialogue is crisp...The characters are well developed... Readers glimpse the spirit world of ancient native tribes in a way that will stir imaginations...Kim Reale's illustrations solidify the images already created by Batchelor's exceptional ability to describe scenes and setting. Highly Recommended by William Potter for Reader's Choice Book Reviews.
Book Trailer:
Lost on Spirit River is an adventure story for middle grade readers. Kathryn and her cousin Tony set out to find the perfect Christmas tree. Tony takes them further and further from home until they find themselves lost in a sudden snow storm. What follows is an adventure story that mixes elements of Native American folklore with Tony and Kathryn's quest to find their way home.
The back cover of the book bills this as a young-adult novel but it is most definitely aimed at a younger middle grade audience. There are a few editing errors mainly with punctuation and the way the pages are laid out that were a little distracting but otherwise a great adventure story. The illustrations really added to the book and helped bring the story to life.
Content: Clean
Rating: 3.5 Stars
Source: Received a review copy from the author through The Teen Book Scene.
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I saw this on another blog and it is perfect for my grandson. Just the type of story he will like and an adventure that is close enough to something that might really happen around where we live.
Tiny Angel by Nancy Carti Lepri When her dad is transferred to a new town, Macy Carver leaves behind her best friend and everything she knows. Suddenly she is the new girl…alone and bullied. An unexpected flash announces guardian angel Jody, who teaches her how to fit in and become a forever friend.
Read an Excerpt: “Hey, chubbo quit hogging the sidewalk!” Kenny Thompson yanked the front of his bike off the ground, circled around eight-year-old Macy Carver, and stuck out his tongue.
“Don’t,” she yelled. Kenny cut the bike’s front wheel, covering her with dirty water. Laughing, he sped toward school.
“Creepazoid!” Macy said, brushing mud from her jeans, which made a worse mess. Mud even splattered her favorite top. Tears filled her eyes. Stupid North Carolina! Why did her dad have to move here? She hated being the new kid in class. Thanks to Kenny, the kids either ignored her or were mean. To make things worse, she had to sit next to him. Sighing, she trudged on, hoping that when she got to school, Kenny would have sprouted huge warts on his nose.
The first bell rang. Macy walked to her desk and tripped over Kenny’s outstretched foot.
“Hey four-eyes.” He laughed when she stumbled. “Are you a klutzo, too? Aw, poor Macy, dirty and klutzy.”
Macy grabbed the side of her desk to keep from falling. She glared at Kenny, ready to stick out her tongue, but decided he didn’t need anything else to tease her about. Biting her lip, she sat at her desk. She wanted to go home—fat lot of good that would do her. She knew she wouldn’t feel better there.
The letter she got yesterday from her best friend, Emily burned in her back pocket. Darn Emily! At least they’d been best friends back home. When she thought about everything Emily wrote, Macy’s stomach tightened and jerked as if she’d dropped three floors in a runaway elevator, and those muscles wouldn’t relax. It was the same feeling she got in the pit of her tummy every time she lied to her mother about something. Guilty.
But what do I have to feel guilty about? I haven’t done anything wrong. It isn’t like I wanted to move away.
Betrayed. That’s how Macy felt every time she thought about Emily telling her how she and Tricia Mitchell rode the school bus together now, played games and how they were always at each other’s house. Emily told Macy how much fun they were having, even saying they were going to the roller rink on Saturday then having a sleepover at Tricia’s house…something she and Emily loved doing together. Tricia Mitchell! Funny, Emily never liked Tricia before. She always called her stuck up. Now they’re best friends? What’s up with that?
Maybe Emily didn’t miss her at all. Macy suddenly felt lonelier than ever and she really wanted to cry.
A thwack to the back of her head reminded her that her misery was endless. She grabbed the runaway pencil from her lap and held it up. Kenny reached and snatched it from her. Macy blinked hard to keep the tears away. Please don’t let me cry in front of the other kids.
“Hey, I think Macy forgot her pencil. She’s trying to steal mine.” He leaned in with a nasty smirk and whispered, “Hey, chubbo, do you get a royalty every time someone up-sizes their burgers at Wendy’s?”
Choking with anger, Macy bal
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Thanks for the great review of Tiny Angel. I'm glad you enjoyed it. You are correct--the next book is Tommy's story, which will resolve the loose ends from this book.
Lizzie's father finds himself out of work during the General Motors Strike in 1970. He packs up his family and takes them to his mother's farm in Virginia where the city girls are in for an adventure. They meet country neighbors, learn how to milk cows, fish with a cane pole and feed the chickens. Lizzie learns about death but encounters many joyful experiences along the way as she meets extended family members.
I met author Virginia Elisabeth Farmer at the St. George Book Festival last month. She gave me a copy of her book Lizzie's Blue Ridge Memories to review.
This book brought to my mind my own memories of visiting my grandparents when I was younger. Like Lizzie, my grandparents lived on a farm. This book is based on events from the authors life and a summer spent living with her grandparents. The book is told in a way to help young children visualize what life was like when their parents & grandparents were younger.
Lizzie's story made me nostalgic for my childhood and the simpler times of the past. It also reminded me that I need to take more time to create memories with my own children and that I need to write experiences and stories down before they are forgotten.
This is a heartwarming read for children ages 8-12.
Content: Clean
Rating : 4 Stars
Source: From Author For Review
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Percy Jackson isn't expecting freshman orientation to be any fun. But when a mysterious mortal acquaintance appears on campus, followed by demon cheerleaders, things quickly move from bad to diabolical.
In this latest installment of the blockbuster series, time is running out as war between the Olympians and the evil Titan lord Kronos draws near. Even the safe haven of Camp Half-Blood grows more vulnerable by the minute as Kronos's army prepares to invade its once impenetrable borders. To stop them, Percy and his demigod friends must set out on a quest through the Labyrinth-a sprawling underground world with stunning surprises at every turn. Full of humor and heart-pounding action, this fourth book promises to be their most thrilling adventure yet.
Another great book in the Percy Jackson Series by Rick Riordan. Everyone in my house loves this series. I laugh out loud during these books. The Battle of the Labyrinth is the 4th book in the series and did not disappoint.
I love how Riordan adds a fun twist to his book by adding elements of history, such as Harriet Tubman using the Labyrinth in her underground railroad operation. These books are just good clean family fun. As I've said before this is the way I like my mythology.
If you haven't read this series you are missing out. I'm looking forward to the 5th & final book. Although I've already read the last few chapters. My daughter used The Last Olympian for a book report and ran out of time to get it finished so I read the last few chapters out loud to her. Even knowing the ending I'm looking forward to reading the entire story.
Content: Clean Read
Rating: 4.5 Stars
Source: Audio Download from Overdrive
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In Caitlin’s world, everything is black or white. Things are good or bad. Anything in between is confusing. That’s the stuff Caitlin’s older brother, Devon, has always explained. But now Devon’s dead and Dad is no help at all. Caitlin wants to get over it, but as an eleven-year-old girl with Asperger’s, she doesn’t know how. When she reads the definition of closure, she realizes that is what she needs. In her search for it, Caitlin discovers that not everything is black and white—the world is full of colors—messy and beautiful.
Kathryn Erskine has written a must-read gem, one of the most moving novels of the year.
Mockingbird is told through the eyes of 11 year old Caitlin. Caitlin's mother died years ago and her older brother was recently shot. Caitlin has Asperger's, as a result she takes everything literally and has a hard time understanding people's motives and emotions. Dealing with the death of her brother is difficult for her.
This story has a great message about friendship, loss, judging others and the way we treat those who are different.
Mockingbird by Kathryn Erskine is a well written tale of a girl with Asperger's Syndrome. Since one of my children exhibits mild Asperger's like tendencies, I really benefited from reading this book.
I would recommend this book to anyone in the mood for a touching story and to those who know someone who is autistic or has Asperger's. There are a few reference to the book To Kill a Mockingbird which is on my to read list but is a book I've not read.
Content: Clean
Rating: 4.5 Stars
Source: I won this book in a giveaway
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It's Banned Books Week on Books, Boys, Buzz... and as I perused the ALA lists of books most frequently cited for complaint over the years (you can find the lists here) I was shocked to find one of my childhood favorites - ok, not so shocked, just disappointed.
Bridge to Terebithia?
People actually brought forth complaints of "the occult and satanism" about this lovely, award-winning book by Katherine Patterson. I'm sure they didn't like the idea of Jess and Leslie creating their own world in the book, but what is more troubling is that they probably didn't like the questions that Jess asks when Leslie passes away.
Jess is a Christian in the book, and Leslie's family does not believe. When Leslie is killed in the flood, Jess knowing that Leslie is not a Christian, wonders what will happen to her. Will Leslie go to Heaven or Hell if she is not saved as he understands it?
What a great question! I think that when you believe in something, it is imperative to keep asking questions, to understand the tenets and feel comfortable discussing the hard topics. More than challenging your faith, questions refine your faith. Books like this bring up the hard questions, create discussions, and foster learning and growth.
And this book is just a great coming-of-age story -- a young boy choosing between hanging out with his friend Leslie or going to the museum with his art teacher, who he's crushing on.
I hope if you haven't read Bridge to Terebithia, you will check it out. It's one of the books that made me want to become a storyteller - and it's a book that deserves to be read by people everywhere.
What is the most surprising title you found on the Banned Books List? Seriously, I can't believe these people.... ;)
Happy BB Week!
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I read this in my Children's Lit class in college. I loved it! I'm surprised that it's been challenged/banned. That reason cited is so far from what the book is actually about. What the heck is that person thinking? I just don't understand the minds that want to ban books. Anyway, great post!
When I first started reading this series I really enjoyed it. But then the books started getting longer and more time was spent with characters I don't like as much(Courtney and Mark). So although I still like them, I can't wait for the series to end. The whole thing just seems so drawn out and ten seems like so many books to wait for in just a slightly better than average story. The story can be a little confusing when you first start reading it, but it's fairly easy to figure things out. There is quite a bit of fighting in each story (nothing too graphic) and some of the characters do die. Some of the books have mild swearing. It's been so long since I started reading the series that I am not sure what there is in any specific book. If anyone has read them lately, let me know.
1 - The Merchant of Death (Pendragon Series #1) - Bobby finds out that he is the new traveler from second earth and travels to Denduron to stop Saint Dane from winning the territory. 2 - The Lost City of Faar (Pendragon Series #2) - Bobby and Uncle Press take the fight to Cloral, a world covered with water. They must find the Lost City of Faar before Saint Dane can use it in his scheme for Halla domination. 3 - The Never War (Pendragon Series #3) - Bobby finds himself in a swanky Manhattan hotel in 1933. Bobby and Spader must find First Earth's turning point while dealing with gangsters and rumors of another war. 4 - The Reality Bug (Pendragon Series #4) - Bobby travels to Veelox to find the territory almost completely deserted. Its inhabitants all prefer to live in the virtual world rather than reality. Can Bobby stop Saint Dane or will a "perfect" reality be impossible to give up? 5 - Black Water (Pendragon, Book 5) - There is a plague on Eelong and the only way to cure it is to bring the antidote from another territory. Plus Mark and Courtney decide to travel the flumes themselves. How far is Bobby willing to go to stop Saint Dane? 6 - The Rivers of Zadaa (Pendragon) - Saint Dane is controlling Zadaa's water supply and almost instigates a war between the Batu and the Rokador. Also, Saint Dane is starting to mess with Bobby's friend on Earth. 7 - The Quillan Games (Pendragon) - Quillian is on the verge of destruction and Bobby must enter the Quillian Games to stop the madness. The Games are being used to control the people and Bobby must beat the game and destroy the system to save the people. 8 - The Pilgrims of Rayne (Pendragon) - The leaders of Rayne are keeping a terrible secret from their people, that may lead to their ultimate destruction. Can Bobby find the truth before another domino on his quest to save Halla falls for good? 9 - Raven Rise (Pendragon) - The convergence has started on Second Earth and Bobby is missing. Can the Travelers stop Saint Dane in time or will Earth finally surrender?
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Making Waves (Candy Apple) This is the latest Candy Apple book, and the same rating from all of the previous candy apple books still applies. The story was a little High School Musical meets secret life of Hannah Montana with a little American Idol party thrown in just for fun. Emily, Jenna, and L. J. have been best friends since the third grade but when Aubrey moves into town they decide to include her in her group. But Aubrey is hiding something and keeps ditching her new friends. The friends must overcome their problems and discover Aubrey's secret before their friendship is ruined forever.
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This sounds kind of cute. I can't write anything as a contributor because I hardly ever read anything that you haven't already done. Right now I am reading Danny's copy of Peace Like a River and I will do something on that if you help me.
The Willoughbys Like previous Lois Lowry books (like The Giver, and Number the Stars) this book was extremely well written and wildly entertaining. It will be read and loved by millions. The only reason I am giving it a one angel rating, is that as much as I liked it, it's not something I could read over and over again. I don't know why, it's just one of those things. That said, it is definitely worth picking up and reading through to the end. The humor is witty and a little bit sarcastic. And the book references common themes in classic literature(orphans, wealthy donors, lovable nannies, etc.).
In the Willoughby family the kids and the parents both come to the conclusion that they would be better off without the other. So while the parents are hatching a Hansel and Gretel like plan to get rid of the children, the kids are trying to find a way to become orphans. The book guides us through both plots as both parties do whatever they can to achieve their goal.
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Dragon Flight by Jessica Day George I didn't know how Jessica Day George was going to make a sequel to this book, but she did it and she did it brilliantly. The story is just as magical as it is in the first book, and I love the development of old and new characters.
Since the Dragon War, Creel has been busy at her new popular dress shop. But when Luca sends her a message about dragons being controlled in another country, she knows that it is up to her to find out what is going on. Her old friend Shadras is reluctant to get mixed up in human affairs (even when it concerns other dragons), but eventually agrees to help Creel find out what is going on. Creel discovers that someone or something is using necromancy to control the country's dragons. Can Creel find the culprit and put an end to the 2nd dragon war before all those she loves are destroyed?
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These are great books for girls that like super heroes. They are girly, a little bit cheesy, and pretty funny. I really enjoyed the fact that they are quite a bit different than most girly books, and they would probably appeal to a wider audience.
- Bobby finds out that he is the new traveler from second earth and travels to Denduron to stop Saint Dane from winning the territory. 
- Bobby and Uncle Press take the fight to Cloral, a world covered with water. They must find the Lost City of Faar before Saint Dane can use it in his scheme for Halla domination.
- Bobby finds himself in a swanky Manhattan hotel in 1933. Bobby and Spader must find First Earth's turning point while dealing with gangsters and rumors of another war.
- Bobby travels to Veelox to find the territory almost completely deserted. Its inhabitants all prefer to live in the virtual world rather than reality. Can Bobby stop Saint Dane or will a "perfect" reality be impossible to give up?
- There is a plague on Eelong and the only way to cure it is to bring the antidote from another territory. Plus Mark and Courtney decide to travel the flumes themselves. How far is Bobby willing to go to stop Saint Dane?
- Saint Dane is controlling Zadaa's water supply and almost instigates a war between the Batu and the Rokador. Also, Saint Dane is starting to mess with Bobby's friend on Earth.
- Quillian is on the verge of destruction and Bobby must enter the Quillian Games to stop the madness. The Games are being used to control the people and Bobby must beat the game and destroy the system to save the people.
- The leaders of Rayne are keeping a terrible secret from their people, that may lead to their ultimate destruction. Can Bobby find the truth before another domino on his quest to save Halla falls for good?
- The convergence has started on Second Earth and Bobby is missing. Can the Travelers stop Saint Dane in time or will Earth finally surrender?
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- On her 12th birthday, Zoe discovers that she inherited super hero powers from her Grandpa. And no one, not even her parents can ever know about it.
- Zoe uses her powers (before her training is complete) to investigate a factory that is dumping toxic waste into her towns river.
- Zoe works for the comic book author Electra Albright during a school assignment. But somehow Electra's comic book story line is eerily similar to Zoe's super hero family stories.
- Zoe goes to Super Hero Camp for the summer, and finds herself face to face with her best friend Howie. Could Howie really be a super too?
The chocolate sticks sound so yummy. And I love the sound of the book and the lessons to be learned.
chocolate...did someone say chocolate?? where..where is it?? :-)
What a fun book. Lots of history and emotion and food.
This sounds like a special book that would be good to share. thanks for the lovely review.
I wouldn't have been able to resist this title either, and those chocolate sticks sound very good!
My niece would love this book... I'm going to see if I can find it for her birthday!
I thought from the title -and knowing what you review - that this would be set in Europe somewhere - maybe even something related to the airlift. But this is fun - seems like a gentle way to introduce a bitter topic.
I really love this concept. And reading the book would be sweet too!
The chocolate sticks are yummy. I also like that there are lessons to be learned.
Yes, very much so.
I totally know what you mean - I am the same way about chocolate. As I told my niece, it is doesn't have chocolate, it is just stuff.
You are right, it is a good book to share. Glad you liked the review.
I know, I like a nice cupcake, but yes, those chocolate sticks are wonderful.
I don't know if this is still available, but you can certainly find new copies online. That is how we got out copy and it had never been read. I'm sure your niece would enjoy it as much as mine did.
I thought the cupcake made it look like a more modern book, since cupcakes have had such a revival. But then again, my mom made cupcakes long before the revival. It was a nice book for introducing the Holocaust, but also for introducing some holidays and customs that are celebrated by Jewish people as well. Reading was sweet, but maybe I consumed a little more chocolate than usual the day I read it.
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As someone who needs to have at least some chocolate every day- this title caught my eye. It sounds like a great book and I look forward to reading it. I wish we were allowed to have food at school so my students could have a sweet sememster. :) I bet they would love it. Awesome that you made a recipe from the book!
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