"Some people think the cicadas bring trouble when they come to town. I don't think that's true. I think trouble finds its way without any help at all". (pg. 1)
This is a summer of trouble for Lily. Ever since everything happend with Pete, Lily has remained silent. She keeps her secrets inside. There are two big ones...what happend to Pete, and the fact that she is, indeed, fine.
And then Tinny comes to town.
Tinny is sneaky, and not in the Nancy Drew way that fuels Lily's fantasies and dreams. Tinny quickly finds out that Lily has secrets that the folks in her small town are overlooking. Lily in turns, finds out some things about Tinny, but in order to keep her own secrets she cannot tell. Can she?
Two interwoven storylines are filled with small town characters and countrified charm, and Cicada Summer is a wonderful addition to the bookshelves of fans of Deborah Wiles, Polly Horvath, and even Sharon Creech. Beaty has captured the sultry feel of summer as well as the world of children that seems so insular next to that of the adults in their lives.
(In the interest of full disclosure, I did meet Andrea Beaty at the Kidlitosphere Conference in Chicago in 2007, but rest assured, this title would not end up on my blog if I did not enjoy it!)
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For you newcomers, the SFG Challenge runs Thursday to Thursday, and was created to offer every member an opportunity to stretch their creative muscles and post their interpretations on a specific theme. It's a lot of fun!
Be sure to label your illustrations with the appropriate labels as well. I prefer you label your entries with your name or screenname, and the challenge label, SFG: Angels & Demons.
Remember, this is a completely voluntary challenge designed solely to stimulate creativity and promote participation. Please don't hesitate to post your other work as normal.
Also, be sure to check out and get involved over at the all new SFG Forum. The Post Your Photos thread has been a lot of fun. Sign up today and get your own mug up there! If I can do it you can too.
The next challenge begins Thursday, May 31st, 2007.
Challenge yourselves SFG'ers and have a fantastic week!
-Jeff
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Waddup everybody. Dang, we have alot of new people since the last time I posted. Welcome sugar frosted newbies! Here is my Angels and Demons. And I was invited to participate in the Metal Man Project a while back.
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Not a new illustration, but I haven't posted here before.
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It's a little late but here's my angels, demons, and thoughts of upcoming vacations.
Tim
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Just an afterthought....
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Angel. Watch her fly.
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Here's a very old piece of work from Falmouth Art College.
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Here's a very old piece of work from Falmouth Art College.
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In the lyrics of The Cult - c'mon l'il devil, be my little angel :) although on reflection the top one could be their Firewoman - sorry about the low res
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Here is my post for this challenge...just in time. It is a piece based on a set of characters i am working on my own for comertial pourposes..LOL. Hope you all like it.
Best, Choper Nawers.
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Did someone say "demons?" Gotta get some more mileage out of this one!
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This is a little devil character I did for a dude here in Japan. Apparently "swimming devil" is a word play in Japanese. I understood the explanation, but I must admit the comic intent didn't translate well. His plan was to start an DIY indi t-shirt label, to go with his DIY indi music label... but he has been busy helping to run a DIY indi rock club in Shibuya (Tokyo). Therefore, this design has never found a home.
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Speaking of angels & demons, here's the angel Gabriel breaking "the Big News" to Mary.
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SFG: Angels & Demons
This week's theme: Angels & DemonsFor you newcomers, the SFG Challenge runs Thursday to Thursday, and was created to offer every member an opportunity to stretch their creative muscles and post their interpretations on a specific theme. It's a lot of fun!
Be sure to label your illustrations with the appropriate labels as well. I prefer you label your entries with your name or screenname, and the challenge label, SFG: Angels & Demons.
Remember, this is a completely voluntary challenge designed solely to stimulate creativity and promote participation. Please don't hesitate to post your other work as normal.
Also, be sure to check out and get involved over at the all new SFG Forum. The Post Your Photos thread has been a lot of fun. Sign up today and get your own mug up there! If I can do it you can too.
The next challenge begins Thursday, May 31st, 2007.
Challenge yourselves SFG'ers and have a fantastic week!
-Jeff
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Oh... I absolutely love your characters!
well drawn! wonderful!