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Sunday, May 8, 2011 1:50:37 PM
Fourstory Mistake wrote a blog post titled The Thirteenth Princess:
Fourstory said, "Is it appropriate to just hop right into a review after taking a break for almost a year? Eh, sure. I am lucky because my library has a home delivery system meaning I can go onto their web catalog, order a gazillion books, and then just, well, live..." more
Thursday, May 20, 2010 7:37:03 PM
Fourstory Mistake wrote a blog post titled The Shadow Thieves:
Fourstory said, "It has been far too long since a review has been posted on this blog and that, sad to say, is entirely my fault. I completely dropped the ball when it was my turn to review. I shall endeavor to do better next time. In the meantime, here's a..." more
Thursday, February 25, 2010 12:08:17 AM
Fourstory Mistake wrote a blog post titled Sun and Moon, Ice and Snow:
Fourstory said, "This absurdly cold weather has made me alternately long for stories of heat and sun for contrast and those in frigid settings, possibly to make the weather seem less wearying and more romantic. So I reread Sun and Moon, Ice and Snow - a perfectly..." more
Saturday, February 6, 2010 7:48:04 PM
Fourstory Mistake wrote a blog post titled The Runaway Dragon:
Fourstory said, "Happy February everyone!Today I'm going to review The Runaway Dragon by Kate Coombs, a sequel to The Runaway Princess. Now, it's a fact universally acknowledged that sequels sometimes fall short of their predecessors (maybe even most of the time -..." more
Saturday, January 9, 2010 10:41:55 PM
Fourstory Mistake wrote a blog post titled The Thirteenth Child:
Fourstory said, "Happy 2010, Readers! I hope you've had a wonderful holiday season and received many books as gifts. I was lucky enough to receive this marvelous read by the terrific Patricia Wrede and thought it would be a great book to kick off a new year of..." more
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 4:53:43 PM
Fourstory Mistake wrote a blog post titled Howl's Moving Castle:
Fourstory said, "Hello everybody! Long time, no see! Actually, in my case, it's a bit of case of never-seen. You see, this is my sister's blog and she cordially invited me to join in the fun! I think I should preface this review with a loving nod to my sister's..." more
Tuesday, July 21, 2009 12:33:32 AM
Fourstory Mistake wrote a blog post titled A Little Princess:
Fourstory said, "Alright, this book, in some ways, doesn't need to be reviewed; it's a mainstay in a children's literature bookshelf. However, if you're like me, then you haven't read the book for years and have vague memories of the story mixed with images from..." more
Sunday, May 10, 2009 10:14:54 PM
Fourstory Mistake wrote a blog post titled Princess Ben:
Fourstory said, "Like many books I review, I'll read a mention of the book from some lucky bookseller who has an advanced copy. I'll get excited about the book, rush to my neighborhood bookstore or library and then realize the book doesn't come out for several..." more
Friday, April 24, 2009 6:50:54 PM
Fourstory Mistake wrote a blog post titled The Dragonfly Pool:
Fourstory said, "I was so excited when I first heard about the release of The Dragonfly Pool; I completely adore Eva Ibbotson and the story sounded perfect. And, of course, it was. The Dragonfly Pool begins in pre-WWII London where feisty Tally has to leave..." more
Monday, March 30, 2009 11:24:13 PM
Fourstory Mistake wrote a blog post titled So Sorry!:
Fourstory said, "I have been quite swamped with work and other distractions. I promise to begin again in April with fresh reviews. Thank you for reading!"
Tuesday, January 27, 2009 12:45:47 AM
Fourstory Mistake wrote a blog post titled Masterpiece:
Fourstory said, "I was suffering from a rather nasty bout with the flu when a kind friend brought home Masterpiece to distract me from my ills. I doubt he could have chosen a better book to take me away from my troubles completely!A beetle, Martin, and his..." more
Thursday, November 20, 2008 10:38:44 PM
Fourstory Mistake wrote a blog post titled The Invention of Hugo Cabret:
Fourstory said, "Yes, yes, I realize that this book won numerous awards last year so this review is a bit behind the times. But the book was recently recommended to me by a very enthusiastic 12-year-old so I had to pick it up...The Invention of Hugo Cabret takes..." more
Tuesday, October 14, 2008 11:06:27 PM
Fourstory Mistake wrote a blog post titled Roxie and the Hooligans:
Fourstory said, "I am a sucker for a good title; so when I saw Roxie and the Hooligans by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, I was absolutely constrained to read it. Roxie Warbler looks forward to every visit from her famous explorer uncle, Uncle Dangerfoot. She sits..." more
Monday, October 6, 2008 8:44:30 AM
Fourstory Mistake wrote a blog post titled Shakespeare's Secret:
Fourstory said, "Shakespeare's Secret is an example of me picking up a book to read completely because of its cover. Publishers, take note: if you're having a tough time getting a book sold, have Brett Helquist illustrate the cover. It worked on me...." more
Wednesday, September 24, 2008 10:51:50 PM
Fourstory Mistake wrote a blog post titled Family Grandstand:
Fourstory said, "Penderwicks-lovers: don't despair as you wait for book 3! This lovely out-of-print gem will tide you over with its funny, charming and everyday slice-of-life stories. Family Grandstand centers on the Ridgeways, Susan, George and Irene (called..." more
Monday, August 18, 2008 11:29:39 PM
Fourstory Mistake wrote a blog post titled Illustration in Chapter Books:
Fourstory said, "I recently realized that the two books I just reviewed (and loved) were both illustrated by Drazen Kozjan. Coincidence? I think not. I know that, although the writing in both books is completely wonderful and enchanting on its own, there is an..." more
Tuesday, August 12, 2008 1:20:40 AM
Fourstory Mistake wrote a blog post titled Diary of a Fairy Godmother:
Fourstory said, "I checked out this book after reading a review at one of my favorite blogs, Tweendom. After I completed it, I felt almost giddy with enjoyment of this book so, despite the fact that there are several very wonderful reviews of this book out on the..." more
Saturday, August 2, 2008 2:35:29 PM
Fourstory Mistake wrote a blog post titled Julia Gillian (and the Art of Knowing):
Fourstory said, "When I started this blog, I made a decision to write reviews only of books that I love for two reasons: one, because I don't want to spend any more time focusing on a book that I didn't care for in the first place, and two, because I know that I've..." more
Sunday, July 13, 2008 11:56:09 PM
Fourstory Mistake wrote a blog post titled Granny Torelli Makes Soup:
Fourstory said, "I've been trying to blog about once a month but having just read Granny Torelli Makes Soup (and loved it), plus this is, conveniently, almost smack dab in the middle of the month, I'm going to try to blog twice a month. Just so I can write about..." more
Friday, July 4, 2008 12:27:04 AM
Fourstory Mistake wrote a blog post titled Fablehaven:
Fourstory said, "It seems perhaps redundant to write a review about a series that has been on the bestseller lists for a while. However, I was so thoroughly enthralled by the series that I can't help but write an entry for the latest books to completely eat up..." more
Monday, June 2, 2008 1:26:31 AM
Fourstory Mistake wrote a blog post titled Henry Reed, Inc.:
Fourstory said, "When I began this blog, my intention was to review not only new releases, but also some favorites that have been out for years- even out-of-print titles- to bring awareness to the marvelous books that nobody talks about. However, I've been mostly..." more
Wednesday, May 7, 2008 11:05:35 PM
Fourstory Mistake wrote a blog post titled The Penderwicks on Gardam Street:
Fourstory said, "Have you ever read a book where you actually sighed aloud with utter satisfaction? The Penderwicks on Gardam Street was such a book. Reminding me of my very favorite authors- Enright, Eager, Estes, Brink-while filled with completely unique..." more
Wednesday, March 5, 2008 8:35:10 PM
Fourstory Mistake wrote a blog post titled A Crooked Kind of Perfect:
Fourstory said, "A brief history of my reading Linda Urban's A Crooked Kind of Perfect: I had prepared myself not to like the book; I'm not a big fan of drama in kids' literature and the content lent itself to drama (mother works all the time, father has OCD,..." more
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 2:23:06 AM
Fourstory Mistake wrote a blog post titled Iris, Messenger:
Fourstory said, "Okay, I just finished this book and I loved it! Iris, Messenger, by Sarah Deming, tells the story of a middle schooler named Iris Greenwold who lives with her mother in Middleville, Pennsylvania. Iris, like many other protagonists, hates going..." more
Sunday, May 22, 2011 6:33:47 AM
Fourstory Mistake wrote a blog post titled The Wide-Awake Princess:
Fourstory said, "I've been wanting to read this book for a while. I saw it at the bookstore and, after reading the back, instantly added the book to my to-read list. It took me a while to get to it, unfortunately. But, I finally did and what a treat! The book is..." more