Sandra
This book is absolutely adorable for children to be entertained with. This is a silly book for kids to enjoy reading or having it be read to them by someone else. The illustrations are funny.
The book “Do Not Disturb the Dragon” is really good and it talks about taking care of the planet. It also informs the reader that we should not disturb it too much. However, I am not fond of all the extra pages with little text and a lack of illustrations. I am not sure if it was a formatting issue on my end or if it is how the book is.
The storyline was nice and the illustrations are nicely done.
This books has never been my cup of tea. The underlying messages with in the book are good, I guess. Don't judge someone based on appearance and unncondtional love. They are all good messages, but sadly many are unrealistic and forgotten as we mature.
It is not a bad book to read just not my cup of tea.
Oh my... sigh
So we got pointless telepathy powers
Horrible written sex scenes
Cringe pet names “little dragon”
It was okay, started off good but got kinda dull near the middle an stayed that way for me. Not a bad book though.
It's good until after froth knocks over the tree and then it has this awkward feel that even my 6 year old noticed.
My Book of Monsters is a divine little book and is something I have been looking for to become a tradition during October 31st. It is enjoyable and creative and the illustrations are different. Not sure how to describe them because they are in between cartoon and realistic but not overly done in either area. It is not creepy or scary, I find it rather comical and cheesy. While not overdoing it like other children's books.
We liked most of the book and its underlying message. There is just one page that does come across as... “pushing a certain belief”. But... it's not bad and the drawings are cute.
The Lucky Hermit Crab and Her Swirly New Shell is a cute book that has good illustrations that will catch the child's attention. There is a message about growth. Which can be used over the years as a reminder to children about change and that growth. There are nice educational areas for hermit crabs. However, I do agree that something is lacking but that seems to be a common issue within children's books.
Not a bad second book. Never got around to reading this in middle school when it came out due to not liking the first book in but I am glad that I finally did read it. Although some of the characters do bother me, maybe it is just because I am older and this was written for teens. Still a good book, but not really my cup of tea.
Hmm, I am not sure how I feel about Tender is the Flesh. I did enjoy the idea of this book. However, the “meat” of the book was... I do not want to say boring but I was bored. The execution of the plot was maybe average for such a good concept for a book.
I... I don't know. I wish it was better because I enjoy books of this nature.
It is not the worst book I read of the year but for me, it was not perfect, impactful, or emotional.
I don't “hate” the book nor did I truly enjoy it. So, that is the reason for the 3 stars.
Update: Ugg, i don't know. Not a bad book But I still do not understand why many over hyped this book. It is still lack luster for me. I'm just gonna rate it three stars and leave it at that.
It has been a long time since I have actually read the book, but from what I can remember. I never understood the hype for this book. It was decent in my opinion, but I never finished it because I got bored with it.
I will read it again an will update the review. But read the book if your intrested in reading it.
Honestly it's not a bad book, just outdated. Only read the book because one of my classes required it to be read. I recommend if you have to read it, start it early. It is on the boring side.
I would like to thank everyone that allowed me to read this book in exchange for a review.
It is very and I mean very well organized and it makes it easy to understand what is being discussed in the book. I had no prior knowledge and noticed that it was detailed. Many will be able to comprehend Emerging Global Cities. I enjoyed this and the contents of the book.
Update 2024:
I still do not know how I'm supposed to feel about Crank.
But... In my opinion I feel as though It's a powerful book for older middle schoolers/high schoolers to read. This book is one of few books that have touched upon heavy topics relating to teens in a way that they could relate too.
As for me, i think my biggest issue I have with these books is the fact I hate the formatting of them. It annoys me and waste paper.
Was I captivated by this book? No, and the reason for that is my personal experience (witnessing and living with) with someone on “crank”.
Older review:
When I was a teenager this book was popular because it just came out. I have attempted to read it many times and each time it has failed to captivate me. I always felt like I had read a different book than the ones that loved it.
sigh
I don't know.
Another book that my kiddo picked up from the library. We enjoyed Winter is Here by Kevin Henkes. Lovely illustrations.
The story is pleasant and can be easily read by children. It does not have any deeper meaning but it does brilliantly describe winter. As someone who has experienced winter in Maine, I must say my favorite aspect of this book was how Kevin described winter at night and how it is a “deep blue”.
My child enjoyed the illustration of the little cotton-ball snowman on the table near the end of the book. So... we are now making cotton-ball snowmen.
I am not a religious person but the Seven Clues book is an enjoyable book for kids that are at that stage where they are starting to question everything and you want them to see from different perspectives.
I get dark romance books, I even read dark romance books. However, there is a very find line between dark romance and t0rt*re p**n.
The trigger warning that I found on the author website does not truly reflect the contents of this book.
Putting my personal opinion aside (for now), I will have to say this book is one of the better children's books (late elementary/early middle school) that have been written and I have read.
I see the overall message that said author is trying to convey. However, I feel as though it could have been polished more in some areas. But... overall good.
The art work is simple and not overwhelming with too many colors, characters, and details. Which is nice in children's books.
As for the characters and plot. There are certain aspects within these categories that bother me due to what I experience in that work environment with said author. So, with the utmost respect I do not believe I can provide an efficient critique in these two areas due to working with this author.
The length of the book is in a happy-medium spot. It is not one of those short book that can be read in 3 minutes. It is also not one of those books that take 45 minutes to read and in the process the kid is becoming restless.
sigh
It could have been one of those good textbooks.
But...
It was more of a hassle to understand what is going on in each chapter.
It has a weird shift. First it will provide information, define terminology, etc (typically college textbook). Then out of nowhere it shifts into a story, scenario, or something. It is easy to miss and by the time you notice, you are already half way done with the chapter.
Most of the information within the book is just repeat information from other classes that I have taken. So, if this is the first SCS class then this book will benefit you.
I do however like the “straight to the point” aspect of the book. I just do not like the strange shifts that I have seen.
I normally rate all my college books 3 stars to be fair and unbiased