Joan Kessler
I very much enjoyed making the Grand Tour with Monty, Percy, & Felicity. Adventure, flirtations, travel, wit, and suspense, all while figuring out who you are and what you want. One of the few YA novels I truly enjoyed reading. Delightful!
I very much enjoyed making the Grand Tour with Monty, Percy, & Felicity. Adventure, flirtations, travel, wit, and suspense, all while figuring out who you are and what you want. One of the few YA novels I truly enjoyed reading. Delightful!
I found 13 Nancy Drew books at my local library's book sale. It's fun to revisit these stories. I used to think that Nancy was perfect, but on this reread, I was surprised at the pleasure she took in knocking the Tophams off their pedestal. And of course in the series she trespasses and breaks into places. For a well brought-up girl who is generally polite and kind, she shows her flaws, anchored in her desire for justice. Of course, this series isn't about character arc. It's all about solving mysteries with an amateur detective, and in that light, Nancy is clever, daring, and diligent. She's a wonderful role model for young readers. While the writing may be dated, it was still a fun read.
I found 13 Nancy Drew books at my local library's book sale. It's fun to revisit these stories. I used to think that Nancy was perfect, but on this reread, I was surprised at the pleasure she took in knocking the Tophams off their pedestal. And of course in the series she trespasses and breaks into places. For a well brought-up girl who is generally polite and kind, she shows her flaws, anchored in her desire for justice. Of course, this series isn't about character arc. It's all about solving mysteries with an amateur detective, and in that light, Nancy is clever, daring, and diligent. She's a wonderful role model for young readers. While the writing may be dated, it was still a fun read.
'The Bookwanderers' is a delightful fantasy, the dream of every book lover. Set in the cozy world of a bookshop home and secret libraries, we learn of the extraordinary ability of some readers to transport themselves inside the books they read, and the surprising and sometimes dangerous consequences of doing so, all while exploring the importance of stories. It's a middle-grade version of H. G. Parry's 'The Unlikely Escape of Uriah Heep'. A wonderful read!
'The Bookwanderers' is a delightful fantasy, the dream of every book lover. Set in the cozy world of a bookshop home and secret libraries, we learn of the extraordinary ability of some readers to transport themselves inside the books they read, and the surprising and sometimes dangerous consequences of doing so, all while exploring the importance of stories. It's a middle-grade version of H. G. Parry's 'The Unlikely Escape of Uriah Heep'. A wonderful read!
Really enjoyed this book (my copy has the Rebecca Cobb cover illustration). I didn't know it was the second book in a series when I bought it, but I didn't feel that I was missing anything or had to get caught up with the first book. Not that I don't want to read it now! The characters are lively and the story vivid and exciting. Blyton uses the omniscient style (head-hopping by today's standards), but it really doesn't matter because the story is engaging and well-paced.
Really enjoyed this book (my copy has the Rebecca Cobb cover illustration). I didn't know it was the second book in a series when I bought it, but I didn't feel that I was missing anything or had to get caught up with the first book. Not that I don't want to read it now! The characters are lively and the story vivid and exciting. Blyton uses the omniscient style (head-hopping by today's standards), but it really doesn't matter because the story is engaging and well-paced.
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'The Bookwanderers' is a delightful fantasy, the dream of every book lover. Set in the cozy world of a bookshop home and secret libraries, we learn of the extraordinary ability of some readers to transport themselves inside the books they read, and the surprising and sometimes dangerous consequences of doing so, all while exploring the importance of stories. It's a middle-grade version of H. G. Parry's 'The Unlikely Escape of Uriah Heep'. A wonderful read!
'The Bookwanderers' is a delightful fantasy, the dream of every book lover. Set in the cozy world of a bookshop home and secret libraries, we learn of the extraordinary ability of some readers to transport themselves inside the books they read, and the surprising and sometimes dangerous consequences of doing so, all while exploring the importance of stories. It's a middle-grade version of H. G. Parry's 'The Unlikely Escape of Uriah Heep'. A wonderful read!
"The Bookwanderers" is a delightful fantasy, the dream of every book lover. Set in the cozy world of a bookshop home and secret libraries, we learn of the extraordinary ability of some readers to transport themselves inside the books they read, and the surprising and sometimes dangerous consequences of doing so, all while exploring the importance of stories. It's a middle-grade version of H. G. Parry's 'The Unlikely Escape of Uriah Heep'. A wonderful read!
"The Bookwanderers" is a delightful fantasy, the dream of every book lover. Set in the cozy world of a bookshop home and secret libraries, we learn of the extraordinary ability of some readers to transport themselves inside the books they read, and the surprising and sometimes dangerous consequences of doing so, all while exploring the importance of stories. It's a middle-grade version of H. G. Parry's 'The Unlikely Escape of Uriah Heep'. A wonderful read!
This was a short, sweet story about imagination and perspective. It didn't go the way I thought it would, but it was fun all the same.
This was a short, sweet story about imagination and perspective. It didn't go the way I thought it would, but it was fun all the same.
A fun story set in a rich world. I liked the world building (and would have liked even more about Lebanese food). It tics the boxes, especially for fans of wizarding stories. There were a few instances where things happened off-page and seemed to be added later for convenience. But overall, a fresh new fantasy world for readers to explore.
A fun story set in a rich world. I liked the world building (and would have liked even more about Lebanese food). It tics the boxes, especially for fans of wizarding stories. There were a few instances where things happened off-page and seemed to be added later for convenience. But overall, a fresh new fantasy world for readers to explore.
A mostly delightful story (child-me would have put off by the amount of violence; even adult-me was a bit surprised) that breezes along with wit and whimsy. I'm always curious when stories change medium. I love to see what writers used and what they discarded or changed from the book to create the screen version. (The first film version was the 1910 silent short film, followed by a few silent versions of other Oz stories before the famous the 1939 adaptation). The storytelling style and illustrations whisk the reader to another time (and, of course, place!)
N. B. The version I read was The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Deluxe Hardcover Edition): Featuring a Debossed Cover with 3-Color Foil and Illustrated by W.W. Denslow, not found in this database.
A mostly delightful story (child-me would have put off by the amount of violence; even adult-me was a bit surprised) that breezes along with wit and whimsy. I'm always curious when stories change medium. I love to see what writers used and what they discarded or changed from the book to create the screen version. (The first film version was the 1910 silent short film, followed by a few silent versions of other Oz stories before the famous the 1939 adaptation). The storytelling style and illustrations whisk the reader to another time (and, of course, place!)
N. B. The version I read was The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Deluxe Hardcover Edition): Featuring a Debossed Cover with 3-Color Foil and Illustrated by W.W. Denslow, not found in this database.
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I enjoyed this over the top, campy caper, mostly because of my theatre background. It wasn't a particularly clever whodunnit mystery, but it was fast-paced and entertaining. I liked the split narrative, text chains, & newspaper articles. Recommended for people who enjoy theatrics & occasional racy dialogue.
I enjoyed this over the top, campy caper, mostly because of my theatre background. It wasn't a particularly clever whodunnit mystery, but it was fast-paced and entertaining. I liked the split narrative, text chains, & newspaper articles. Recommended for people who enjoy theatrics & occasional racy dialogue.
