School is out today, so I will finally get the time to read and write!
In June, I will start reviewing the nominees for the 2011 Colorado Children's Book Award. There are 10 novels and 10 picture books nominated. Should be fun.
Friday, May 28, 2010
Friday, April 30, 2010
Two Brief Book Reviews
These two books make good companion reads for The Odyssey and Shakespeare.
Absolutely Normal Chaos
Sharon Creech's fast-paced novel immediately pulls in readers age 10-16. Mary Lou's struggle to come to terms with her cousin will bring laughter and tears to readers. This makes a great companion book for students reading The Odyssey as Mary Lou is also reading the book over summer vacation. She constantly compares her family and herself to the broad cast of characters. Readers can visit Sharon on her website.
Shakespeare's Spy
This story is just one in a series by Gary L. Blackwood. It gives young readers a good look at Elizabethan society during Shakespeare's time. Shakespeare's Spy is even a good companion for older readers struggling with Shakespeare. Blackwood's historical setting is realistic and vivid. The book moves slow and is predictable in places, but is still a good read.
Absolutely Normal Chaos
Sharon Creech's fast-paced novel immediately pulls in readers age 10-16. Mary Lou's struggle to come to terms with her cousin will bring laughter and tears to readers. This makes a great companion book for students reading The Odyssey as Mary Lou is also reading the book over summer vacation. She constantly compares her family and herself to the broad cast of characters. Readers can visit Sharon on her website.
Shakespeare's Spy
This story is just one in a series by Gary L. Blackwood. It gives young readers a good look at Elizabethan society during Shakespeare's time. Shakespeare's Spy is even a good companion for older readers struggling with Shakespeare. Blackwood's historical setting is realistic and vivid. The book moves slow and is predictable in places, but is still a good read.
Great News!
Guinevere: On the Eve of Legend is a finalist for the Colorado Author's League 2010 Award in the category Book-Length Children's Fiction!
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
The Lightning Thief Movie
Leave comments below on the debut of The Lightning Thief movie. Should readers be ecstatic and ready for the next Percy Jackson installment or disappointed?
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