My first contest of 2011 has come to a close! The winner of the ARC of The Lost Saint by Bree Despain is:
donnas
Congrats! I've sent you an email and will hopefully get it sent out soon. Thanks again, everyone who entered. I've got another ARC giveaway coming up soon, so check back if you didn't win!
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If you are not very interested in knowing someone else's reading numbers, you may feel free to skip this post. I'll list my favorites of the year in another post either later today or tomorrow.
Total books read in 2010: 206
Reading challenges completed:
100+ Reading Challenge (206)
Young Adult Reading Challenge (122)
Support Your Local Library Reading Challenge (122)
Banned Books Reading Challenge (3)
YA-D2 Dystopian Reading Challenge (5, though I haven't reviewed them all)
Perpetual challenges I worked on:
Support Local Authors
Printz Project
Still working on:
Read, Remember, Recommend Challenge (6 of 10 books read)
Stats:
Young Adult books read: (122) 59%
Middle Grade books read: (54) 26%
Adult books read: (28) 14%
Children's books read: (2) .01%
Nonfiction books read: (7) .03%
Audio books: (8) .04%
E-books: (12) .06%
Review copies/ARCs (74) 36%
Owned (not for review) (7) .03%
Approximate genre stats:
Fantasy/paranormal: ~45%
Realistic Fiction/Contemporary: ~23%
Historical Fiction: ~19%
Dystopian/sci-fi/futuristic: ~13%
Other genres: ~1%
As you can see, most of what I read is young adult fantasy and still the majority comes from my library, which is just fine with me. This year, I would like to read more nonfiction and more adult books (probably "classics"). Other than that, I decided not to define specific goals (after all, I am participating in a few reading challenges this year; those are goals, right?).
Welcome to a new year of reading!
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I was pretty happy to discover that this challenge is going to happen again this year. Check out Home Girl's Book Blog for more info. I also discovered that the secret reason I sign up for this (other than the obvious "I want to read more than 100 books") is to keep track of everything I read during the year. So, no specific numerical goal, but I'd like to read at least 100 this year again. I think I'm off to a good start:
1. The Shadows by Jacqueline West
2. Across the Universe by Beth Revis
3. The Magnificent 12: The Call by Michael Grant
4. Dragonbreath by Ursula Vernon
5. Dragonbreath: Attack of the Ninja Frogs by Ursula Vernon
6. Ninth Ward by Jewell Parker Rhodes
7. Mockingbird by Kathryn Erskine
8. Reckless by Cornelia Funke
9. A Tale Dark and Grimm by Adam Gidwitz
10. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
11. Drought by Pam Bachorz
12. The Dead Boys by Royce Buckingham
13. The False Princess by Eilis O'Neal
14. Ship Breaker by Paolo Bacigalupi
15. Keeper by Kathi Appelt
16. After Ever After by Jordan Sonnenblick
17. Muslim Women Reformers by Ida Lichter
18. Turtle in Paradise by Jennifer L. Holm
19. Arcadia Falls by Carol Goodman
20. StarCrossed by Elizabeth C. Bunce
21. The Iron Queen by Julie Kagawa
22. The Gardener by S.A. Bodeen
23. The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan
24. Moon Over Manifest by Clare Vanderpool
25. Secondhand Charm by Julie Berry
26. Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper
27. The Dreamer by Pam Munoz Ryan
28. Bink & Gollie by Kate DiCamillo and Alison McGhee
29. A Long Way From Chicago by Richard Peck (audio)
30. No Passengers Beyond This Point by Gennifer Choldenko
31. Ten Miles Past Normal by Frances O'Roark Dowell
32. The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis
33. Bitter Melon by Cara Chow
34. Under the Green Hill by Laura L. Sullivan
35. Outside In by Maria V. Snyder
36. Beyonders: A World Without Heroes by Brandon Mull
37. The Familiars by Adam Jay Epstein and Andrew Jacobson
38. These is my Words by Nancy Turner
39. Pegasus by Robin McKinley
40. Wither by Lauren DeStefano
41. The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom
42. Red Glove by Holly Black
43. Hourglass by Myra McEntire
44. Making Toast by Roger Rosenblatt
45. Bless This Mouse by Lois Lowry
46. The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han
47. A Train to Potevka by Mike Ramsdell
48. The Exiled Queen by Cinda Williams Chima
49. The Vespertine by Saundra Mitchell
50. Rot & Ruin by Jonathan Maberry
51. Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins
52. Plain Kate by Erin Bow
53. Divergent by Veronica Roth
54. Alcatraz Versus the Shattered Lens by Brandon Sanderson
55. Amelia Lost by Candace Fleming
56. Sing Me to Sleep by Angela Morrison
57. Toads and Diamonds by Heather Tomlinson
58. The Dark and Hollow Places by Carrie Ryan
59. The River Between Us by Richard Peck
60. Hattie Big Sky by Kirby Larson
61. Possession by Elana Johnson
62. Bumped by Megan McCafferty
63. The Dark City by Catherine Fisher
64. Entwined by Heather Dixon
65. Abby Carnelia's One and Only Magical Power by David Pogue
66. Paranormalcy by Kiersten White
67. Blood Red Road by Moira Young
68. The Giver by Lois Lowry
69. What Happened on Fox Street by Tricia Springstubb
70. Okay for Now by Gary Schmidt
71. She's So Dead to Us by Kieran Scott
72. Nightshade by Andrea Cremer
73. The Gray Wolf Throne by Cinda Williams Chima
74. Radiance by Alyson Noel
75. Leaving the Bellweathers by Kristin Clark Venuti
76. Enclave by Ann Aguirre
77. Kat, Incorrigible by Stephanie Burgis
78. The Trouble with Half a Moon by Danette Vigilante
79. Cahoots by Karla Oceanak
80. Jane Austen: A Life Revealed by Catherine Reef
81. The Extraordinary Secrets of April, May, and June by Robin Benway
82. How I Live Now by Meg Rosoff
83. The Dark is Rising by Susan Cooper (audio)
84. The Emerald Atlas by John Stephens
85. On Writing by Stephen King
86. The Goddess Test by Aimee Carter
87. Starcrossed by Josephine Angelini
88. The Near Witch by Victoria Schwab
89. Eona: The Last Dragoneye by Alison Goodman
90. The Ring of Solomon by Jonathan Stroud
91. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling
92. Nightspell by Leah Cypess
93. The Lost Heiress by Catherine Fisher
94. Ruby Red by Kerstin Gier
95. Firelight by Sophie Jordan
96. City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare
97. Populazzi by Elise Allen
98. Wisdom's Kiss by Catherine Gilbert Murdock
99. He's So Not Worth It by Kieran Scott
100. The Girl of Fire and Thorns by Rae Carson
101. Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor
102. The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making by Catherynne M. Valente
103. Dust & Decay by Jonathan Maberry
104. The Tower, the Zoo, and the Tortoise by Julia Stuart
105. Circle of Fire by Michelle Zink
106. Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry
107. The Adoration of Jenna Fox by Mary Pearson (audio)
108. Ripple by Mandy Hubbard
109. The Poison Diaries by Maryrose Wood (and the Duchess of Northumberland)
110. Big Nate Strikes Again by Lincoln Peirce
111. Clarity by Kim Harrington
112. Goliath by Scott Westerfeld
113. The Implosion of Aggie Winchester by Lara Zielin
114. Enthralled edited by Melissa Marr and Kelley Armstrong
115. The Hidden Coronet by Catherine Fisher
116. Carrier of the Mark by Leigh Fallon
117. The Sea of Trolls by Nancy Farmer
118. Uncommon Criminals by Ally Carter
119. The Margrave by Catherine Fisher
120. The Flintheart by Katherine and John Paterson (audio)
121. The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton
122. Eragon by Christopher Paolini (audio)
123. The Mysteries of Udolpho by Ann Radcliffe
124. Can You Survive: Jack London's Call of the Wild adapted by Ryan Jacobson
125. The Unwanteds by Lisa McMann
126. Wonderstruck by Brian Selznick
127. Moon Shot by Alan Shepard, Deke Slayton, and Jay Barbree
128. All These Things I've Done by Gabrielle Zevin
129. The Fox Inheritance by Mary Pearson
130. Silence by Becca Fitzpatrick
131. Crossed by Ally Condie
132. Alanna: The First Adventure by Tamora Pierce
133. With a Name Like Love by Tess Hilmo
134. This Dark Endeavour by Kenneth Oppel
135. Eldest by Christopher Paolini (audio)
136. Revolution by Jennifer Donnelly
137. Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins
138. Everneath by Brodi Ashton
139. House Rules by Jodi Picoult
140. The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
141. The Story of Beautiful Girl by Rachel Simon
142. Wildwood by Colin Meloy
143. Liesl & Po by Lauren Oliver
144. Breadcrumbs by Anne Ursu
145. Vanish by Sophie Jordan
146. How to Save a Life by Sara Zarr
147. The Secret Life of Ms. Finkleman by Ben H. Winters
148. A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness
149. Icefall by Matthew J. Kirby
150. Slayers by C.J. Hill
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Monsters of Men by Patrick Ness
Publisher: Candlewick
Publication date: September 2010
ISBN: 9780763647513
Source: Library
Things I Liked:
The book definitely packs a punch. There is so much to think about and it will make you question what type of person you would be in a similar situation. What choices would you make to save someone you loved? Not to mention the story is action-packed with twists and turns that you don't see coming until it hits you right in the face. The plot is so well done and the surprises just perfect that you won't be able to put it down. Or stop thinking about it when you're done. An awesome sci-fi/dystopia/futuristic story that still packs the punch of the first two books.
Things I Didn't Like:
The only thing I found bothersome was that the message seemed a little heavy-handed. Every few pages, we would be reminded of the exceptionally hard choices Todd and Viola make. It also explicitly asked several times how far would a person go to save someone they love? I think we could have figured out the theme without having it spelled out for us. Still quite powerful and thought-provoking.
Read-alikes:
Read the first two books in the Chaos Walking trilogy
Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins
BOOK CONTENT RATINGS:
s-factor: !@#
plenty
mrg-factor: X
nothing explicit
v-factor: ->->->->
there is a lot of fighting and gore (it's about war, remember?)
Overall rating: ****
What's your favorite really unique book?
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The Scorch Trials by James Dashner
Publisher: Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Publication date: October 2010
ISBN: 9780385738750
Source: purchased
*This review and summary will contain spoilers for The Maze Runner, so read at your own risk*
Thomas and his friends are finally out of the Maze and safe. Or so they think. When they wake up the next morning, things are not as they expected. They are thrown into a new test and must get across a wasteland, trying not to lose their heads, starve to death, get struck by lightening, or have their noses removed in the process. Through it all, Thomas looks for Teresa, but he little expects their reunion to go the way it does. Can he and his friends survive this next phase of this cruel and brutal test?
Things I Liked:
This second installment definitely doesn't lack for action. You are sucked immediately into what happens next. Dashner has a way of creating odd situations that inspire fear and dread in the reader, not to mention his characters. They are put through many horrifying and painful experiences on this next part of their journey. While we learn some things about why they are there, we certainly don't learn enough to satisfy our appetites and it definitely left me feeling bruised and aching for the next book. Also, I think the book has some deeper things at work, looking at how people react in situations and what we will do to survive at the expense of others. An intriguing and fast-paced book that will leave you desperate to know what happens next.
Things I Didn't Like:
It definitely played on my emotions. You feel anger and frustration, not to mention pain and betrayal. It will leave you feeling a bit raw by the end, wishing they could have some kind of reprieve. At times it was also very confusing, but I am assuming that's because the characters are supposed to be kept unaware of what is happening.
Read-alikes:
Read The Maze Runner first
The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins
Life As We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer
BOOK CONTENT RATINGS:
s-factor: none
all of it is made-up cursing
mrg-factor: none
just some kissing
v-factor: ->->->->->
plenty of horrible things happen - some of it a bit gory
Overall rating: *****
Posted as part of the YA-D2 dystopian challenge (at the last minute, of course :)
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The Lost Saint: A Dark Divine Novel by Bree Despain
Publisher: EgmontUSA
Publication date: December 2010
ISBN: 9781606840580
Source: Review copy provided by publicist
Things I Liked:
This book definitely helped me remember what it is that I love about paranormal YA. I loved the excitement and the adventure that kept you on your toes and wondering what would happen next. I enjoyed learning more about the mythology of the paranormal beasts in this series. It had just the right amount of teenage drama and crazy fantasy stuff to make a good blend. I was invested in the story and it didn't seem to follow exactly the way the romance does in these kinds of books. I'm definitely looking forward to the next book. Some favorite parts:
But then again, wasn't the superhero supposed to be the one who was always forgetting about plans last minute, or running off during important dinners? If anyone was going to be standing someone up, shouldn't it be me? p258 of ARC
She pulled out my stake - or at least something that looked like my stake, only the hilt of it was now covered in bright blue crystals and diamond-like gems.
"You bedazzled my stake?"
"Um...Surprise," April said. "Just because you're hunting nasty stuff doesn't mean you can't do it in style." p285 of ARC
Things I Didn't Like:
I would occasionally get annoyed at Grace for her constant need to save everyone. She had a real hero complex. She was also extremely stupid and blind throughout the book. Doing stuff she knew she shouldn't and walking into dangerous situations. Though, that seems to be a requirement for heroines in paranormal books.
Read-alikes:
The Dark Divine by Bree Despain
Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick
Shiver and Linger by Maggie Stiefvater
BOOK CONTENT RATINGS:
s-factor: !@
fairly regular throughout, nothing strong
mrg-factor: X
some situations that were steamy, but really mild
v-factor: ->->
a bit of gore and blood
Overall rating: ****
I happened to get an extra ARC which I'm offering up to one lucky reader. Fill out the form below by next Monday, January 3, for your chance to win it! (US only.) (Contest closed.)
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The Jaguar Stones, Book Two: The End of the World Club by J&P Voelkel
Publisher: Egmont USA
Publication date: December 2010
ISBN: 9781606840726
Source: ARC provided by publicist
(Check out the guest post and author interview with J&P Voelkel)
Things I Liked:
This was another addition to the action-packed and fast-paced adventures in ancient Mayan history. I really like the way the history and even modern culture is woven into the story. I actually learn things and I think kids will as well, without even minding it! The characters are quirky and fun, but it's really about the adventures and difficult situations they have to get out of. They almost have a Percy Jackson feel to them, but not as entertaining or steeped in mythology as those books.
His friends saw only the gifts that his parents lavished on him: the video games, the laptop, the electronic drums - all peace offerings for being too busy at work to support their son at school concerts and class nights and sports meets. (After the recent events in San Xavier, he was expecting a "sorry for opening a portal to the Maya underworld and unleashing the forces of evil that almost killed you" gift any day now. p19 of ARC
She cupped her hands around her mouth to make the sound of a howler monkey, the loudest land animal on the planet. And if Santino Garcia was surprised to hear the girl of his dreams roaring like an angry dinosaur, he was too polite to mention it. p 99 of ARC
Things I Didn't Like:
I had a really hard time wanting to finish the book. I thought the story went on much too long and took too many crazy turns. I got a little tired of waiting for the climax. Also, the writing at times felt a bit awkward and the plot a little uneven (not to mention unbelievable). I was also a little disappointed at how little was discussed about the 2012 "end of the world" Mayan calendar thing. Especially considering the publicity that was surrounding it. In fact, it was a little vague about whether or not the world will end. Still, I think kids will love the action and the disturbingly gross Mayan gods, without being bothered by some of these other things.
Read-alikes:
Pick up the first book in the Jaguar Stones series by J&P Voelkel
The Red Pyramid or the Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan
The 39 Clues series by various authors
BOOK CONTENT RATINGS:
s-factor: none
(except in reference to the underworld :)
mrg-factor: none
v-factor: ->->
it can be a bit disgusting at times, but nothing very gory
Overall rating: ***
What books to do read to learn while being entertained?
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Scumble by Ingrid Law
Publisher: Dial
Publication date: August 2010
ISBN: 9780803733077
Source: Library
Ledge is hoping that on his thirteenth birthday, he'll get a savvy that will make him the fastest runner in the world. But, when he ends up destroying things instead, he is sorely disappointed. And his dad must be too, since he was always hoping for a fast son. When he and his sister are left behind at the ranch to try to scumble or learn to control his savvy, things go from bad to worse as Sarah Jane is desperately trying to discover the reasons behind his weird family. Can he keep their secret, and his temper, before he destroys everything he holds dear?
Things I Liked:
This was another fun and romping adventure with another savvy family. I simply love the style and humor that Law writes these books with. They have such a unique voice, as you'll see from the excerpt below. The characters are lovable and you feel their frustration and excitement during each episode of the story. A hilarious and unique family story filled with old-fashioned good fun.
"I'd known for years that something in my blood and guts and brains and bones was poised to turn me tall-tale, gollywhopper weird." p 2
"The place looked Wyoming wild, but now it was crazily patterned and molded; like somehow Grandpa had mixed up the carved swards and jutting stones of Machu Pichu in South America with the curved, thickly sliced, stair-stepping terraces of the rice paddies in China, then colored it in sage green, sandstone red, and straw bale gold." p 31
Things I Didn't Like:
I admit it didn't quite have the charm of Savvy. I found it quite a bit more predictable too, though I'm sure that's my adult sensibilities coming into play. This will be a hit with fantasy and humor-with-adventure-loving kids.
Read-alikes:
Read Savvy by Ingrid Law first (though it stands pretty well alone)
The Girl Who Could Fly by Victoria Forester
BOOK CONTENT RATINGS:
s-factor: none
mrg-factor: none
v-factor: ->
some minor incidents, nothing too scary
Overall rating: ****
What kind of savvy would you want to have?
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I hope all of you are enjoying (or preparing to enjoy) some time away from work or school or other non-fun duties. I am currently vacationing out of town, which explains why my posting has been (and will continue to be) sporadic and unpredictable. I'll be posting some scheduled reviews occasionally, but I hope that you, like me, have funner things to do during this time of the year. See you all back again in 2011!
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The Grimm Legacy by Polly Shulman
Publisher: Putnam Juvenile
Publication date: July 2010
ISBN: 9780399250965
Source: Library
When Elizabeth gets a new job at a library full of objects, not books, she does not expect to be drawn into a mystery. But, when she learns about the Grimm collection - a special collection of items straight out of the Grimm brother's fairy tales - she feels the powerful draw of those items. She and her fellow workers must find out who is stealing and replacing with fakes the Grimm collection, before they end up disappearing or worse.
Things I Liked:
This book had a fun, lighthearted, and totally awesome premise! I love the fairy tale connections and the fun that could be had from all those enchanted objects. I also really loved the idea of having a repository (or library of sorts) for literary-related items. I think that would be so cool. The plot was also intriguing enough that I kept reading to find out what happened to the characters, not just for the Grimm descriptions. Here is a favorite fun part:
"There weren't any cars back when the Brothers Grimm were collecting stuff. Maybe they thought about shoes a whole lot because they had to walk everywhere and their feet hurt."
"That's an interesting theory. You think maybe other stuff was just as important, but the Grimm guys only noticed the shoe aspect? Like, they missed whole stories about hats and scarves because their feet hurt?" p 148-149
Things I Didn't Like:
I have to admit that the characters felt a bit flat. I wasn't as interested in them so much as the story and the awesome repository of magical objects. Also, the ending felt rushed and a bit too easy. It kind of left me feeling like things weren't completely explained. Still, for its clever ideas and the fun plot, I enjoyed it overall.
Read-alikes:
A Tale Dark and Grimm by Adam Gidwitz
Sisters Grimm books by Michael Buckley
Complete Fairy Tales by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm
BOOK CONTENT RATINGS:
s-factor: none
mrg-factor: X
just some serious kissing :)
v-factor: none
Overall rating: ****
What kinds of literary objects would you like to "check out"?
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Thanks everyone who played my Name That Book game on Monday! Also, I am not so clever as I think I am. :) I thought I was being so sneaky and tricky with those puzzles, but every single person who entered got them both right. And, for those who care, Book 1 was Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie by Jordan Sonnenblick and Book 2 was Alchemy and Meggy Swann by Karen Cushman (both of which are fabulous books, BTW). And...
Paula was the winner!
Congrats, I've sent you an email and I'll be sending along some bookish delights as soon as I get your mailing address.
Thanks again to everyone who plays along with my silly games!
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The Line by Teri Hall
Publisher: Dial
Publication date: March 2010
ISBN: 9780803734661
Source: Library
Rachel and her mother live in a remote area of the US, right near the Line, the edge of the known world. The Line has been there as long as Rachel and her mother can remember, separating what they know and where they live from Away. With a corrupt and controlling government that has taken many of their basic rights, being far from big cities is a good thing for them. When Rachel finds a message that came from the other side of the Line, she must decide between what is right and what is safe.
Things I Liked:
This book had an intriguing premise, with a government that essentially cuts off everything outside of its borders and restricts the movements of its citizens. I was intrigued by the history of how the Line came to be and how the rights of the US people were slowly stolen away. I like the setting of the book and also the way Rachel's relationship with her mother changes over the course of the book.
Things I Didn't Like:
For the most part, I was unimpressed with the book. I thought there was too little explanation of how things were and how they got that way. I found Rachel acted much younger than a teenager in the book. Her relationship with her mom felt much more like something a tween or younger would feel. I was quite disappointed with the ending, too. It felt like there was not any kind of closure to the story. I can tell there is probably an expected sequel, but there should be some amount of wrapping up in the book. After all the build up, things went very smoothly at the end, with very little trouble. I think that the main thing it could have used was more detail. Basically, it just wasn't for me.
Read-alikes:
The Giver by Lois Lowry
Gone by Michael Grant
Candor by Pam Bachorz
BOOK CONTENT RATINGS:
s-factor: none
mrg-factor: none
v-factor: ->
very minor details
Overall rating: **
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This Book Is Not Good For You by Pseudonymous Bosch
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date: September 2009
ISBN: 9780316040860
Source: Library
The secret to the most delicious tasting chocolate in the world? What could be bad about that? Unfortunately, this book is not good for you, and thus I can't tell you anything about it. Oh, except Cass' mom has been kidnapped by an evil master chef who, for the ransom, wants a magical instrument with super powers that will allow the Midnight Sun access to the secret. Read at your own risk.
Things I Liked:
Once again, this series delights and surprises me. I love the wit and the dry humor and the positively extraordinary plot. This book delves not only into the realm of the unbelievable, but it also manages to poignantly discuss the actions of people who are under stress and what we will do to save our families. A romping, funny, good time of a book that will delight kids and adults of all ages. And make you crave chocolate like you never have before. Favorite parts:
You know, people always warn children about taking candy from strange adults. But they never warn us adults about taking candy from strange children. All those sweet-looking kids who sell boxes of candy bars on the street to help pay for their schooling - how do we know what's in those bars? And don't get me started on that nefarious institution designed to lure unsuspecting customers into buying mysterious frosted goodies: the bake sale. p 36
I'm not anti-vanilla, just pro-chocolate. I wanted to make that clear for all the villains, oops! I'm sorry, I mean vanillains, out there. You know who you are. p 190
Things I Didn't Like:
I imagine the humor and side notes would get old if you read all the books at once (well, if your are an adult, maybe not a kid). But one at a time, they are a delight!
Read-alikes:
Read the first two books in the Secret Series by Pseudonymous Bosch
The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart
Reminds me also of the Alcatraz series by Brandon Sanderson
BOOK CONTENT RATINGS:
s-factor: none
mrg-factor: none
v-factor: none
Overall rating: ****
Totally unrelated, but I posted my 400th book review last week! Crazy!
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Name that Book is a biweekly game where you get to guess a book title from the photo clues.
Since it's the season of giving, I thought I'd have a prize again this time. And, instead of giving it to the first correct guesser, I'll take guesses (NOT in the comments, only in the form) for a few days and then pick a winner from those who got both book titles correct. The prize will be something bookish (and possibly even a book). Ready, set, go!
Book 1:
Book 2:
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