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Posted by Rebekah
Categories: Adventure, Fantasy, Fiction, Older Readers, Review
Tags:Easy Read, Funny, Lloyd Alexander, Prydain, Quick Read
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This is a collection of short stories about Prydain. It’s very helpful for learning a little bit of the “background” history of Prydain, including the story behind Dyrnwyrn and how Orddu, Orgoch and Orwen found Dalben. There’s a fun story with Doli and several others.
I enjoyed this one. It’s a quick read, and there’s not a lot to it, but you could consider it a “nutritional supplement” for the Prydain Chronicles. I would recommend that you read the Chronicles first, then this one, not that it gives anything away, but it might make more sense. It’s a nice mix of six stories, (that’s a tongue-twister!) and it works great for a “quickie” while I’m waiting for something or other. Enjoy!
Posted by Ruth
Categories: All Ages, Fiction, Review
Tags:Good Read Aloud, Louisa May Alcott
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Jack and Jill, two good friends, while sledding, suffer from a severe accident, which breaks Jack’s leg, and more seriously injures Jill’s back. The doctors say that Jack will be up and about again after a few weeks, but they’re afraid that Jill may remain an invalid for the rest of her life. This is the story of what Jack and Jill and their friends did while Jack recovers, and Jill builds hope.
I only rated this one three stars because I’ve read almost all of Louisa May Alcott’s books, and I know she’s done better, but I still enjoyed this one, and would recommend it to all L. M. Alcott fans.
Posted by Sarah
Categories: Adventure, All Ages, Fiction, Review
Tags:Animals, Dogs, Meindert DeJong, Out of Print
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A boy named Dirk lives in the town of Weirom. One day, an English ship wrecks and Dirk saves a dog, whom he names Bello. Bello then belongs to him by the right of the sea. But how will he and his family afford to feed the enormous dog? And will the English come and claim the saved timbers of their ship — and Bello?
A pretty good book. At one point I was a bit confused as to whether Dirk was running on land or sea, and if he was running in the sea, how he had gone out so far… but I got it figured out. Dirk’s Dog, Bello is written somewhat like a movie script — mostly in present tense. Also, if you take a look at the first couple pages, or the first one, you may think it is probably somewhat boring. However, there is adventure in this book! Though it’s probably not as adventureish as a Narnia book, it still has some action. I’m not sure whether this book would be All Ages or Younger Readers (which is <13). I went ahead and rated it All Ages. This is a rather long review for me, isn’t it? Enjoy!
Posted by Jordan
Categories: Fiction, Picture Books, Review, Younger Readers
Tags:Animals, Dogs, Dr. Seuss, Foxes, Funny, Good Read Aloud, Insects, Quick Read, Theodore Geisel
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In a series of increasingly more difficult tongue twisters, a Fox tries to find something that Mr. Knox can say.
If you can’t say “Fox in socks on Knox in box” ten times fast, your tongue may need lubrication. What better way than to read straight through Seuss’ book without one mistake? Take courage, though. The book ends with a (relatively) easy section on Tweedle Beetles.
Posted by Jordan
Categories: Adventure, All Ages, Fantasy, Fiction, Review
Tags:Easy Read, Funny, Good Read Aloud, James Thurber, Quick Read
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The evil Duke is so cold, he froze time on the clocks in his castle. He also claims to be the uncle of the beautiful princess Saralinda, who (of course) every prince wants to marry. Enter Prince Zorn, who (again, of course) wants to marry the princess. But it’s not that easy. The duke has a test for every prince who comes along, and he tells Zorn to bring him jewels equal to Zorn’s father’s treasury in 24 hours! Even with the help of the one and only Golux, can Zorn accomplish this task?
Well, it’s a fairy tale, what do you think happens? Thurber has quite a weird take on fairy tales. If you want more, try The White Deer.
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