Category Archives: Juvenile

The Graveyard Book Read-Along, Week One

Posted on October 7, 2012 by

This month, I’m participating in a read-along of Neil Gaiman’s The Graveyard Book, as part of R.I.P.  We’re looking at a few chapters a week, with no specific questions for each post.  This week, a discussion on the first three chapters. … Continue reading →

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Classic Review: Ella Enchanted

Posted on September 3, 2012 by

I’ve reviewed a lot of retold fairy tales on this blog.  One of the first was Ella Enchanted, and I still think it’s one of the best! *********************************** Cinderella, in her traditional form, is a character who drives me absolutely … Continue reading →

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A Shadow of a Plot in a Shadow World

Posted on August 1, 2012 by

On my quest to finish series, I picked up The Shadow World by Jane Johnson, second book in the Eidolon Chronicles.  (Read my review of Book One, The Secret Country.)  The Eidolon Chronicles centers on Ben, an ordinary boy who … Continue reading →

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A Castle with a Mind of Its Own

Posted on July 18, 2012 by

What if a castle was alive?  That idea is the big draw for me in Tuesdays at the Castle by Jessica Day George. The castle of the title would be a very confusing place to live, but it’s great fun … Continue reading →

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Following a Talking Cat to a Secret Country

Posted on July 11, 2012 by

I read The Secret Country by Jane Johnson years ago–at least, I have to believe my book list when it tells me I did!  It was a book that I really couldn’t remember anything about (which is rare), except just … Continue reading →

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