Tag Archives: dancing

Marie, Dancing

Posted on April 1, 2013 by

I think we all know I’m a fan of the Phantom of the Opera…and I’d be lying if I said that wasn’t the primary reason I wanted to read Marie, Dancing by Carolyn Meyer.  It just happens to be set … Continue reading →

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It’s…Not Quite Monday, But What Are You Reading?

Posted on March 3, 2013 by

As usual, I’m joining in a little early for the Book Journey meme, “It’s Monday, What Are You Reading?” I haven’t had much to report here recently, because I spent two weeks reading Les Miserables by Victor Hugo.  I turned … Continue reading →

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Delving into Complicated Dreams

Posted on June 25, 2012 by

Dreams–meaning hopes and goals and aspirations–can be a complicated business.  They usually aren’t, though, in Juvenile and YA books.  Usually the message there is that if you believe enough and work hard enough, you can achieve anything.  I believe that … Continue reading →

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Twelve More Dancing Princesses

Posted on February 8, 2012 by

Entwined by Heather Dixon is one of those books I saw make the rounds of several blogs I follow.  And of course I was intrigued–it’s another retelling of “The Twelve Dancing Princesses.”  I reserved this at the library months ago, … Continue reading →

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