Boxers by Gene Luen Yang My rating: 4 of 5 stars Boxers is the first of a two-part graphic novel series by Gene Luen Yang about the Boxer Rebellion in China. Although it is historical fiction, it has a hint of fantasy to it where the reader has to suspend their disbelief in order to… Continue reading Boxers – Gene Luen Yang
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Weekly Wrap Up: October 28-November 3
It's November and I was just told that it is supposed to snow on Friday - I'm both excited and not ready for autumn to be over. The leaves have been so gorgeous, even when they're blanketing the ground! Books I Reviewed This Week: Books I Read This Week: Rebel by Marie Lu Pumpkinheads by… Continue reading Weekly Wrap Up: October 28-November 3
Weekly Wrap Up: October 21-27
It's almost Halloween! What are you guys going to dress up as? I am currently about 2/3rd of the way done with my live action Belle costume, so hopefully I can finish it before Halloween. (Everyone is coming to work in costume and what better book nerd to dress up as than Belle?!) Books I… Continue reading Weekly Wrap Up: October 21-27
A Boy Called Bat – Elana K. Arnold
A Boy Called Bat by Elana K. Arnold My rating: 4 of 5 stars A Boy Called Bat is a children’s chapter book about a boy that tries to convince his veterinarian mom to let him keep the skunk kit that she rescued. It is a very simple storyline without much to make it stand… Continue reading A Boy Called Bat – Elana K. Arnold
Aurora Rising – Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff
Aurora Rising by Amie Kaufman My rating: 4 of 5 stars Aurora Rising is the first book in a new series from co-authors Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff. They wrote my favourite science fiction series, Illuminae, so I was quite excited to see what adventures they take readers on next. Aurora Rising is set in… Continue reading Aurora Rising – Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff
Weekly Wrap Up: October 14-20
Sorry this is a little late today, I wasn't feeling well this morning (and really still am not) but I was still trying to get my readings done for school before I come on here and did my weekly update. Books I Reviewed This Week: Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson - My Review Books… Continue reading Weekly Wrap Up: October 14-20
Sorcery of Thorns – Margaret Rogerson
Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson My rating: 5 of 5 stars Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson is a beautifully written world that will appeal to book lovers and make you want to live in its rich depths. It is a world in which certain books are magical, called grimoires, and are capable of… Continue reading Sorcery of Thorns – Margaret Rogerson