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My Name is Maria Isobel
This is the story of a little girl named Maria Isobel who is quite proud of her name and family. Maria Isobel is starting a new school and her teacher changes her name to Mary for there are several Maria's already in the class. This is a good book to teach about heritage and self. The illustrations are pencil sketches that are quite vivid and shows the emotions of the Maria and the other characters.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
The Magic Finger
Here is a story that will show you how to learn how to control the feeling of anger. 'The Magic Finger' written by Roald Dahl and drawn by Quentin Blake is the story of a little girl with a peculiar power to change things. This little girl when she gets angry points her finger and things happen. The pictures are pencil drawings and quite illustrative in showing what the words say.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
The Battlefield Ghost
'The Battlefield Ghost' a youth novel written by Margery Cuyler and illustrated by Arthur Howard is based on a true historical fact. This is the story of a brother and sister John and Lisa who just moved into a run-down old house that had been built at the time of the Revolutionary War, but one day they each feel an invisible hand touch them. Do you believe in ghosts? This story could change your mind.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
American Born Chinese
'American Born Chinese' is a graphic novel written by Gene Luch Yang. This is the story of how a boy named Jin Wang and how he learns when his cousin Chin-Kee comes to visit he has a lot to learn about himself and family. The pictures throughout the novel are quite vivid and interesting to view. As the back cover says we all just want 'To fit in." This is what the story is about.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Is Philosophy Still Relevant in Modern Life?
I believe in the vast expanse of human inquiry, philosophy and science stand as enduring pillars of understanding, each offering unique insights and methodologies. Philosophy, characterized by critical analysis and logical argumentation, delves into fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, values, and the nature of reality. Science, on the other hand, relies on empirical evidence and experimentation to understand the natural world and produce testable explanations.
By Banzan A. B.2 years ago in Critique
Artist's story poem
Who and what are artists? Do you draw, write, sing or take pictures? Do you use a pen and paper or a computer or do use a paintbrush or sculptors' tool with clay or stone or musicians with their music whatever the style? An artist is one who can show an image in words or show through using various colors or other forms of media like a photograph. Artists are people who see people and things in a different light for how other 'regular' people see things. We share our stories in words as writers and images as artists and photographers and sculptors. We share our ideas and dreams with all who care and want to see and hear our work.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Captive Star
'Captive Star' a romance mystery novel written by Nora Roberts is the second in a series. This is a continuation of 'Hidden Star' but this is the story of MJ, a bartender/owner and Jack, a skip tracer and a misunderstanding of who is who and what needs to be done. Once again Nora Roberts has the reader visualizing the whole page-turning story.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Hidden Star
'Hidden Stars' is a romance mystery novel written by Nora Roberts and the first in series. This one is about Bailey who has lost her memory due to a serious intrusion and Cade a private detective who needs the job that leads to other things. Nora Roberts has written this page-turner of a story that the reader will feel for the couple involved in all respects till the end.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
A Kiss to Remember
'A Kiss to Remember' a short romance novel written by Naima Simone. This is the story of Remi and Declan two individuals that barely know each other and make a deal of sorts. This is truly a story of the 21st century for these two characters use text messaging throughout the story as friends, but it seems that something else is occurring. Naima is a descriptive writer so that the reader gets to know each of the characters from the major to the minor characters.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Once An Outlaw
Just finished 'Once an Outlaw' by Jill Gregory who wrote this historical fiction romance that kind of reminded me of 'Gunsmoke' as well as 'Little House on the Prairie' and even 'Bonanza'. This is the story of Clint Barclay and Emily Spoon who have to realize what family is and is not. Jill writes a story that is easy to visualize from how she describes the characters as well as the settings of the story. The reader will get the sense that they are back in history.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Dangerous
'Dangerous' written by Diana Palmer is a romance story, but there is a lot of family story too. This is the story of Winnie and Kilraven and the search for truth while working on a case of Kilraven's past and his dealing with losing one family and afraid to start another. This is a story of various emotions and how various relationships can affect one another. Diana Palmer has done her research well in developing these characters and what they do throughout the story.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
