Fiction
Hurtle and Hewis
'Hurtle and Hewis' is a children's book written by Dawn Ajarie-Vizor. This is a story of quite a pair of hedgehogs one that is obsessive and that is kind of a slob, but they are siblings and they have a plan to do on their vacation that one of won in a contest. They each learn a lot about each other. Dawn has written this story to show that siblings can find ways to get along and be able to work and have fun in many different situations. The illustrations were vivid and quite descriptive. This is also a story that has a lot of alliteration that helps with learning sounds of letters for young children.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Detective Dachshund and the Fluffy Thief
'Detective Dachshund and the Fluffy Thief' is a children's picture book written and illustrated by Decima Blake. Who's ready for a mystery? Detective Dachshund is the story of a police dog that is sent out on a case that is quite deceiving. Will Detective Dachshund solve this bewildering case? He asks many questions of all neighborhood residents and learns a lot. This is a book that could teach the beginnings of deductive skills and learning how to sequence events. It is full of surprises and the illustrations go right along with the words.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Tinsle Tales Benniebee and Walliewasp
What do you know about the world of bees? Mark Leah has written and illustrated a children's picture entitled 'Tinsle Tales Benniebee and Walliewasp'. Where do bees of a certain 'breed' belong? This is the question that Benniebee and Walliewasp have to answer. Benniebee has to find a family and a place to call home. Walliewasp must find a safe place and where would that be for him.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Identity
'Identity' a novel written by Nora Roberts is a romance novel but to me is more a family story. In this story the main character of Morgan Albright, a woman who is living her life in a very good way and getting what she wants. She has a house, a job, a car and saving money in the bank. She also has a roommate by the name Nina Ramos. Something bad happens and Morgan has to move back home and start over. Nora Roberts is an author of many books but 'Identity' will have readers think a little bit more about personal saftey and just plain safety.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Fred Ferret
'Fred Ferret' is an animal story written by Elizabeth Swain and illustrated by Russell Martin and kind of asks the question 'How do you get to know a ferret? Fred is a ferret that likes himself and his family, but he wants something different. Fred learns a lot on something different to do. Elizabeth Swain has written this animal story that is quite human in many respects. She has written the conversations between the animals very convincingly and Martin's drawings that are pencil and charcoal sketches are another way the story gets told. This would make a good book for an elementary language arts or social living lesson on what makes a family or even a science lesson on animal environments.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Eddie the Elephant and the Pirate Treasure
Colin Ridyard and Sonia Sparkles have created a children's picture book entitled 'Eddie the Elephant and the Pirate Treasure. This picture book answers the question. It is a story of Jackie and a special friend named Eddie and while on the way to a birthday they get sidelined into another adventure and will they make the birthday party?
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Pippa Park Crush at First Sight
Erin Yun has created a middle school novel entitled 'Pippa Park Crush at First Sight'. Oh, the world of middle school. This is the story of Pippa and her friends the month before Christmas with Pippa in charge of organizing her social life and the various issues that do occur at this stage of growing otherwise known as the tweens.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
The Door A Door That Opens to a Dark, Suspenseful Spiritual World
Richard J. Herr and Stanford Erikson has written quite a mystery story entitled 'The Door A Door That Opens to a Dark, Suspenseful, Spiritual World'. This is a story that covers spiritualism with practically with romance and friendship. 'The Door' is also a story of good and evil that is about a couple by the names of Robert and Abigail who are involved, but is it good? Robert seeks information into his aunt's death which leads him into various circumstances to search for the answers he needs and deserves to find out.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Bella A Mouse Tale
'Bella A Mouse Tale' is a story of good and evil written by George Bastin and illustrated by George Franco that shows how the 'little guy' can win. This is the story of a mouse named Bella and her work and business. Bella has some decisions to make with some of the characters. The George's have written a story that teaches the good and bad elements of the community she lives. 'Bella' is also a good story that shows how cooperation with others will help with various issues and events. 'Bella A Mouse Tale' is telling and showing how a children's picture book can teach lessons in and of the real world and what friendship is about.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Tragladord vs The Science Club
'Tragladord vs The Science Club' is quite the story to teach all about ecology created by Julia Andrews and illustrated by Alexander Bennett. They have created a story picture book about a group of youth and how they all learn to appreciate nature and what it offers all of us. It is the story of friends Sven, Chloe, Clare, Joel, Amarca, Dylan and Hugo. All these youth live on a planet that is filthy and needs cleaned up somehow and they need to figure a way to do this or it will be too late.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Dragon's Gate
'Dragon's Gate' a historical novel for youth written by Laurence Yep. This is the story of a boy named Otter, a Chinese who traveled from China to escape from an accident that is claimed as something else. Otter travels to America to work with his father and uncle working on the Transcontinental Railroad. Otter learns many skills that are necessary as well as ideas that will affect his kind and his family socially, economically, educationally and even politically to a point when dealing with working conditions, weather, and a few other issues. The cover art of the book shows bascically what the story will be about.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
