Fiction
The Youngest Prince
Even though I was running from my attackers in the dark, desolate forest, I couldn't resist the allure of a half-opened door. I found this a mystery; I didn't expect this. I think that's just how magic works - there's always an element of the unknown. My resilience fueled my desire to explore what lay beyond. I left the door open as a sign when I entered, but it closed on its own, so there was no turning back.
By Emily Curry (Rising Phoenix)2 years ago in Critique
Three Books That Made Me Who I Am
Its safe to say that throughout my life I have acquired a fair amount of books. Having just done a very quick count, I currently have 201 books gracing my shelves, I daren’t count the books currently sat in a bag ready to be donated. A lot of these I have read, others are still sat waiting for me to discover their story.
By Joe Harris2 years ago in Critique
Princess of Selom.
Once upon a time in the land of fire and ice, nestled among the majestic mountains and glacial wonders of Iceland, there existed a hidden gem known as the Ice Cave of Enchanted Lights. This mystical cavern, concealed deep within a glacier, possessed an otherworldly beauty that would leave even the most seasoned explorers in awe.
By Dawn Earnshaw2 years ago in Critique
Review of Earnest Hemingway's Farewell to Arms
I was never one to read much classic literature. This 355 page novel reflects a saddening story of a solider who returns home from war. Lt. Fredrick Henry shares his time in the field of war, before his home life falls into shambles. If needing to read a book about an alcoholic's demise to relate to military service ever, this is the one book I would recommend for that purpose. This book published in 1929, and refers to service in World War One.
By Jenia Silver2 years ago in Critique
The Cloud Lasso
The Cloud Lasso is written by Eden Jones and my question is 'Who would like to have a cloud for a friend? This is a children's picture book about a little monster named 'Little Monster'. This is a story that is all about keeping and making new friends and finding an interest from arts and crafts to sports to dancing. Little Monster has a decision to make. The artwork is quite whimsical in nature and if you would look closer it would seem like they were painted on canvas for you can see brushstrokes. This is a great beginning reader for the typeface is large and a lot of repetition of a certain phrase.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
The Hooded Sweefa
The Hooded Sweefa is written by A.M. Seifried and is a children's picture book that is about imagination. The characters of Sweefa and Nessa are suppose to have jobs of doing away with evil and bringing love to all good and bad. This is a story that sweet but a bit of sour. To me it is like a beginning mystery for very young readers for Sweefa and Nessa must figure our what Frakin wants all the nuts. The term 'justice' is introduced to readers.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Humphrey's night out The Adventures of Humphrey the Guinea Pig
Humphrey's night out The Adventures of Humphrey the Guinea Pig is written by Christopher Weedon and illustrated by Sandra Weedon of Great Britain. This is the story of Humphrey and his journey at night as he visits and explores his outside environment. It is also a story of friendship and sharing interests. The drawings uses the various tones and hues of colors and looked as if they were done with crayons, but they are really good in my opinion for kids will really like this story. There are questions in the back of the book to start discussions and to check for understanding and listening skills. Even adults could learn something from this story.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Dare to Dream
Dare to Dream is a children's picture book created by Nikki and Scott Webster. This is a story of a small girl with a big dream. She goes to sleep and dreams her dreams of many events that could happen. This is a book written by British authors but American readers will enjoy too. It is a book that will show and tell about diversity and acceptance of each other and our achievements.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Lord of Order
Lord of Order written by Brett Riley is a thriller horror/ science fiction story that could remind the reader of an event that took place in Waco, Texas. What if the city of New Orleans was a prison city of the future. It is also a story of having faith in yourself and your ideals. Lord of Order is a book set in the future but has aspects of the past and present.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Soccer Trophy Mom
Soccer Trophy Mom a novel written by Fred Bowen. Who's ready for some soccer? This is the story of Aiden and Ava soccer players and their friends who like to solve mysteries. This is a middle school level novel that allows for readers to start using critical thinking skills to solve various problems while working together and investigating various solutions right or wrong.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
