The Mysterious Benedict Society
Facts:Date finished: 6-9-08Author: Trenton Lee StewartCategory: Children’s (10-12)Published: 2007Pages: 485Rating: 5/5 Basic Plot:A classified ad in the paper is all it took to change Reynie Muldoon’s life forever. He shows up to take a mysterious test with odd questions and finds himself drafted with three other children into an undercover…
Women Who Make the World Worse
Facts:Date finished: 6-6-08Author: Kate O’BeirneCategory: Non-fictionPublished: 2006Pages: 199Rating: 5/5 Basic Plot:O’Beirne examines how the radical feminists are damaging schools, families, the military and sports. She catalogs the side effects of what people tend to take as being a good thing, looking at the ripple effect through society and the true…
On Deck
I’m usually a quick reader, but I seem to be moving slowly lately. Just not enough time to devote to it. Plus, I have several books going at once right now. Had to leave one home while I was traveling since I was halfway through and I hate dragging around…
Stink: The Incredible Shrinking Kid
Facts:Date finished: 5-24-08Author: Megan McDonaldCategory: For KidsPublished: 2005Pages: 102 Basic Plot:Meet Judy Moody’s brother, Stink, and follow him on his adventures for a few weeks in Class 2D. Is he really shrinking? Are newts poisonous to toads? Why isn’t James Madison on money? My assessment:I know, I know. Not exactly…
Imperium
Facts:Date finished: 5-23-08Author: Robert HarrisCategory: Historical fictionPublished: 2007Pages: 608 (large-print edition)Rating: 3.5/5 Basic Plot:As a new man with little money, Cicero’s ambition of achieving the ultimate political success seems a faint hope. But bold moves in the courts and strategic alliances allow the most clever orator Rome has seen in…