Drift House: The First Voyage
Facts:Date finished: 10-30-08Author: Dale PeckCategory: Children’s fantasyPublished: 2005Pages: 424Rating: 4/5 Basic Plot:In the wake of 9/11, three siblings are sent to live with their uncle on the Bay of Eternity in Canada. But what their parents thought would be safe haven turns out to be a fantastical (and often dangerous)…
Princess baseball?
I know girls are often an odd mix of girly and tomboyish. I know I was – playing forts with my brother one minute, Barbies with my neighbor friend the next. But this combination has my head in a bit of a spin. A Disney Princess baseball set? Seriously? It’s…
Wicked
Facts:Date finished: 10-25-08Author: Gregory MaguireCategory: FantasyPublished: 1995Pages: 406Rating: 3/5 Basic Plot:Dorothy and Toto landed with a boom in Oz, but the real whirlwind in Oz had been going on for years before the pair arrived. Just how did the wicked witch become the wicked witch? Is she even a witch?…
Declaring Independence
Facts:Date finished: Didn’tAuthor: Douglas SchoenCategory: Non-fiction, politicalPublished: 2008Pages: 272 Basic Plot:Non-fiction book about the rise of the independent voter and how it can change politics. My assessment:Didn’t even bother finishing this thing. I _thought_ it was going to be about the rise of a third party since the subtitle is…
New Moon – The Twilight Saga Book Two
Facts:Date finished: 10-12-08Author: Stephenie MeyerCategory: Teen fantasyPublished: 2006Pages: 563Rating: 4.5/5 My review of book one Basic Plot:After the near-fatal disasters of spring, Edward decides that being with Bella can only cause her harm in the long run. He and his family depart Forks, leaving no trace behind to remind Bella…