esmemoria nailed it! All stuff I have wanted to read or didn't know I wanted! Not sure what the slug thing is but it fits right in, and I do enjoy little toys like that. … [Read more]
…kurou, which could be translated to ‘suffering’
Clark and Division by Naomi Hirahara
BINGO!!!! Bingo tile: monster; the first big monster is the internment of Japanese and Japanese Americans from (primarily) the West Coast and the subsequent theft of their property by white Americans; the second monster would spoil the mystery, but is monstrous! In Clark and Division, Naomi … [Read more]
's CBR14 Review No:10 ·
Genres: Fiction, History, Mystery ·
Tags: Fiction, historical fiction, mystery, Naomi Hirahara ·
Touching the Impossible
The Impossible Mountain by David Soman
I Touched the Sun by Leah Hayes
The Impossible Mountain and I Touched the Sun have a slightly common theme. The main thing of each book is that of believing in yourself and trying impossible things. David Soman’s The Impossible Mountain was more fun for me. It had a more solid story and illustrations that spoke to me more … [Read more]
's CBR14 Review No:582 ·
Genres: Children's Books, Fiction, Poetry ·
Tags: David Soman, Emotions & Feelings, Fables, family, Leah Hayes, legends, myths, New Experience, siblings, Social Themes ·
“Only problem is, he also has a terrible case of…the frets.”
Stuntboy, In the Meantime by Jason Reynolds
Bingo tile: Star (I know, I know, but I am determined to Bingo this year!) both for the amazing production on this auidobook and because Zola and Portico are stars I am doing something(s) completely different (for me) with this book, so let's see how it goes! I am reviewing a kids book that I … [Read more]
's CBR14 Review No:9 ·
Genres: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fiction, Graphic Novels/Comic Books ·
Tags: audio version of a graphic novel, children's fiction, Fiction, Graphic Novel, Jason Reynolds ·
Come light the Menorá
J Is for Janucá by Melanie Romero
When I think of Hanukkah, I think of a winter celebration that I know a little about, but not enough to say much about. So, when J Is for Janucá came up on a list of books to read online via Edelweiss, I thought here is a great way to learn. And I learned more than expected. You see, this book is … [Read more]
's CBR14 Review No:580 ·
Genres: Children's Books, Cooking/Food, History, Non-Fiction, Poetry, Religion ·
Tags: Cassie Gonzales, Hanukkah, Holidays & Celebrations, Janucaa, Judaism, Melanie Romero, spanish, The Festival of Lights ·
Pursuit of Glory: Europe 1648-1815
Pursuit of Glory: Europe 1648-1815 by Tim Blanning
This is a decidedly blank spot in my understanding of history, especially European history, as the only close study of it I've ever probably takes comes from either novels or 10th grade world history. I probably would have taken AP European History if it had been offered, but alas. The US edition … [Read more]