Childrens Books
Bobby Bright’s Greatest Christmas by John R. Brooks: book review
Bobby Bright's Best Christmas by John R. Brooks Old Farm Press (2006) ISBN 9780978822705 Reviewed by Irene Watson for Reader Views (11/06) This adorable story begins in a Christmas light bulb factory where a strand of lights is shocked with an electrical charge and one of the bulbs, named Bobby, is imbued with magical powers. The string of lights is purchased by Mr. and Mrs. McGillicuddy and over the next… Continue Reading
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An intriguing book review on “Five Go Off To Camp”, a famous adventure of Five by Enid Blyton
INTRODUCTION: Children get into the good habit of reading books right after reading some of Enid Blyton's Famous Five. This is not always the case for everyone. But given my personal experience, I fell in love with books right after reading my very first Enid Blyton novel “Five Go Off To Camp”. I started reading books from my childhood, but I tell you that this book revived my long lost… Continue Reading
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Michael Pollan’s Food Rules – A Review
This little book is an excellent beginner's guide to food. If you've been overweight or on a diet for years, you've probably determined that there's no instant cure for what you've been doing for years. What Pollan does is give you quick rules for eating that will take you as far, if not further, than many diets. Muffin tops and spare tires might look trendy, but they're neither very attractive… Continue Reading
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Children’s book review – The personification of a magic lamp!
Have you heard of the success of Flat Stanley? He's a character that children love, he's a two-dimensional, flat person. Interestingly enough, the symbolism is great and it even has implications for the physics of multiple dimensions, but the Stanley Dish is incredibly successful and successful. In fact, some schools have had students create "flat stanleys" out of paper and then give them to friends to take on trips with… Continue Reading
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Lucky’s Higher Power – Book Review
The Higher Power of Lucky is the 2007 Newbery Medal winner by award-winning author, Susan Patron. Lucky Trimble is ten years old and lives in the desert town of Hard Pan. CA (pop 43) with his dog, HMS Beagle and his French sitter, Brigitte. Lucky spends her free time listening to twelve-step programs like Alcoholics Anonymous and Smokers Anonymous where she discovers a higher power that helps people when they… Continue Reading
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Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz – A book review
Recommended for ages 9-12 Have you ever imagined that you were a top spy? Fourteen-year-old Alex Rider has never had one. But he still finds himself becoming one, in Alex Rider's first book, Stormbreakerby Anthony Horowitz. Alex's uncle, who raised him, is killed in a car accident. He was supposed to not be wearing his seatbelt, but Alex knows something is wrong. His uncle was the last person to ride… Continue Reading
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Critical review of the book entitled “Sal-A Feast of Kashmiri Cuisine”
I wanted to prepare a typical Kashmiri sherbat in the time of Ramzaan. I was looking for Kashmiri recipes. I didn't have the chance to find out. Fortunately, I discovered the recipe details in the book called "Sal-A Feast of Kashmiri Cuisine". It was written by Smt. Neerja Mattoo, Professor of English Literature and Lecturer at the University of Kashmir. It was a colorful book with lots of recipes from… Continue Reading
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Book Review – Strawberry Girl
Lois Lenski's Strawberry Girl is one of the classic Newbery Medal winners. Rewarded with the medal in 1946, it speaks of a time more familiar and current than today. Today, this rich novel opens the window to an era that few remember. It is one of many books Lenski has written with a focus on regional histories allowing young readers to get a glimpse of how American children lived in… Continue Reading
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Review: Filipino Fever by Bruce Cook
Author: Bruce R. Cook Publisher: Capital Crime Press ISBN: 0977627675 Bruce R. Cook's debut novel, Philippine Fever, is an engaging and entertaining quick read, if a little bloody at times. Mysteries are usually about corpses, and this one is no exception with its search for suspects. Set in Manila in the Philippines, where the author had worked and researched the material for the book, the story centers on an American… Continue Reading
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Review: Battle for Elizabeth Winthrop’s Castle
My children enjoyed The castle in the attic by Elizabeth Winthrop, so we decided to listen to the sequel, The Battle of the Castle. Both kids gave the book a thumbs up and I was amused enough by the book to keep listening to it. The summary William took a magical journey back six hundred years with his nanny, Mrs Phillips, in the first book, The Castle in the Attic.… Continue Reading
