I thought this book was good. It was so exciting and was bursting with adventure. The pace is very fast which keeps the reader interested. The author goes to great lengths to describe KiraKu in a way that makes you feel as though you can reach out and touch it. The best part about this book is the character Charlie.
At times the books moves too fast and I had trouble keeping pace. This book might be best for super fantasy fans who are over 12.
I laughed out loud a lot during this book. The characters were silly and ended up in ridiculous situations. The illustrations were perfect for the story, a bit wacky and crazy. This book moved very quickly and was a fast read. It did not take me long to finish at all.
Chantarelle was a very good book filled with action, adventure, and thrills on every page. I liked that the author, G.A. Morgan, was able to make the book believable in its own unique way.
I also enjoyed the details and rich descriptions in this book. For example, one line says, “Moss hung like beards along the limbs of the lifeless trees.” A part in the book that I liked was when Chase suddenly remembered about Ayda. It happened in a very memorable and slightly funny way.
The author kept the same characters as in book one, and introduced a few new ones. I enjoyed everything about this book. I would recommend this book to ages 11 and up, or to anyone who loved The Fog of Forgetting.
To be frank, the beginning of this novel was a twisted mess, too many characters were introduced in a short amount of time, and the story seemed to have no direction at all. Then, around Chapter 15, everything seemed to change. The plot straightened out instead of going in circles, the characters didn’t seem so undeveloped, and some real progress toward the end result occurred. I finally felt like the book had a goal. I was a little confused as to what was going on in the beginning—not reading the first book really stunted my understanding of the story’s focus. I also found the dialect and slang that the characters used perplexing. It was like an English/American/Alien vernacular that I found a little tiring and hard to follow until I got used to the characters and their respective personalities. In conclusion, I felt like the idea and the subject matter of the story was good. The author just spent too much time on the exposition, laying out needlessly intricate groundwork before the rising action, making reading tedious. If that problem is fixed, I would have no qualms about giving the upcoming books in this series a try.
“People called Oz many things—adventurous…rebellious…stubborn…buzzard—but the more people told him to stay away from something, the more determined Oz was to do the exact opposite.”
I would recommend this book for ages eleven and up. There are some violent themes (a given if the title is The Beast of Seabourne), and one or two mild curses are used. I guess chasing a slippery beast can sometimes be frustrating.
Will Oz and his friends be able to find the remaining artefacts and uncover the identity of The Beast of Seabourne before anyone else is hurt? Or will one of them be its next victim? Reading Rhys A. Jones’s new novel, The Beast of Seabourne, is the only way to find out!
Note: If you are interested in delving into the Artefacts Series and want to learn more about the origin of Soph and the start of Oz’s perilous adventure, be sure to check out the first book in the quintet, The Obsidian Pebble, by Rhys A. Jones!
I really enjoyed this book. I felt it gave tweens/teens a great opportunity to boost their self confidence. The stories about the author's childhood are written in a jolly tone, but also give children something to relate to, as the stories are very realistic. I also enjoyed the quizzes because they led to advice on how to boost your positivity. The overall message is "don't worry, be happy," and Surviving Junior High Vol. 2 was a great energy-boosting read! I would recommend this book to any child aged 10+ who is looking for a self-esteem boost.
This is a REALLY good book. I am recommending it to everyone. This book has some content that is not explained effectively at first but as you read on it is made clear. I look forward to doing most of these things when I’m older. Unfortunately, there are a few things I could do now but not many due the fact that I'm not in college yet. A few things I could do are cleaning out my closet and starting a photo album but not many other things. I can’t wait to get a good sound system in my dorm and throw parties. You might have to save up for that and a few other things but most things in the book are free or cheap to do.
Mind Over Bullies was a great book and was very exciting! The descriptions of the characters were rich and vivid; for example, one excerpt read, "Margo Rios was pretty, smart, fit, popular, and a firecracker who could be a bit of a jerk sometimes."
The story had twists and turns that kept me guessing what would happen next. If a second book in the series is written, I would love to read it. I would recommend this book for ages 12 and up, because of some explicit language and the use of more mature themes.
Goblins on the Prowl was an excellent book with lots of twists. I think the book was exciting and had lots of action. I liked the variety of creatures that appeared in this book, such as mini-dragons. My favorite part was the secret-revealing with Flegmire the goblin. Flegmire was my favorite character because she was a complete wacko! She invented an instrument that made music by pulling on goblins’ tails. I would recommend this book to readers of the Beyonders series by Brandon Mull or anyone who likes action and twists.
I think Gorgon is the best book in the series so far! This wonderful story was expertly written with an eye for detail like, “We‘re standing under bright sunshine and blue skies on a plain of tall, sweet-scented, green grass waving in a light breeze. A large, pure blue lake sparkles to the north.” The author, Geoffrey Saign, brought all the characters to life. Sam is my favorite character because of her passion for wildlife, and her kindness and compassion for others--animals and humans alike. Gorgon is an amazing book and I cannot wait for book three! I don't think this book is a stand-alone, so I do recommend reading book one of the Whipeye chronicles (Whipeye) first. I would recommend Gorgon to ages 8 and up, and for those who like fantasy and adventure.
I thorourghly enjoyed this book. Personally, I love this genre, and this did not disappoint. The author managed to keep a light tone throughout, and although the vocabulary was simple, it was quite an intelligent read. My only complaint was that I didn't feel that it was brought to a suitable close. I would definitely reccommend this book to anyone 10+ because I feel that we all have something to learn about not giving in to peer pressure. I salute Dr. Orly Cast for keeping an aspect of humor through the book, and I really enjoyed this read.