tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13071540890267132232024-03-14T00:16:40.462-07:00Book ReviewerAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09108223853781147386noreply@blogger.comBlogger209125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1307154089026713223.post-42173947069112182192015-11-10T13:20:00.002-08:002015-11-10T13:20:18.008-08:00Tegen Justice (Tegens Book 2) by Inge-Lise Goss<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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An intense thriller including suspense, organized crime,
double identity, and forbidden love keeps Goss’s readers engaged in her sequel.
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Sally/Sara Jablon is a new Tegen possessing the skills and
powers of spiders. Using a double identity, her goal is to end the organized
crime operation headed by her former boyfriend, Conner. Sally applies her Tegen
talents in dangerous situations. Aware Conner is a murderer who destroys lives
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Life-threatening drama fills every page of Tegen Justice. When
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If you enjoy action fantasies, you’ll enjoy Tegen Justice by
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09108223853781147386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1307154089026713223.post-25429477700354051332015-06-30T20:55:00.002-07:002015-06-30T20:58:45.646-07:00Cut In Three The Raw Allure of Revenge by Derek Haines<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Know your friends<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></o:p></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">What does one do when your friends screw you over? Poor Sam
goes through hell in the midst of getting a divorce. He’s not exactly innocent.
He had an affair with a sexy co-worker, Susannah, some ten years prior, but his
wife, Beckie, never forgot or forgave him.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Beckie festered over this indiscretion for ten years when
she suddenly threw it in Sam’s face. Out the door he went, and into a flea
bitten dump to lick his wounds.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Sam was a nice guy who worked for an insurance company. He
didn’t revel in his present surroundings, which made him feel sad, alone, and
confused. This was not a good time to start a new relationship, but that is
exactly what he did. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">He met Gail when she hit his car in a parking lot. After a
quick tea in a diner to exchange insurance information, Sam thought nothing
more of it. Gail called the next day wanting to see Sam where she fell head
over heels in love with him.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Sam couldn’t say no to Gail as she protested her love for
him often. He went along for the ride taking some kind of solace in seeing
Gail. It took his mind off his divorce and neurotic wife, Beckie.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Sam also couldn’t say no when Susannah called and asked to
see him. They picked up where they left off like it was ten years ago. Poor Sam
wasn’t aware Susannah’s husband was sleeping with Beckie! He doesn’t put two
and two together and realize that is the reason Beckie decided to throw his
long ago affair in his face out of the blue.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">If that isn’t dark enough, what followed Sam I won’t spoil
for the reader. Suffice to say he went through hell. During his cut in three
spell - was anyone there for him? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Nothing is predictable in Derek Haines’ novella, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Cut In Three</i>. While being a dark story
about relationships and so-called friends, it remains a great read.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">As always, Derek develops his characters so well you can’t
put down any of his books once you start reading. None of us wants to live
through what Sam lived through, that is if he lived after <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Cut In Three.<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">If you love a great mystery packed with suspense pick up a
copy of <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Cut In Three</i> by Derek Haines.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09108223853781147386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1307154089026713223.post-62355865291373173712015-04-20T16:33:00.001-07:002015-04-20T16:33:33.342-07:00Cisco Bandits by Inge-Lise Goss
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A suspense thriller to include all the elements of a murder
mini-series is contained in Cisco Bandits. Intriguing characters keep the
reader engaged throughout the story. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The investigation starts with the murder of Arne Boden.
Intertwined with ownership and interest in oil wells, you can imagine the high
stakes involved, both legal and illegal.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The author adds treacherous conspiracy to the plot, which of
course leads to sex and deception. <o:p></o:p></div>
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If you like whodunit crime novels, I recommend Cisco Bandits
by Inge-Lise Goss.<o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09108223853781147386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1307154089026713223.post-85610551586591689372015-02-21T10:44:00.001-08:002015-02-21T10:44:33.045-08:00Shelter Me by Judy Shine Logan
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Domestic violence and becoming a widow: Two heartrending
topics the author tackles in her novel. Logan tells the story with believable
characters, Terry, who lives through the hell of a battered wife and mother,
and Anne, who’s alone after losing her husband. Two women from different
backgrounds form a lasting friendship during these tumultuous times. This bond
helps comfort both in time of need.<o:p></o:p></div>
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While Terry and Anne attempt to deal with adversity, readers
accompany both on their emotional journey. Each deals with current
circumstances as best they can, learning daily how to cope and help one another.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Shelter Me is a book that can offer help for women suffering
a life similar to Terry and Anne, or as an eye-opener for others into a world
of abuse and loneliness. Either way, Judy Logan provides hope in difficult situations
with responsible writing. <o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09108223853781147386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1307154089026713223.post-68034818760998795652015-02-16T05:58:00.001-08:002015-02-16T05:58:16.817-08:00BEING WITH BECKY by Lisa Binkowski
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True stories create great books.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Being with Becky is a memorial to the author’s sister,
Rebecca Binkowski. Murdered by David Stappenbeck, a mentally unstable man that
Becky knew well, made this particular story heartrending. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Becky worked as a social worker, and the man who brutally
attacked her was the product of a poor mental health system. Had Becky been
aware of his sordid past mental history, she would not have given him a ride on
that ill-fated day in February 1993.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Being with Becky described the Binkowski family’s closeness
throughout the years. Lisa and Becky were thirteen years apart, yet shared a
special bond in their large Catholic family. She wanted readers to appreciate
Becky for her remarkable qualities. This book conveys that message with elegance.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Highlighting a flawed mental health system in hope of change
is a promise from the author, Becky’s sister, Lisa Binkowski. I wish the best
in her effort to avert Becky’s death be in vain.<o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09108223853781147386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1307154089026713223.post-4420235703381327852015-02-15T03:10:00.001-08:002015-02-15T03:10:25.401-08:00Newborn Nazi by Rhoda D’Ettore
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A family saga, German style, best describes Newborn Nazi. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Dual citizenship, family secrets - selling secrets, treason,
murder within the family, Nazi Intelligence, Nazi spies, FBI, double agents,
romance, death camps, money, and apple strudel. Just a smidgeon of intrigue Rhoda
D’Ettore covers with brilliance in this intense WWII story.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Escaping death is the main goal of this family during a
tumultuous time in history. How they accomplish the objective is incredible and
shocking. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I recommend Newborn Nazi for those who enjoy reading stories
about family and history.<o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09108223853781147386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1307154089026713223.post-24208683016654234282015-02-01T02:31:00.002-08:002015-02-01T02:31:39.955-08:00Harry's Last Stand: How the world my generation built is falling down, and what we can do to save it.
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A relative of Harry’s said, “The world has changed a lot
since you were a boy.” Harry didn’t want to disagree, but thought the problem
is that it hasn’t changed enough. He feels it is easy today, to ignore or
misunderstand the lessons the past can teach us about today’s world.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Harry Leslie Smith is a ninety year old RAF WWII veteran,
who lived through hell and wants to leave this earth sharing his ideas for a
better world. Besides taking readers through his life’s journey, he talks about
politics, business, health care, citizenship, and education of his home country
of England; however, he includes the United States.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Harry’s three main
points on education: “Performance based education will only encourage the flight
of the best human capital to private institutions.”<o:p></o:p><br />
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“We have to make ensure that our education system is more
than just a factory to turn out obedient workers.” <o:p></o:p></div>
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“We need a national service that obliges all young people
during their gap year to travel the country and learn about their neighboring
regions.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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His points on business: “If no one felt they were better
than anyone else, and each person understood their efforts built a better
company and a better life for themselves, then this would create an almost
perfect system of work. Small businesses that may not be able to afford to
implement the living wage should opt to make written contracts with their
employees that allow for fair profit sharing.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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On health care: “Humanity cannot evolve when its rulers are
only interested in the profit and loss of their most affluent constituents and
ignore the rest of their citizens.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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On politics: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Defeat
social inequality by establishing a social welfare state.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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On citizenship: “Being engaged and part of a vibrant
democracy is one way to ensure that you matter, regardless of where you stand
on society’s ladder.” In other words, vote. In addition, Harry thinks the
voting age should be seventeen years of age.<o:p></o:p></div>
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There are more stories and opinions Harry Smith leaves his
readers. To understand all his points of view, read <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Harry’s Last Stand</i>. He ends the book saying, “So, before we are no
more, we should aspire to do something that makes us a better human being.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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Thank you, Harry, for this book of wisdom and considerations
for a better world.<o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09108223853781147386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1307154089026713223.post-6743420643556633032015-01-01T23:48:00.000-08:002015-01-01T23:48:01.192-08:00Dream Brother by Brian Marggraf
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<span style="line-height: 200%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;">Toxic Combinations</span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 200%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span> </div>
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<span style="line-height: 200%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;">Returning home for Jacob Gavel was
bittersweet. Leaving New York and a failed marriage, Jacob reluctantly goes
back home to San Francisco only to learn a deep, dark family secret. His
parents remained dysfunctional, and became unglued when Jacob read his mother’s
journal revealing he had a twin brother who died in her womb. The shocking news
added to Jacob’s sad reality of being alone and broke. He accepted a job in a mental
health facility, where his mother visited as a patient, but the money didn’t
pay as well as his friend’s job offer in the drug world. Jacob’s daily drug use
prompted childhood memory dreams and all he wanted to do is find love and seek
revenge.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 200%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;">I would call Dream Brother a
psychological thriller. The story is full of suspense, which kept me engaged
from beginning to end. Without giving away the ending, I must say it was
totally unpredictable. Brian Marggraf mastered the skill of storytelling while
dealing with complicated issues involving the inner workings of the brain. I
appreciated taking the journey with Jacob through his drug induced mania. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09108223853781147386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1307154089026713223.post-56991290616897523372015-01-01T18:58:00.001-08:002015-01-01T18:58:54.247-08:00Aoleon The Martian Girl: A Science Fiction and Fantasy Saga - Part 1 First Contact <br />
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<span style="font-size: 6pt; line-height: 200%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;">As a retired middle school teacher, I can attest that Aoleon
The Martian Girl is an incredible science fiction adventure for this targeted age
group. The superb writing and exquisite illustrations are more than enough to
keep students engaged.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 6pt; line-height: 200%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;">Young teenagers always complain about being bored. Reading
and sharing Gilbert Sullivan’s escapades when his boring life changes after
meeting a Martian girl named, Aoleon, is priceless. The friendly alien takes
Gilbert for a ride in her flying saucer. What student wouldn’t enjoy such a fantasy?
<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 6pt; line-height: 200%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;">The graphic illustrations not only captivate readers, but
vastly enhance the story. The example set for students for writing their own
adventures, and creating their own art, is invaluable.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 6pt; line-height: 200%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;">While this is science fiction, the story integrates true
science vocabulary along with made up terms. I appreciate Brent LeVasseur included
a Glossary; however, to be listed in the table of contents would complement a
teacher’s instruction.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09108223853781147386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1307154089026713223.post-74865622296864850192014-12-16T20:49:00.001-08:002014-12-16T20:49:47.949-08:00A Pitch for Justice by Harold Kasselman
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Strange bedfellows<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">A Pitch for Justice</i>
is a story about the unwritten rule of baseball conveyed through the mechanism
of a court forum. As stated in the book, Baseball is a game for kids – but
played by adults.<o:p></o:p></div>
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As an uninformed individual of both baseball and the legal
system, I read this story as pure entertainment. I was not disappointed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I learned a couple of baseball terms, such as, beaning and
chin music. As far as courtroom drama goes, it maintained the suspense of an
unpredictable trial. Kasselman’s background affords him to educate readers regarding
law issues, without sounding condescending.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">A Pitch for Justice</i>
is thought provoking. The dilemma concerns a baseball player who kills another
player throwing a bean ball.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Does this
constitute murder, or a lesser degree of murder, or none at all? <o:p></o:p></div>
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I recommend <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">A Pitch
for Justice</i> by Harold Kasselman for readers who enjoy a good story well
told. <o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09108223853781147386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1307154089026713223.post-41918866127388568882014-12-06T03:19:00.001-08:002014-12-06T03:20:03.242-08:00Quicksand Paradise by Mary Keith<br />
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An extraordinary read about a horrific era in America.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<o:p> </o:p>A family of misogynists passes on their gruesome views to
their sons. Louis desperately tries to brainwash these revolting beliefs to his
son, Charles. Despite his twisted efforts, he is unsuccessful and the circle of
hatred ends.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The author places her readers in Louisiana between the
1950’s and 60’s. The affluent Abellard family of men is vicious and cruel
members of the KKK. The decade in history is brutal, and if the author’s
purpose was not to sugar coat the period, she succeeded.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Quicksand Paradise contains all the elements of an evil
family and community, while including an accurate account of history. <o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09108223853781147386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1307154089026713223.post-56056044078943715362014-10-31T00:21:00.001-07:002014-10-31T00:21:54.035-07:00His Name was Ben by Paulette Mahurin
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Ben, a forty year old man, loses his battle with cancer.
During the last year of life, he meets Sara, a cancer patient and woman of his
dreams. Uncertainty of time drives their appreciation of every precious minute.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The author accomplishes two major tasks: describing the
ugliness of cancer, while writing a beautiful story of human emotion. Ben and
Sara fight their disease with extraordinary courage. Friends and family issues
come to the surface, resembling real life.<o:p></o:p></div>
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His Name was Ben by Paulette Mahurin is a book for all ages.
Covering the hard knocks of life and the importance of compassionate relations
create for a satisfying read about an unpleasant topic.<o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09108223853781147386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1307154089026713223.post-75353004373848555132014-09-29T21:17:00.001-07:002014-09-29T21:17:06.290-07:00Noah: A Wordless Picture Book by Mark Ludy
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Outstanding illustrations presented throughout this wordless
picture book. Because of the incredible artwork, children will be able to understand
the story of Noah throughout their childhood. This book offers young readers
the opportunity to recognize fresh elements of the story each time he/she studies
the sophisticated images.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Each page remained creative with Mark Ludy’s choice of animals
for the ark. There’s no doubt the intensity of the story will take many
readings for the young reader to experience the full impact.<o:p></o:p></div>
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While the author’s interpretation of Noah and his wife’s age
differed from mine, it nevertheless told Noah’s story.<o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09108223853781147386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1307154089026713223.post-32939510264744306162014-09-28T12:29:00.001-07:002014-09-28T12:29:13.111-07:00Jojo's Stinky Day: A story about an elephant who doesn't want to bathe by Sujatha Lalgudi
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Jojo's Stinky Day</i> is
a helpful story to motivate young children for bath time. Written in a
practical, yet playful way for the targeted age group, the message that Jojo
‘stinks’ is one a child does not want to experience.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The fun characters get the point across with ease,
explaining the reason to keep clean.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Less is more regarding the length. While the author did a
fantastic job with illustrations, children would also enjoy a colorful book
version of Jojo's Stinky Day.<o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09108223853781147386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1307154089026713223.post-19204558942434920132014-09-08T19:16:00.001-07:002014-09-08T19:16:29.051-07:00When the Shoe Fits...: Essays of Love, Life and Second Chances by Mary T Wagner
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Intrigued by the synopsis of <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">When the Shoe Fits</i>, I anticipated reading Mary T Wagner’s essays.
Relating to Mary’s life in so many of her stories, having experienced similar second
chances of my own, I found the narratives entertaining.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Regardless of subject matter, each essay kept me engaged with
the author’s comedic skill, while presenting real life scenarios that embraced
a variety of emotions. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Mary T Wagner sprinkled wisdom throughout her essays, leaving
pearls to ponder. I enjoyed reflecting on my life only to discover new avenues
still available to test.<o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09108223853781147386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1307154089026713223.post-9319185123818200072014-05-28T17:52:00.001-07:002014-05-28T17:52:50.401-07:00Barney and Barry, The Hitchhikers by Sharon Powers
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Barney and Barry, is an educational, yet a fun way for young
readers to learn about sea creatures and the ocean where they live. It’s a
story full of unexpected adventures and problems, much resembling real life. No
one lives their life without both good and bad occurrences, but it’s how you
handle the situations that matters.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Sharon Powers, includes environmental issues along with many
life lessons for her readers to ponder. Every child, along with their parents, can
always benefit from a dose of compassion.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The illustrations match the details of the sea creatures. A
delightful addition to a child’s growing library.<o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09108223853781147386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1307154089026713223.post-9961044521817079382014-05-28T17:25:00.001-07:002014-05-28T17:25:52.852-07:00Defending the Line by Alex Carpenter
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This is an inspirational story for children about a role
model soccer player. The star’s name is David Luiz. This young man, turned away
from playing on teams for being too scrawny, never gave up on his dream to play
international soccer. His faith in God and his determination is what kept him
driven. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Eventually he made a team in Portugal, which led to playing
his defender position for his homeland of Brazil for the 2014 World Cup.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The story will appeal to young soccer players, as it uses
soccer terminology for the inquisitive mind. The Christian theme, while spread
throughout his story, emphasizes David Luiz’s faith in God.<o:p></o:p></div>
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David Luiz is an excellent example to his young readers. He doesn’t
forget to help the poor from where he grew up. He proves you can be rich,
famous, and humble, at the same time.<o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09108223853781147386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1307154089026713223.post-10449807076768611932014-02-28T15:31:00.000-08:002014-02-28T15:31:04.765-08:00The Albino Redwoods (The Redwoods series) by Heather Nelson
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Bullying and Discrimination<o:p></o:p></div>
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In a post-apocalyptic word of albinos, a mature seventeen
year old girl, Joanne, bullied and discriminated against because of her
pigmented skin, tries to make the best out of her life.<o:p></o:p></div>
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In high school, Joanne mistakenly falls for a cruel and
deceitful albino, Grey, who tricks her for his own devious pleasure. The situation
forces Joanne to remember what her father taught her before he died – to be
proud and demand justice.<o:p></o:p></div>
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While taking care of her dying mother, Joanne tries to pull
herself together, finish school, and keep her job. In the meantime, Grey is
relentless. However, a silver lining appears when she unexpectedly meets Grey’s
brother, Jem. Joanne’s life takes a surprise turn for the better.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Twists and turns throughout The Albino Redwoods by Heather
Nelson create an enjoyable and unpredictable read for all ages. It may generate
discussions about bullying and discrimination.<o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09108223853781147386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1307154089026713223.post-61106282182674012832014-02-20T23:33:00.001-08:002014-02-21T00:37:18.013-08:00All The Baby Animals In The Wild by Emily Thomson<br />
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Kids of all ages
treasure books about animals. Emily Thomson introduces her readers to new
vocabulary while teaching facts about baby animals in the wild. <o:p></o:p></div>
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For example: <o:p></o:p></div>
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the zebra foal <o:p></o:p></div>
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is lithe and fast<o:p></o:p></div>
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her stripes flash
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when she runs past.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Thomson writes in
rhyme. What better way to engage children to the written word. The enchanting
pictures of the baby animals will increase children’s curiosity.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I read, All The
Baby Animals In The Wild by Emily Thomson, to my two and a half year old
grandson and he enjoyed it.<o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09108223853781147386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1307154089026713223.post-64165683061246692172014-02-20T23:28:00.001-08:002014-02-21T00:07:28.692-08:00All The Baby Animals In The Woods by Emily Thomson<br />
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Animals living in the woods attract readers of all ages.
Emily Thomson writes in rhyme enticing children to learn facts while adding to
their vocabulary.<o:p></o:p></div>
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the baby raccoon’s<o:p></o:p></div>
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a feisty fellow<o:p></o:p></div>
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he’s very clever<o:p></o:p></div>
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never mellow.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The delightful pictures of the baby animals complement the
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My two and a half year old grandson enjoyed the book, All
The Baby Animals In The Woods by Emily Thomson.<o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09108223853781147386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1307154089026713223.post-91055722559495144542014-01-25T17:15:00.000-08:002014-01-25T17:15:10.934-08:00The End of the Line by Jim Power
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Future hope</div>
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The End of the Line is a current love story between a black
woman and a white man living in the Canadian Province of Nova Scotia. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Because racism and bigotry still exist, Jim
Power turns the prejudices of two families and friends into lessons for all
races.<o:p></o:p></div>
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With compassion and skill, Power masters storytelling his
message with ease. His characters become real and situations believable. He
adds a touch of history to create an authentic setting, which remains a desired
quality in any good book.<o:p></o:p></div>
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After reading The End of the Line, by Jim Power, I wonder if
the expectation is that someday, readers will be shocked and appalled by the insanity
of the world when people judged each other by the color of their skin.<o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09108223853781147386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1307154089026713223.post-63730105403129619882014-01-01T01:49:00.001-08:002014-01-01T01:49:11.388-08:00Twelve Houses by Olga Soaje
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Difficult Decisions<o:p></o:p></div>
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A captivating piece of written art to provoke thought and
reflection on one’s own life is how I perceived <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Twelve Houses</i>. Olga Soaje did not claim to have written these magnificent
words as a self-help book, but I’m making the comparison. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Adversity is part of life, but as the cliché states, it’s how
we handle our struggles that matters. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Amelia
became a widow after thirty-five years of a loving marriage. Understanding her choices
regarding family, work, and relationships, may provide hope for readers.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Amelia’s personal loss kept her artistic love of creating
pieces of sculpture. She found it difficult to consider entering her studio.
Her two children brought insignificant relief, especially her daughter, who was
daddy’s girl.<o:p></o:p></div>
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As time went on, Amelia realized she needed to stop grieving
and get back to living. The touching story in <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Twelve Houses</i> is magnificent as Soaje uses picture-perfect words to
convey the concept of recognizing and accepting change. Soaje uses compassion
and benevolence to explain how Amelia recovered from the unexpected hard knocks
delivered in her life.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Twelve Houses</i>, by
Olga Soaje, is an enjoyable story for readers of any age.<o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09108223853781147386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1307154089026713223.post-7885688736977766652013-12-20T18:14:00.000-08:002013-12-20T18:14:46.835-08:00Emotional Memoirs & Short Stories by Lani Hall Alpert
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Pearls<o:p></o:p></div>
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A singer/songwriter/author discovered by watching Tavis
Smiley on PBS. Not only had I never heard of Lani Hall Alpert, I was unaware
she was Herb Albert’s wife. Growing up I enjoyed listening to Herb Alpert’s Jazz.<o:p></o:p><br />
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When I watched Lani Hall Alpert respond to Smiley’s
interview questions about her memoir, my interest piqued. I appreciated her
honesty, sharing personal events and complicated issues in her life, but her
words of wisdom dealing with adversity is what impressed me. <o:p></o:p></div>
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As Lani explained the stories, written in <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Emotional Memoirs & Short Stories</i>, I
looked forward to the written word. In her book, she described in depth her
life in Chicago, including her love of Jazz.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Discovered as a singer in Chicago, Lani moved to Los Angeles,
became a lead singer, and met Herb Alpert. Throughout her emotional stories, Lani’s
life experiences are captivating. Her expectations remained practical, as she doesn’t
live in la-la land. Her pragmatic reasoning was refreshing.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Delighted Lani’s book matched her live interview; I took
away a sense of hope for my own life after reading Lani Hall Alpert’s, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Emotional Memoirs & Short Stories.</i><o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09108223853781147386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1307154089026713223.post-43391682681868773662013-12-20T15:39:00.001-08:002013-12-20T15:39:45.534-08:00Dark Flame Rising (The Keegan Crowe Chronicles, Book One) by J. A. Pedersen
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Magic, Science, and History<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Dark Flame Rising</i> is
a young adult fantasy novel about a fourteen year old girl, Keegan, a computer
geek with a curious mind. Living with her grandmother after her parents’ death,
moving from place to place without explanations, Keegan ends up solving the
mystery in the small, desert town of Turtle Springs.<o:p></o:p></div>
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During Keegan’s quest for answers, she learns magic is real.
The results from her pursuit open up unimaginable dangerous places, and facts
she never knew about her parents. Keegan plays a major part in bringing
together four magical objects from a society that practiced magic, to restore
the balance of earth, water, wind, and fire to the world.<o:p></o:p></div>
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J. A. Pedersen adds a copious amount of historical notes
after each chapter, which was a favorite part of the book. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Readers of all ages who like captivating fantasy will enjoy <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Dark Flame Rising</i>, packed with magical
adventure, science, and history.<o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09108223853781147386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1307154089026713223.post-57974726960437123902013-12-09T20:34:00.001-08:002013-12-09T20:34:09.531-08:00The Scotties Learn About Respect by Stephanie Robinson. Illustrations by Wendy Hope
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Children learn the lesson of respect through a cute story
about three Scottish Terriers: Archie, Flea, and Bonnie. After Archie destroys
Mom’s garden, Flea scolds him about his lack of respect for Mom. Archie doesn’t
know what respect means, so Flea explains it.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Archie trots over to Mom and apologizes. Mom understands
Archie is sorry and forgives him. The next day, he helps Mom replant the
tomatoes he destroyed, and all is well.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Exemplary illustrations demonstrate the possibility of the lesson
learned without words.<o:p></o:p></div>
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Young readers will enjoy this tale following the dogs from page to page.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09108223853781147386noreply@blogger.com0