Hello fellow readers,
OMG! This book is the bomb! I have rarely been captivated by a realistic fiction novel. This the new book of the year! Now, enough of my raving. Fairest... is about a model, actress, dancer that is not excepted at school, at dance, and most definitely by her competitors. She is the type of girl we all want to be, stunning beautiful with princess hair. Ori has the chance of a life time when a movie director comes to cast a part for the biggest chic flick of the year, Razzi's Tale. Ori lets herself be Razzi. Who cares if she flunks math? at least she'll get the part. The first time I read the first couple of chapters I was awestruck by how self centered this girl is. But, it's not her fault. She just doesn't know how to be any other way. As this book takes you along on an adventure imagine yourself as Ori. A girl who is stuck between "primrose princess" or something else. I wish I could tell you more but I can't. What if you were on the verge of everything that you ever wanted? What if you were so close you could taste it? What if it was all just snatched from you like you didn't matter, like you were just a disposable bag that was of no use once it was ripped? Think about it.
I give Fairest of them All:
3 3/4 stars
You won't believe everything that you could learn from this girl who has to go through everything to get her life almost back to normal. It's new so don't wait! Check back soon and happy reading.
-Lily Klasing
P.S. As always.......
P.P.S Goggle the word alopecia. See what you get.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Flush by: Carl Hiaasen
Hello fellow readers,
On the cover of this book there is a fish. So, when I picked it up I automatically assumed that it was about a fish that got flushed accidentally. I was so wrong! This book is an exciting adventure that is another Florida environment story. Noah's father has been thrown in jail for sinking the Coral Queen casino boat, because he believes that the owner Dusty Mullman has been dumping illegal toilet waste in protected waters. Noah's mom thinks that his dad is crazy, so does Noah's sister Abbey. But, Noah is convinced that his dad is telling the truth. The read puts together an interesting cast of characters that include Shelly, the scantly clad bartender at the Coral Queen, Lice Peeking, a man who was going to give a statement at Noah's dad's trial, Abbey, Noah's little sister who bites and bites hard, and Grandpa Bobby, who has been dead for a really long time in South America. These characters will come together to prove that Dusty Mullman is a no-good, rotten, environment killer, or will they? This book moves fast once you get to page 120. So hold on to your seats so you won't get flushed.
I give Flush:
2 3/4 stars
Join Noah, Abbey, and their Dad on a smelly and fuscia colored adventure. Don't miss Flush. Check back soon and happy reading.
-Lily Klasing
P.S. As always..........
P.S.S. This book is at a little younger reading level. Maybe 5th or 6th grade, but it's still a great and quick read for people who are older.
On the cover of this book there is a fish. So, when I picked it up I automatically assumed that it was about a fish that got flushed accidentally. I was so wrong! This book is an exciting adventure that is another Florida environment story. Noah's father has been thrown in jail for sinking the Coral Queen casino boat, because he believes that the owner Dusty Mullman has been dumping illegal toilet waste in protected waters. Noah's mom thinks that his dad is crazy, so does Noah's sister Abbey. But, Noah is convinced that his dad is telling the truth. The read puts together an interesting cast of characters that include Shelly, the scantly clad bartender at the Coral Queen, Lice Peeking, a man who was going to give a statement at Noah's dad's trial, Abbey, Noah's little sister who bites and bites hard, and Grandpa Bobby, who has been dead for a really long time in South America. These characters will come together to prove that Dusty Mullman is a no-good, rotten, environment killer, or will they? This book moves fast once you get to page 120. So hold on to your seats so you won't get flushed.
I give Flush:
2 3/4 stars
Join Noah, Abbey, and their Dad on a smelly and fuscia colored adventure. Don't miss Flush. Check back soon and happy reading.
-Lily Klasing
P.S. As always..........
P.S.S. This book is at a little younger reading level. Maybe 5th or 6th grade, but it's still a great and quick read for people who are older.
Sunday, May 3, 2009
The Invention of Hugo Cabret by: Brian Selznick
Hello fellow readers,
Have you ever wanted to build a robot? Hugo wants to rebuild the one that used to be his fathers. But he must do it in secret. Hugo winds up all the clocks in the train station that he works at, once his uncle's job. But one day he disappears and Hugo is left the job so no one will discover that he is living alone. Hugo is never seen but is stealing parts of Papa Georges toys from his store in the train station. But, he doe wonder why some of his toys don't works when they are brand new. One day Hugo gets caught stealing from the shop, and he gets thrown into a spider web of lies, deception, and mystery. And at the center of this time adventure is the automaton that Hugo has inherited. This book looks really big (500+ pages) but actually only about 200 pages have text on them. Brian Selznick tells the story of Hugo and the automaton through pencil sketches. These make the story what it is, and how good it is. This book is a really quick read, but it will have you enthralled the entire time. Hugo is the hero that we all want to be, and has the adventure that all of us would wish to have.
I give The Invention of Hugo Cabret:
4 stars
This book is only worthy of the highest praise! Join Hugo and his automaton on this quest for answers and a chance to see what it is like to be really loved. Don't miss this book! Check back soon and happy reading.
-Lily Klasing
P.S. As always.............
Have you ever wanted to build a robot? Hugo wants to rebuild the one that used to be his fathers. But he must do it in secret. Hugo winds up all the clocks in the train station that he works at, once his uncle's job. But one day he disappears and Hugo is left the job so no one will discover that he is living alone. Hugo is never seen but is stealing parts of Papa Georges toys from his store in the train station. But, he doe wonder why some of his toys don't works when they are brand new. One day Hugo gets caught stealing from the shop, and he gets thrown into a spider web of lies, deception, and mystery. And at the center of this time adventure is the automaton that Hugo has inherited. This book looks really big (500+ pages) but actually only about 200 pages have text on them. Brian Selznick tells the story of Hugo and the automaton through pencil sketches. These make the story what it is, and how good it is. This book is a really quick read, but it will have you enthralled the entire time. Hugo is the hero that we all want to be, and has the adventure that all of us would wish to have.
I give The Invention of Hugo Cabret:
4 stars
This book is only worthy of the highest praise! Join Hugo and his automaton on this quest for answers and a chance to see what it is like to be really loved. Don't miss this book! Check back soon and happy reading.
-Lily Klasing
P.S. As always.............
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