Ozma of Oz by L. Frank Baum My rating: 3 of 5 stars I love the Oz books. I mean this one says, "...at a third ring he screamed in a fury, "Hippikaloric!" which must be a dreadful word because we don't know what it means." Really it's lines like that that make books enjoyable. … Continue reading Ozma of Oz
Tag: fantasy
Troll Control
Troll Control by Elise Allen My rating: 3 of 5 stars I've been trying to decide which of the kids Gabby has babysat has been my favorite, and I can't. Because they are all different species, each one of them has traits that the others wouldn't have no matter how hard they tried. This one … Continue reading Troll Control
The Fowl Twins
The Fowl Twins by Eoin Colfer My rating: 3 of 5 stars I am a fan of the Artemis Fowl series, so I was excited to see that Eoin Colfer decided to expand the world he had built. The twins were still pretty little in the last book of the previous series, so they hadn't … Continue reading The Fowl Twins
Do Not Bring Your Dragon to the Library
Do Not Bring Your Dragon to the Library by Julie Gassman My rating: 2 of 5 stars This book uses the fun of dragons to explain the proper manners to be used in the library. I like the fact that while the dragon is not ready to go visit the library, he can still enjoy … Continue reading Do Not Bring Your Dragon to the Library
Inkling
Inkling by Kenneth Oppel My rating: 3 of 5 stars This story shows the dangers of taking the easy way out and how the things you let into your life affect it. Inkling is a character with tons of personality, especially for a splotch of ink. He cares deeply for his family and does what … Continue reading Inkling
Return
Return by Aaron Becker My rating: 2 of 5 stars This is the first picture book I've ever seen that is actually part of a trilogy. I kind of wonder how that works. I checked this one out at the library without knowing that there are two previous books, so I'm sure the story line … Continue reading Return
Do Not Bring Your Dragon to the Library
Do Not Bring Your Dragon to the Library by Julie Gassman My rating: 2 of 5 stars This book is a cute way to teach kids about library etiquette. It talks about things a dragon might do, and why it would be bad for that to happen in a library. Of course, not wanting to … Continue reading Do Not Bring Your Dragon to the Library
Fizzopolis: The Trouble with Fuzzwonker Fizz
Fizzopolis: The Trouble with Fuzzwonker Fizz by Patrick Carman My rating: 4 of 5 stars The world Patrick Carman created for this series is really cute. The illustrations help bring the story to life since Fizzies are not normal everyday creatures. The juxtaposition between good and bad candy companies is great, especially since Floyd seems … Continue reading Fizzopolis: The Trouble with Fuzzwonker Fizz
Gabby Duran and the Unsittables
Gabby Duran and the Unsittables by Elise Allen My rating: 3 of 5 stars This book puts a new spin on babysitting. Not only is Gabby watching over difficult children, but children from other planets with powers and problems she has never faced before. I do wonder why she has so much freedom at home. … Continue reading Gabby Duran and the Unsittables
The Battle Begins
The Battle Begins by Tony Abbott My rating: 3 of 5 stars I'm really glad this book is the first in a series. I feel like it would have been really rushed if the whole story was in one book. So far, the story line is interesting, and I can't wait to see what happens … Continue reading The Battle Begins
The Furious Reader 