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<span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">In this second Kingdom of Wrenly chapter book,
Lucas and Clara search for special berries that will cure the scarlet dragon.</span><span style="color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />
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<span style="background: white;">In this second book in The Kingdom of Wrenly series, an
unusual egg has been found on Crestwood, the land of dragons. When the egg
starts to hatch, the king, queen, and Prince Lucas are there to see what
emerges. It’s…a scarlet dragon! Everyone is amazed to see the creature, which
they have only heard about in tall tales.</span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">King Caleb declares that the special dragon will belong to an
overjoyed Prince Lucas, who vows to keep his dragon safe. But when the scarlet
dragon gets sick, the only cure is a potion made with vixberries that grow deep
in the forest of Burth (the land of trolls). Lucas and Clara set out to find
these special berries, but the task is harder than they expected. Will they be
able to find the berries and save the scarlet dragon?</span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every
page, The Kingdom of Wrenly chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Cover: This cover is absolutely adorable. I
love it. </span><span style="color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Things that I liked: I know that this is a juvenile fiction
book and I still enjoyed it. I got engrossed in the little adventures that
Prince Lucas and his friend Clara go on each time. I loved that this story in
particular had a baby dragon in it. The things that they get to go through in
order to save the day are just awesome. A good use of sense of adventure and
friendship.</span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Things that I didn't like: I do wish sometimes that the
pictures were in color but I like that they have pictures at all.. lol.</span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Overall: I rated this a 5 out of 5 stars, I loved it. I loved
their little adventure.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Welcome to the Kingdom of Wrenly—a new chapter
book series full of fantasy and adventure.</span><span style="color: #181818; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Meet Lucas, the eight year-old prince, and Clara, the
daughter of the queen’s seamstress. Lucas is an only child who longs to make
friends and go on adventures. Clara knows the kingdom well, so she and Lucas
team up and explore the lands of Wrenly!</span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">In <i>The Lost Stone</i>, Lucas and Clara
search for Queen Tasha’s missing emerald. On their exciting adventure, they
travel to all the main attractions of Wrenly: Primlox (the island of fairies),
Burth (the island of trolls), Crestwood (the island of dragons), Hobsgrove (the
island of wizards), and the beautiful Mermaid’s Cove. King Caleb has promised
to reward the person who finds the precious stone, and Lucas and Clara are
determined to search the entire kingdom until they find it!</span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every
page, The Kingdom of Wrenly chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Cover: The cover is very colorful and cute.</span><span style="color: #181818; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Things that I liked: Even though this is a juvenile fiction
story, I really enjoyed it. It was a quick and easy read. I loved the
characters and the little adventure that they went on. I loved that the little
prince Lucas was able to hang out with his friend Clara in order to find the
lost stone. </span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Things that I didn't like: I have no complaints.</span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Overall: I rated this 5 out of 5 stars as I really enjoyed
this short little story.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">The continuing adventures of the undead
detective Gwen and her ghost pal Ellie and were-terrier Spot, written by World
Fantasy Award finalist Chris Roberson! This collection features the
"real-time" storyline "5 Brains, 5 Months," which follows
the team as they uncover mystery after mystery over the course of a five-month
period.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Cover: These covers get more and more
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<span style="background: white;">Things that I liked: I believe this graphic novel series is
starting to grow on me. In the beginning, I preferred the TV show over these
graphic novels, but now I'm thinking that I like both just as equally. These
graphic novels are adding more and more interesting characters, plot, plot
twists, and the like. Gwen is getting more visions, and sometimes her secret
comes out with unforeseen consequences or reactions to her secret.</span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Things that I didn't like: I still have a hard time with the
fact that the graphic novel isn't close to what the TV show is. I imagine there
would be differences between the two but not such a huge difference.</span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Overall: I rated this a 4 out of 5 stars.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Told from a female zombie’s perspective, this
smart, witty detective series mixes urban fantasy and romantic dramedy. Gwendolyn
“Gwen” Dylan is a 20-something gravedigger in an eco-friendly cemetery. Once a
month she must eat a human brain to keep from losing her memories, but in the
process she becomes consumed with the thoughts and personality of the dead
person – until she eats her next brain. She sets out to fulfill the dead person’s
last request, solve a crime or right a wrong.</span><span style="color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />
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<span style="background: white;">In uVAMPIRE, Gwen dines on the grey matter of a person who
knew her as a child – and things quickly get complicated. Meanwhile, ghost-girl
Ellie learns a few tricks from Amon the mummy; Spot the were-terrier goes to
the comics shop and meets someone from Gwen’s past, the mad scientist Galatea
engages in a bit of grave-robbing; and the monster-hunters tackle the town’s
vampire problem once and for all.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">The cover: The cover is simple yet says a lot
about what the graphic novel is about.</span><span style="color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Things that I liked: It continued with the theme of Gwen and
how she has sustain her life force, but still gets the visions and/or visions
from the deceased that she eats the brains of. This volume seems to put its
focus on more of the vampires of the town instead of Gwen. But at the same time
it seems she is sharing the focus between her and the vampires. </span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Things I didn't like: I didn't really know what was going on
with the red headed vampire and what her story was. I wish they would have bee
more information on her and her mistress.</span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Overall: I rated this book a 4 out of 5 stars. I enjoyed the
read but still had a few questions about some of the characters.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Never judge a dragon</span><span style="color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />
<span style="background: white;">by her human cover...</span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Sixteen-year-old Kitty Lung has everyone convinced she’s a
normal teen—not a secret government operative, not the one charged with
protecting the president’s son, and certainly not a were-dragon. The only one
she trusts with the truth is her best friend—and secret crush—the über-hot
Bulisani Mathe.</span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Then a junior operative breaks Rule Number One by changing
into his dragon form in public—on Kitty’s watch—and suddenly, the world knows.
About dragons. About the Draconic Intelligence Command (DIC) Kitty works for.
About Kitty herself.</span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Now the government is hunting down and incarcerating dragons
to stop a public panic, and a new shape-shifting enemy has kidnapped the
president’s son. Kitty and Bulisani are the last free dragons, wanted by both
their allies and their enemies. If they can’t rescue the president’s son and
liberate their fellow dragons before getting caught themselves, dragons might
never live free again.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">The Cover: I absolutely love this cover. It is
simple yet says a lot about the story itself.</span><span style="color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Things that I liked: I really enjoyed reading the story. I
loved that I was able to recognize some of the places of setting that Sarah
used throughout the story. I love the concept of this story in itself.
Were-dragons. Awesome idea. I love the romance that unfolds throughout the
story of Sani and Kitty. Love it. I enjoyed reading about them saving the world
and the entire dragon species. I love that they had to hide their feelings for
each other and they really couldn't say anything to the other about it because
they would be separated. I love that Kitty and Sani work so well together. I
would like to know more. Seriously is there going to be a book 2 coming?</span><br />
<br />
<span style="background: white;">Things that I didn't like: the ending. I feel like there is
more to tell and it was left on a cliffhanger. I know that may be the intent,
but I would love to read more about these characters. </span><br />
<br />
<span style="background: white;">Overall: I rated this book a 4 out of 5 stars. I really
enjoyed the story in itself and the concept is amazing. I loved reading about
the characters. I would and will recommend this to all my friends.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Told from a female zombie’s perspective, this
smart, witty detective series mixes urban fantasy and romantic dramedy.</span><span style="color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Gwendolyn “Gwen” Dylan is a 20-something gravedigger in an
eco-friendly cemetery. Once a month she must eat a human brain to keep from
losing her memories, but in the process she becomes consumed with the thoughts
and personality of the dead person – until she eats her next brain. She sets
out to fulfill the dead person’s last request, solve a crime or right a wrong.</span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Our zombie girl detective is joined by a radical supporting
cast: her best friend Eleanor, who happens to be a swinging ’60s ghost, a posse
of paintball blasting vampires, a smitten were-dog and a hot but demented mummy.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Cover: I like the cover very colorful and
graphic as to what the graphic novel is about.</span><span style="color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Things that I liked: I did like that you get to see Gwen from
both "human" and "zombie" sides of things. I will admit
that it was odd reading the graphic novel after watching the first season of
iZombie on TV. This is completely different from what the TV show provides you
with. I think I might be a little biased because of watching the show first. I
liked the show and how she is a zombie but works for the medical examiner and
is able to help solve the murders/homicides of the victims by eating their
brains. Whereas here in the graphic novel, you are introduced to many different
characters (Ellie the ghost, Spot the were-terrier, vampires, a mummy, etc.)</span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Things that I didn't like: I didn't like that the graphic
novel was so very different from the TV show. I guess I went into this thinking
that they would be the same and/or similar.</span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Overall:I rated this book a 3 out of 5 stars based on my
assumption that it would be the same and/or similar. But I would rate this book
by itself a 4 out of 5 stars. The book itself was good.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b>Synopsis of the
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<b><span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">A never-before-seen picture book by Dr. Seuss!</span></b><span style="color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />
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<span style="background: white;">This never-ever-before-seen picture book by Dr. Seuss about
making up one’s mind is the literary equivalent of buried treasure! What
happens when a brother and sister visit a pet store to pick a pet? Naturally,
they can’t choose just one! The tale captures a classic childhood moment — choosing
a pet — and uses it to illuminate a life lesson: that it is hard to make up
your mind, but sometimes you just have to do it!</span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Told in Dr. Seuss’s signature rhyming style, this is a
must-have for Seuss fans and book collectors, and a perfect choice for the
holidays, birthdays, and happy occasions of all kinds.</span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">An Editor’s Note at the end discusses Dr. Seuss’s creative
process, his interest in animals, and Seussian creatures throughout his work.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">I love Dr Seuss books. I grew up on Dr. Seuss
books.</span><span style="color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Things that I liked: I liked that they kept with the rhyming
scheme that goes along with Dr Seuss stories. I love that it was two little
children looking for their first pet. The bright colors and the book cover were
wonderful. I was excited to see what they were going to choose at the end</span><br />
<br />
<span style="background: white;">Things that I didn't like: I was disappointed with the
ending. The children got to see all of these wonderful animals but they never
said what they ended up picking out. With so many possibilities for them to
choose, I was wondering what they did choose, only to be disappointed to not
find out what they chose. </span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Overall: I liked it and it brought back memories from my
childhood. I rated this book a 3 out of 3 stars.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">When J.K. Rowling was invited to deliver the
commencement address at Harvard University, she chose to speak to the
graduating class about two topics very close to her heart: the benefits of
failure and the importance of imagination. Having the courage to fail, she
said, is as vital to a good life as any conventional measure of success;
imagining ourselves into the place of another--particularly someone less
fortunate than ourselves--is a uniquely human quality to be nurtured at all
costs. </span><span style="color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />
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<span style="background: white;">The stories Rowling shared and the provocative questions she
asked of those young graduates have since inspired countless others to consider
what it means to live a "good life." Now in print for the first time,
her words serve as both a comfort and a call to arms for anyone--of any
age--who finds themselves at a turning point. In daring to take a risk, and
perhaps fail, and by harnessing the power of our imaginations, we can all begin
to live less cautiously and, in doing so, become more open to the opportunities
life has to offer.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Cover: The cover was simple and positive.</span><span style="color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Things that I liked: I love the graphics throughout the book.
I love that this was a quick read and it was very inspiring at least to me. A
very "count your blessings" and a really "don't worry if you
mess up but learn from your failures" type read. I love that this was
actually a speech that she had given to graduates at Harvard.</span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Things that I didn't like: I have no complaints here.</span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Overall: I gave 5 out of 5 to this book, because it was very
inspiring. I liked it not only because it was J.K. Rowling. But because she
sends a good message about not giving up on your dreams.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b>Synopsis of the
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<span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">When an ancient evil older than time itself
targets the Charmed Ones, the girls realize they'll need to enlist some additional
help. Calling on the services of their estranged sister, Prue, and the former
demon, Cole, they will face what is perhaps the most powerful enemy of their
lives!</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">My Review</span></b><span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Cover: I don't really like the cover all that
much. I think they could have done something else for the cover to better
represent the Charmed Ones. </span><span style="color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Things that I did like: I love that they are even continuing
this series even though it is just a Graphic novel. I really wish they would
continue it through TV shows. But here I at least get to see what life if like
with the sisters and their families, their children, and the battles they are
still fighting. </span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Things that I didn't like: Sometimes throughout the graphic
novel, I couldn't really see who was who. They all looked similar they didn't
have their distinct features to say who is Piper, Phoebe, and Paige. I really
wished they would be more distinct when drawing these characters.</span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Overall: I rated this a 5 out of 5, because I loved the
Charmed Ones, and loved this because it was a quick read.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b>Synopsis of the
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<span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Every summer, Rose goes with her mom and dad to
a lake house in Awago Beach. It's their getaway, their refuge. Rosie's friend
Windy is always there, too, like the little sister she never had. But this
summer is different. Rose's mom and dad won't stop fighting, and when Rose and
Windy seek a distraction from the drama, they find themselves with a whole new
set of problems. It's a summer of secrets and sorrow and growing up, and it's a
good thing Rose and Windy have each other.</span><span style="color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />
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<span style="background: white;">In <i>This One Summer</i> two stellar
creators redefine the teen graphic novel. Cousins Mariko and Jillian Tamaki,
the team behind Skim, have collaborated on this gorgeous, heartbreaking, and
ultimately hopeful story about a girl on the cusp of her teen age — a story of
renewal and revelation.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Cover: The cover was nice, but I would say it
is also misleading a little bit.</span><span style="color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Things that I liked: I figured it would follow the two girls
that were on the cover, which it did. It was nice to see these girls and them
going on their summer adventures. I like that it touched on different subjects
of the girls throughout the summer vacations. </span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Things that I didn't like: It seemed like they were being
introduced to topics that they were a little young for. I couldn't really tell
what age range these girls were actually supposed to be.</span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Overall: I have rated this book 4 out of 5 stars.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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TheAMWriterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13103796414014251775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277232511878220481.post-69634202265225568302018-01-11T15:42:00.004-05:002018-01-11T15:42:47.853-05:00Blog 203: Goddess of the Night<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Vanessa, who has always had the special power
to become invisible, discovers that she and her best friend Catty, a
time-traveler, are goddesses of the moon who must fight together to overcome
the evil Atrox.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">My Review</span></b><span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">The Cover: I love the cover with the blue
iridescence of her dress and makeup.</span><span style="color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Things that I liked: I really enjoyed the concept of these
girls being a part of the goddesses. The fact they are daughters of the moon
goddess Selene brings an interesting story to the surface. I enjoyed reading
about the enemies of the story. About the girls and their powers and their
personalities that each of them hold.</span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Things that I didn't like: I have no complaints really. It
was a good read.</span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Overall: I rated it 5 out of 5 stars, because I really
enjoyed the read and the concept of the goddesses. I would recommend this books
to friends.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">The graphic novel debut from rising star Noelle
Stevenson, based on her beloved and critically acclaimed web comic, which Slate
awarded its Cartoonist Studio Prize, calling it "a deadpan epic."</span><span style="color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Nemeses! Dragons! Science! Symbolism! All these and more
await in this brilliantly subversive, sharply irreverent epic from Noelle
Stevenson. Featuring an exclusive epilogue not seen in the web comic, along
with bonus conceptual sketches and revised pages throughout, this gorgeous
full-color graphic novel is perfect for the legions of fans of the web comic
and is sure to win Noelle many new ones.</span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Nimona is an impulsive young shapeshifter with a knack for
villainy. Lord Ballister Blackheart is a villain with a vendetta. As sidekick
and supervillain, Nimona and Lord Blackheart are about to wreak some serious
havoc. Their mission: prove to the kingdom that Sir Ambrosius Goldenloin and
his buddies at the Institution of Law Enforcement and Heroics aren't the heroes
everyone thinks they are.</span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">But as small acts of mischief escalate into a vicious battle,
Lord Blackheart realizes that Nimona's powers are as murky and mysterious as
her past. And her unpredictable wild side might be more dangerous than he is
willing to admit.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">I had no idea what to expect with this graphic
novel. </span><span style="color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />
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<span style="background: white;">The Cover: I did think that the cover was interesting, mainly
because the girl on the cover with dragon like wings. It did make me question
whether she just had wings or if she was a shape shifter. </span><br />
<br />
<span style="background: white;">Things that I liked: I enjoyed reading this book. The graphics
were done really well. It had very vibrant colors to each page and really
brought the story to life. I enjoyed reading and looking at the graphics of the
story. The story line in itself was really good. For me it definitely showed a
story that is definitely a "never judge a book by its cover". I
really enjoyed the way that they created this story and the graphics were
simply amazing.</span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Things that I didn't like: I don't have any complaints about
this one.</span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Overall: I rated this book a 4 out of 5 stars. I do recommend
it to my friends who like to read Graphic novels and like a little twist to
superhero and villains.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Bree Deringer, Olivia Hayes, Kitty Wei, and
Margot Mejia have nothing in common. At least that’s what they’d like the
students and administrators of their elite private school to think. The girls
have different goals, different friends, and different lives, but they share
one </span><i>very</i> big secret:
They’re all members of Don’t Get Mad, a secret society that anonymously takes
revenge on the school’s bullies, mean girls, and tyrannical teachers.<span style="color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />
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<span style="background: white;">When their latest target ends up dead with a blood-soaked
“DGM” card in his hands, the girls realize that they’re not as anonymous as
they thought—and that someone now wants revenge on <i>them</i>. Soon the clues
are piling up, the police are closing in…and everyone has something to lose.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Cover: I liked the cover. Very simple yet it
shows the silhouettes of the girls and that kind of gives into the story, it
shows that there is mystery in the story.</span><span style="color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Things that I liked: I did enjoy reading about each of the
girls and how their lives were, and how this one huge obstacle affected their
lives inside and out. I enjoyed reading about the mystery that they have to
figure out, every little detail that went into this story is simply amazing. I
could tell that a lot of thought and research went into this book concept. I
absolutely loved reading this book. I recommend anything by this author. I have
read all of her books since the very first one.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="background: white;">Things that I didn't like: I didn't really care for the
ending, though with that said, I also know that it was done that way on purpose
(cliffhanger) because this is going to be a trilogy. Other than that, I have no
complaints. </span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Overall: I loved the story and I recommend it to all of my
friends. This author is one of my favorites. I rate this a 4 out of 5 stars.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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TheAMWriterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13103796414014251775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277232511878220481.post-86119540697952322632018-01-11T15:26:00.000-05:002018-01-11T15:26:00.181-05:00Blog 200: Anya’s Ghost<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i><span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Anya could really use a friend. But her new BFF
isn't kidding about the "Forever" part.</span></i><span style="color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Of all the things Anya expected to find at the bottom of an
old well, a new friend was not one of them. Especially not a new friend who’s
been dead for a century.</span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Falling down a well is bad enough, but Anya's normal life
might actually be worse. She's embarrassed by her family, self-conscious about
her body, and she's pretty much given up on fitting in at school. A new
friend—even a ghost—is just what she needs.</span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Or so she thinks. Spooky, sardonic, and secretly sincere, <i>Anya's Ghost</i> is a
wonderfully entertaining debut from author/artist Vera Brosgol.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">My Review</span></b><span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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cover was kind of cool. A sneak peek of what the graphic novel was about.<br />
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Things that I liked: I liked the storyline of the graphic novel. I like the
main character, Anya. She is just trying to fit in at a new school, and not
really succeeding. But then something happens. It turns out to be too good to
be true, and end in utter chaos. Anya has to fix it somehow and that is one of
the things that I like about this story. There is a small problem (ghostly) and
Anya has to make things right. I like that I get to see her change things
around and make things right in the end.<br />
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Things that I didn't like: I would have liked to see the graphic novel in
color. I know that there is more of a gray scale colorization here with the
graphic novel.<br />
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Overall: I really enjoyed the storyline, and I rated the book 4 out of 5 stars.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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TheAMWriterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13103796414014251775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277232511878220481.post-40545789510843073472018-01-11T15:15:00.004-05:002018-01-11T15:15:43.637-05:00Blog 199: Through the Woods<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i><span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">'It came from the woods. Most strange things
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<span style="background: white;">Five mysterious, spine-tingling stories follow journeys into
(and out of?) the eerie abyss.</span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">These chilling tales spring from the macabre imagination of
acclaimed and award-winning comic creator Emily Carroll.</span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Come take a walk in the woods and see what awaits you there...<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> Cover: I
liked the cover. It gives a lot of mystery to the stories at await you inside. </span><span style="color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Things that I liked: I did like that fact that the stories
were in color and not in just black and white throughout the entire book. I did
enjoy the little stories. Some of them were weird and some where a little
creepy. I did like a few of them: Our Neighbor's House, A Lady's Hands are
Cold. We were quite interesting little stories. I really enjoyed that it was a
quick read.</span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Things that I didn't like: I didn't care much for some of the
stories, The nesting place one was kind of weird and unusual. But other than
that, I don't have any complaints.</span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Overall: I rated it a 4 out of 5 stars. A nice little quick
read to fill a small amount of time.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Demi Lovato wakes up each morning and affirms
her commitment to herself—to her health, her happiness, her being. Those
commitments are the bedrock of her recovery and her work helping other young
people dealing with the issues she lives with every single day. </span><span style="color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Demi is a platinum-selling recording artist whose latest
album—DEMI—is already a smash hit. She’s about to embark on her second season
as a judge on X-Factor, and just launched The Lovato Treatment Scholarship
Program. And she is an outspoken advocate for young people everywhere. </span><br />
<br />
<span style="background: white;">Demi is also a young woman finding her way in the world. She
has dealt deftly with her struggles in the face of public scrutiny, and she has
always relied, not just on friends and family, but daily affirmations of her
self-worth and value. Affirmations that steady her days and strengthen her
resolve. </span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Those affirmations have grown into STAYING STRONG, a powerful
365-day collection of Demi’s most powerful, honest, and hopeful insights. Each
day will provide the readers with a quote, a personal reflection and a goal. </span><br />
<br />
<span style="background: white;">These are Demi’s words. Words she lives by and shares with
the people she loves and total strangers alike. They are a powerful testament
to a young woman standing up and fighting back.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Cover: I really enjoy the cover. It is simply
yet says a lot.</span><span style="color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Things that I liked: I liked the fact that the book was
broken up into the twelve different months of the year, and had a saying for
every day of the year. I really enjoy some of the quotes that were integrated
throughout the book. Some of them spoke volumes to me. Some of these really
help with certain thoughts or situations that I have gone through recently. I
love that this book really hits home on some things especially things like
communication, being true to yourself, and many other topics that are really
important. These quotes really made me think about life and everything that you
have going for you in life. They make you look back and appreciate the things
that you have, and the distance that you have come with your accomplishments.</span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Things that I didn't like: I don't have any complaints.</span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Overall: I really enjoyed reading this book. I highly
recommend anyone and everyone to read this. I rated this book 5 out of 5
stars.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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TheAMWriterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13103796414014251775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277232511878220481.post-1614370530259916722018-01-10T09:51:00.002-05:002018-01-10T09:51:17.264-05:00Blog 197: How to make a great soy candle<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Synopsis of the
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<span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Amber Richards made her own jar soy candles and
operated a home based business with those candles for many years. In this book,
it details how to make great quality soy container candles, it is specific to
this type of candle only. She also shares her favorite candle suppliers,
finding this was the one question that was asked most. This book is not about
the business aspect of candle making, nor does it contain photos, but explains
the creative process of how to make the candles. </span><span style="color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />
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<span style="background: white;">It also explains proper burning techniques and what exactly
makes a great quality candle. </span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Candle making can be an enjoyable and relaxing activity,
whether you are making them for yourself or gifts for friends and family.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Cover: I liked the cover of this book, mainly
because it shows you a glimpse into what the book is talking about. With this
cover, it is showing one of the many procedures in making jar soy candles.</span><span style="color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Things that I liked: I did like the fact that this book was
informational towards the process of making jar soy candles. It talks about
what goes into making the candles and everything. It gives you some websites on
where you can get your supplies for making the candles. I enjoyed reading about
what goes into making the candles. How you have to take notes on when you make
the candles for future reference as there is no set formula when making the
candles due to many variables. Wick size, jar size, fragrances, etc.</span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Things that I didn't like: This is by no means a step by step
guide on how to make the candles. It just tells you about what goes into making
the candles. </span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Overall: I liked it. I did rate it 3 out of 5 stars, because
the book wasn't what I expected to it to be. Maybe if there were some examples
or even pictures to break up the text that would have been fine too. But it was
informative.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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TheAMWriterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13103796414014251775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277232511878220481.post-18223583607082485672018-01-10T09:48:00.002-05:002018-01-10T09:48:58.768-05:00Blog 196: In Real Life Graphic Novel<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Synopsis of the
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<span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Anda loves Coarsegold Online, the massively-multiplayer
role-playing game where she spends most of her free time. It's a place where
she can be a leader, a fighter, a hero. It's a place where she can meet people
from all over the world, and make friends. </span><span style="color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />
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<span style="background: white;">But things become a lot more complicated when Anda befriends
a gold farmer--a poor Chinese kid whose avatar in the game illegally collects
valuable objects and then sells them to players from developed countries with
money to burn. This behavior is strictly against the rules in Coarsegold, but
Anda soon comes to realize that questions of right and wrong are a lot less
straightforward when a real person's real livelihood is at stake. </span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">From acclaimed teen author (<i>Little Brother</i>, <i>For the Win</i>) and Boing Boing
editor Cory Doctorow and <i>Koko Be Good</i> creator Jen
Wang, <i>In Real Life</i> is a
perceptive and high-stakes look at adolescence, gaming, poverty, and culture
clash.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Cover: I really liked this cover. I enjoyed the
colors on the cover. And it showing two different perspectives on the different
characters.</span><span style="color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Things that I liked: I really enjoyed this graphic novel with
the storyline that it had. The young girl wanting to play video games online
and her mother not really trusting her and the internet community. This happens
in real life so it shows one case scenario of how things could happen. The girl
ends up finding someone who is in need of serious help. She ends up helping him
through various other characters. It is just an awesome read. It shows just
what could happen over the internet. You never know what to expect. This
graphic novel had a happy ending, and in real life (LOL) this may not always be
the case. I did enjoy all of the vibrant colors and everything that was talked
about through the dialogue of the characters throughout the graphic novel.</span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Things that I didn't like: I have no complaints here.</span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Overall: I gave this graphic novel a 4 out of 5 stars. I
really enjoyed it. It was a quick read, and I would recommend this to my
friends.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">It Takes a Graveyard to Raise a Child.</span><span style="color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Nobody Owens, known as Bod, is a normal boy. He would be <i>completely</i> normal if he
didn't live in a graveyard, being raised by ghosts, with a guardian who belongs
to neither the world of the living nor the dead.</span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">There are adventures in the graveyard for a boy—an ancient
Indigo Man, a gateway to the abandoned city of ghouls, the strange and terrible
Sleer. But if Bod leaves the graveyard, he will be in danger from the man
Jack—who has already killed Bod's family.</span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Each chapter in this adaptation by P. Craig Russell is
illustrated by a different luminary from the comic book world, showcasing a
variety of styles from a breadth of talent. Together, they bring Neil Gaiman's
award-winning, nationally bestselling novel <i>The Graveyard Book</i> to new life in this gorgeously illustrated two-volume
graphic novel adaptation.</span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Volume One contains Chapter One through the Interlude, while
Volume Two includes Chapter Six to the end.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Cover: I liked the cover. It gave off the vibe
of the Graphic Novel, but also a little mystery as well. (I have not read the
physical book that this came from)</span><span style="color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Things that I liked: I did enjoy all of the colors throughout
the Graphic novel. I thought that they suited the storyline just fine. I
enjoyed seeing the dialogue between the child and the ghosts and the vampire,
Silas. I'm guessing that is what he is. It does make me curious about the boy
and why this family was supposed to be kill in their entirety. I will have to
read the book to see if there are any flashbacks and/or back story about this.
I enjoyed the set up of the book. </span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Things that I didn't like: I don't really have any
complaints. My only complaint is that I didn't read the book before reading
this graphic novel.</span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Overall: I rated this book a 4 out of 5 stars. It was a
really good and quick read. I look forward to reading the second volume.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">You’ve read the books. You’ve watched the hit
series on HBO. Now acclaimed novelist Daniel Abraham and illustrator Tommy
Patterson bring George R. R. Martin’s epic fantasy masterwork </span><i>A Game of Thrones</i> to majestic
new life in the pages of this full-color graphic novel. Comprised of the
initial six issues of the graphic series, this is the first volume in what is
sure to be one of the most coveted collaborations of the year.<span style="color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />
<span style="background: white;"> </span><br />
<span style="background: white;">Winter is coming. Such is the stern motto of House Stark, the
northernmost of the fiefdoms that owe allegiance to King Robert Baratheon in
far-off King’s Landing. There Eddard Stark of Winterfell rules in Robert’s
name. There his family dwells in peace and comfort: his proud wife, Catelyn;
his sons Robb, Brandon, and Rickon; his daughters Sansa and Arya; and his
bastard son, Jon Snow. Far to the north, behind the towering Wall, lie savage
Wildings and worse—unnatural things relegated to myth during the centuries-long
summer, but proving all too real and all too deadly in the turning of the
season.</span><br />
<span style="background: white;"> </span><br />
<span style="background: white;">Yet a more immediate threat lurks to the south, where Jon
Arryn, the Hand of the King, has died under mysterious circumstances. Now
Robert is riding north to Winterfell, bringing his queen, the lovely but cold
Cersei, his son, the cruel, vainglorious Prince Joffrey, and the queen’s
brothers Jaime and Tyrion of the powerful and wealthy House Lannister—the first
a swordsman without equal, the second a dwarf whose stunted stature belies a
brilliant mind. All are heading for Winterfell and a fateful encounter that
will change the course of kingdoms.</span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Meanwhile, across the Narrow Sea, Prince Viserys, heir of the
fallen House Targaryen, which once ruled all of Westeros, schemes to reclaim
the throne with an army of barbarian Dothraki—whose loyalty he will purchase in
the only coin left to him: his beautiful yet innocent sister, Daenerys.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">While I have not read the physical books yet, I
enjoy the story line in this graphic novel. </span><span style="color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Things that I did like: I really enjoyed the colors
throughout the graphic novel. The storyline is pretty good. I actually want to
go and read the novels now. I liked like of the characters that were mentioned.
Though there are quite a few to keep track of. It seems like it would only get
better with the books as you read them. I do have a couple of friends telling
me that I should have read this like a year or so ago. But for this graphic
novel, I just really liked the way that they incorporated the narration and the
dialogue throughout the different issues of the book. </span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Things that I didn't like: Having to keep track of all of
those characters.</span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Overall: I enjoyed it. I give it 4 out of 5 stars, and I look
forward to reading the next one as well as the physical books.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Everyone
sees a quiet redhead who draws things. But when I close my eyes, I'm laughing
and screaming and scheming and daydreaming.</span></i><span style="color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white;">When Paige's parents move her family from
Virginia to New York City, Paige doesn't know where she fits in anymore. At
first, the only thing keeping her company is her notebook, where she pours her
worries and observations and experiments with her secret identity: ARTIST. With
the confidence the book brings her, she starts to make friends and shake up her
family's expectations. But she is ready to become the person she draws in her
notebook?</span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Laura Lee Gulledge's stunning art digs deep into
the soul and exposes all the ups, downs, and sideways feelings of being a young
adult on the edge of the rest of your life.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Cover: The cover is intriguing. I do like the
colors that were used for the cover. The title very much plays into the story
that is being told throughout this graphic novel.</span><span style="color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Things that I liked: I really enjoyed the dialogue throughout
this graphic novel. I liked the characters and how they interacted with each
other. The story line is great. Taking something and turning it into an art
form. I really enjoyed reading about Paige's journey in a new location and the
struggles that she was facing with the move, and leaving friends behind. It's
something that I think everyone goes through. But to see this in a story and
see how the main character turns it around and blossoms from it is great. </span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Things I didn't like: I do wish that the pages were more in
color than black and white. I really would have liked to see the colors that
would be associated with the characters. </span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Overall: I rated this graphic novel 4 out of 5 stars.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Wilhelmina “Will” Huckstep is a creative soul
struggling to come to terms with a family tragedy. She crafts whimsical lamps,
in part to deal with her fear of the dark. As she wraps up another summer in
her mountain town, she longs for unplugged adventures with her fellow creative
friends, Autumn, Noel, and Reese. Little does she know that she will get her
wish in the form of an arts carnival and a blackout, courtesy of a hurricane
named Whitney, which forces Will to face her fear of darkness.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Cover: I enjoyed the cover of this graphic
novel. I really think that it sets the tone and sets up the readers for what
the story is all about.</span><span style="color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Things that I liked: I like that the story is about a
character is knows who she is and what she is about. I liked reading about her
tragedies as well as her successes. The characters seem so loving and caring
about each other. It seems they really come together in a time of need as well.
I enjoyed seeing the creativity coming our of Will. Her creativity shows in
everything that she does throughout the story. I enjoyed reading about her friends
and what their hobbies were - cooking and puppets. LOL! There is so much detail
throughout the novel about characters, the storyline, and even the hobbies that
the minor characters play. I enjoyed reading this. </span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Things that I didn't like: I really wished that this graphic
novel would have been in color as well. I really enjoyed the story line but
would have loved to see it in color.</span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Overall: I rated this one 5 out of 5 stars because I really
enjoyed the storyline and the characters how they used their creativity and
turned something dark like an impending storm to something light with their
carnival and making their own electricity.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<i><span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">The Ice Dragon</span></i><span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> is an
enchanting tale of courage and sacrifice for young readers and adults by the
wildly popular author of the #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling
Song of Ice and Fire series, George R.R. Martin. Lavish illustrations by
acclaimed artist Luis Royo enrich this captivating and heartwarming story of a
young girl and her dragon.</span><span style="color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />
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<span style="background: white;">In the world of A Song of Ice and Fire the ice dragon was a
creature of legend and fear, for no man had ever tamed one. When it flew
overhead, it left in its wake desolate cold and frozen land. But Adara was not
afraid. For Adara was a winter child, born during the worst freeze that anyone,
even the Old Ones, could remember.</span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Adara could not remember the first time she had seen the ice
dragon. It seemed that it had always been in her life, glimpsed from afar as
she played in the frigid snow long after the other children had fled the cold.
In her fourth year she touched it, and in her fifth year she rode upon its
broad, chilled back for the first time. Then, in her seventh year, on a calm
summer day, fiery dragons from the North swooped down upon the peaceful farm
that was Adara's home. And only a winter child—and the ice dragon who loved
her—could save her world from utter destruction.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Cover: The cover really give in to what the
story is about. The illustrator did a very nice job with the drawings for the
cover and really throughout the story.</span><span style="color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Things that I liked: I really enjoyed the writing style of
this book. I know that George R.R. Martin is famous for the Game of Thrones
series, but this is the first book I have read of his. I feel that this was a
cute little story. I loved that it was a story about a dragon and this little
girl born in winter who could "command" the dragon when others
thought it couldn't be done, even if it was in secret. I really did enjoy the
illustrations throughout the story. They were really good and they gave a
really good visual to the reader to see some of the story as well as read it.
This story was a quick little read.</span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Things that I didn't like: I don't have any complaints on
this one.</span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Overall: I rated this book a 5 out of 5 stars because it was
a quick read, and it gives me something to look forward to when I read more of
George R.R. Martin's novels.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">A worthy mission...or a trap?</span></b><span style="color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Navin and his classmates journey to Lucien, a city ravaged by
war and plagued by mysterious creatures, where they search for a beacon
essential to their fight against the Elf King. Meanwhile, Emily heads back into
the Void with Max, one of the Elf King's loyal followers, where she learns his
darkest secrets. The stakes, for both Emily and Navin, are higher than ever.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">I really enjoyed the detail of this cover. So
many colors and lines and shapes.</span><span style="color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Things that I liked: I have been reading this graphic novel
series since the beginning. I really enjoy the use of colors and everything
that goes into putting together this graphic novel series. I love the
characters and the obstacles that they must endure in order to get to where
they need to be. I know that this is geared more towards juveniles but I just
absolutely love it. I think they do a really nice job of creating the storyline
and keeping it interesting with the dialogue and the graphics and the colors my
goodness I love the colors. I love following Emily and Navin on their quests
throughout each one the of volumes of the series. </span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Things that I didn't like: I have no complaints, except that
I don't know when the next one is coming out. </span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Overall: I rated this volume a 5 stars because I love that
the book starts where the previous one left off and they continue through the
journey to reach for what it is they are looking for. It kept me interested and
I want to know what happens next.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Margaret Simon, almost twelve, likes long hair,
tuna fish, the smell of rain, and things that are pink. She’s just moved from
New York City to Farbook, New Jersey, and is anxious to fit in with her new
friends—Nancy, Gretchen, and Janie. When they form a secret club to talk about
private subjects like boys, bras, and getting their first periods, Margaret is
happy to belong.</span><span style="color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />
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<span style="background: white;">But none of them can believe Margaret doesn’t have religion,
and that she isn’t going to the Y or the Jewish Community Center. What they
don’t know is Margaret has her own very special relationship with God. She can
talk to God about everything—family, friends, even Moose Freed, her secret
crush.</span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Margaret is funny and real, and her thoughts and feelings are
oh-so-relatable—you’ll feel like she’s talking right to you, sharing her
secrets with a friend.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">My Review:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">This is my first time reading this book. I have
never read this book until this point in my life. Weird I know.</span><span style="color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Things that I liked: I liked that this told the story of a
group of girls banding together to form a friendship. I definitely feel this
was a coming of age story. I liked that but I also think this would have been a
better read when I was more the age of the girls in this story. Being that this
story is all about the girls getting their periods at some point in the story
or not getting their periods. I also enjoyed the struggle with the main
character and her family with the whole religion and which religion would be
chosen or not chosen for the daughter. </span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Things that I didn't like: I don't really have much to
complain about. I mean it is a older story in my eyes. I probably would have or
should have read this about 10-15 years ago.</span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Overall: I'm glad I read this book if for nothing else to
culture myself with this classic read. I rated this book 4 out of 5
stars.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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