The Sword of Demelza My rating: 4 of 5 stars Animals of Australia, Rejoice! The Sword of Demelza is obviously written by an author who adores you, and she does a good job of presenting you to young readers. The illustrations of the animal characters in their armor are regal and inspiring. The beginning is exciting and frightening. The scenes are vividly described although … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Sword of Demelza by J. E. Rogers
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The Christmas Train Book Blast and $25 Giveaway
Tour Schedule [simpleazon-image align="left" asin="1609071824" locale="us" height="160" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61b8XMA8SpL._SL160_.jpg" width="135"][simpleazon-link asin="1609071824" locale="us"]The Christmas Train: A True Story[/simpleazon-link] In this children’s picture book, President Thomas S. Monson recounts a Christmas memory from his … [Read more...] about The Christmas Train Book Blast and $25 Giveaway
Book Review: Lionel’s Grand Adventure by Paul Hewlett
[simpleazon-image align="left" asin="0615911986" locale="us" height="160" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/516qcJa0wQL._SL160_.jpg" width="107"][simpleazon-link asin="B006MYOY3W" locale="us"]Lionel's Grand Adventure (Lionel and the Golden Rule)[/simpleazon-link] by Paul R. Hewlett My rating: 3 of 5 stars Lionel is a likeable character to whom many young people … [Read more...] about Book Review: Lionel’s Grand Adventure by Paul Hewlett
Book Review: The Amazing Adventures of Chilly Billy by Peter Mayle
[simpleazon-image align="left" asin="1908191694" locale="us" height="160" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51JdZPwdpLL._SL160_.jpg" width="104"] [simpleazon-link asin="1908191694" locale="us"]The Amazing Adventures of Chilly Billy[/simpleazon-link] by Peter Mayle My rating: 3 of 5 stars Chilly Billy is a charming character. I like the concept of the little man … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Amazing Adventures of Chilly Billy by Peter Mayle
A Bad, Mad, Sad Day Book Blast and $50 Giveaway
[simpleazon-image align="left" asin="1616334355" locale="us" height="400" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61VOsqPP-nL._SL160_.jpg" width="400"] A Bad Mad Sad Day for Mama Bear On a very bad day, Little Bear offers Mama Bear various items to make her feel better, but she's too busy to notice-until he gives her his super, so good, so very special dolly. Silly … [Read more...] about A Bad, Mad, Sad Day Book Blast and $50 Giveaway