Unlikable Main Characters: “The Hidden Oracle”
I was rather displeased when the main characters in The Hidden Oracle were terribly unlikable. What would possess an author to write that?
Reviews
Review: “An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales”
Let’s look at An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales by Theresa Breslin and illustrated by Kate Leiper.
Building a Sequel: “The Firebird” by Susanna Kearsley
Combining two very different and unrelated books, The Firebird taught me some interesting techniques for building a sequel.
Dual Story Arcs: Review of “The Winter Sea”
When the book weaves two parallel stories together, I’m hooked. Let’s get into what The Winter Sea taught me about crafting dual story arcs.
Review: “How to Train Your Dragon” by Cressida Cowell
I picked up Cressida Cowell’s version of How to Train Your Dragon so we can compare it to the Disney movies that I’ve loved for years.
Review: “The Lullaby Monsters” by Cynthia Mackey
I felt so excited when Cynthia Mackey reached out to me about The Lullaby Monsters. I couldn’t wait to read the intriguing book!
Review: “Miss Fannie’s Hat” by Jan Karon
Faith blends seamlessly into this children’s picture book. Let’s dive into what Jan Karon does so well in Miss Fannie’s Hat.
Review: “The Twenty-One Balloons”
I stumbled upon The Twenty-One Balloons by William Pene du Bois. I never read it as a child. So, I had to see what was up!
Review: “Hello, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle” by Betty MacDonald
We all loved the magic of Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle. Today we’re focusing on my favorite book of the series, Hello, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle by Betty MacDonald.
Review: “The Gospel According to Larry”
We’re raiding my husband’s books again! Let’s look at faith and philosophy in The Gospel According to Larry by Janet Tashjian.