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I was very pleasantly surprised by this book, since it is not really the genre I normally read. What drew me into the action and adventure was the puzzle aspect of the story... the mysterious drawings, the enigma of the Ormond Singularity, the bad guys hiding in the shadows. The suspense is high, we don't know who to trust, and we have to question everything as the plot unfolds! I couldn't stop reading!
The plots moves forward at a fast pace, and the action just keeps coming. Every minute our hero's life is in danger, keeping the reader on the edge of their seat. The writing reflects the fast pace, keeping the sentences clear and concise with a forcefulness that drives home every word.
I liked that the story is told from the main character's POV; it makes the story feel immediate. I also like the headings telling the time as it leaps from time to time on the clock. It makes the reader keep track of each minute that goes by as the days count down. It is so cool that the pages count BACKWARDS! It starts at page 185 and ends on page 001. That might be the coolest thing I have ever seen, since the story is all about the countdown.
Cal is a great main character, with a strong personality, and we get to see him grow and change as he deals with all these new problems. He's trying to be strong for everyone in his family, and protect them. I like that he's so independent until finally he has to ask someone for help.I especially liked Cal's friendship with his best friend. It felt genuine and was a good anchor for the story.
This book ends on a horrifying cliffhanger, so be prepared for that next book right away! I can't wait to read the rest of this series!
Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.
The plots moves forward at a fast pace, and the action just keeps coming. Every minute our hero's life is in danger, keeping the reader on the edge of their seat. The writing reflects the fast pace, keeping the sentences clear and concise with a forcefulness that drives home every word.
I liked that the story is told from the main character's POV; it makes the story feel immediate. I also like the headings telling the time as it leaps from time to time on the clock. It makes the reader keep track of each minute that goes by as the days count down. It is so cool that the pages count BACKWARDS! It starts at page 185 and ends on page 001. That might be the coolest thing I have ever seen, since the story is all about the countdown.
Cal is a great main character, with a strong personality, and we get to see him grow and change as he deals with all these new problems. He's trying to be strong for everyone in his family, and protect them. I like that he's so independent until finally he has to ask someone for help.I especially liked Cal's friendship with his best friend. It felt genuine and was a good anchor for the story.
This book ends on a horrifying cliffhanger, so be prepared for that next book right away! I can't wait to read the rest of this series!
Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.
This is such a cute book about prayer! The little boy goes to all these different places trying to figure out where is a good place for quiet prayer time, but everywhere is too loud, too busy, too sleepy, or too high up. In the end, the boy learns that God can hear him praying no matter where he is.
I loved the illustrations in this book! The art is charming and looks very professional and polished. The expressions on the little boys face play a big part in the story.
The story is told in rhyme from the little boy's point of view. He sees his parents praying, and wants to have a special place to pray like they do. It's great to see him imitating his parents in their spiritual habits! I like that the story arc is well-developed too. The boy has a question about prayer, and then he learns something about how to talk God, and when and where. He learned a little bit about Who God really is, and was able to grow as a Christian.
This book has Bible verses about prayer and some discussion questions at the back, along with a prayer chart, stickers, and a list of things to pray for. I'm so impressed with this book, and I think it would be a wonderful way to teach children about prayer!
This would be a wonderful gift for children aged 5-10.
Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. The opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.
I loved the illustrations in this book! The art is charming and looks very professional and polished. The expressions on the little boys face play a big part in the story.
The story is told in rhyme from the little boy's point of view. He sees his parents praying, and wants to have a special place to pray like they do. It's great to see him imitating his parents in their spiritual habits! I like that the story arc is well-developed too. The boy has a question about prayer, and then he learns something about how to talk God, and when and where. He learned a little bit about Who God really is, and was able to grow as a Christian.
This book has Bible verses about prayer and some discussion questions at the back, along with a prayer chart, stickers, and a list of things to pray for. I'm so impressed with this book, and I think it would be a wonderful way to teach children about prayer!
This would be a wonderful gift for children aged 5-10.
Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. The opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.
This series is fantastic! After reading book one, which left me on a horrible cliffhanger, I immediately picked up book two, and dived into the action, suspense, and mystery!
I wish there were more development on the puzzling enigmas that confront Cal, but that part of the story moves very slowly with very few clues to the mystery of the Ormond Singularity popping up in each book.
The action and danger and adventure, however, moves very quickly! So I guess each book in the series focuses mostly on Cal surviving through a ton of dangerous scenes and bad guys chasing him, and then we get one little clue, one bit of forward motion, with the big picture mystery. That, of course, is a very good way to keep the suspense going in a mystery/adventure series, but the suspense is killing me! I want to know the answers now! Which just shows how great this series is, because I care so much about the outcome.
In this second book, Cal is on his own more, on the run as a fugitive, and he's learning to be more self-sufficient out on the streets. I'm so interested to see his character changing and developing, especially since he goes through times of hope and depression. I love his relationship with his best friend, Boges, and how the two of them joke around and rely on each other. That friendship is such a bright spot in this book!
The mysterious girl, Winter, plays a large role in this book, and it was so interesting getting to know her character, and figuring out what makes her tick. She's another big puzzle for Cal to solve, and we as the reader have to make up our minds too, whether she is trustworthy or hiding something.
I am loving this series, and I can't wait to dive into the next book!
Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review.
I wish there were more development on the puzzling enigmas that confront Cal, but that part of the story moves very slowly with very few clues to the mystery of the Ormond Singularity popping up in each book.
The action and danger and adventure, however, moves very quickly! So I guess each book in the series focuses mostly on Cal surviving through a ton of dangerous scenes and bad guys chasing him, and then we get one little clue, one bit of forward motion, with the big picture mystery. That, of course, is a very good way to keep the suspense going in a mystery/adventure series, but the suspense is killing me! I want to know the answers now! Which just shows how great this series is, because I care so much about the outcome.
In this second book, Cal is on his own more, on the run as a fugitive, and he's learning to be more self-sufficient out on the streets. I'm so interested to see his character changing and developing, especially since he goes through times of hope and depression. I love his relationship with his best friend, Boges, and how the two of them joke around and rely on each other. That friendship is such a bright spot in this book!
The mysterious girl, Winter, plays a large role in this book, and it was so interesting getting to know her character, and figuring out what makes her tick. She's another big puzzle for Cal to solve, and we as the reader have to make up our minds too, whether she is trustworthy or hiding something.
I am loving this series, and I can't wait to dive into the next book!
Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review.
This hilarious book of jokes has partial illustrations that you can doodle on and fill in the rest of the picture with your own imaginative drawings!
I really liked that the author has included a "Humor Code" in the beginning of the book, that includes rules like "Don't make jokes at other's expense." I love that these jokes are clean and remind us that we can still be funny without hurting, teasing, or bullying others.
The jokes are of the "knock-knock" or pun variety, and are all silly and ridiculous ones that children find especially funny.
"Q: Why were all the animals laughing at the owl? A: Because he was a hoot."
The doodles especially encourage children to get creative and use their imagination to fill in the rest of the picture with their own colors and drawings. It's really inspiring to see kids being able to laugh at wholesome jokes and use their creativity in a positive and fun way!
This book would make a great gift for any child aged 5-10.
Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review.
I really liked that the author has included a "Humor Code" in the beginning of the book, that includes rules like "Don't make jokes at other's expense." I love that these jokes are clean and remind us that we can still be funny without hurting, teasing, or bullying others.
The jokes are of the "knock-knock" or pun variety, and are all silly and ridiculous ones that children find especially funny.
"Q: Why were all the animals laughing at the owl? A: Because he was a hoot."
The doodles especially encourage children to get creative and use their imagination to fill in the rest of the picture with their own colors and drawings. It's really inspiring to see kids being able to laugh at wholesome jokes and use their creativity in a positive and fun way!
This book would make a great gift for any child aged 5-10.
Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review.
This book has the crackle of fall, the wonder of a hayride, the beauty of a sunset on a farm, and of course the rambunctious Cub Bears that we all know and love!
We join the Bear family as they attend harvest festival with their church at Farmer Ben's farm.
They enjoy pumpkin pie, apple picking, pumpkin picking, hayrides, and of course a big meal! Through all the fun they remember to thank God for all their blessings, and give credit to the great Creator who gave them so much.
The illustrations are beautifully detailed, and full of action and cheerful emotion. We can see the delight on the Bear family's faces as they enjoy all that the autumn season has to offer.
The story flows naturally from each activity, and each member of the Bear family shows their own unique personality through their dialogue and actions.
This story is especially fun to read aloud! The words are crisp and clear, using vivid descriptors for each autumn scene.
Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.
We join the Bear family as they attend harvest festival with their church at Farmer Ben's farm.
They enjoy pumpkin pie, apple picking, pumpkin picking, hayrides, and of course a big meal! Through all the fun they remember to thank God for all their blessings, and give credit to the great Creator who gave them so much.
The illustrations are beautifully detailed, and full of action and cheerful emotion. We can see the delight on the Bear family's faces as they enjoy all that the autumn season has to offer.
The story flows naturally from each activity, and each member of the Bear family shows their own unique personality through their dialogue and actions.
This story is especially fun to read aloud! The words are crisp and clear, using vivid descriptors for each autumn scene.
Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.
I was so impressed with this funny and inspiring children's picture book! The illustrations are bright and detailed, and on every page there is a hidden Christian Fish symbol that you can hunt for! How cool is that?!
All the little fish at school have their own personalities, and I loved seeing them learn from their teacher, Miss Mermaid.
The story is well-organized and follows a simple but profound story arc.
Freddy is half-shark and half-octopus, so he gets teased for being different. I loved the poignant moment when Miss Mermaid reminds the class that she herself is half-fish and half-human. The little fish learn their lesson, but the story goes on as Freddy begins to make friends on the racing team.
The best part is that Freddy prays for God to help him and thanks God for making him different.
This book is full of positive messages on so many levels!
Disclaimer: I received this book from the author in exchange for a free and honest review.
All the little fish at school have their own personalities, and I loved seeing them learn from their teacher, Miss Mermaid.
The story is well-organized and follows a simple but profound story arc.
Freddy is half-shark and half-octopus, so he gets teased for being different. I loved the poignant moment when Miss Mermaid reminds the class that she herself is half-fish and half-human. The little fish learn their lesson, but the story goes on as Freddy begins to make friends on the racing team.
The best part is that Freddy prays for God to help him and thanks God for making him different.
This book is full of positive messages on so many levels!
Disclaimer: I received this book from the author in exchange for a free and honest review.
Definitely a strange book. It just doesn't seem to fit into any categories of story that I know. The writing is different, the characters are different, the story line is different. It works though. I can't say I particularly enjoyed reading it. Space sci-fi isn't my thing, and all the talk about sex was weird although tastefully handled. I don't agree with any of the world-views of the author either, and felt at times that I was preached at about feminism. Still, it's not a book that one will easily forget, I think.... Maybe for me, that impression is simply because it is so far out of the norm for me to read a book like this. It's one of those things that you can't choose whether you liked it or not, it's just there. It just exists, and you accept that it was. Although I have no doubt the author is a perfect genius to have written it, to have imagined those things that are completely "other" and made them believable, I have no opinion on whether it is a good book or a lousy book. It's a book that is there to be read.
This book really focuses on Scripture!