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Not shabby, but it didn't win me over. I even skipped through a few pages that I didn't care for.
We just reread this again and it was just as enjoyable as the first time. This is definitely a keeper for our collection.
The story follow Ollie on the day of the Solar Eclipse. He wants absolutely nothing to do with it and doesn’t understand nor care for the excitement of seeing the moon and sun together.
We take a mini ride (reading ride) to there beach destination to view the he eclipse and along the way his parents never faltered in their attitude or excitement for sharing this moment with him. Oliie, on the other hand was dreading the event and just wanted to be home.
It’s safe to say that everything changed once they reached their location and the eclipse took place.
This book has great flow and rhymed throughout the pages and the illustrations were beautiful. Great for a kids mid-elementary aged and younger. It’s a quick bed time story or for those quick moments in the car ride or waiting rooms.
The story follow Ollie on the day of the Solar Eclipse. He wants absolutely nothing to do with it and doesn’t understand nor care for the excitement of seeing the moon and sun together.
We take a mini ride (reading ride) to there beach destination to view the he eclipse and along the way his parents never faltered in their attitude or excitement for sharing this moment with him. Oliie, on the other hand was dreading the event and just wanted to be home.
It’s safe to say that everything changed once they reached their location and the eclipse took place.
This book has great flow and rhymed throughout the pages and the illustrations were beautiful. Great for a kids mid-elementary aged and younger. It’s a quick bed time story or for those quick moments in the car ride or waiting rooms.
My son picked this book for his '25 Books Reading Challenge' for school. From his POV, he enjoyed it and learned a lot about what rescue dogs (not the kind that is heroes and help with rescue missions) go through. From abandonment onto the journey of finding a forever home.
He's a five year-old and a lot may have gone over his head completely, but he learned a bit about quite a bit. We will definitely be revisiting this story and focus on various aspects so he can fully understand and comprehend everything.
Son: 5.5/5 stars
Mom: 5/5 stars
He's a five year-old and a lot may have gone over his head completely, but he learned a bit about quite a bit. We will definitely be revisiting this story and focus on various aspects so he can fully understand and comprehend everything.
Son: 5.5/5 stars
Mom: 5/5 stars
The Land of the Past: Teaching the Past - Book One - Doubling the Last Consonant
Stefani Milan, Lauren Milanese
Really?!
The sequel to A Ring of Fire had me on the edge of my seat.
This takes place sometime after Azlana is suppose to have the Awakening, which happens when elven turn 10. They are still at war and she knows nothing of her father's heritage. Then tragedy strikes the Mystics' land and Cazlyn has come to set a plan into play. Abruptly leaving their home, Azlana and her mom, Kala, are enroute to be hidden and for Azlana to be taught and prep to lead the Mhstics & The Alliance throughout this war. But little do they know she carries a burden with her. It's not what you think and it plays a major role with Azlana.
This book is fast paced and I'm eagerly waiting for book 2. It established a good foundation, especially if you didn't read the prequel, A Ring of Fire. War wages on between Humans and Mystics. There are spies on both sides and two groups are the main contenders, The Elite (loyal to the King) and The Alliance (loyal to bringing peace to all). The introduction to it all holds secrets, betrayals, curiosity, family drama, and adventure. Causey writes well and doesn't skip a beat with the plot. It's fast paced and keeps you reeled in; you won't even know it's the end until the paves don't swipe or turn anymore!
AND ...
Of course this ends on a cliffhanger! I honestly believe there is more to Luka than meets the eye. Also, I'm curious as to see what the significance of the color green is and what Brian's true intentions are.
The sequel to A Ring of Fire had me on the edge of my seat.
This takes place sometime after Azlana is suppose to have the Awakening, which happens when elven turn 10. They are still at war and she knows nothing of her father's heritage. Then tragedy strikes the Mystics' land and Cazlyn has come to set a plan into play. Abruptly leaving their home, Azlana and her mom, Kala, are enroute to be hidden and for Azlana to be taught and prep to lead the Mhstics & The Alliance throughout this war. But little do they know she carries a burden with her. It's not what you think and it plays a major role with Azlana.
This book is fast paced and I'm eagerly waiting for book 2. It established a good foundation, especially if you didn't read the prequel, A Ring of Fire. War wages on between Humans and Mystics. There are spies on both sides and two groups are the main contenders, The Elite (loyal to the King) and The Alliance (loyal to bringing peace to all). The introduction to it all holds secrets, betrayals, curiosity, family drama, and adventure. Causey writes well and doesn't skip a beat with the plot. It's fast paced and keeps you reeled in; you won't even know it's the end until the paves don't swipe or turn anymore!
AND ...
Of course this ends on a cliffhanger! I honestly believe there is more to Luka than meets the eye. Also, I'm curious as to see what the significance of the color green is and what Brian's true intentions are.
Azlana flees because of the pressure put on her to fulfill her fate/destiny. Luka finds out he’s a changeling!
This story focuses on Azlana in the first bit and Luka for the rest of the novel. Showing how these two best friends connect and how Luka takes into learning about his true self was great. So many questions came up as Luka decided to runaway after finding out he was a changeling. Some answered, while new ones formed.
This sequel will not disappoint. Makes me feel like Luka is key in helping Azlana reach her destiny, but that’s one of many theories I have.
This story focuses on Azlana in the first bit and Luka for the rest of the novel. Showing how these two best friends connect and how Luka takes into learning about his true self was great. So many questions came up as Luka decided to runaway after finding out he was a changeling. Some answered, while new ones formed.
This sequel will not disappoint. Makes me feel like Luka is key in helping Azlana reach her destiny, but that’s one of many theories I have.
Wonderful short read.
This short story is a great quick read! (My 5 yo son picked this out as a bed time story.)
We follow Etheny, where she's always in the library after school waiting for her step-dad Bob to come pick her up. She loves to read and will always have a book in her hand. One afternoon she comes across a
The adventure bookcase, out of place, between the B and C categories. She picks up a book and begins to read. Little does she know, she has stumbled across a magical bookcase where she goes on a mini adventure!
Without giving too much of the story, this was a delightful light read and showed how Etheny was able to cope with her mom's passing. This is definitely for older elementary school kids going onto middle school, but my son had no complaints while I read it.
*There will be an edit to this review with my son's opinion this weekend.
This short story is a great quick read! (My 5 yo son picked this out as a bed time story.)
We follow Etheny, where she's always in the library after school waiting for her step-dad Bob to come pick her up. She loves to read and will always have a book in her hand. One afternoon she comes across a
The adventure bookcase, out of place, between the B and C categories. She picks up a book and begins to read. Little does she know, she has stumbled across a magical bookcase where she goes on a mini adventure!
Without giving too much of the story, this was a delightful light read and showed how Etheny was able to cope with her mom's passing. This is definitely for older elementary school kids going onto middle school, but my son had no complaints while I read it.
*There will be an edit to this review with my son's opinion this weekend.