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Lindsay (1717 KP) rated The Germ Who Would be King: A Ridiculous Illustrated Poem About the 2020/2021 Global Pandemic from One Canadian's Perspe in Books

Oct 10, 2021  
The Germ Who Would be King: A Ridiculous Illustrated Poem About the 2020/2021 Global Pandemic from One Canadian's Perspe
The Germ Who Would be King: A Ridiculous Illustrated Poem About the 2020/2021 Global Pandemic from One Canadian's Perspe
Jennifer Tremblay | 2021 | Children, Fiction & Poetry
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
The Germ who would be King is a silly cartoon of what was going on in 2020. With all the talk about Covid 19. This book helps explain to children what was going on with a virus. We were all talking about during the 2020 year. However, we are still dealing with it today.

This book shows how a virus was taking over everything and how it dominated our society. In a fun and funny way. Though this is funny, would you please take the virus seriously and prevent it from getting it?

It takes place with a germ that wants to dominate the world for its evil plans. Will it work? Or will humans learn to take the precious and separate and do things differently to draft a nasty germ? The first time I read it, It was not funny for me. But when I was reading it a little as my mom read it. I got a little chuckle out of it. We all need a few books like that. Especially the way 2020 was and how everything flipped upside down. We still are dealing with it. But a little humor and taking the things to stop the virus is a good thing.

I do love the pictures. I did enjoy the virus cartoon image; It's charming. The way the plot exists is fun. Children will enjoy this as well as parents, I am sure.
  
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Chelsea (166 KP) rated Artemis in Books

Apr 30, 2018  
Artemis
Artemis
Andy Weir | 2017 | Science Fiction/Fantasy
6
7.7 (34 Ratings)
Book Rating
After reading The Martian and loving it, I was super excited to read this book. I got through Artemis really quickly, but I think it’s because I kept hoping for something interesting to happen.
The whole concept of a settlement on the moon is cool, and I enjoyed exploring that. The main character, Jazz, is not a very likable or relatable character. Her jokes weren’t funny and the way she interacted with other characters was boring. The other characters weren’t very memorable or well-developed. The heist scenario seemed promising, but really fell flat.
Honestly the book wasn’t terrible, but if you're expecting an awesome, scientific, space-life read like The Martian you’ll be disappointed.
  
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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2173 KP) rated The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom in Books

Mar 9, 2018  
The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom
The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom
Christopher Healy | 2012 | Fiction & Poetry, Humor & Comedy, Science Fiction/Fantasy
10
8.0 (4 Ratings)
Book Rating
Join Princes Fredric, Gustav, Liam, and Duncan as they must ban together to stop an evil witch from taking over their kingdoms. Of course, first, they must learn their own strengths and how to get along with each other.

This book was laugh out loud funny from start to finish with wonderful character growth and an engaging plot. My only complaint is that I didn't read it even sooner. With strong male and female characters, I think both boys and girls will equally love it. And adults will delight in this middle grade fractured fairy tale as well.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2014/08/book-review-heros-guide-to-saving-your.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
  
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Cori June (3033 KP) rated Dealing with Dragons (Enchanted Forest Chronicles, #1) in Books

Dec 3, 2018  
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Dealing with Dragons (Enchanted Forest Chronicles, #1)
Patricia C. Wrede | 2002
10
9.5 (4 Ratings)
Book Rating
This is a great book. Although the target audience is at 10 or so, all ages can enjoy this book. When I first read this I just thought it would be one of those books that just dumbed things down and made fun of fairy tales. I was half right. It does make fun of fairy tales however it doesn't dumb any one down -too much, the princesses and princes can get a little tedious abet also funny-to make the main character look smart. Mostly, the villains vastly underestimate Cimorene. I have to say her common sense approach is a welcome change. Things don't just happen to her she makes them happen.
  
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Sonofdel (6291 KP) rated How To Be A Footballer in Books

Jul 26, 2019  
How To Be A Footballer
How To Be A Footballer
Peter Crouch | 2018 | Sport & Leisure
4
4.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Lots of Amusing stories (0 more)
Not that Interesting (0 more)
Not What I Hoped
I had high hopes of this book because i think that Peter Crouch is a very good footballer, a very funny guy and entertaining, but i was dissappointed to be honest. I was expecting his life story, childhood, shool, family etc. I was not exoecting an entire book on the inside story of what different football stars wear, listen to, drive and live in. This was more of an encyclopedia of football players facts than a Autobiogrpahy. If i had known what it was i would not have added it to my Amazon wish list. Ah well we live and learn :)