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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2055 KP) rated Bartholomew and the Oobleck in Books
Mar 9, 2018
King Derwin of Didd is tired of the same old four things coming down from the sky, so he decides to get his magicians to create something new – Oobleck. However, his page Bartholomew things something is dangerous about it. Is he correct?
One of Dr. Seuss’s older books, it can be long and isn’t told in his typical rhyme. Still shows his creativity, however, and there are some good lessons worked into the story without preaching as well. Fun for older kids and adults looking for a longer picture book.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2015/02/book-review-bartholomew-and-oobleck-by.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
One of Dr. Seuss’s older books, it can be long and isn’t told in his typical rhyme. Still shows his creativity, however, and there are some good lessons worked into the story without preaching as well. Fun for older kids and adults looking for a longer picture book.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2015/02/book-review-bartholomew-and-oobleck-by.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2055 KP) rated Blue Sea Burning (The Chronicles of Egg #3) in Books
Mar 9, 2018
The final book in this middle grade trilogy finds Egg struggling to find a way to bring down his arch nemesis, greedy slave trader Roger Pembroke. With pirates, sea battles, and romantic complications, he'll have his hands full trying to do it.
The series goes out with the same fast action and wonderful characters I've been enjoying the entire way through. The humor scattered throughout helps as well. All three books are highly recommended for kids and adults. Just be sure to read them in order.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2014/04/book-review-blue-sea-burning-by-geoff.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
The series goes out with the same fast action and wonderful characters I've been enjoying the entire way through. The humor scattered throughout helps as well. All three books are highly recommended for kids and adults. Just be sure to read them in order.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2014/04/book-review-blue-sea-burning-by-geoff.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2055 KP) rated Adam Raccoon at Forever Falls in Books
Mar 9, 2018
Adam Raccoon loves to swim and could do it all day, but there is one pool he longs to swim in most of all. King Aren has forbidden swimming in it since it is the pool right above Forever Falls. But a quick dip can’t hurt, right?
This picture book is a wonderful allegory about our need for salvation. No, it’s not exactly subtle, but it’s a parable, it’s not supposed to be. But it tells a fun story along the way, and the wonderful illustrations will keep kids interested.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2015/12/book-review-adam-raccoon-at-forever.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
This picture book is a wonderful allegory about our need for salvation. No, it’s not exactly subtle, but it’s a parable, it’s not supposed to be. But it tells a fun story along the way, and the wonderful illustrations will keep kids interested.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2015/12/book-review-adam-raccoon-at-forever.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
The Marinated Meeple (1848 KP) rated Qwirkle in Tabletop Games
Mar 21, 2018
Good thick substantial tiles (3 more)
Easy Rules
Quick set up and play
Good for little kids
A nice little family game
this is a clever little game, and easy to grasp right away, plus it's just a bag of tiles so it's easy to take with you and play on a picnic table at a campground, or a folding table, or even a hotel lobby coffee table. the tiles don't blow away in the wind which is another big time feature of it. Usually games are hard to travel based on size and complexity of pieces, this one is ready to go... try it and take it with you.
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2055 KP) rated Spy Camp (Spy School #2) in Books
Mar 9, 2018
Ben Ripley is thrilled to have completed his first semester at spy school and is looking forward to a summer to relax with family and friends. Unfortunately, he has to attend Spy Camp instead. Worse yet, evil organization SPYDER is after him again. Either he will join them or be killed. The action is not stop and we get to know the main characters a little better. Mix in a dose of humor, and you've got a winner that kids and adults will all enjoy.
<a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/05/book-review-spy-camp-by-stuart-gibbs.html">My full review at Carstairs Considers</a>.
<a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/05/book-review-spy-camp-by-stuart-gibbs.html">My full review at Carstairs Considers</a>.
Nicole Hadley (380 KP) rated Origami Jewelry in Books
Jun 14, 2018
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Origami Jewelry by Mayumi Jezewski is a book about beautiful origami jewelry that gives easy to follow instructions. The jewelry style are for all ages. Some for kids. Some for teenagers. Some for young adults. Lastly, some for adults. The jewelry will not last for ever but what I like most is that it can be made to fit your style. It am not very good at origami but I found it fun to create some of the jewelry.
I received an advance reader edition of this book from Dover Publications via NetGalley for the purpose of providing an honest review.
Origami Jewelry by Mayumi Jezewski is a book about beautiful origami jewelry that gives easy to follow instructions. The jewelry style are for all ages. Some for kids. Some for teenagers. Some for young adults. Lastly, some for adults. The jewelry will not last for ever but what I like most is that it can be made to fit your style. It am not very good at origami but I found it fun to create some of the jewelry.
I received an advance reader edition of this book from Dover Publications via NetGalley for the purpose of providing an honest review.
Jcadden76 (64 KP) rated The Jungle Book in Books
Jun 15, 2018
Not the Disney movie that is for sure.
Kipling's The jungle Book is as odd as reading the original version of Tarzan. You anticipate something like the Disney movie of the same name and it is not that at all. Not better, not worse, just very different.
It was interesting while reading through this the different ways that the characters are handled and the difference in how Mogli grows and changes throughout the story. Much more than just the story we watched as kids in the movie, The Jungle Book is certainly one of those classics you should read just to knock it off your bucket list.
It was interesting while reading through this the different ways that the characters are handled and the difference in how Mogli grows and changes throughout the story. Much more than just the story we watched as kids in the movie, The Jungle Book is certainly one of those classics you should read just to knock it off your bucket list.
Nicole Hadley (380 KP) rated Paper Flowers to Make in a Day in Books
Jun 18, 2018
Make In A Day Paper Flowers by Amanda Evanston Freund was a great example of this type of craft book. It was packed out with different flower designs so you would certainly get you moneys worth from this edition. It had easy to follow instructions alongside the list of supplies each flower would need and vibrant pictures of the finished product. This came along at a good time as it was half term and the kids were happy to join in and were super proud of the flowers they had made. If you are into this kind of craft, you cant go wrong with this book.
Dracoria Malfoy (690 KP) rated Stars Beneath Our Feet in Books
May 27, 2018
What a Star
Alright, My boy Lolly deserves, like, none of this shit. What a pure child. Alright, as a kid that's also kinda from the hood, I can tell you, it's really that bad. However, this book encapsulated it perfectly, and the added small details made it all the better.
One thing I really like was that Lolly's obsession with Legos was well done. I think Moore really showed how a kid, who was just twelve would feel. Little kids dealing with adult stuff is something that shouldn't happen, but still does. However, Moore makes it inviting, and yet not. Oof. This review is getting problematic.
Last thing: LGBTGIA+ friendly!!!
One thing I really like was that Lolly's obsession with Legos was well done. I think Moore really showed how a kid, who was just twelve would feel. Little kids dealing with adult stuff is something that shouldn't happen, but still does. However, Moore makes it inviting, and yet not. Oof. This review is getting problematic.
Last thing: LGBTGIA+ friendly!!!
Mark Halpern (153 KP) rated The 15:17 To Paris (2018) in Movies
May 28, 2018
True story
The true story of three life long friends who as kids were considered trouble makes and were told they would not make it as anything of themselves. Two of the friends Alek and Spencer join the Military and their friend Anthony goes to college and they decide to take a back pack trip through Europe. They find themselves on the 15:17 train to Paris where a Terrorist had planned a deadly attack is stopped by the three of them. Because of the life saving skills they have been trained with they stop the terrorist and save a passenger who was critically injured.
A good story just long.
A good story just long.