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Nicole Hadley (380 KP) rated Tricky in Books

Jun 16, 2018  
Tricky
Tricky
Kari Rust | 2017 | Children
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Tricky by Kari Rust is about Tricky,a dog, and the Duke, his human. In the beginning of the book they spend their days playing tricks on the townsfolk by tripping people, stealing, and cheating. Together they sleep well at night and awake the next day to do tricks on the townspeople again.

Mrs. Paisley, is unaware of their behavior so she is perfect for their next trick. The Duke uses his charm to warmly welcome Mrs. Paisley to town while Tricky steals several loaves of bread behind her back. Unaware of their past thievery, Mrs. Paisley gives Tricky a treat, which harms his heart. He then realizes his behavior with the Duke is wrong.

Tricky wanted to show the Duke that what they were doing is wrong. He shows this by playing tricks on the Duke. The Duke eventually catches on and kicks Tricky out on a night which was rainy. Tricky goes to the bakery to protect it and Mrs. Paisley takes him in and loves him. The Duke realizes how much he misses Tricky when he tries to do the tricks by himself but they were not successful and leaving town.

The illustrations are engaging and add to the tale. This book would be a great addition to a classroom library. The book will allow for conversations on values and virtues. I highly recommend this book.
  
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Jenny Houle (24 KP) rated Gilmore Guys in Podcasts

Jan 14, 2018  
Gilmore Guys
Gilmore Guys
Comedy
8
4.5 (2 Ratings)
Podcast Rating
Ever evolving...
It originally started as "Gilmore Guys" but then became "Bunhead Bros" and now is "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Goys". Basically, they follow every ASP's show. Alice Wutterland joins Kevin T. Porter now. If you're an ASP fan, it's a great podcast to listen to.
  
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Kristy H (1252 KP) rated The Condition in Books

Feb 13, 2018  
TC
The Condition
Jennifer Haigh | 2008
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
I was a bit disappointed by this novel, having thoroughly enjoyed Haigh's <i>Mrs. Kimble</i>. I just couldn't empathize with the characters and things seemed to drag on. Redeemed itself a bit at the end, but still, not as good or as captivating as I'd hoped.
  
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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2464 KP) rated Mrs. Pollifax Pursued (Mrs. Pollifax, #11) in Books

Mar 9, 2018  
MP
Mrs. Pollifax Pursued (Mrs. Pollifax, #11)
Dorothy Gilman | 1995
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
The last thing Mrs. Pollifax expected to find that day was a young woman hiding in her closet. Kadi is afraid of the men who have been driving by in a van for the last couple of days, and Mrs. Pollifax’s efforts to sneak her out of the house end with both of them on the run. A call to Carstairs at the CIA leads them to an unusual safe house and another mystery. Are the two related?

This is a bit of an unusual entry in the series since it takes place mostly in the US and Carstairs plays a much more active part in the story. However, I like it for that change of pace. The plot relies a bit more on coincidence than is normal for the series (which is saying something), but all the various threads do wind up playing a part in the end. Overall, another great entry in the series.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2015/07/book-review-mrs-pollifax-pursued-by.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.