Out of the Wilderness (The Wilderness Series Book 5)
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She’s stubborn. She’s feisty. She’s determined. She’s a walking disaster… A marvelous...
fiction adult Western time travel romance series
The East Indian
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Meet Tony: the first Indian to set foot on American soil. Among the settlers, slaves, and...
Historical fiction
Jamie (131 KP) rated Island of the Blue Dolphins in Books
Jul 22, 2017
Island of the Blue Dolphins is based on The Lone Woman of San Nicolas Island: Juana Maria, a Nicoleño Native American left alone on San Nicolas Island for 18 years. She was the last surviving member of her tribe and died after she was rescued. This incredible story has largely been lost in the greater narrative of American history.
The story follows a young girl named Karana as she learns to survive on her own. Facing certain death, her tribe flees the island and Karana is left behind. The story has plenty of adventure as Karana fights to survive, learning how to be resourceful – hunting for food and materials for clothing, building shelters, and dealing with the local wild dogs and other dangerous creatures on the island. Where this book really shines is how the writing managed to portray Karana’s feelings of isolation and loneliness which really struck a chord with me.
The book is beautifully written and I’ve read it countless times since it was first gifted to me in elementary school. I look forward to when my own daughters grow older and I can share this story with them. This is a wonderful book for all ages that I absolutely adore. Fantastic for middle grade girls just getting into reading.
The World of Myth: An Anthology
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Since its publication in 1991, The World of Myth has provided thousands of students with a...
Unlikely Dissenters: White Southern Women in the Fight for Racial Justice, 1920-1970
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Stefani redefines the proverbial 'southern lady' with a close look at over fifty white, anti-racist...
Merissa (12330 KP) rated The Blood of Four Gods and Other Stories in Books
Sep 29, 2017
With no editing or grammatical errors to disrupt my reading flow, I thoroughly enjoyed each of these stories. With smooth pacing, well rounded characters, and with individual stories for each and every one, this is a wonderful collection of stories, sure to delight. Absolutely recommended by me.
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and my comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2269 KP) rated Mouse Trapped (Mirage Mysteries #2) in Books
Mar 9, 2018
It’s nice to have a mystery that involves another crime as well, and I enjoyed tracking down the thieves as a way to find the killer. Since the only clue is part of a name, we get too many suspects with similar sounding names, meaning we have to work hard to remember them all until we really get to know the characters. New Christian Joe is trying to grow in his faith, something I enjoyed seeing. I first read this book over 25 years ago, and it’s nice to see it stacks up to my memories of the series.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2017/03/book-review-mouse-trapped-by-sandy.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Tokyo Underworld: The Fast Times and Hard Life of an American Gangster in Japan
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In 1945, as part of the Occupation forces sent to postwar Japan Nick Zappetti, a native of Italian...
Hot Grease
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Mondays at 3:30PM EST Hot Grease is a food culture radio show where the American South and your...
Quick & Easy Pizzas
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This is an inspiring collection of recipes celebrating Italy's best-loved fast food. You can enjoy...