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    Monsu 2

    Monsu 2

    Games and Stickers

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    App

    The fantasy exploration for the mysterious treasures is opening The sequel of Monsu, App Store Best...

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ClareR (5938 KP) rated The Illustrated Child in Books

Oct 26, 2020  
The Illustrated Child
The Illustrated Child
Polly Crosby | 2020 | Contemporary, Fiction & Poetry, Mystery
9
9.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Romilly and her father Tobias move in to a run-down house in the countryside when she is 9 years old. Her father is an eccentric artist, and she doesn’t know anything about her mother. Later, Monty the cat joins Romilly and her friend Stacey on adventures in the local countryside, in what seems to be an idyllic childhood.

Tobias creates a series of beautifully illustrated books starring both Romilly and Monty, and their lives are changed. They find fame, as readers believe that the books are a kind of treasure hunt - which, incidentally, reminded me of the Kit Williams book, Masquerade, published in the late 1970’s. Strangers start to camp out in their garden, digging holes all over their land to find the treasure - meaning that Romilly is unable to leave the house.

Life changes again when Tobias’ behaviour becomes more and more erratic, Romilly’s mother comes back in to her life, and she meets her grandmother. Things seem to be continuously changing, and nothing is consistent - there’s no stability in Romilly’s life.

This book was not at all what I expected. It started out as something of an idyllic childhood, but as time went on, Romilly’s life is irrevocably changed. I felt so much sadness for her, and there were times when I was almost in tears (you might need a hanky!). This deals with some pretty serious themes: dementia, mental illness, death and child abuse. All the way through I was rooting for Romilly and hoping that she would get the help that she needed and deserved. This is such a beautifully written book, and I would have no hesitation in recommending it.

Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for my e-ARC.
  
    Dungeon Rushers

    Dungeon Rushers

    Games

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    App

    *About IAPs: All of the IAPs in Dungeon Rushers are character skins -- cosmetic and optional. ...

    Dr. Panda Swimming Pool

    Dr. Panda Swimming Pool

    Education and Games

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    **Awarded with an Editor's Choice Award by Children's Technology Review!** Go for a swim and play...

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The Marinated Meeple (1853 KP) rated Jamaica in Tabletop Games

May 7, 2018  
Jamaica
Jamaica
2007 | Nautical, Pirates, Racing, Transportation
7
7.8 (4 Ratings)
Tabletop Game Rating
Easy to Learn (4 more)
Simultaneous Movement Selection based on cards in hand
It's a racing game where you fight when you land on the same space
The Art.
The theme is rich and evocative.
Luck based in the cards available to you (0 more)
Amazing Gateway Game, Easy to Learn, Beautiful, Fun Theme, light strategy.
Although this game can have frustrating moments, it's a really fun light game for kids. the light choices of going around the outside for more treasure, or the inside for more speed, and the idea of rolling the dice first and then choosing how to use them based entirely on the cards you have in hand, provides a touch of strategy, but not enough for A.P.

For heavier gamers who like complexity, this is way too light. But the art is gorgeous and fun.
  
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Tracy Carr-Harding (4 KP) rated Assassin's Creed in Video Games

Jan 16, 2018  
Assassin's Creed
Assassin's Creed
Action/Adventure
9
8.3 (8 Ratings)
Video Game Rating
Game play, graphics, storyline (0 more)
Not much to complain about (0 more)
The Good Guys Win Again
I know I am not your conventional gamer, I'm over 50 and a woman, but my son thought I should try this, as I have enjoyed playing other similar format games. I agreed, albeit unwillingly, but was hooked within a short time. I found that time ran away with me, when I was being Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad, and I wanted to complete one more mission, find one more treasure, and rescue one more innocent. The story was easy to follow, the maps fairly easy to read, and the graphics made it a very pretty place to venture around. All in all, I am very happy that my son talked me into playing, and am now on game 7 in the series, and still loving them!!!!