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Atlas of Adventures: Wonders of the World
Atlas of Adventures: Wonders of the World
Lucy Letherland, Ben Handicott | 2018 | Natural World, Reference, Travel
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
beautifully illustrated pages (1 more)
"find and seek" at the end of the book
Latest in the best-selling "Atlas of Adventures" series
I was provided with a complimentary copy of this book so I could give an honest review.

"Atlas of Adventures: Wonders of the World" is the latest in the best-selling "Atlas of Adventures" series by Ben Handicott with illustrations by Lucy Letherland. The series is a set of colorful atlases marketed for children. Each of the 96 beautifully illustrated pages contains short informative and fascinating statements about the wonder. The book is divided by continent "showcasing the globe's most impressive landscapes, iconic buildings and evocative antiquities from both the modern and ancient worlds". Many of the wonders are those you would expect to find but it includes a few surprising ones too.

At the end of the book, there is a cute and enjoyable "find and seek" of many of the pictures presented throughout the book.

This book is larger than a normal hardback book. Its dimensions are 11.2 x 15 inches which would help to be able to read the statements. The series is available as a hardback. Reading it as an e-book was difficult because the book needed to be shrunken to screen size.

It is highly ranked on Amazon for sales in both the "Geography & Cultures > Travel" and "Science, Nature & How It Works > Mystery & Wonders" categories as of 12/11/18.
  
The Lady Ghost (The Decoders #2)
The Lady Ghost (The Decoders #2)
Alba Arango | 2018 | Children
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
You looking for an adventure book for your child or children to enjoy? Well, the series called “The Decoders” by Alba Arango is a good one. It seems to focus on helping others out but also doing what they love to do. Which is solve cases. I have rated it 4.5 Moons – (Stars).

It about three smart kids, how they have adventures. They seem to help their friends and family out. Though in this book it about “The Lady Ghost”. What is happening on the movie set? Why are they scaring people to leave? Is the ghost real or is it fake?

The plot is done well. The characters are developed well. Matt, Steve, and Jenny seem to have different skills that they use to solve mysteries. The stories and mysteries are different. They seem to find someone or a few that seem to help them out.

The adventures seem enjoyable. I enjoy each one. I love that the mysteries are entertaining but not overwhelmed. They are really good for middle graders and children. It one that children can read and fall in love with.

The author does a wonderful job of this and keeping it suitable for children. I just think the story could have been a bit more with the ghost and with movie set. It was a good read. I hope to able to read the next one. I want to read the other adventures of the decoders.
  
Leaving Everything Most Loved (Maisie Dobbs #10)
Leaving Everything Most Loved (Maisie Dobbs #10)
Jacqueline Winspear | 2013 | Fiction & Poetry, History & Politics
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Jacqueline Winspear is a new author to me. I so nice to find a new author I have not ever read or though try. Her book was refreshing and enjoyable to read.

It nice to see that a woman is a hero and having her own life and having a career she loves to do. Massie Dobbs loves to solve crimes and investigate around her home. She now struggles with if she should travel or stay.

She seems like she loves adventures and want to find out about herself. I loved the fact that you get to go on adventures with her. She one that will not give up on any crime or miss a boy. She will get to the bottom of the crime or murder if that the case.

She also struggles with her relationship with James. James seem ready to marry but is Massie? You will follow her and her trials to find out.
  
Diggy's adventure
Diggy's adventure
Games
9
8.0 (2 Ratings)
App Rating
Great for challenging your brain! (1 more)
Unlimited adventures
The energy system is confusing (0 more)
Diggy's Adventure - Delightful game
I love this game!!

I play this on my tablet on a regular basis. I have to say that it is very addictive! This game is great at challenging your brain by setting out various different tasks/puzzles that really make you think.

It has a variety of different adventures that you can choose, so you never get bored. Or if you just want to play the main story, you can.....the choice is yours!

The only problem with this game is that I find the energy system is highly confusing and I still don't really understand it. I don't want to say to much as you will see what I mean if you play.

It does require some in app purchases, however, I don't think that they are too expensive.

Overall though. I would highly recommend this game!!