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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2460 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 (2460 KP) rated Crashed (Junior Bender, #1) in Books
Mar 9, 2018
What at first appears to be a normal job for professional burglar Junior Bender leaves him blackmailed into helping a mobster. But what that mobster wants to do is even more surprising - and dangerous.
I found the characters very real, engaging, and enjoyable. Unfortunately, I found the plot uneven and the foul language a bit more than I can tolerate. Then again, this isn't my normal choice for reading material, so it's on me. I'm glad I tried it because I was curious about the series, but I won't read any more.
My full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/07/book-review-crashed-by-timothy-hallinan.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
I found the characters very real, engaging, and enjoyable. Unfortunately, I found the plot uneven and the foul language a bit more than I can tolerate. Then again, this isn't my normal choice for reading material, so it's on me. I'm glad I tried it because I was curious about the series, but I won't read any more.
My full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/07/book-review-crashed-by-timothy-hallinan.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
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Recycled Science by Tammy Enz and Jodi Lyn Wheeler-Toppen is a book about recycling. The book aims to reuse common household items to become useful items such as lava lamps, flashlights and speakers. The book is filled with excellent pictures during the different stages of the experiment.
This book contains some interesting science projects. The book is geared toward upper elementary or middle school students; however, it is important that the projects are completed with adult supervision because of the potentially dangerous items required. These projects should be completed at home or outside as they would not work in a traditional classroom environment.
Recycled Science by Tammy Enz and Jodi Lyn Wheeler-Toppen is a book about recycling. The book aims to reuse common household items to become useful items such as lava lamps, flashlights and speakers. The book is filled with excellent pictures during the different stages of the experiment.
This book contains some interesting science projects. The book is geared toward upper elementary or middle school students; however, it is important that the projects are completed with adult supervision because of the potentially dangerous items required. These projects should be completed at home or outside as they would not work in a traditional classroom environment.
Fantastic characters (2 more)
Imaginative world building
Wonderful plot
A wonderful reimagining
This book is the first in the series. This book was on my list for awhile, but I had been holding off reading it. I’m glad I finally did. It was a fast paced adventure with a sprinkle of romance. It had me rooting for Cinder the whole time, and there were enough twists to keep everything interesting. The villain was good, though I think she could have been given stonger motives. This was a fantastic retelling of an old fairytale, with an awesome sci-fi twist. I would highly recommend it.
book sparrow (239 KP) rated Hardpressed in Books
Jan 17, 2020 (Updated Jan 17, 2020)
nope nope and nope i just couldn't force myself to read past the second chapter. i read fast and lose myself in a book but the fact that i could easily be distracted my lint instead of reading this book told me there was no point in going forward. The ending of the first book had me wanting to read this second one but the first chapter had me putting it back down for good. yes there was quite a bit of sex but the story line wasn't gripping me enough just found it bland i need dark n dangerous and this just isn't it sorry
Toni Lynn Donald (2027 KP) rated Freaks (2018) in Movies
Apr 19, 2020 (Updated Apr 19, 2020)
It is about a little girl who is not allowed to go outside, it's dangerous out there. You're wondering through half the movie, why can't she go outside cause everything seems normal out there. Without giving away anything, she does end up getting outside without her father seeing her and you learn what's actually going on. It is better than how I described it, but I didn't want to give it away. There are a couple of bloody parts in it too. It really was a good movie when you finally figured out what's going on.
Emily (1430 KP) rated Simon Vector in Books
Feb 14, 2020
Set on a distant planetoid, in use as a penal colony for the worst type of criminals in the Empire.
Sent on a mission that is near enough a death sentence, Ana Bolo hunts for clues to the fate of a secret project. But, as always with these things, everything is not as it seems, in fact, it's worse...
And then they discover their hero is not all that he seems, he's so much more, and so much more dangerous than anyone ever imagined.
Sent on a mission that is near enough a death sentence, Ana Bolo hunts for clues to the fate of a secret project. But, as always with these things, everything is not as it seems, in fact, it's worse...
And then they discover their hero is not all that he seems, he's so much more, and so much more dangerous than anyone ever imagined.
Shanghai Policeman
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Elle & Coach: Diabetes, the Fight for My Daughter's Life, and the Dog Who Changed Everything
Stefany Shaheen and Mark Dagostino
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Stefany Shaheen takes readers on an emotional journey as she tries everything to manage her daughter...
Inheriting Abraham: The Legacy of the Patriarch in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
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Jews, Christians, and Muslims supposedly share a common religious heritage in the patriarch Abraham,...