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Review Date: 8/15/2011
"The previous review gives an excellent account of the plot and the best aspects of the story.
I would only add that despite the incipient romance between Thorn and the captain of the pirate ship, this is not a romance the way The Cipher was. For one, the pirate ship captain doesn't come into the picture until well into the book; if anything, The Black Ship is more about the Pilot Thorn and his relationship with the crew.
Still a good book, but The Cipher remains my favorite."
I would only add that despite the incipient romance between Thorn and the captain of the pirate ship, this is not a romance the way The Cipher was. For one, the pirate ship captain doesn't come into the picture until well into the book; if anything, The Black Ship is more about the Pilot Thorn and his relationship with the crew.
Still a good book, but The Cipher remains my favorite."
Review Date: 12/17/2011
"good book for the car-crazed toddler, though it's not as inviting or interactive as others I've found. Still, for the kid who can't get enough cars, it's a good addition to the automotive library."
Choosing the Dog that's Right for You : The Good, the Bad, and the Furry
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Book Type: Hardcover
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Book Type: Hardcover
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Review Date: 7/29/2012
"This is such a funny AND practical book. Too many people pick a dog based on its looks or the adorable puppy-eyes it gives you and end up regretting it later. Sometimes they don't even realize the problem is the specific breed(s) and not dogs in general! This one covers the essentials: health, attitude, physical build, pros/cons. It does so in a succint yet wry manner that had me scanning every breed just to see what the author would say. My favorite category: "If someone broke into my house, this dog would..." Right on the money with my greyhound!("Do nothing -- unless the intruder was a rabbit. Then it would be in trouble.") I would add squirrels too."
Review Date: 10/1/2012
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"I've been trying navigate the urban fantasy current for a while, so it's been a relief to find a more traditional fantasy series to enjoy, one that is well written (optional for urban fantasy, apparently) and not in the 1st person! Anyway, this is an absorbing tale of young Raksura finding his way back to his people and so good that I stayed up way too late to finish it.
Moon has been alone for a long time, forced by the death of his family to try to hide with other races to survive. As a shiftling, one of his two forms is a flighted one that resembles the enemy Fell, so Moon is forced repeatedly out of towns/villages. Finally, he is discovered by a member of his own race and is invited to return to a Raksura colony, where this adventure begins.
Martha Wells does a wonderful job of creating appealing, believable characters in a plot that is straightforward yet compelling. I'm giving this book my best recommendation: I'll have to read it again."
Moon has been alone for a long time, forced by the death of his family to try to hide with other races to survive. As a shiftling, one of his two forms is a flighted one that resembles the enemy Fell, so Moon is forced repeatedly out of towns/villages. Finally, he is discovered by a member of his own race and is invited to return to a Raksura colony, where this adventure begins.
Martha Wells does a wonderful job of creating appealing, believable characters in a plot that is straightforward yet compelling. I'm giving this book my best recommendation: I'll have to read it again."
Review Date: 12/19/2010
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
"What a refreshing change from books like "Witchling" by yasmine galenorn, which was interesting in concept but so poorly written that I wonder what the editor was thinking. This book does the job: romance, fantasy, and the prerequisite insurmountable task accomplished. I liked and plan to read the sequel...as soon as I can get my hands on it!"
Review Date: 10/19/2011
"Sweet drawings and adorable-looking characters, though I thought they could have been more engaging. Perhaps it's the number format..."
Review Date: 7/7/2012
"This could have been more playfully written but it served it purpose in giving my toddler another potty book to read while training. --- Este libro podría haber sido escrito de manera mas juguetona pero igual fué útil como un libro para leer mientras mi niño practicaba "Potty""
Review Date: 3/15/2012
"Not for younger children...my 2-year old son wasn't interested in the drawings. The book's "feelings" are kind of complex and even I had to really study them to get it. Perhaps for Pre-schoolers but not a good introduction for toddlers in my opinion."
Review Date: 12/8/2012
"I have read this book so many times, it's one of my all-time favorites and I re-read it regularly.
The story features what was until now a minor character in the Twelve Houses series, a female member of the king's guard who is gravely wounded in the fatal attack on the king (previous book in the series). At any rate, Wen leaves the guard feeling a strong case of survivor's guilt and proceeds to try to make up for surviving her liege by helping people in need. This soon leads her to all sorts of adventures and eventually, to a resolution of sorts.
The narration weaves back and forth between Wen and the main characters in previous installments in this series. It is also ultimately a happy-ending story, with a narrative that is very much about righting wrongs and creating order. So if you're looking for dark, unsettling reading, this isn't the book for you but personally, I like books that guide you to a predictably positive end but are well-written and entertaining all the same."
The story features what was until now a minor character in the Twelve Houses series, a female member of the king's guard who is gravely wounded in the fatal attack on the king (previous book in the series). At any rate, Wen leaves the guard feeling a strong case of survivor's guilt and proceeds to try to make up for surviving her liege by helping people in need. This soon leads her to all sorts of adventures and eventually, to a resolution of sorts.
The narration weaves back and forth between Wen and the main characters in previous installments in this series. It is also ultimately a happy-ending story, with a narrative that is very much about righting wrongs and creating order. So if you're looking for dark, unsettling reading, this isn't the book for you but personally, I like books that guide you to a predictably positive end but are well-written and entertaining all the same."
Review Date: 7/5/2012
"Very cute - it's a very small book too so it's convenient for small hands (and travel) but more vunerable to rough handling."
Review Date: 10/6/2012
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"This is a good book to use in the process of teaching a toddler about hygiene. It doesn't go much into germs themselves but it does show different instances (cookie drops on the floor, going to the bathroom, etc) when germs can be spread and what to do (get another cookie, wash your hands). We use it as part of his nighttime reading."
The Good, the Bad, and the Furry: Choosing the Dog That's Right for You
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Book Type: Paperback
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Book Type: Paperback
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Review Date: 7/29/2012
"This is such a funny AND practical book. Too many people pick a dog based on its looks or the adorable puppy-eyes it gives you and end up regretting it later. Sometimes they don't even realize the problem is the specific breed(s) and not dogs in general! This one covers the essentials: health, attitude, physical build, pros/cons. It does so in a succint yet wry manner that had me scanning every breed just to see what the author would say. My favorite category: "If someone broke into my house, this dog would..." Right on the money with my greyhound!("Do nothing -- unless the intruder was a rabbit. Then it would be in trouble.") I would add squirrels too."
Review Date: 6/28/2011
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"I generally like J. Fallon's books but with Tide Lords, I find an unrelenting grimness that wears on the reader and makes it harder to find likeable characters that you KNOW will survive the next chapter."
Review Date: 12/9/2011
"I loved this book, particularly the sweet, some might say sentimental, beginning in Mienthe's neglected childhood. When it jumps forward in time, Mienthe gets swept into the events following the previous books in this series. Parts of it are confusing, particularly accounts of her gift in action. Really, this is a small criticism because the series' end is wonderful and manages to tie in the previous books' participants without removing the spotlight from Mienthe, who is powerful and important in a way no one expects, least of all her."
Review Date: 9/4/2011
"The 2nd installment to this series is a great read, with the Lightborn's politics and magic interweaving nicely in and out with the Darkborn's continuing story. And although it does in fact introduce the lightborn into the storyline, it does not really give Mistress Floria as much time or development as I expected. As a review in Amazon pointed out, she was supposed to be the warrior to Telmaine's lady, etc but her character is ultimately one-dimensional. This becomes particularly evident when compared to Telmaine or even to other characters in the Lightborn society, such as the Prince or the mage Tam. She continues to be at the center of the action and yet her fearful and prejudiced mindset becomes an annoying interruption in the flow of the story. I could go on about it but then I'd sound just like her character. Suffice it to say that "Lightborn" accomplishes much despite having to drag her along. I hope that "Shadowborn" somehow resolves this issue."
Review Date: 1/12/2013
"Very good message (you get what you expect of others -- and how you speak to them) but the images can be too scary for a small child. I was so startled by the image of "the bully" dog that I stopped reading the book then and there. It shows the dog as practically rabid and his super angry body fills the entire page."
My First 100 Words in Spanish/English (My First 100 Words Pull-Tab Book)
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Book Type: Hardcover
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Review Date: 8/18/2012
"A fun, useful book. We look and say words and he learns a couple each time. Not the kind of book he looks at every day but still worth having!"
Review Date: 1/17/2012
"Funny drawings and a subject matter ("doggies!) that makes it easier to learn to count.
Dibujos chistosos y un tema ("guau-guaus!) que hace mas facil aprender a contar."
Dibujos chistosos y un tema ("guau-guaus!) que hace mas facil aprender a contar."
Review Date: 7/24/2012
"What a funny book, and filled with great illustrations! It is especially useful for parents of train-crazy toddlers, who are happy to relate this process to their favorite topic. Often suggesting that he can read the "Potty Train" is enough to convince my toddler to sit on the potty. In fact, he's started calling some real trains Potty Trains..."
Review Date: 1/13/2012
"fun book, if a bit noisy."
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