Wednesday, May 30, 2007

PaperQuake

Book #12
PaperQuake
by Kathryn Reiss
"Certain that she is being drawn by more than coincidences into the lives of people living nearly 100 years ago, Violet, who feels like the odd sister in a set of triplets, searches for clues to help her avert an imminent tragedy."

3 1/2 stars
May 20th to May 30th - 10 Days

Saturday, May 19, 2007

Paint by Magic

Book #11
Paint by Magic
by Kathryn Reiss
"After his mom suddenly starts acting old-fashioned, eleven-year-old Conner is transported back to 1926, where he must discover and break the mysterious hold an obsessed artist has on his mom that is trapping her between times."

3 1/2 stars
May 5th to May 19th - 14 days

Saturday, May 5, 2007

The Tale of Despereaux

Book #10
The Tale of Despereaux
by Kate DiCamillo
"The adventures of Desperaux Tilling, a small mouse of unusual talents, the princess that he loves, the servant girl who longs to be a princess, and a devious rat determined to bring them all to ruin."

2 1/2 stars
May 3rd to May 5th - 3 Days

Thursday, May 3, 2007

Terrier - Beka Cooper

Book #9
Terrier - Beka Cooper
by Tamora Pierce
"Hundreds of years before Alanna first drew her sword in Tamora Pierce’s memorable debut, Alanna: The First Adventure, Tortall had a heroine named Beka Cooper–a fierce young woman who fights crime in a world of magic. This is the beginning of her story, her legend, and her legacy. . . ."

4 stars
April 5th to May 3rd - 28 days