Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Tales from the Brothers Grimm and the Sisters Weird

Book #50
Tales from the Brothers Grimm and the Sisters Weird
by Vivian Vande Velde
"Presents thirteen twisted versions of such familiar fairy tales as Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, Hansel and Gretel, and The Three Billy Goats Gruff."

4 stars
July 8th - 1 sitting - 128 pages

The Sisters Grimm - The Problem Child

Book #49
The Sisters Grimm - The Problem Child
by Michael Buckley
"With the help of a long lost relative, and a little magic, Sabrina Grimm and her sister Daphne try to find out who has kidnapped their parents and rescue them."

3 stars
July 1st to July 8th - 8 days - 292 pages

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Wizard's Hall

Book #48
Wizard's Hall
by Jane Yolen
"A young apprentice wizard saves the wizard's training hall by trusting and believing in himself."

3 1/2 stars
June 23rd to July 1st - 9 days - 133 pages