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The Lonely Sunflower
Julia Minigh
2011 Bronze Medal
30 Pages
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Children - Preschool
Reviewed by Kristie Ingerto for Readers' Favorite
The Lonely Sunflower written by nine-year-old Julia Minigh and illustrated by Kasey Short has an eye-catching cover and will delight young readers. The sunflower is beautiful, but she is sad and lonely as she has no friends. The sunflower attempts to make friends with a bee and butterfly; however they are too busy and cannot stay with the sunflower to be her friend. The sunflower is so sad she begins to weep and her tears are falling to the ground. Suddenly, the sunflower looks through her tears down to the ground and sees that something has come from her tears! Flowers have grown around her and the sunflower is lonely no more!
This is a cute story illustrating Psalm 126:5, "Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy," in both words and illustrations. The illustrations, on the cover and also on each page, are beautiful and fit the words on the pages perfectly. The story is simple and straight to the point. A young reader will be able to learn the meaning of the verse and also be able to relate to the story as children (and adults as well) feel lonely from time to time. This would be an excellent addition to any child's library as it illustrates a Biblical truth for young children in a way that will be easily grasped. Also, it could be used as a counseling tool for children who have recently moved or are having trouble making friends. This book is beautiful and I highly recommend it.
The Lonely Sunflower written by nine-year-old Julia Minigh and illustrated by Kasey Short has an eye-catching cover and will delight young readers. The sunflower is beautiful, but she is sad and lonely as she has no friends. The sunflower attempts to make friends with a bee and butterfly; however they are too busy and cannot stay with the sunflower to be her friend. The sunflower is so sad she begins to weep and her tears are falling to the ground. Suddenly, the sunflower looks through her tears down to the ground and sees that something has come from her tears! Flowers have grown around her and the sunflower is lonely no more!
This is a cute story illustrating Psalm 126:5, "Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy," in both words and illustrations. The illustrations, on the cover and also on each page, are beautiful and fit the words on the pages perfectly. The story is simple and straight to the point. A young reader will be able to learn the meaning of the verse and also be able to relate to the story as children (and adults as well) feel lonely from time to time. This would be an excellent addition to any child's library as it illustrates a Biblical truth for young children in a way that will be easily grasped. Also, it could be used as a counseling tool for children who have recently moved or are having trouble making friends. This book is beautiful and I highly recommend it.
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Queen Vernita Visits the Blue Ice Mountains
Dawn Menge
2011 Finalist
32 Pages
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Children - Concept
Reviewed by Joy Hannabass for Readers' Favorite
Another Queen Vernita book, another year, and more invitations to the Queen's friends to come visit "The Blue Ice Mountains." There will be visits each month during the year to the mountains and a lot of fun teaching and learning. Some of the interesting things they would learn about this year are whales, sea otters, kinds of crabs, glaciers, the northern lights and the North Pole. These are just some of the many topics that would be taught on this icy mountain during this year. And as with all of Menge's books, this one is packed full of really cool information. The visitors even rode on a sleigh pulled by reindeer to the North Pole. Wonder if Santa Clause rode with them?
I am a new fan of Dawn Menge books. This book is well researched and very well written so young readers can understand and learn in a fun way. The way each page is devoted to one month and one subject makes it easier for readers to study and learn. And I love the way Bobbi Switzer illustrates this book! The pictures are so adorable; the faces and expressions invite you into the pages for an enjoyable, funny and interesting read. I highly recommend this book to not only students 4 through 8 but older students and adults as well. As far as I am concerned, this book is a must on every public and school library shelf, as well as for home-schoolers. Your child will love it and so will you!
Another Queen Vernita book, another year, and more invitations to the Queen's friends to come visit "The Blue Ice Mountains." There will be visits each month during the year to the mountains and a lot of fun teaching and learning. Some of the interesting things they would learn about this year are whales, sea otters, kinds of crabs, glaciers, the northern lights and the North Pole. These are just some of the many topics that would be taught on this icy mountain during this year. And as with all of Menge's books, this one is packed full of really cool information. The visitors even rode on a sleigh pulled by reindeer to the North Pole. Wonder if Santa Clause rode with them?
I am a new fan of Dawn Menge books. This book is well researched and very well written so young readers can understand and learn in a fun way. The way each page is devoted to one month and one subject makes it easier for readers to study and learn. And I love the way Bobbi Switzer illustrates this book! The pictures are so adorable; the faces and expressions invite you into the pages for an enjoyable, funny and interesting read. I highly recommend this book to not only students 4 through 8 but older students and adults as well. As far as I am concerned, this book is a must on every public and school library shelf, as well as for home-schoolers. Your child will love it and so will you!
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The Pirate Bride
Ryan McKinley, Anna McKinley and Jerry Bennett
2011 Gold Medal
Kindle Edition
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Children - Grade 4th-6th
Reviewed by Lisa Miller for Readers' Favorite
The Pirate Bride is an intriguing story about Rachel, a 13-year-old who expresses disappointment in going on vacation with her family until her Mom and Dad surprise of her with a surf instructor to help her learn to surf. Rachel is very excited because surfing is her favorite sport, and she has wanted to surf for quite a while. When the family arrives at their vacation spot, Rachel is anxious to begin her surfing lessons. While she is on her surfboard, Rachel really shows the instructor how good she is until distracted, she falls off the surfboard. Rachel goes underwater and then is helped by men she thinks are rescuers. The plot thickens as she thinks this is a dream, but then she asks one of the men what year is it, and his response is 1717.
This story is an adventure on top of more adventure. I enjoyed reading about Rachel and the men who rescue her from the ocean. Rachel expresses the emotions of being lost at sea as a mature thinking adult. The actions of the men run between being just plain mean to opening and accepting of this young girl whom they have named a Sea Witch. Rachel had to earn the trust of one of the men and had to be firm in tone and gesture to get him to allow her to be the person the men needed to help them continue on their journey. She decides that being without her family is the only concern she has until she can get back with them.
I really enjoyed this adventure book. I was able to imagine myself being in the story, giving me the feeling of being on the boat, actually lost at sea. In the end, this is a story about family. When Rachel came back from her adventure she realized there is nothing or no one who can replace the feeling of being with your family.
The Pirate Bride is an intriguing story about Rachel, a 13-year-old who expresses disappointment in going on vacation with her family until her Mom and Dad surprise of her with a surf instructor to help her learn to surf. Rachel is very excited because surfing is her favorite sport, and she has wanted to surf for quite a while. When the family arrives at their vacation spot, Rachel is anxious to begin her surfing lessons. While she is on her surfboard, Rachel really shows the instructor how good she is until distracted, she falls off the surfboard. Rachel goes underwater and then is helped by men she thinks are rescuers. The plot thickens as she thinks this is a dream, but then she asks one of the men what year is it, and his response is 1717.
This story is an adventure on top of more adventure. I enjoyed reading about Rachel and the men who rescue her from the ocean. Rachel expresses the emotions of being lost at sea as a mature thinking adult. The actions of the men run between being just plain mean to opening and accepting of this young girl whom they have named a Sea Witch. Rachel had to earn the trust of one of the men and had to be firm in tone and gesture to get him to allow her to be the person the men needed to help them continue on their journey. She decides that being without her family is the only concern she has until she can get back with them.
I really enjoyed this adventure book. I was able to imagine myself being in the story, giving me the feeling of being on the boat, actually lost at sea. In the end, this is a story about family. When Rachel came back from her adventure she realized there is nothing or no one who can replace the feeling of being with your family.
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The Classroom CEO
Empowering Teachers Through the Use of Business Leadership Principles
Deborah R. Prichard. MA Ed.
2011 Gold Medal
160 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Education
Reviewed by Robert Rose for Readers' Favorite
The Classroom CEO made me wonder if Deborah Prichard was going to discuss how administrators could better manipulate their employees. The subtitle, Empowering Teachers Through the Use of Business Leadership Principles, made me worry that a “bottom line" or "impossible accountability" would make teaching even crazier and more difficult.
I was dead wrong! Debbie has written an amazingly easy-to-read, easy-to-do book that shows how to empower everyone in any organization. It does mean sharing power that many will resist.
Her seven principles - purpose, performance, motivation, grace, service, flexibility, and ethics - form a philosophy in a practical handbook that can immediately empower those who understand and properly use it. I make this disclaimer because I fear many will nod their heads in agreement with the principles, but will not "share" their power to empower those with less legal power.
However, this does not diminish what she has already taught successfully to others and has so clearly explained in her how-to-do-it sections. She uses lecture-information, then Your Stories, Power Up, and Your Notes to give listeners activity-based experiences to individualize their responses and reinforce the teachings. It is an excellent teaching manual.
Teaching staffs, parents, administrators all can use this for group training or for individual learning from the book. If done as a staff, it could easily improve the climate of the school.
I give it five stars in all categories and a head start for the education book of the year.
The Classroom CEO made me wonder if Deborah Prichard was going to discuss how administrators could better manipulate their employees. The subtitle, Empowering Teachers Through the Use of Business Leadership Principles, made me worry that a “bottom line" or "impossible accountability" would make teaching even crazier and more difficult.
I was dead wrong! Debbie has written an amazingly easy-to-read, easy-to-do book that shows how to empower everyone in any organization. It does mean sharing power that many will resist.
Her seven principles - purpose, performance, motivation, grace, service, flexibility, and ethics - form a philosophy in a practical handbook that can immediately empower those who understand and properly use it. I make this disclaimer because I fear many will nod their heads in agreement with the principles, but will not "share" their power to empower those with less legal power.
However, this does not diminish what she has already taught successfully to others and has so clearly explained in her how-to-do-it sections. She uses lecture-information, then Your Stories, Power Up, and Your Notes to give listeners activity-based experiences to individualize their responses and reinforce the teachings. It is an excellent teaching manual.
Teaching staffs, parents, administrators all can use this for group training or for individual learning from the book. If done as a staff, it could easily improve the climate of the school.
I give it five stars in all categories and a head start for the education book of the year.
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The Pond
Tamera Lawrence
2011 Gold Medal
372 Pages
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Fiction - Mystery - General
Reviewed by Fran L. for Readers' Favorite
Eight-year-old Carl Weber died for no reason. When his mom dropped him off at his friend Mike's house, the maid slammed the door in his face and left this poor child out in the cold. Hoping to find his way home, he decided to cut through what he thought was a frozen pond, only to meet a cold and frigid death. Twenty-five years later, when Mike Adams, his wife Donna, and seven-year-old daughter Kim move into his late mother's mansion, unexplainable things begin to happen leading back to Carl's death: things fall, break, and spill for no apparent reason, and the silence of the countryside is deafening. What is really behind his death and what is behind the unusual occurrences in this town?
Author Tamera Lawrence delivers an ending that is filled with strange and unusual surprises and a clever twist that you won't expect. Not only are the characters well defined, strong and believable, but they blend together creating a compelling, heartbreaking story. Great read for those who enjoy a good mystery.
Eight-year-old Carl Weber died for no reason. When his mom dropped him off at his friend Mike's house, the maid slammed the door in his face and left this poor child out in the cold. Hoping to find his way home, he decided to cut through what he thought was a frozen pond, only to meet a cold and frigid death. Twenty-five years later, when Mike Adams, his wife Donna, and seven-year-old daughter Kim move into his late mother's mansion, unexplainable things begin to happen leading back to Carl's death: things fall, break, and spill for no apparent reason, and the silence of the countryside is deafening. What is really behind his death and what is behind the unusual occurrences in this town?
Author Tamera Lawrence delivers an ending that is filled with strange and unusual surprises and a clever twist that you won't expect. Not only are the characters well defined, strong and believable, but they blend together creating a compelling, heartbreaking story. Great read for those who enjoy a good mystery.
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The Crystal Princess
Kimberly Norton
2011 Silver Medal
124 Pages
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Young Adult - Coming of Age
Reviewed by Daylin M. for Readers' Favorite
The Crystal Princess, written by Kimberly Norton, is an enticing story about Kelly, an eighteen-year-old girl who lives the perfect life, including having a superstar football player boyfriend. Then one day at school, she's abducted by her real family, her sisters and mother who are part of a witch's coven that Kelly knew nothing about. The story follows Kelly as she learns the ways of the witches and discovers that she is in fact being hunted by other witches who wish to have her powers. As long as Kelly can stay alive until midnight of All Hollow's Eve, she will become immortal. To make things even more complicated, she falls in love with a member of the Mi Wuk Indian tribe, which is very frowned upon by witches and the Indians. Kelly must use her powers to save her family from the evil witches and also save her true love.
The Crystal Princess is a very interesting story with many details about Kelly's life after she is abducted. I wish there had been a lot more about her life before the abduction, so we can see how different the two worlds are. Although a relatively short book, it was very fast paced and an exciting read. The love story worked well and added to the appeal. I would recommend this everyone 12 and older.
The Crystal Princess, written by Kimberly Norton, is an enticing story about Kelly, an eighteen-year-old girl who lives the perfect life, including having a superstar football player boyfriend. Then one day at school, she's abducted by her real family, her sisters and mother who are part of a witch's coven that Kelly knew nothing about. The story follows Kelly as she learns the ways of the witches and discovers that she is in fact being hunted by other witches who wish to have her powers. As long as Kelly can stay alive until midnight of All Hollow's Eve, she will become immortal. To make things even more complicated, she falls in love with a member of the Mi Wuk Indian tribe, which is very frowned upon by witches and the Indians. Kelly must use her powers to save her family from the evil witches and also save her true love.
The Crystal Princess is a very interesting story with many details about Kelly's life after she is abducted. I wish there had been a lot more about her life before the abduction, so we can see how different the two worlds are. Although a relatively short book, it was very fast paced and an exciting read. The love story worked well and added to the appeal. I would recommend this everyone 12 and older.
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The Hounds of Samaria
Nigel Patten
2011 Bronze Medal
132 Pages
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Fiction - Mystery - General
Reviewed by Fiona Ingram for Readers' Favorite
The Hounds of Samaria by Nigel Patten takes place in Crete during World War Two. George Ghikas has Greek ancestry, so the British army sends him behind enemy lines on occupied Crete with orders to organize partisan groups in the White Mountains. Before his posting, George had begun having strange dreams, almost hallucinations, about a dancing girl. These dreams continue upon his arrival in Crete. It appears that George was once the victim of a human sacrifice ceremony that took place in a restored Minoan temple located near his current base camp. The girl who has been haunting his dreams was the officiating priestess during the ancient sacrificial ceremony ... until the temple was destroyed by an earthquake. The past merges with the present until George almost commits suicide by reenacting the sacrificial ceremony from 3,600 years ago in the restored temple.
This book has an amazing sense of lyricism that draws the reader into a complex, yet finely woven plot. The author is a consummate wordsmith, whose eloquent and poetic descriptions paint a vivid picture for the reader, giving a sense of timelessness and a link to an ancient, bloody past. Given the nature of the plot, the author has included historical and mythological details to deepen the mystery surrounding George's recurring dreams. In counterpoint to George's experiences and discoveries as he delves into his obsession with Lamia, the dancing girl, are the experiences and impressions of Doctor Vassilis Iatros. The doctor became a monk when his wife was killed in a car accident. His obsession is to painstakingly restore the ancient Minoan temple on the island, the same temple featured in George's dreams. Both George and the doctor become increasingly aware of the power of the subconscious mind and its ability to transcend time and space.
The author uses an interesting technique by deftly introducing back story and other necessary details in a series of poignant memories to bring the reader and the characters to the moment in time when literally all hell breaks loose on the island. This is a wonderful book with a compelling story, a real page-turner.
The Hounds of Samaria by Nigel Patten takes place in Crete during World War Two. George Ghikas has Greek ancestry, so the British army sends him behind enemy lines on occupied Crete with orders to organize partisan groups in the White Mountains. Before his posting, George had begun having strange dreams, almost hallucinations, about a dancing girl. These dreams continue upon his arrival in Crete. It appears that George was once the victim of a human sacrifice ceremony that took place in a restored Minoan temple located near his current base camp. The girl who has been haunting his dreams was the officiating priestess during the ancient sacrificial ceremony ... until the temple was destroyed by an earthquake. The past merges with the present until George almost commits suicide by reenacting the sacrificial ceremony from 3,600 years ago in the restored temple.
This book has an amazing sense of lyricism that draws the reader into a complex, yet finely woven plot. The author is a consummate wordsmith, whose eloquent and poetic descriptions paint a vivid picture for the reader, giving a sense of timelessness and a link to an ancient, bloody past. Given the nature of the plot, the author has included historical and mythological details to deepen the mystery surrounding George's recurring dreams. In counterpoint to George's experiences and discoveries as he delves into his obsession with Lamia, the dancing girl, are the experiences and impressions of Doctor Vassilis Iatros. The doctor became a monk when his wife was killed in a car accident. His obsession is to painstakingly restore the ancient Minoan temple on the island, the same temple featured in George's dreams. Both George and the doctor become increasingly aware of the power of the subconscious mind and its ability to transcend time and space.
The author uses an interesting technique by deftly introducing back story and other necessary details in a series of poignant memories to bring the reader and the characters to the moment in time when literally all hell breaks loose on the island. This is a wonderful book with a compelling story, a real page-turner.
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Under The Stone
Hongvan Nguyen
2011 Finalist
86 Pages
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Poetry - General
Reviewed by Joy Hannabass for Readers' Favorite
Under the Stone is a book of poetry. Featured are poems written in many different forms, as well as poems written about many different topics. Some poems are joyful and happy, while some are about things that are sad. Some of the poems that I liked the most are: "Once Upon My High School Time"; "In the Summer Garden"; "December Stanza"; "Seasonal Flowers"; "On the 4th of July"; "Spring Has Come Back" and "Lullaby for a Sleeping Child." These poems and many others in this book are not only fun to read, the effects they have on you give you new and interesting places to think about, new ideas and a new language in poetry. I loved the Lullaby Child poem because of the sweetness of the feeling it gives while reading it. The words calmly flow throughout the poem as it describes the precious sleeping child.
Since I don't read a lot of poetry, this book was new and different for me, giving me a different aspect to my usual reading. The poems were interesting and a lot of fun to read, and reading them a second time, paying attention to the easy flowing words, was emotional and gave me a musical feeling. Not all of the poems in the book flow easily, though...just the ones I picked as favorites. I enjoyed this book and could feel the heart and emotions of the author as I read the poems.
Under the Stone is a book of poetry. Featured are poems written in many different forms, as well as poems written about many different topics. Some poems are joyful and happy, while some are about things that are sad. Some of the poems that I liked the most are: "Once Upon My High School Time"; "In the Summer Garden"; "December Stanza"; "Seasonal Flowers"; "On the 4th of July"; "Spring Has Come Back" and "Lullaby for a Sleeping Child." These poems and many others in this book are not only fun to read, the effects they have on you give you new and interesting places to think about, new ideas and a new language in poetry. I loved the Lullaby Child poem because of the sweetness of the feeling it gives while reading it. The words calmly flow throughout the poem as it describes the precious sleeping child.
Since I don't read a lot of poetry, this book was new and different for me, giving me a different aspect to my usual reading. The poems were interesting and a lot of fun to read, and reading them a second time, paying attention to the easy flowing words, was emotional and gave me a musical feeling. Not all of the poems in the book flow easily, though...just the ones I picked as favorites. I enjoyed this book and could feel the heart and emotions of the author as I read the poems.
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 in detail: what it is, what it is not, the symptoms, how to expect to feel, how FM is diagnosed and false things that have been said widespread about the disease. The second part is twelve chapters about Fibromyalgia being real, and the scientific reasons to back this up. The third...){kind=link}
Breaking Thru the Fibro Fog
Scientific Proof Fibromyalgia Is Real
Kevin White
2011 Honorable Mention
256 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Health - Fitness
Reviewed by Joy Hannabass for Readers' Favorite
Breaking Thru the Fibro Fog starts off describing Fibromyalgia (FM) in detail: what it is, what it is not, the symptoms, how to expect to feel, how FM is diagnosed and false things that have been said widespread about the disease. The second part is twelve chapters about Fibromyalgia being real, and the scientific reasons to back this up. The third and last part is about the Trauma and Disability of FM.
I chose this book to review because I suffer with FM, and I am always looking for new information to read. This book is a good choice for the FM patient because of the wealth of information included. The First Chapter is really informative about every aspect of the disease. The author's details of how's and why's of FM help the reader understand more clearly what is happening in the body with this disease. This book is very user friendly for the doctor, patient and even insurance companies and lawyers dealing with patients who have FM.
But the book is most important for the scientific evidence proved here in these pages that FM is indeed a disease. Many who suffer with FM have been ridiculed by friends and family, as well as doctors and lawyers because of their complaints of symptoms of FM. I found it interesting that the millions that suffer with FM all have very similar symptoms, meaning that there is no way all of these people are not making up the same symptoms. If you have FM or know someone who has it, please purchase a copy of this great book and read it!
Breaking Thru the Fibro Fog starts off describing Fibromyalgia (FM) in detail: what it is, what it is not, the symptoms, how to expect to feel, how FM is diagnosed and false things that have been said widespread about the disease. The second part is twelve chapters about Fibromyalgia being real, and the scientific reasons to back this up. The third and last part is about the Trauma and Disability of FM.
I chose this book to review because I suffer with FM, and I am always looking for new information to read. This book is a good choice for the FM patient because of the wealth of information included. The First Chapter is really informative about every aspect of the disease. The author's details of how's and why's of FM help the reader understand more clearly what is happening in the body with this disease. This book is very user friendly for the doctor, patient and even insurance companies and lawyers dealing with patients who have FM.
But the book is most important for the scientific evidence proved here in these pages that FM is indeed a disease. Many who suffer with FM have been ridiculed by friends and family, as well as doctors and lawyers because of their complaints of symptoms of FM. I found it interesting that the millions that suffer with FM all have very similar symptoms, meaning that there is no way all of these people are not making up the same symptoms. If you have FM or know someone who has it, please purchase a copy of this great book and read it!
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Wendell and the Dragon's Heart
Michael Rains
2011 Bronze Medal
392 Pages
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Christian - Fantasy/Sci-Fi
Reviewed by Joy Hannabass for Readers' Favorite
Wendell is an orphan who wanders around the city stealing what he can, especially food to survive. Sometimes he would pick up a job, including keeping crows out of the fields for one of the residents. This only lasted a few days, but Wendell did get pretty good at throwing stones at the crows, and he made enough money for a few days food.
Wendell came upon many interesting things as he strolled the streets of the city, including a get together at the center of the square with people cheering and having a good time. Having no family of his own, Wendell enjoyed being around the families, the food and the songs they were singing. This was one of the good times he had. As the days went on and he continued to stroll through the city streets, he came upon an old house that a friend of his father lived in. In this house he found paintings; one was a girl with red hair and a nice blue dress. The old man told Wendell she was Karen of the Royal family. Later he found out that Karen had been taken from the Royal Gardens. This sent Wendell on a hunt to find Karen. Join Wendell as he continues his interesting and sometimes dangerous journey to find the Royal daughter.
Although this is not the genre of books I usually read, I found this story interesting. Wendell's character was unique and likeable, one you felt sorry for yet admired. His many adventures to survive keeps you interested because you want to find out what is going to happen next in his life. His determination to find Karen was heartwarming as well. This is a great book that any preteen would enjoy, and would be great for any library.
Wendell is an orphan who wanders around the city stealing what he can, especially food to survive. Sometimes he would pick up a job, including keeping crows out of the fields for one of the residents. This only lasted a few days, but Wendell did get pretty good at throwing stones at the crows, and he made enough money for a few days food.
Wendell came upon many interesting things as he strolled the streets of the city, including a get together at the center of the square with people cheering and having a good time. Having no family of his own, Wendell enjoyed being around the families, the food and the songs they were singing. This was one of the good times he had. As the days went on and he continued to stroll through the city streets, he came upon an old house that a friend of his father lived in. In this house he found paintings; one was a girl with red hair and a nice blue dress. The old man told Wendell she was Karen of the Royal family. Later he found out that Karen had been taken from the Royal Gardens. This sent Wendell on a hunt to find Karen. Join Wendell as he continues his interesting and sometimes dangerous journey to find the Royal daughter.
Although this is not the genre of books I usually read, I found this story interesting. Wendell's character was unique and likeable, one you felt sorry for yet admired. His many adventures to survive keeps you interested because you want to find out what is going to happen next in his life. His determination to find Karen was heartwarming as well. This is a great book that any preteen would enjoy, and would be great for any library.
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