Review:I found myself wanting to know what was next for the main character and how he would handle it. I was concerned it was too much for my 10 year old son, but it stimulated the most interesting conversation. I feel it is a great description to remember the holocaust. Read more

Review:This charming tale is so beautifully written. The characters ccme alive right out of the pages and I simply could not put this book down. I fell in love with Conor O'Shea when I met him in book one of this series and was so happy to be able to follow him through books 2 and 3. Now I can hardly wait for the next one to see what and who he gets involved with on this beautiful little island of Ireland. Read more

Review:I couldn't wait to get it! My husband had it on his "talking book"machine, and I overheard it and tore off to order 2 copies -- one for me and one for our daughter who is not only a longtime LeGuin fan but also a classics scholar.The evocation of alien worlds , which is such a specialty of hers , is as pitch-perfect as ever. All I can say is, read it! Read more

Review:Great book about reuniting family, mending broken bonds and finding and redefining yourself. It's about how our families, friends and neighbors help and support each other during tragedies, hardships and disasters. Above all it talks about how Gods love gets us through all. Read more

Review:Isabel Allende, like any prolific talented writer with a long career, has themes that are very meaningful to her, and she explores them in book after book. Politics, family, generational pride and history, human rights and, of course, passion and love are some of these pertinent topics. IN THE MIDST OF WINTER is another example of the beautiful prose of this remarkable strong woman, activist and writer whose every tome seems to only deepen our respect for her talent and wisdom.

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Review:I didn't enjoy the book enough to finish it. The story seemed to drag on without really catching my interest. My 10 year old granddaughter ask if she could stop reading it because it was boring. I told her yes and we would find another book that would interest her more. Read more

Review:Though a young adult novel, Leviathan is one of the most fun books I've read in a while. Its alternate universe version of Europe on the eve of World War One imagines the major powers equipped with cool steampunk technology. The British and their allies have fantastical genetically-engineered creatures, such as living airships, on their side, while the pickelhaube-clad Germans clank about (naturally) in giant, armored walkers. Such concepts have been done in fiction before, but Westerfeld create... Read more

Review:Very well written! Great development of characters, plot, and suspense! I’m an avid reader and have high expectations for novels. This book satisfied all! I will recommend it to friends and read more from this author! Read more

Review:An intriguing glimpse from a new perspective a part of the history before England became involved in WORLD WAR II. It captured a part of the story from a different perspective. Despite a few lulls in the drama the story was engaging and a good read. Read more

Review:* 4.5 stars * non-spoiler review *

This story of choices and flukes and wartime resistance is well suited in subject, tone and approach for adolescents. Author Monica Hesse treats both her readers and her characters with respect. She clearly expects readers to make inferences, reflect on situations, and make connections.

Her teen and young adult characters are imperfect yet resolute. Pacing is swift and the plot is nimble, while having several largely believable twists and surprise... Read more