This is the 7th book in this series called Tales of the Frog Princess. It's about the Frog Princess Emerelda's daughter named Millie. Millie is in love with a dragon named Audun, but of course she cannot marry him. Audun loves her as well and yearns to win her heart and become human. Audun asks the King dragon if there was any way he could become human, and the king tells him he must complete a few tasks before becoming human. Audun agrees, but these are dangerous tasks, and Audun can quite easily get killed. Will Audun survive this perilous journey and win the beautiful Millie's heart? Or will everything come to nothing and Audun never get's to see Millie's face again?
Well, these questions shall have answers if you read Dragon Kiss by E.D Baker. It's a great book by the way so get a bowl of ice cream, grab your book, and enjoy the ride.
Saturday, April 7, 2012
Euclid: The Great Geometer by Chris Hayhurst
If you're looking for a book about Euclid's life, you won't find one, but this book comes the closest to doing that.
Although historians don't know much about Euclid, the little they know is all wrapped up in this book. Euclid didn't actually invent geometry because how did the ancient Egyptians build the pyramids without knowing any geometry? Euclid did revolutionize geometry though. He wrote a book called The Elements, which told all about his discoveries with math. Many people looked up to him, and some even thought him God. Of course this was not true, although Euclid was one of the smartest men ever to live. Historians could not discover much about Euclid because he did not really say much about himself during his life due to lack of paper. However historians do know that Euclid was a very humorous man, and joked around to his students. Euclid studied a great deal in Alexandria Library, the biggest library in the world!
Well, that's it about Euclid, Happy Reading! :)
Although historians don't know much about Euclid, the little they know is all wrapped up in this book. Euclid didn't actually invent geometry because how did the ancient Egyptians build the pyramids without knowing any geometry? Euclid did revolutionize geometry though. He wrote a book called The Elements, which told all about his discoveries with math. Many people looked up to him, and some even thought him God. Of course this was not true, although Euclid was one of the smartest men ever to live. Historians could not discover much about Euclid because he did not really say much about himself during his life due to lack of paper. However historians do know that Euclid was a very humorous man, and joked around to his students. Euclid studied a great deal in Alexandria Library, the biggest library in the world!
Well, that's it about Euclid, Happy Reading! :)
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Lock and Key by Sarah Dessen
I've read a lot of Dessen's books, but out of all her many books, this I have to say, is the best one.
Lock and Key is about a teenage girl named Ruby who lived in an old yellow house because her mother mysteriously disappeared from Ruby, so poor girl she has no choice but to live alone. Unfortunately for Ruby a social worker visits the old yellow house and asks Ruby why she was living alone.
Ruby knows the jig is up and goes to live with her newly married elder sister Cora and her rich entrepreneur husband Jamie. Although Ruby now lives in a luxurious house, gets whatever she wants, and goes to a rich kid's private school, she still can't seem to be grateful for everyone and everything around her. Cora thinks Ruby is having some problems fitting into her new school, but unfortunately it's not that simple.
To find out what's the real reason Ruby can't find her happiness, it might be good to read this book.
Also, don't try and do it the easy way and search on Google what happens next. Nothing can beat the joy of actually reading this book.
Lock and Key is about a teenage girl named Ruby who lived in an old yellow house because her mother mysteriously disappeared from Ruby, so poor girl she has no choice but to live alone. Unfortunately for Ruby a social worker visits the old yellow house and asks Ruby why she was living alone.
Ruby knows the jig is up and goes to live with her newly married elder sister Cora and her rich entrepreneur husband Jamie. Although Ruby now lives in a luxurious house, gets whatever she wants, and goes to a rich kid's private school, she still can't seem to be grateful for everyone and everything around her. Cora thinks Ruby is having some problems fitting into her new school, but unfortunately it's not that simple.
To find out what's the real reason Ruby can't find her happiness, it might be good to read this book.
Also, don't try and do it the easy way and search on Google what happens next. Nothing can beat the joy of actually reading this book.
The No.1 Detective Ladies Agency by Alexander McCall Smith
If you're into crime and mystery, this is definitely the book for you.
This book is about a character called Mma Ramotswe. Her real name is Precious, but out of respect people call her Mma Ramotswe. She is a detective in Botswana, and a clever one at that. The first book in this series is a collection of her encounters with notorious criminals and her odd clients. Most of her mysteries seem complicated but in the end turn out to be very simple and ridiculous. The No.1 Ladies Detective Agency includes quite a bit of comedy as well; Mma Ramotswe is a very comical character. If you're wondering about the strange names, the story is set in Botswana so it was completely normal then to have names like, "Pretty" and "Big".
Thank You for reading this! Actually, you should be the one thanking me because I am doing you a favor actually recommending this book to you. :D
This book is about a character called Mma Ramotswe. Her real name is Precious, but out of respect people call her Mma Ramotswe. She is a detective in Botswana, and a clever one at that. The first book in this series is a collection of her encounters with notorious criminals and her odd clients. Most of her mysteries seem complicated but in the end turn out to be very simple and ridiculous. The No.1 Ladies Detective Agency includes quite a bit of comedy as well; Mma Ramotswe is a very comical character. If you're wondering about the strange names, the story is set in Botswana so it was completely normal then to have names like, "Pretty" and "Big".
Thank You for reading this! Actually, you should be the one thanking me because I am doing you a favor actually recommending this book to you. :D
Sweethearts by Sara Zarr
Although a bit sad, this book is amazing for mystery/romance lovers.Many years ago, when Jennifer Harris was still in Kindergarten, she met a boy in her class named Cameron Quick.
Not before long, they realize that they are both social outcasts and soon become the best of friends. Cameron is a very nice boy, but he also is strange. For example, one day when Jennifer and Cameron were in 4th grade, Cameron gave Jennifer a genuine amethyst ring! Cameron claimed he found the ring in their school parking lot. However, during Jennifer's year in 5th grade, she finds Cameron missing from school and soon learns from her teacher that he has unexpectedly died!
Now, when Jennifer (now known as Jenna Haughen) is in High School, she has forgotten about Cameron and his mysterious death, and instead is happy and popular. However on her seventeenth birthday, Jennifer spots a note on her desk from no other than Cameron Quick! It says happy birthday. Then, Jennifer sees Cameron at school and gets even MORE alarmed. Did Cameron Quick wake up from the dead?
If you want to know the answer, I highly suggest reading the book. It's not that long , so if you don't like long books than you don't have a problem. Happy reading! :)
Not before long, they realize that they are both social outcasts and soon become the best of friends. Cameron is a very nice boy, but he also is strange. For example, one day when Jennifer and Cameron were in 4th grade, Cameron gave Jennifer a genuine amethyst ring! Cameron claimed he found the ring in their school parking lot. However, during Jennifer's year in 5th grade, she finds Cameron missing from school and soon learns from her teacher that he has unexpectedly died!
Now, when Jennifer (now known as Jenna Haughen) is in High School, she has forgotten about Cameron and his mysterious death, and instead is happy and popular. However on her seventeenth birthday, Jennifer spots a note on her desk from no other than Cameron Quick! It says happy birthday. Then, Jennifer sees Cameron at school and gets even MORE alarmed. Did Cameron Quick wake up from the dead?
If you want to know the answer, I highly suggest reading the book. It's not that long , so if you don't like long books than you don't have a problem. Happy reading! :)
Monday, January 30, 2012
Suspense And Senesibility by Carrie Bebris
Here's another Mr. and Mrs. Darcy Mystery, this time involving Kitty Bennett, Elizabeth's flirty immature sister. Except now, Kitty has learned her lesson and is a more respectable woman. Because of this, Kitty's father decides it's time to get Kitty married, so Mr. Bennett looks to Elizabeth for help. Elizabeth takes Kitty to Pemberly with her and there Kitty meets a very respectable gentleman named Mr. Harry Dashwood. Kitty finds herself utterly in love with Mr. Dashwood and Mr. Dashwood loves Kitty. At first Mr. Darcy is very cautious with Kitty and Mr. Dashwood because Mr. Darcy suspects Harry to be like Mr. Wickam, a scoundrel and a liar.
However, Mr. Darcy's opinion of Mr. Dashwood changes entirely when Mr. Darcy has a conversation with Mr. Dashwood and discovers him to be very respectable and pleasant. Soon, Dashwood and Kitty are happily engaged, and then something very strange happens. Mr. Dashwood starts acting so revolting. He took another mistress, and left Kitty alone. Kitty, enraged and distraught, goes to Mr. Dashwood's estate along with Elizabeth to go see what is amiss with him. Mr. Dashwood proves to be very rude and soon Kitty consents to break the engagement. But Elizabeth has discovered something very intriguing about Mr. Dashwood's mirror that he had brought back with him from his old house. She discovers another Mr. Dashwood trapped in the mirror itself!
To Elizabeth, it appears as though the real Mr. Dashwood is being held prisoner in the mirror! So, who was the other revolting gentleman impersonating Mr. Dashwood? Well, Elizabeth concluded that it was Mr. Dashwood's great grandfather, known for his ill reputation. The only dilemma that remains for Elizabeth is to get Mr. Dashwood out of the mirror (called The Mirror Of Narcissus), so Elizabeth seeks help in a supernatural professor who explains to her a way to get Mr. Dashwood out of the mirror. Before getting the real Mr. Dashwood out of the mirror, the fake Mr. Dashwood (Sir Francis) has carelessly locked himself into a freezer while in the act of getting some ice cream, so he dies. With the help of her husband and the professor (Professor Randolph) Elizabeth succeeds in getting Mr. Dashwood safely out of the terrible mirror. Then, like a true gentleman, Mr. Dashwood apologizes to Kitty and they get engaged again.
This book is really amazing, and I love the way Carrie Bebris has spun this tale :)
However, Mr. Darcy's opinion of Mr. Dashwood changes entirely when Mr. Darcy has a conversation with Mr. Dashwood and discovers him to be very respectable and pleasant. Soon, Dashwood and Kitty are happily engaged, and then something very strange happens. Mr. Dashwood starts acting so revolting. He took another mistress, and left Kitty alone. Kitty, enraged and distraught, goes to Mr. Dashwood's estate along with Elizabeth to go see what is amiss with him. Mr. Dashwood proves to be very rude and soon Kitty consents to break the engagement. But Elizabeth has discovered something very intriguing about Mr. Dashwood's mirror that he had brought back with him from his old house. She discovers another Mr. Dashwood trapped in the mirror itself!
To Elizabeth, it appears as though the real Mr. Dashwood is being held prisoner in the mirror! So, who was the other revolting gentleman impersonating Mr. Dashwood? Well, Elizabeth concluded that it was Mr. Dashwood's great grandfather, known for his ill reputation. The only dilemma that remains for Elizabeth is to get Mr. Dashwood out of the mirror (called The Mirror Of Narcissus), so Elizabeth seeks help in a supernatural professor who explains to her a way to get Mr. Dashwood out of the mirror. Before getting the real Mr. Dashwood out of the mirror, the fake Mr. Dashwood (Sir Francis) has carelessly locked himself into a freezer while in the act of getting some ice cream, so he dies. With the help of her husband and the professor (Professor Randolph) Elizabeth succeeds in getting Mr. Dashwood safely out of the terrible mirror. Then, like a true gentleman, Mr. Dashwood apologizes to Kitty and they get engaged again.
This book is really amazing, and I love the way Carrie Bebris has spun this tale :)
Monday, January 23, 2012
Frederick Douglass: For The Great Family of Man by Peter Burchard
Frederick Douglass was a black slave in his childhood and most of his adulthood. However, Douglass was no ordinary slave. He was very tall, and he had a strong personality that made him different from all the other slaves. He believed that there was hope for blacks to not only to be considered humans (I know, it's really sad how the whites thought back then) but American citizens.
Frederick Douglass was born in 1818 in the month of February, and the exact date of his birth was unknown. His name had not always been Frederick Douglass; his original name was Frederick Bailey, but he changed his last name so that when he was escaping from his owner, he would not be recognized. Douglass was not born into slavery; he actually had a happy childhood. He lived with his Aunt Betsy who was very strict and loved to scold him. But to Frederick that didn't matter because he had the most loving mother any child would want. However, after she died, Frederick was miserable. Then he along with his Aunt Betsy were unfortunately enslaved.
Douglass was a very defiant slave, as well as tall and quite strong. One time when Frederick returned from running way from his owner, his owner got very angry at him (naturally) so when Frederick started acting in a defiant way, his owner asked him, "Are you gonna disobey me?", and in response, Frederick pinned his owner to the wall, and then his owner was helpless. Well, you can now get the idea what a strong and amazing person Frederick was. Later Douglass married a woman named Anna, a former slave herself who had been freed. Well, this is a brief bio on Frederick Douglass, but if you are interested in reading up about him in more detail, just get the book. By the way did I forget to mention Frederick Douglass thought Abraham Lincoln's legs were too long?
Frederick Douglass was born in 1818 in the month of February, and the exact date of his birth was unknown. His name had not always been Frederick Douglass; his original name was Frederick Bailey, but he changed his last name so that when he was escaping from his owner, he would not be recognized. Douglass was not born into slavery; he actually had a happy childhood. He lived with his Aunt Betsy who was very strict and loved to scold him. But to Frederick that didn't matter because he had the most loving mother any child would want. However, after she died, Frederick was miserable. Then he along with his Aunt Betsy were unfortunately enslaved.
Douglass was a very defiant slave, as well as tall and quite strong. One time when Frederick returned from running way from his owner, his owner got very angry at him (naturally) so when Frederick started acting in a defiant way, his owner asked him, "Are you gonna disobey me?", and in response, Frederick pinned his owner to the wall, and then his owner was helpless. Well, you can now get the idea what a strong and amazing person Frederick was. Later Douglass married a woman named Anna, a former slave herself who had been freed. Well, this is a brief bio on Frederick Douglass, but if you are interested in reading up about him in more detail, just get the book. By the way did I forget to mention Frederick Douglass thought Abraham Lincoln's legs were too long?
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