fun for lovers of kitten videos, with a dash of story about finding one's true talent. Light and fluffy.fun for lovers of kitten videos, with a dash of story about finding one's true talent. Light and fluffy....more
very good story, with memorable characters (I loved the hockey stick wielding school girl ghost best!). a great one for 10 year olds or so. Also therevery good story, with memorable characters (I loved the hockey stick wielding school girl ghost best!). a great one for 10 year olds or so. Also there is a sweet ghost fox, and I am always there for sweet ghost foxes.... ...more
Della's a brave and charming young witch, who finds the courage to do the right thing! The circumstances are difficult--she's travelled back to the miDella's a brave and charming young witch, who finds the courage to do the right thing! The circumstances are difficult--she's travelled back to the middle ages, where witches are feared and persecuted--but she rises to the occasion beautifully!...more
a fine middle grade fantasy that I enjoyed; 3.5 actual rating, because I wish the characters had been a bit smarter, rounded up because it's the sort a fine middle grade fantasy that I enjoyed; 3.5 actual rating, because I wish the characters had been a bit smarter, rounded up because it's the sort of book that's like candy for horse loving, magic loving 10-11 year old girls in particular...more
a really neat train, and a fun mystery. Annoyed that "mum" was replaced by "mom" in the US edition. a really neat train, and a fun mystery. Annoyed that "mum" was replaced by "mom" in the US edition. ...more
My only quibble with the excellent and delightfully educational books is that one of the discoveries wasn't accidental at all, but a result of culturaMy only quibble with the excellent and delightfully educational books is that one of the discoveries wasn't accidental at all, but a result of cultural resource bureaucracy working as it should. ...more
An excellent light horror (not actually horror in fact, unless you are a small woodland creature, but atmospherically so) that's excellent for 8-9 yeaAn excellent light horror (not actually horror in fact, unless you are a small woodland creature, but atmospherically so) that's excellent for 8-9 year olds....more
Here's one for elementary school kids (7-10) that's a joyous explosion of gender equality, fueled by a sci fi twist. It's funny, and subversive, and aHere's one for elementary school kids (7-10) that's a joyous explosion of gender equality, fueled by a sci fi twist. It's funny, and subversive, and a great read for young feminists, or even older feminists who need reminders....here one I sometimes need reminding of, though it isn't the funniest or whackiest bit of the book-
“What is beauty anyway?” Malaya asked. The crew walked past a pair of girls taking pictures, both of them wearing “Miss Tween” T-shirts. “I think it’s just an idea somebody made up to get girls to worry about things that don’t really matter,” Daniela said. “But sometimes I like putting on fancy clothes and enjoying how I look,” Jalisse said. “That’s different,” Malaya said. “That’s about enjoying fashion and color and style. There’s so much creativity in that. You sew a lot of your own clothes." It’s not about competing with other girls for who some guy thinks is prettiest.” ...more
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