Into the Wild by Sarah Beth Durst

Into the Wild
By Sarah Beth Durst

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Rapunzel and the rest of the fairytale characters escaped from the Wild (a monster/essence that thrives on fairytale conformity). The Wild couldn’t be destroyed, but Rapunzel managed to prune it into a manageable shape and guards it in her home [...]

4 Comments »Filed under: Adventure, Ages 10+, Fairytale, Self-Discovery, Unique MagicPosted on January 31st, 2008

Looking Glass Wars by Frank Beddor

Looking Glass Wars

By Frank Beddor
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Ever since that "Alice in Wonderland" book came out, everyone thinks they know the true story–a fantastic romp through a world of giant white rabbits and silly tea parties.
But Lewis Carol couldn’t even get her name right, let alone the [...]

5 Comments »Filed under: Adventure, Ages 13+, Sword Play, Unique MagicPosted on January 27th, 2008

Update - Hale/Bray Audio

All right, transcribing is going to take me more time than I thought, but here is the actual audio file. Its a bit scratchy in some parts though. I should get it transcribed over the next few days. Transcription will include the pictures that corespond, as best I can remember, plus notes to explain [...]

4 Comments »Filed under: RamblingsPosted on January 27th, 2008

Shannon Hale and Libba Bray tour

Today was absolutely wonderful. Shannon Hale and Libba Bray are hilarious and play off of each other perfectly. They could have their own stand-up routine. Plus they talked about their books, favorite characters, and future projects.
All right, I’m done making people jealous. And to make it up to everyone who isn’t lucky enough to [...]

1 Comment »Filed under: RamblingsPosted on January 26th, 2008

Return to Zandria by Christine Norris

Return to Zandria

By Christine Norris
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Three years ago, in the Talisman of Zandria, Ivy went to the land of Zandria (one of three secret gateways connecting Zandria and our world just happens to be located nearby) to help save the citizens of Zandria from an evil sorceress. Now, [...]

No Comments »Filed under: Adventure, Ages 10+, Self-DiscoveryPosted on January 24th, 2008

A few fun things…

Shrek will be made into a musical, doing its pre-broadway showing in Seattle at the end of the summer. I know now what I’ll be doing for my birthday!
Shannon Hale and Libba Bray are doing a book tour across the US(okay, mostly the West, but a few other places), starting off in the west. [...]

No Comments »Filed under: RamblingsPosted on January 22nd, 2008

Books of 2008

I’m a bit behind the curve, like always, but Colleen at Chasing Ray challenged bloggers to list books they are looking foward to in 2008.  It’s great to read everyone else’s lists, because they point out books that I didn’t know where coming.  And here I go…
A Curse as Dark as Gold by Elizabeth C [...]

17 Comments »Filed under: Book News, Ramblings, Release InformationPosted on January 20th, 2008

Redoing the Website

I’m currently redoing the template of the site, so if you happen to be browsing and see something funny (like it suddenly switching between two different designs) don’t worry.

4 Comments »Filed under: RamblingsPosted on January 18th, 2008

Once Upon a Marigold by Jean Ferris

Once Upon a Marigold
By Jean Ferris

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Harcourt Paperbacks

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Chris didn’t like his home with all its rules and punishments for making messes (inventing, his favorite pastime, is messy in its very nature), so he ran away at the age of six and made a new home [...]

8 Comments »Filed under: Ages 10+, Court Intrigue, Fairytale, Self-DiscoveryPosted on January 18th, 2008

Book Related Podcasts

Over christmas break I bought myself a Zune and I’m in love with it. Which means now I’m looking for more things to put on it, since my entire cd collection only takes up a fraction of the space (but now, I can listen to my musicals whenever, where ever I want!).
So, does [...]

2 Comments »Filed under: Book News, RamblingsPosted on January 13th, 2008