Category Archives: Fable/Fairy Tale/Fantasy

“The Siege of Macindaw”

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Victoria Waddle

I’ve said before that I love this series–The Ranger’s Apprentice. This is the sixth book. Will, the ranger’s apprentice of the series’ title, now has his own fief to protect. It is a cold northern area with little activity–at least … Continue reading →

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“Girlfriend Material,” “The Waters & the Wild,” “The Disreputable History of Frankie Landu-Banks”

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Victoria Waddle

I’ve mentioned before that we purchase books from the Junior Library Guild because they make great choices. Here are recent purchases that looks good: Excerpted from the Junior Library Guild Reviews: Girlfriend Material Kate had been looking forward to a … Continue reading →

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“Gulliver’s Travels” Student Reviews 2009

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Victoria Waddle

The following reviews by COHS students are on “Gulliver’s Travels” by Jonathan Swift. Genre:  Wild frontiers and exotic lands/ European historical fiction Pages: 271 Reviewer: Andrea Z. In the novel Gulliver’s Travels by Jonathan Swift, the reader is introduced to … Continue reading →

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“The Alchemist” Student Reviews 2009

Posted on June 2, 2009 by Victoria Waddle

The following review of “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho was written by COHS student Danielle L. (Ms. Waddle reviewed this book on an earlier post.) Pages: 208 Santiago was a young boy who was following his dream. He had always … Continue reading →

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‘Like Water for Chocolate” Student Review 2009

Posted on June 2, 2009 by Victoria Waddle

The following are reviews by COHS students for “Like Water for Chocolate” by Laura Esquivel. Genre: Magical Realism Pages: 246 Reviewer: Alejandra Q. Like water for Chocolate is a story about a girl, Tita De La Garza, who wants to … Continue reading →

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“Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” Student Reviews 2009

Posted on June 2, 2009 by Victoria Waddle

The following are student reviews of “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” by Lewis Carroll. Genre: Fantasy Pages: 208 Reviewer: Hannah A. Alice falls asleep under a tree and travels to a wonderland.  When she’s asleep, she meets mad hatters, white rabbits, … Continue reading →

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“The Last Olympian”

Posted on May 26, 2009 by Victoria Waddle

I have a brand new copy of this latest (and last—5th) installment of the “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” series by Rick Riordan. It’s a hardcover format.  I thought it would be fun to give it away to any COHS … Continue reading →

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“A Kiss in Time”

Posted on April 21, 2009 by Victoria Waddle

A Kiss in Time by Alex Flinn Talia is a beautiful royal princess whose minor rebellion against her overprotective parents results in the very thing they fear most. She pricks her finger on a spindle and sends the entire kingdom … Continue reading →

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“The Sorcerer of the North”

Posted on January 7, 2009 by Victoria Waddle

“The Sorcerer of the North” (Book 5 in “The Ranger’s Apprentice” series) by John Flanagan I’m sure this book—and the series—is being marketed as a guy’s book—which it is—but I loved it. In fact, I’ve read all five of the … Continue reading →

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“Gods of Manhattan”

Posted on December 1, 2008 by Victoria Waddle

“Gods of Manhattan” by Scott Mebus I’m on a crusade to read more ‘fantasy’ books that appeal to guys as well as girls. “Gods of Manhattan” is one. I had seen it recommended to readers who like the Percy Jackson … Continue reading →

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