Someone To Watch Over Me by Yrsa Sigurdardottir centers on a boy who has Down's Syndrome. A fire burned down an assisted living facility. Five people died and this boy is convicted of burning it down! Meanwhile, an inmate at a psychiatric unit hires a detective to prove the boy is not guilty.
This book kept me interested throughout. I would have liked a bit more action, but that being said, this book is well worth reading. I enjoyed it!
(Gerard's review, 5 stars)
Have you read this one? What did you think of it? If you reviewed this too, feel free to share your link to your review in the comments. Happy Reading!
Thursday, February 26, 2015
"Someone To Watch Over Me" by Yrsa Sigurdardottir
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
"The Honest Truth" by Dan Gemeinhart (children's book)--Both LOVED IT! (updated)
Glad you both liked this one--yea for the dog! |
(Gerard's review 2/23/15, 5++ stars)
The Honest Truth by Dan Gemeinhart is about Mark, a
boy with Cancer who is tired of being the sick kid and decides to go on an
adventure with his dog to keep a promise to his grandfather before he
dies. His best friend, Jess, figures out where he went but knows Mark
does not want her to tell.
This unique book deals with friendship, survival and facing death through an interesting story. The ½ chapters sets this book apart from any I have read drew me in right away. It is a quick read that I didn’t want to put down and I loved the surprise ending! The honest truth is that this book will tug at your heart! I highly recommend it; think both kids and adults would enjoy it. I am so glad I gave up on the big fat adult book, Dust by Patricia Cornwell to read this one instead. I enjoyed this so much more!
This unique book deals with friendship, survival and facing death through an interesting story. The ½ chapters sets this book apart from any I have read drew me in right away. It is a quick read that I didn’t want to put down and I loved the surprise ending! The honest truth is that this book will tug at your heart! I highly recommend it; think both kids and adults would enjoy it. I am so glad I gave up on the big fat adult book, Dust by Patricia Cornwell to read this one instead. I enjoyed this so much more!
I even learned how to write Haiku poems from The Honest Truth. Here is my Haiku poem I wrote about this book for Mark (and the author):
I read the story,
Understanding Mark’s viewpoint,
Hoping he makes it!
Hoping he makes it!
The boy’s dog, Beau, rocks!
Two true, loyal friends, indeed
Saving each other!
(Karen's review 2/24/15, 5 stars)
Click this link for The Personal Story Behind the Story shared by the author.Two true, loyal friends, indeed
Saving each other!
(Karen's review 2/24/15, 5 stars)
Have you read this one? What did you think of it? If you reviewed this too, feel free to share your link to your review in the comments. Happy Reading!
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Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Teaser Tuesday--FourToday
Gerard's:
"He didn't do it. I know more than you can ever imagine about what it takes to do bad things."From page 17 of Someone to Watch Over Me by Yrsa Sigurdardottir
Times like this, it surprised him how much he could still feel that place. And yet, he had no one to blame but himself.
From page 27 of Breaking Creed by Alex Kava.
I slammed the door behind me and I didn't look back even once. I didn't worry about a key.From page 3 of The Honest Truth by Dan Gemeinhart.
Karen's:
Marino's not going to allow it either. He slogs through the mud in a hurry, back in our direction, while Rusty and Harold get sheets ready for a barricade.From page 99 of Dust by Patricia Cornwell.
Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along, so I thought I would play for fun! Just pick two sentences from the book you are reading.
Happy Reading!
Sunday, February 22, 2015
"I Am Tama, Lucky Cat" (A Japanese Legend)
I Am Tama, Lucky Cat by Wendy Henrichs is about a kind Monk to brings in a cat and names it Tama. In Japan, it is believed that when a cat washes his face, a guest will arrive. (I didn't know that. My cats wash their faces all the time and we don't get any guests.) So, in the book, the cat brings luck.
I was disappointed with this book. The illustrations weren't all that cute and the story line was nothing exciting, just okay. It is a picture book and I read it in five minutes.
(Karen's review, 2 stars)
Have you read this one? What did you think of it? If you reviewed this too, feel free to share your link to your review in the comments. Happy Reading!
I was disappointed with this book. The illustrations weren't all that cute and the story line was nothing exciting, just okay. It is a picture book and I read it in five minutes.
(Karen's review, 2 stars)
Have you read this one? What did you think of it? If you reviewed this too, feel free to share your link to your review in the comments. Happy Reading!
Saturday, February 21, 2015
"Breaking Creed" by Alex Kava
Before I write the book review, I have to tell Mr. Kava how sad I was to read about his dog, Scout, dying after 16 years. I know you will miss him very much, my condolences.
Breaking Creed by Alex Kava is about people smuggling drugs into the U.S.A. This book kept my interest with some action and I enjoyed the dogs in the book very much!
(Gerard's review, 4 stars)
Have you read this one? What did you think of it? If you reviewed this too, feel free to share your link to your review in the comments. Happy Reading!
Breaking Creed by Alex Kava is about people smuggling drugs into the U.S.A. This book kept my interest with some action and I enjoyed the dogs in the book very much!
(Gerard's review, 4 stars)
Have you read this one? What did you think of it? If you reviewed this too, feel free to share your link to your review in the comments. Happy Reading!
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