Monday, February 13, 2012

The Shadow Thieves

  An amazing book you just have to read is The Shadow Thieves.  This book is written by Anne Ursu. Anne Ursu has written a series called the Cronus Chronicles. The Cronus Chronicles is a three book series. The first book is called The Shadow Thieves.



 The Shadow Thieves is about a girl named Charlotte and a boy named Zachary, or Zee for short. The two are cousins. Ever since Zee came from his homeland of England, he believes that he has brought a mysterious sickness with him called Piper's Flu. Piper's Flu only seems to affect children, causing them to lose their energy. So many children have gotten it that they have shut down all the schools. Charlotte and Zee are the only children that don't have the sickness. The two of them soon go on an adventure into Greek Mytholgy's, Underworld to find a cure to Piper's Flu.


This book is a great book for those of all ages with an amazing imagination, probably ages 9 and up would be the best. This book is an interesting book that keeps you reading all night. Attention: Teachers and parents this is a great read aloud for children 7 and older.

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Mary's Son

     If you love reading Christmas books, then you should read a tale called Mary's Son.  This book is written by Darryl Nyznyk.  This book is for children about age 10 and up.  Children will love this book because it tells the true story of Jesus' birth in a fun way.


     


    Every book you read has a few main characters and Mary's Son has a few too.  Sarah and Jarod are mostly the main characters.  Both Jarod and Sarah have problems in their life like everyone.  Sarah is spoiled and rich. Jarod is poor and has to work for money for his family.  Let's just say Jarod and Sarah need a little joy in the Christmas season, and they need to know what Christmas is all about.  What Jarod and Sarah don't know is that the person who tells the true meaning could be ..... the true Santa Clause.
      This is a great book to get you in the Christmas spirit, or just to read.  This book is definitely a book you'll have to read each year, it's so great!