Oct. 5, 2009 - Book Review ~ Christy

Christy by Catherine Marshall

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When I picked up this book again, after having not read it for quite some time, it was like wrapping myself in a favorite, but little used, blanket. As I read through the prologue, where Christy revisits the small community that affected her life so much, I almost began to cry. It was so comforting to be reading this lovely story once again.

Christy Huddleston, is a young and impressionable nineteen-year-old, makes the decision to become a teacher in a rural mountain area. Little does she know what trials, triumphs, sorrows and joys await her. She comes feeling like she has so much she can do for these people, who still live in squalid cabins with no plumbing; are illiterate, participate in ancient feuds and are held in the bondage of superstition. Yet through the events that take place, Christy realizes how much it is that she needs to learn.

It has been a completely different experience to read this book, now that I live in Kentucky.  I'm not entirely sure why, but I think a lot of it has to do with living in an area that is somewhat like Cutter Gap.  Even thought there aren't mountains nearby, I have learned a little bit about the culture, about the history, and about the landscape, that I feel like I am almost in the setting of the book, somehow.

Christy is full of laughter, funny children, appreciation for beauty and good things, the desire to better the world, and learning in unexpected ways. There is even a lovely surprise at the end. I highly recommend this book.

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Sep. 24, 2009 - Book Review ~ Eats, Shoots & Leaves

Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation by Lynne Truss

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

   Punctuation is rapidly being lost in the storm of today's texting, e-mails, World Wide Web, and even the traditional book.  This bothers Lynn Truss, the author of this delightful little book.
  
In Eats, Shoots & Leaves she shows the importance of a well placed comma. There is a rhyme and reason for the rules of grammar and punctuation, and she shows us the why and wherefore thereof.  Not only does she share various rules of punctuation, she also tells the history of said punctuation, and how applicable it is to today's society.  Lynn Truss presents her opposition to sloppy writing in a funny, yet informative way that keeps you reading. 

As for my own opinion of this book, I thought it was pretty good. I did learn quite a bit, but it may or may not be obvious from the punctuation in this review.  This book does contain a sprinkling of adult language, so be warned.  Overall, I would definitely recommend this book to others.

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Sep. 18, 2009 - Updated Book List

You may recall a post from the month of June, about my Summer Reading Program.  It had been a lovely idea, and I still want to read all of those books someday, but...

It's a funny thing about moving.  Generally, you have to put all of your things in boxes, and they stay there for unknown amounts of time.  That's what happened to almost all of the books that were on my reading list.  We packed them all away, and I probably won't see them again for a VERY long time. 

So, I decided to make a new list.  It is comprised of a few books from my previous list, and books that I found on other lists.  The number one criteria was that the local library must have each of them.  A small amount of research was done, finding titles, checking to see if the library had them, and then adding them, or discarding them accordingly. 

Here it is.

• Eats, Shoots, and Leaves
• Desiring God
• Christy ~ I've read this before, but it is so good that I wanted to read it again!
• Les Miserables
• Survival for Busy Women
• The Fifteen Minute Organizer
• The Gulag Archipelago
• The First Circle
• Jane and Prudence
• Cranford
• The Home-Maker
• Little Dorrit
• The Abolition of Man

It is a little shorter, I think, but that's not a bad thing.  If you have any books you would like to suggest for me to read, then please do!  I love hearing about new books!  Even if you don't like one of these books, please leave a comment, and tell me why.  I like to know what people think of things.
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Jul. 8, 2009 - Book Review ~ North and South

North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell

My review

rating: 4 of 5 stars
Title: North and South
Author: Elizabeth Gaskell
Pages: 547

Miss Margaret Hale has had a pretty decent life. Not a terribly exciting one, by any means, but it was mostly filled with happiness. However, when she returns home from a stay with her Aunt and Cousin, she is shocked to learn that her father, a parson in a small village, has had a change of beliefs and must leave the church. Deciding that it would be too painful to say in a place of so many memories and good times, Mr. Hale decides to move to an industrial town in the north. One of their first acquaintances in Milton, is a Mr. Thornton. Their relationship is quite rocky, and takes many ups and downs. The story continues to follow Margret as she copes with tragedy, apprehension, and misunderstandings. In the end, the tragedy is not quite so painful, the apprehension is alleviated, and the misunderstandings are all cleared up.

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I really enjoyed North and South, though at times it seemed slow. It did keep me reading. I did not enjoy it as much as Elizabeth Gaskell's Wives and Daughters. I don't agree with many of the things that Margaret did, but as I think about it, I am pretty sure I would have done the same or similar.

It is strange that I can't think of too much to say on this, beyond what I already said. The book was good, but not a favorite.

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Jul. 4, 2009 - A Treasure!

While cleaning out my sewing cabinet, I found some really interesting things!  One of the treasures that I found was a 1957 pocket dictionary.
I have been wanting a pocket dictionary for some time, but I'm glad I didn't go out and buy a new one, because this one is just too cute!  I love it!
Now, I just wish I had a matching Thesaurus.  Boy, do I love Thesaurus'!  Isn't it fun to go and find a different word to put in place of a plain one?  Or maybe a word that is more appropriate?
Well, anyway, I just wanted to share my find with you all, because it is so awesome!  I am going to keep it with me in the motorhome.  It might be handy, you never know!
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Jun. 23, 2009 - Book Review ~ The Good Earth

The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck

My review

rating: 3 of 5 stars
Title: The Good Earth
Author: Pearl S. Buck
Pages: 385

The Good Earth follows the life of Wang Lung, a Chinese farmer about 1890-1930. He starts out as a poor man's son, who is going to the great House of Hwang to pick up his bride. The story follows the rise and and fall of their fortunes. Once, their circumstances become so bad that they have to go to the city and beg for money to buy food. However, they do return to their land, which is Wang Lung's anchor through the years. He always feels safe and sure of himself, as long as he has his land. In the last half of the novel, Wang Lung's fortunes improve so much, that he is able to build a new house, buy servants, and concubines, and finally he moves into the great House of Hwang where he had shivered in his shoes waiting for his wife-to-be. In the very end, near Wang Lung's own death, he discovers that his children have no regard for his beloved land, and that it will be sold when he dies. It breaks his heart.

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I was intrigued by this tale straight from the beginning. It kept me reading, although there were no exciting fights, or cliff-hangers. I always wanted to find out what happened next.

I did not appriciate Wang Lung's morals. He, and everyone around him, did things to cater to those around them. They wouldn't do such and such, because of what people would think. He justified his taking a concubine, because other men of his social standing did.

However, my aunt did point out that The Good Earth is a wonderful portrayal of peasant life in China at that time. I did completely agree with with my aunt on that.

There were some parts that I wondered if I should read them or not. The got a tiny bit more detailed than I was interested in.

One thing that I did like, was that whenever Wang Lung was troubled, he would go out to work his land. Physical labor on the earth always helped him calm down, see things more clearly, or work through problems. In our own lives, when we are troubled, there are things that we do to forget for a time, or to calm down. When hard thoughts come, physical work is always a good remedy.

Overall, The Good Earth was good, but not one I would want to read again and again. I would not dissuade you from reading it, but I would not encourage you to read it either. I think there are much better books!

If you would like to learn more about The Good Earth check out The Good Earth Website!
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Jun. 11, 2009 - Book Review ~ The Importance of Being Earnest

Little did I know, when I said that I would try to write a review on every book on my summer reading list, that I would begin with The Importance of Being Earnest. 

I knew that it wasn't going to help me grow spiritually, but it is a classic, and a play.  The only other plays that I have read are Much Ado About Nothing, and parts of Cyrano De Bergerac, and I wasn't terribly entertained by either. 

However, The Importance of Being Earnest was a delightful read, full of hilarious wit, and satire.

This play was written by Oscar Wilde, and has three acts.

John Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff both have created fictional identities that allows them to escape their respective abodes.  One goes up to town as Mr. Earnest Worthing, and the other descends upon the countryside as Mr. Earnest Worthing.  After they each propose to the love of their lives, Gwendolen Fairfax and Cecily Cardew, problems arise, and each party becomes incensed and indignant.  Add to all this a plate of muffins, an old handbag, and a lost baby, and you are sure to smile the whole way through. 

The Wikipedia page of The Importance of Being Earnest, says that the play satirizes the hypocrisy of Victorian society.  I didn't exactly see that as I was reading it, but I knew that it was "making fun" of something. 

If you want a funny, quick read, then you should pick up The Importance of Being Earnest, by Oscar Wilde. 

A rather short review, I know, but I hope served it's purpose, mainly, to make you want to read the book.  

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Jun. 5, 2009 - Summer Reading Program

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Aug. 6, 2008 - Chris Walley Giveaway at The Daily Planet!

 

Now, I know that I haven't even heard of these books before, let alone read them, but Miss Amanda's review, description, and interview, were all done so well, that I am just going to have to find these books and give them a whirl. 

The really cool thing, is that Miss Amanda is hosting a giveaway, the prize, or gift, or whatever you call it, being the last book in this trilogy by Chris Walley.  I am almost always up for a chance at a free book, so I grabbed this one!  You should too, because as I said above, these book sound fascinating.  Just in case you don't win, you can buy the all three of the books at Amazon.  They are published by Tyndale Publishing, but I couldn't get to their website to link, so you will just have to find it yourself.

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Jul. 15, 2008 - Rosa Of Linden Castle ~ Chapters 7-9

I finally read the next three chapters in Rosa of Linden Castle.  Three chapters is good I guess for a busy life.  It is just enough to make reading it a treat. 

The first thing that I noted was the way the small family lived.  Oh, how I longed for a sweet and simple life like the one that Rosa had while she lived at the collier's.  What a wholesome way to live. 

Also, I noticed that the entire family showed deference to Rosa, remembering her position.  Yet, she still willingly worked alongside the family, and learned so much from their ways. 

The next thing that I noticed was that when Rosa arrived at Kunerick's Castle, she immediately befriended the stewards children.  I was awed by the kindness and manner in which she treated them.  I don't feel like I am very good with children, so "watching" Rosa was very interesting.

Finally, Rosa is such a hard worker!  Even though she doesn't know how to do some of the things that are required of her, she is willing to learn.  The other thing is that even though her mistress was always finding fault with her, Rosa bore it all in silence.  What an example for me, who always thinks that I must keep a good name, and repair it where damage has been done.  Next time, I should remember Rosa, and Jesus, and follow their example.

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Jul. 3, 2008 - Rosa of Linden Castle ~ Chapters 4-6

Arrg!  While trying to post this just a few minutes ago, I accidentally clicked a button, and lost the whole thing.  Since time is short, I will only post a tiny thought.

I loved what Gertrude said near the end of the sixth chapter, and really, it was the biggest thing that stuck out to me.  She told Rosa, "When your father built this house for us, he little thought he was preparing a home for you; yet so mysterious and gracious are the ways of Providence, that he causes our acts of kindness to others, in many cases, to be the very means of blessing us in turn.  Yes, yes, that passage of Scripture, 'He that watereth shall himself be watered,' is true in more than one sense."

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Jun. 27, 2008 - Rosa of Linden Castle ~ Chapters 1-3

Yes, I am quite behind in the HSB Literary Club's discussions, but I think they are too!   We are reading Rosa of Linden Castle, by Christoph von Schmid.

Wow.  I have only read the first few chapters, and this story is impressive!  Rosa's Mother is the perfect picture of how a mother should train her children.  Her methods are definite and sure, and the best part of all is that practices what she teaches!  What a beautiful example for Rosa to follow.  In such a setting where she is taught to trace everything back to God, to care for the poor, to give up her own desires, and to obey every command, there is no doubting that Rosa grows up to be an estimable young woman.  No doubt this is the most noted part of the first three chapters, because this is the way we all wish we lived our lives.  Or at least I do!

Later when Rosa's mother dies,  I thought it was quite a display of devotion and love for Rosa that, even though Rosa was a "practically perfect" child, Matilda still asked her husband to correct any faults that Rosa might have.

There are more events also, but even though they too were really good, I don't have any special comments on those. 

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Jan. 22, 2008 - Winter Reading Challenge

I am here today to tell you that I am going to participate in the Winter Reading Challenge, hosted by Trish, over at A Joyful Heart.  You can jump in any time, and there is even a prize for a lucky someone if you enter before February 11th.  The challenge ends March 17th, 2008.

Here is my list of books that I want to try and read during the challenge.

1. The Silver Chalice ~ Thomas B. Costain
2. The Grapes of Wrath ~ John Steinbeck
3. Gone With The Wind ~ Margaret Mitchell
4. Princess Acadamy ~ Shannon Hale
5. 100 Cupboards ~ N. D. Wilson
6. Ishmael ~ E. D. E. N.
7. David Copperfield ~ Charles Dickens
8. He Fell In Love With His Wife ~ Edward P. Roe
9. Julie ~ Catherine Marshall
10. Lysbeth ~ H. Rider Haggard
11. Drift House: The First Voyage ~ Dale Peck
12. The Lost Cities: A Drift House Voyage ~ Dale Peck

It is only twelve books, but most of them are very large, and require a lot of concentration.  I can't wait to dive into some of them! 

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Dec. 21, 2007 - Reply To Comments on "Beware The Golden Compass"

I apologize for not replying to this sooner, we have been very busy.  I am going to reply to two comments that were left on my post on The Golden Compass. 

Someone called Magdalin asked me some questions, in her first comment, and also in her second comment.

Magdalin's first point wasn't actually a question, but she challenged me to exercise free will.  Yes, I do believe in free will; believe it or not, it is my choice to obey my parents.  I highly value their wisdom and experience.  I choose to listen to their exhortations.

I would also like to link to a comment that someone else left on the last post, click here.  The author of the comment points out something very important and true, and points it out very strongly.

One of the other things Magdalin brought up, was that "If you are strong in your faith and convictions, then reading or viewing seemingly contradictory messages should not threaten you."  If I already know that it is something that I don't agree with, in this case something that does not glorify God, or is anti-God, then I would not want to read it.  Should I murder someone, just to see if I don't like it, or if it is wrong?  Why would I want to immerse myself in something that goes against everything the Bible teaches?  By reading or viewing these books or movies you are supporting the author.  You may not agree with the author but having paid for it you do give support.

I don't see this as having anything to do with today's Church, other than the fact that the book is anti-God, athiestic, and even satanic.  The author himself has said outright that "[Philip Pullman] is trying to undermine the basis of Christian belief."  Mark Dinsmore ~ The Berean Call  (Note, the article found by the link to your left explains several other things on this topic.  I thought it was a great article.) 

This is a note especially for Magdalin.  The only way a comment would be deleted on Homeschoolblogger.com is if it is vulgar, or uses nasty language.  Politely disagreeing, and debating, is perfectly fine.  Everyone is different, and with 15987 users on HSB, there is no way all of us will agree on everything.

As to Lyra being a strong character, how many other books out there have just as strong, or even stronger girl characters?  Why do people who love these books hold up the main characters as if they are the only strong characters in children's literature?  What happened to Heidi?  Or Laura Ingalls?  For older girls, what about Elizabeth Bennet, or Miss Bishop?  These books are still around, and the behaviors and attitudes in them are still applicable.   

You (Magdalin) ask about disobedience, and compare Lyra's disobedience with that of the colonies uniting to become the United States.  The colonists were adults.  Lyra is a child who is wise in her own eyes and the author works it so that her so called wisdom works for the stories "good".  However Lyra is not wise, being only twelve, and cannot make decisions based on experience and education.  Number two, we (Christians) are under Gods rule, and no one elses.  One thing that the Bible tells us is that we are to obey authority, but only as long as they tell you not to do anything wrong.  If the Israelites had obeyed God straight from the start, we would all be following God's laws anyway, and there would be no need for a human authority.

God is not contained and confined in the Bible.  The Bible is God's word to man.  As to the Bible being written by men, yes, they were men, and men can err, but they were men who were inspired by God!  If you follow this link it tells the awesome circumstances under which the Bible was written.  Not to mention, the Bible passes the bibliographic test with flying colors!  This link takes you to a site where it kind of explains how reliable the Bible is using the bibliographic test. 

In reply to your last comment on Harry Potter being a Christ like figure, I think it best to leave yet another link.  I'll also say that this is ludicrous and I believe it to be an excuse to make Harry Potter good.  Christ would not use witchcraft nor would He disobey authority.  Also, Harry Potter was not the son of God.  Doesn't that make a big difference?

Finally, Homeschoolblogger is not preventing the spread of new ideas, but the Bible says "There is nothing new under the sun."  That holds true.  Ideas have been thought of before.  Inventions have been dreamt of before. 

I sincerely hope that I have helped anyone, not just Magdalin.  I have stated my beliefs and arguments, in a polite way.  You can go look at the other comments posted on "Beware The Golden Compass", and please participate in any discussion taking place in the comments.  I am sure that someone can add to what I have said, or expand on things I did say.  Long comments are not frowned upon.  Also, Thank you to all of you who read this entire post, I know it was a long one!

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Dec. 20, 2007 - Beware The Golden Compass!

A new movie is coming out called The Golden Compass.  I would like to tell all of you to NOT watch it, or read the book. 

The author, Phillip Pullman, is a serious athiest, and he wrote this book, and it's sequels, to combat The Chonicles of Narnia, the allegory that we Christians love so much.

I actually started to read this book once, and had a different problem with it.  I don't rememeber what it was, but I quit reading it before I had hardly begun.  Later my Mom told us to watch out for this movie that is coming out.

I am not going to watch this movie.  I will not read the book.  I consider it to be another Harry Potter.  I have never read Harry Potter.  My Mom was wise enough to read it, and she told us that we were not allowed to read it.  She told me that disobedience was not punished, and that there were other things in it that we didn't need to be reading.

For a long time after that, when people would ask me if we read Harry Potter, I would say, "No, I am not allowed to."  Now, I realize that, one, if I say that people will tell me that I need to have my own convictions.  Instead of saying I am not allowed, I say I have no desire to read it.   It's true, why should I want to read something that will poison my brain with rebellious thoughts? That is my conviction.  Not to mention I trust my Mother's judgement. 

I cannot say that I am very good at interpreting the meanings of books; their themes, their motives.  In fact I am really bad at it.  I tend to look at more shallow things like, wishing that Jim Hawkins was able to make up for deserting his companions, in Treasure Island.

This is pretty rambling, and pretty sparse, but I wanted to share with you about Phillip Pullman and his book/movie.  Please pray for this man.  He and his books can do a lot of damage.  He needs the Lord.

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Nov. 14, 2007 - Book Review ~ Old Friends and New Fancies

Just a little bit ago, I finished reading a book that Kekoa had gotten me for my birthday.  I was ecstatic when I saw what it was.  Old Friends and New Fancies, by Sybil G. Brinton, is "An Imaginary Sequel to the Novels of Jane Austen".

Jane Austen?  Did someone say, Jane Austen? 

The other interesting fact is that this book was written in 1913, and right on the front cover it says it is the first Jane Austen sequel ever written. 

I find that I really have to be careful with "sequels" of Jane Austen books;  either, the characters are totally changed (which is understandable), or they are pretty much junk.

This book, I thought, would prove to be the former, and it kind of was.

 Characters:

14 from Pride and Prejudice

7 from Mansfield Park

5 from Northanger Abbey

7 from Sense and Sensibility

4 from Persuasion

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2 from Emma

OF&NF contains the lives of familiar characters like
the Darcys, the Crawfords, the Tilneys, the Ferrars,  the Wentworths, and the Knightleys.  Having all of those pesonalities to maintain, I didn't think that the charachters were written as well as they could have been, and somethings were changed slightly.   For instance, Elizabeth is something of a matchmaker, which kind of annoyed me. 

I also missed some characters like Edmund Bertram and Fanny Price from Mansfield Park, and Catherine Morland and Henry Tilney, from Northanger Abby.  While they were mentioned, they did not make appearences in the book.

Other than that, I really enjoyed reading it, as long as I reminded myself that it wasn't going to be the same as reading a authentic Jane Austen.  I would love to have some of you guys read it, and hear what you think.  Just another excuse to talk books! 

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Sep. 25, 2007 - What A Character! ~ Edmund

Edmund Pevensie is a changing character.  He ends up different than when he started out.  Of course, Peter, Susan, and Lucy are changing characters too, but Edmund changes in a way that none of the other do.

In the beginning of the story, no one really likes Edmund.  He is mean, talks back to Peter and Susan, and is an all around brat.  Later, he betrays his family, and natives of Narnia.  However, throughout the rest of the story a change happens.  Edmund becomes a caring brother.  He is reckless, but brave.  He becomes a key factor in the battle at the end.

Here is a question for you all, to get you participating.  Is Edmund a character to admire?  Is he remembered as the traitor to his family, or as Edmund the Just?

I think that when a person has the strength to change for the better, and does, then they are a character to admire.  I have a hard time developing myself as a character, to change me by the end of my story.  I know I have the strength, God, but I don't know if I am using this strength to change.

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Sep. 18, 2007 - What a Character! ~ Jack

Okay, I have a thought, tell me what you think.  I am planning on once a week having a character study.  I just hope I can keep up with a character study!  Here is the first one.

I don't know if many of you have read Jack and Jill, by Louisa May Alcott.  It is not one of her books that is much talked about, but it is one of my favorites.  (I think all of her books are my favorites!)  If you haven't read it, please do. 

The story is based on the children's rhyme,

Jack and Jill

went up the hill

to coast with fun

and laughter.

Jack fell down,

and broke his crown,

and Jill came

tumbling after.

 

Yes, in the story Jack and Jill are sledding, and wind up with their persons extremely damaged.  For most of tale Jack is a slight invalid, while Jill remains on her back for the entire duration.

I love all of the characters in L. M. Alcotts books, but Jack is one that I particularly like.  He is impetuous, but not headstrong.  Both he and his brother have been raised extremely well.

Jack is sensitive, loving and caring.  He is never rude, and is almost always thinking of others. 

He works hard at whatever task he was set, and finishes it, no matter what, except some of his school.

Yes, Jack has faults, but with so many virtues, how can you notice the faults?  I am slowly, ever so slowly, learning to be content with what I have, but when I first read Jack and Jill, I wished that I had a brother like that.  Now, I am happy with the brothers I have, but want my children to be like Jack and Jill.

I don't know as this was much of a character study, but I am still working on it.  Give me time.

 

One other thing, I highly recommend this book as an inspirational story, as all of the characters inspired me to do better in my own life.  How can you get a better tale than that?

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Aug. 1, 2006 - I've been reading, Again

Hey!  Long time no blog. 

 

I just thought I would update you on some of the books that I have been reading lately.  I have kind of been into classics, and Jane Austen.

 

Last week I was reading The Scarlet Pimpernel, by Baroness Orczy.  I loved it! 

 

It is set during the Reign of Terror, and the French nobles are trying to get out of France because their fate was to be the guitotine.  Luckily for some of them however, The Scarlet Pimpernel is there to save the  day.

 

The main character is Margurite Blakeney, and you will follow her through a tense and startling journey to discover who the Scarlet Pimpernel is, and how she is going to save him.  

 

My friends who gave The Scarlet Pimpernel to me, didn't know that there were sequels and prequels to it until they got the book for me.  So I can't wait to start reading those.

 

Right now I am reading Emma, written by Jane Austen. I have

barely started, so I can't really tell you what it is about.  I have liked every Jane Austen book I have read so far, and when I finish one it makes me want to read others.

 

Tell me what you are reading, I love to get new book titles to go and check out.  I hope you will go and read my suggestions!

 

 

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Feb. 21, 2006 - The Eagle of the Ninth

Hello to all of my readers!  Again, please go and check out The Contenders Blog.  Follow the link to check out this weeks debate.  This is a really neat blog, and I can't wait for future debates.

 

I have just recently finished reading a book called The Eagle of the Ninth.  Written by Rosemary Sutcliff, this fictional story really captured my imagination(for the second or third time).

 

This is the story of a young man who longs to bring back his fathers honor, by finding the long lost mascot of his fathers lost Roman Legion. 

 

Long ago his father and the legion marched away into the mists of what is now know as the United Kingdom, never to be seen again.

 

This book really captured my imagination, and I can't wait to read the sequals, The Silver Branch, and The Lantern Bearers. 

 

 

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