We're taking a break to write in the final pieces of the puzzle. Tune in next week for more fun riddles and great book reviews! Happy reading. ; ) ~ DMS
Monday, January 23, 2017
Writing In A Break...
We're taking a break to write in the final pieces of the puzzle. Tune in next week for more fun riddles and great book reviews! Happy reading. ; ) ~ DMS
Friday, January 20, 2017
No Soup?
Despereaux came
into the world with eyes open, looking at the light. This seemed very wrong to
the rest of the mouse family. From that day on he only continued to be more
different from the other mice. With his oversized ears and tiny body, Despereaux
didn't want to eat pages, he wanted to read them. He didn't want to scurry around,
he wanted to enjoy the light and the sounds. Once he put his eyes on Princess Pea,
he was in love. Despereaux would do anything for her. When he admits to talking
to Princess Pea, a human, he is sentenced to the dungeon for breaking the main
mouse code. Despereaux’s story overlaps and intertwines with that of a rat, Roscuro,
and a peasant girl, Miggery Sow. The reader gets to hear the story from each of
their points of view as the tale progresses. The rat, who also loved the light,
came to distaste it after falling in to the queen’s soup and killing her. He
decided it was time for him to go along with the rest of the rats and their evil
ways. Sadly, soup is outlawed, as it was the queen's favorite meal when she was
alive and the king thinks it will be too sad to have it now. No spoons. No soup.
No comfort food. No easy to make meals for those who don't have a lot of money.
When Miggery Sow comes to live at the castle, she wants to become a princess.
What will happen when the plot thickens and the princess may lose her crown?
Will Despereaux be able to survive the dungeon? Will the rat stay with his evil
ways? Will there be a happily ever after? Is soup ever going to be eaten again in the
kingdom? Read this unique fairytale to find out!
I have read quite a few books
by Kate DiCamillo. The Tale of Despereaux
is by far my favorite. I love fairytales, and this one has something for
everyone. There's action and adventure, with plenty of twists and turns. If you
like stories with love and heartache, then you'll be able to relate. If the reader pays attention, there's lots
of good advice sprinkled in. I love the development of the different characters
and it was wonderful to see Despereaux evolve. I applauded him for being who he was and not changing his ways
just to be accepted. I'd recommend this book to those in third grade
and up who like a book where story lines connect, and of course, anyone who
enjoys a good comforting bowl of soup! I would be upset if I could
never eat soup again, and I use spoons pretty regularly too!
Has anyone else read The Tale of Despereaux? Or have you read another book by Kate DiCamillo? We'd love to hear your thoughts!
Happy Reading!
~L
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Answer to Monday's Riddle: Soup's the Dish!
Feeling icky? Under the day? Pick up your bones! It's a spoonful away! Flavors for all to suit the need. Heat them up- the soul must feed! Think tomato, and you'll see red. How about noodles? Good for the head. Vegetable always hits the spot, vichyssoise's brilliant when it's much too hot. Clams will sink into your gut. Check the squash, it looks like a nut. Thick or thin, good and smelly, so many ways to feed your belly!
What am I referring to? Answer: Soup!
Fairday's Riddles: Volume I
Make time to riddle and rhyme!
62 original riddles and illustrations
Available in all e-book formats
Monday, January 16, 2017
Monday's Riddle: The Taste Du Jour!
Feeling icky? Under the day? Pick up your bones! It's a spoonful away! Flavors for all to suit the need. Heat them up- the soul must feed! Think tomato, and you'll see red. How about noodles? Good for the head. Vegetable always hits the spot, vichyssoise's brilliant when it's much too hot. Clams will sink into your gut. Check the squash, it looks like a nut. Thick or thin, good and smelly, so many ways to feed your belly!
What am I referring to? Stop by Wednesday for the answer!
I gave you a clue!
Friday, January 13, 2017
Can Jax Stay in Control of His Mind?
The Inquisitor’s Mark
by Dianne Salerni is the second book in the Eighth Day series. It picks up
where the last book left off, and Jax, Riley, and Evangeline are in hiding
after all the excitement they were a part of in Mexico. Jax and Riley are
Transitioners, a special group of people who experience an extra day between
Tuesday and Wednesday. Evangeline is
also special and only lives on the eighth day, but it helps her stay in hiding
as she is a descendent of Merlin and people are after her because her power can
make them more powerful. The trouble in Mexico has brought the trio into the
spotlight and now more people know Evangeline exists. Jax's family also
realizes he's alive and wants to claim him for their own. Family is something Jax has wanted ever since he was sent to live with Riley. Unfortunately, his best friend, Billy, gets kidnapped by Finn Ambrose, Jax’s newfound uncle. He
takes off without telling anyone where he's going because he feels it is up to
him to save his friend. In the process, Jax meets his grandparents, aunts,
uncles, and cousins. It doesn’t take him long to realize how dangerous his
family line is. They have skills that can do a lot of harm! Mind control is not
something to mess with and his family doesn’t agree. It doesn’t help that Evangeline’s
sister is missing and now danger surrounds the eighth day and many lives are in
jeopardy. Who should Jax trust? Should he have told someone where he was
going? Is Evangeline’s sister hidden and will they be able to find her? You
won't stop reading until you find the answer to these questions and more!
As soon as I put
down The Eighth Day I knew I needed
to get my hands on The Inquisitor’s Mark
and start reading. I already loved the idea of the eighth day and hoped this
book would show me even more of this unique world. It didn’t disappoint! The
world that exists for the Transitioners and those who only exist on the eighth
day is even more complicated than I could have guessed. Jax’s family was filled
with people who had strange and dangerous skills. I wouldn’t want anyone trying
to control my mind. It's creepy to think about! I kept trying to figure out
what Jax should do and who he should trust, but it wasn't easy for me and it's
not easy for him. It made me think about how lucky we are if we have friends
and family that we know we can count on. I recommend this book to kids in fifth
grade and up who like dystopian books and enjoy adventure. What a fabulous
story and the author does an awesome job world building. Now I just need to get
my hands on the third book in the series, The
Morigan’s Curse!
Has anyone else
read The Inquisitors Mark? Or have
you read another book by Dianne Salerni? We’d love to hear your thoughts!
Happy Reading!
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
Answer to Monday's Riddle: A Brain Bath
Excellent guessing, Riddlers! This week, we'll clear your mind. Friday, find out how Lizzy's review ties in. See you all around the book block. ; ) ~ F
A thought bath helps you see what you can do for me. Step into my ready tub, water's right for a scrub. A yellow duck to splash and sink, no need to fret or overthink. Watch the bubbles rise and pop, don't worry if the soap should drop. Once the cleansing's underway, your mind is mine, so they say. I'll tug the strings and you'll obey, all else washed away.
What am I referring to? Answer: Brainwashing
Fairday's Riddles: Volume I
Make time to riddle and rhyme!
62 original riddles and illustrations
Available in all e-book formats
Make time to riddle and rhyme!
62 original riddles and illustrations
Available in all e-book formats
Monday, January 9, 2017
Monday's Riddle: The Thought Counts...
Hello, Riddlers! Can you guess our theme this week? A great idea for a story, but a scary thought to think about. ; ) ~ F
What am I referring to? Stop by Wednesday for the answer.
I gave you a clue!
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