![]() Upon entering a town, the rats make a general nuisance of themselves - stealing food and widdling on things - until the townsfolk become desperate to get rid of them. Maurice and the rats have teamed up with a young lad named Keith to implement a clever moneymaking scheme. At the heart of this tale is a slightly twisted take on the old Pied Piper theme, a talking, thinking cat named Maurice, and a supporting cast of equally talented rats who bear such comical names as Big Savings, Nourishing, and Dangerous Beans. ![]() The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents (Discworld #28) The Barnes & Noble Review With the debut of his first young-adult novel, science fiction writer Terry Pratchett invites readers ages 12 and up to visit Discworld - an imaginary land well known to Pratchett's adult following. ![]()
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5/24/2023 0 Comments Waiting isn t easy mo willems![]() ![]() ![]() "I don't want my books to be read, I want them to be played. "Every book is a question I don't know the answer to," Willems said. When it comes to writing children's fiction, Willems says he strives to write stories that foster more creativity, hence the open-ended nature of his books that often implicate the reader into the protagonist's shenanigans. "Kids are shorter than adults," Willems told Ask Me Another host Ophira Eisenberg. Whether goofy or educational, Willems' stories appeal to people of all ages, and he aims to help young readers grapple with questions that we still try to answer throughout our adult lives. ![]() An award-winning children's fiction writer and animator, Mo Willems is best known for his book Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! and his Elephant and Piggie book series, as well as writing for Sesame Street, Sheep in the Big City and The Offbeats. ![]() ![]() ![]() Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell is a slow starter, as it begins with a group of theoretical magicians in York. Some might enjoy these snippets into the history of magic but it just seemed quite jarring to me. ![]() I read every single one as I thought I might miss something if I did not, but by the end of the book while the stories were mildly interested they dragged my attention from the main story and seemed unimportant. And this would have been fine if the footnotes were one line each but some of them spanned pages of separate story. It made it read like an academic book which I wasn’t a fan of as I just wanted to read the story. The one thing I really didn’t like about this novel was the author’s use of footnotes. ![]() It also integrated real history very well, to make a plausible alternative version of events. This book is a deviation from the form of most novels these days and it really impressed the literature student in me by using the Victorian triple-decker form. Over 1000 pages, split into 3 parts.ĭespite this I decided to give it a go anyway, as I’ve seen it popping up all over the internet (and on the TV, though I haven’t watched it yet). ![]() It took me an entire month to read, as if there’s one thing you note about this book when it is first picked up that is the fact that it is really realllly long. My first read of 2016 was Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke. ![]() 5/24/2023 0 Comments Peter pan kensington gardens book![]() ![]() ![]() His work remained popular and highly sought for decades, through his final illustrated book, "The Wind in the Willows", completed just a year before his death in 1939. Success found him in 1905 with the publication of his "Rip Van Winkle", which "decisively established Rackham as the leading decorative illustrator of the Edwardian period". In the autumn of 1884 he enrolled in the Lambeth School for Art upon graduation, he began working on his illustrations part-time, submitting them to various periodicals and publishers, while working as a clerk. Arthur Rackham (1867-1939), born into a "typical middle-class Victorian family" showed an aptitude for drawing from an early age, especially with "fantastic" subjects. This work, with six full-colour plates and fifteen black and white illustrations, all by Arthur Rackham, was an excellent gift for young readers. ![]() Mary Clarissa "May" Byron (1861-1936) was an author in her own right, but was best known for her abridgements of J.M. We can come up with several scenarios for the existence of these bookplates, but since the bibliographies are silent on it we cannot state anything with certitude. The ink looks genuine but the signatures are the same interestingly, the library bookplates are tipped onto different pages. Barrie which apparently is not unique, there being one other copy online as of this writing with the same plate. ![]() ![]() ![]() death, and the never ending circle of life we all come to understand. My mother said we could have a funeral for him, and I should think of ten good things about Barney. They have three children, Anthony, Nicholas, and Alexander. ![]() She was educated at Rutgers University, where she received a B.A. ![]() About the Author Judith Stahl Viorst was born in Newark, New Jersey. The symbolism of planting seeds to grow helps the boy understand life vs. earth is, indeed, the tenth good thing about Barney. The Tenth Good Thing About Barney not only helps your child identify his feelings and accept the inevitable-but explains the ritual of death through a funeral.Įrik Bleguad's gentle sketches help tell the story of a boy and his cat-and how with the loving and tender help of his family, learns to cherish his memories and be at peace with knowing Barney could now be in a special place called heaven. an attempt to overcome his grief, a boy tries to think of the ten best things about his dead cat. Everyone who is a parent and has pets will eventually be faced with the sad reality of their child experiencing the death of a beloved pet. THE TENTH GOOD THING ABOUT BARNEY written by Judith Viorst illustrated by Erik Blegvad published by Collins (STOCK CODE: 622195) for sale by Stella & Roses. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() In one particular such instance, “contemporary” meant 1988, and the artist was the revered John Updike.įor those of you who don’t fully remember your high school English classes, The Scarlet Letter centers upon Hester Prynne, who gives birth to a child out of wedlock after her husband has been lost at sea for many years. After all, there have been numerous instances of artists updating The Scarlet Letter for contemporary audiences. In another sense, though, we really oughtn’t be surprised. In one sense, it’s amazing that Hawthorne’s novel, which was one of America’s first important literary works, continues to assert its cultural relevance in the 21st century. Remember the film Easy A (2010), in which Emma Stone stars as a high-school student ostracized for her (invented) promiscuity? In the film, Stone’s character eventually takes to wearing a read letter “A” on her person in reference to Nathaniel Hawthorne’s seminal novel of adultery and Puritanism, The Scarlet Letter(1850), on which the film’s screenplay is partially based. ![]() 5/24/2023 0 Comments Skateboard Party by Karen English![]() ![]() ![]() Now all of a sudden it Only shows up in a totally different state and with exact name search. Is there something I could do to send signals to Google to show that I am in Matthews, NC?Ģ months ago my listing quit showing up at all unless you typed exact business name What could possibly cause my listing or Google to do this? I have been without my listing for a few months now and have NO calls coming in from it. If you search Locksmith Independence, KS it shows up on the maps. If you search Locksmith Matthews, NC my listing does not show up at all. Keep in mind the GMB is in Matthews, NC All my service areas and the actual map show the correct areas. ![]() Now if I search my business name under the auto populate I see it with Independence, KS on the listing. I pretty much do not have any traffic, views or calls now. Posted about my SAB listing a few weeks ago about not showing up in search only when you entered the exact name. ![]() 5/23/2023 0 Comments The green bone saga series![]() ![]() Poll: Voters Oppose Book Bans in Libraries.ALA Statement on Censorship of Information Addressing Racial Injustice, Black American History, and Diversity Education.Library Services to the Incarcerated and Detained.Library Services for Patrons with Alzheimer's/Dementia.Libraries Respond: Protecting and Supporting Transgender Staff and Patrons.Libraries Respond: National Day of Healing.Libraries Respond: Immigrants, Refugees, and Asylum Seekers.Libraries Respond: Drag Queen Story Hour.Libraries Respond: Cyber-bullying and Doxxing.Libraries Respond: Combating Xenophobia and Fake News in light of COVID-19.Hateful Conduct in Libraries: Supporting Library Workers and Patrons.Cultural Programming to Promote Diversity.ALA and Affiliate Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Statements.Technology Access and Assistive Technology. ![]()
5/23/2023 0 Comments Integrity dr henry cloud![]() ![]() Some of the in-office procedures include sleep studies, retinal screening, blood pressure monitoring, glucose monitoring, EKG, spirometry, Holter monitoring, hearing tests, and allergy tests. All testing and services are done in the lab-equipped office with a friendly staff and state-of-the-art equipment, allowing for a complete and comprehensive approach to health care services that deliver the most satisfying patient experience with the highest-quality results. ![]() At Apex Medical Professionals, the team, brings over 30 years of combined experience in diagnosing, testing, and treating the Fair Lawn, New Jersey, community for various internal health issues and aesthetic procedures. ![]() 5/23/2023 0 Comments Before they are hanged book![]() I still can’t believe that I left this series for so long but in a way I’m happy that I did because reading this with Mayri is a much better experience. Slight spoiler alert – this book was also brilliant. ![]() Then we moved on to First Law which was our most successful buddy read and a book we loved so obviously we wanted to continue. Our first buddy read was Daughter of the Forest by Juliet Marillier which was good but not a total lovefest for us, our second A Darker Shade of Magic by VE Schwab fell a little bit flat to be honest. If you haven’t visited Mayri before I heartily recommend you do so, she’s a wonderful blogger and she’s incredibly patient – which is needed in abundance with my dithery nonsense at the moment. This is my fourth buddy read with Mayri at the Bookforager blog. Today is another slightly different format for a review. ![]() |