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1. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Book 6) by J. K. Rowling | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Amazon.com Potter News You Can Use J.K. Rowling has revealed three chapter titles from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince to be: Find out more about Harry's creator in our exclusive interview with J.K. Rowling. Why We Love Harry Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Begin at the Beginning If You Like J.K. Rowling, You'll Love These Authors… New Novels to Keep You Busy Authors Younger Potter Fans Should Try… While You Wait A Few Words from Mary GrandPré Did You Know? Reviews (1)
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2. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Book 1, Large Print) by J. K. Rowling, Mary Grandpre | |
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And once "The Sorcerer's Stone" is picked up, can it be put down? Well, I know I could not do it. The world created by JKR is the most amazing and fantastical trance. I loved every single word found in this amazing tale of modern fantasy. Harry Potter is a true hero because is he not only a wizard but a teenager with human characteristics.
In the first book of this series, we are introduced to many of the main characters that play a crucial role in Harry's life. We travel to Hogwarts, a school of Magic where truth be told, I think many of us would like to attend. We meet deep characters, some good and some bad and we learn of magical villages that can be accessed only by those "in the know." If you haven't done so already, make the HP series part of your library and share it with your children, friends and family.
In the first book of this series, we are introduced to many of the main characters that play a crucial role in Harry's life. We travel to Hogwarts, a school of Magic where truth be told, I think many of us would like to attend. We meet deep characters, some good and some bad and we learn of magical villages that can be accessed only by those "in the know." If you haven't done so already, make the HP series part of your library and share it with your children, friends and family. ... Read more |
3. Timeline - Large Print by MICHAEL CRICHTON | |
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Robert Doniger, the CEO of ITC, saw an opportunity to make a ton of money. He wasn't really interested in the past but in the present. By knowing everything about Castelgard and the battle about to be fought there he could bring this knowledge to the present to create a life-like replica of the castle and village. He brought in archeologists and historians to rebuild the site without letting them know what was really up. When they began asking too many questions they were used as guinea pigs and were hurled back in time-or to another universe to be specific and suddenly were confronted with an alien culture that they were ill-equipped to handle. The book is outstanding, keeping the reader constantly on edge as our heroes get themselves into and out of one jam after another, while trying to rescue the professor who wanted to know too much for his own good. Meanwhile, Doniger had little concern for his historians, considering them quite expendable so long as the press doesn't ask too many questions. He was such a despicable character one can almost guess he'll get his in the end. If you saw the movie you don't truly know the story. The movie changed many important details to make it more entertaining for movie-goers, but I found the movie pretty silly and not terribly exciting. The book, however, is terrific! ... Read more |
4. Armageddon: The Cosmic Battle of the Ages by Tim F. Lahaye, Jerry B. Jenkins, Tim Lahaye | |
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5. The Sea Of Trolls (Thorndike Press Large Print Literacy Bridge Series) by Nancy Farmer | |
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6. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Thorndike Young Adult) by J. K. Rowling, Mary Grandpre | |
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Draco doesn't let up as he taunts Harry and tries to cause even more trouble for our hero. We are introduced to new characters that we'll see later in the series. While we don't learn much about Harry's past in this sequel, we learn much more about Hogwarts, the teachers, and the students. If the HP series were a journey "Chamber of Secrets" would be the bridge from "Sorcerer's Stone" to "Prisoner of Azkaban" where we learn much more about the hows and whys. It's truly a thrill to read.
For a small summary: see the movie!
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7. The Wish List (Thorndike Press Large Print Literacy Bridge Series) by Eoin Colfer | |
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Heres what the story's about. It's about a young girl named Meg Finn who's been living a hard life after her mother died and her step father took over. The book starts out with Meg Finn about to break into a house to steal with her theif friend Belch when they suddnly die in a freak accident. Her friend Belch went right to Hell, however, Meg found herslef stuck. She was too good to go to hell and to bad to go to heaven. She found herself stuct and sent back to the world as a purple spirit. Her only change of making it to heaven is helping an old man complete a list of ridiculas tasks - the same old man she was trying to steal from, and the same old man that Belch alsmost killed. Meg thinks the challenges will be easy - little does she know that a dog/human named Belch is out to stop her and bring her down to hell with him.
It seems, at times, as though the biting back-and-forth between Meg and the old man are a little derived, creating an invisible barrier for the reader, keeping him from really losing him/herself in the story. That's alright though, because all in all Eoin keeps the story moving along at a decent pace, even giving it enough momentum to carry it through the few bogs of heavy humor. When it comes down to it, "The Wish List" is a very charming book that cultivates the feeling of a boat cruise; easy-going and enjoyable.
Chris Federico, a reviewer here, states that 1)Its too religious, 2) Its unoriginal and 3)That its way too scary with for children and will traumitize them. I disagree on all accounts. For one thing, I commend Colfer on doing a Heaven/Hell parable WITHOUT going overtly religious. The main character wants to go to Heaven, but its not beaten over our head with "the love of God" and such. It might be more effective if it did have religous overtones, but Colfer does a fine job with the basics. Hell is viewed as a bad place, but its not traumitizing to the readers. I'm willing to bet some scenes are probably unsettling to readers, such as the description of Belch merging with his dog, but it won't haunt your childhood. I'm willing to bet Chris hasn't had contact with a child in quite some time or is seriously underestimating them. I guess if you're a bad person, it might make you reconsider things, but still... The book is not completely of its own, but I managed to enjoy it without thinking about cliches. I do have some complaints. For one thing, it builds up to the fact that Meg does something HORRIBLE to her stepfather. In fact, Satan personally wants to welcome her. Now, when the DEVIL himself wants to welcome you to Hell, chances are you're a very bad person. When we see what Meg does, it is a complicated scheme that really hits the stepfather hard, but its not evil. The protagonists of Roald Dahl's novels do worse. I guess the devil is easily excited these days. *shrugs* Secondly, the demons themselves aren't too compelling. I guess Dr. Faustus spoiled me on devils and the like as I felt myself sympathizing with Mephastophilis, the fallen angel from that book with his longing for Heaven and blurring of good and evil. The devils in here aren't really interesting at all; in fact, they don't come across as evil, manipulate or seductive. I guess Colfer has a satirical view of Hell and its devils; Satan wears designer suits, celebrity bimbos work as his secretaries among other things but I really felt it lacking. Heck, a complete makeover like he did with the fairies in Artemis Fowl would be interesting. Still, the positives definetly outweigh the negatives. Colfer is great with humor, and it manages to be touching without mushy. Meg is not as complex as Artemis Fowl is, but I didn't really appreciate his character until the second book came out. The relationship between Meg and the old man is really great, with how they bond and how they help each other out. Despite its flaws, I can't reccomend this book enough. ... Read more |
8. Oryx and Crake (Random House Large Print) by MARGARET ATWOOD | |
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Atwood definitely succeeds at creating a sense of place - a terrifying, overgrown world of characters split between the elite research facilities of Snowman's childhood and the dangerous "pleeblands" where average people live. I couldn't put the book down because I wanted to find how Snowman got to the place he was. But the characters in this novel aren't fleshed out. At the end we are still left wondering about the motivations of Oryx and Crake and Snowman himself. There is also a child pornography sub-plot that was kind of pointless. We are expecting a great denouement but get none. I was left wondering "so what?" Why was this tawdry industry explored if not to offer us some sort of meaningful criticism of it? To a lesser degree, the same is true of the genetic modification theme. Atwood is clearly horrified by the dangers but also seems fascinated by the possibilities, and in the end the question is not entirely resolved. While I enjoyed this book, it felt more like a tawdry paperback than a novel by one of Canada's foremost authors. I am shocked that of all of her novels, this one won the Booker Prize. If you want Atwood sci-fi read The Handmaid's Tale. And if you want a compelling, mysterious read try Alias Grace.
"Orynx and Crake" is mostly backstory, and we never really get a good sense of how Snowman develops, after the backstory, because there really isn't much actual story. The lovely prose is subverted by a much too unsubtle 'warning' about genetic technology that feels overly pedantic. And then there's that warning itself, and all the ideas she uses to demonstrate it. If she'd accepted her scifi roots, and done some homework, she'd know that Heinlein and Dick (and others) did them all decades ago, and she could have revisited them with something new to say. She clearly did not.
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9. Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Large Print, The by C. S. Lewis | |
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The novel features four British children: Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy (Sons of Adam and Daughters of Eve) who discover a magical world hidden behind fur coats in a wardrobe. In "Narnia", they encounter an endless parade of fantastic characters and events that aid them in their quest to free the land of Narnia from the spell of the White Witch. She makes winter a permanent season and turns those who oppose her into stone. The most prominent Narnians are the talking animals, but especially the lion Aslan who, with the children's help, must return spring and benevolent rule to the land. On a more analytical note, I find it fascinating how C.S. Lewis uses allegory to loosely bridge his fictional world with well-known themes and stories from the Bible. You can most easily recognize this in the ever-present battle between good and evil and the symbolic representation of Christ's Resurrection in the guise of Aslan's death and revival on the Stone Table. Which fulfills an "even deeper magic from before the dawn of time." The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is a modern classic that should be included in EVERYONE'S library. It will leave you completely satisfied, but at the same time craving more (which can be found in the other six volumes of the Chronicles of Narnia series). Oh, to sit and rule at Cair Paravel while munching on Turkish Delight!
This is the best fantasy I have ever read because it keeps the reader always involved. It is really hard to put this book down. Although this story seems complicated and hard to follow, it is fast moving and always keeps the reader in suspense. I loved reading this book and recommend it for both girls and boys. I know this one will be on your top ten list.
I love this book, because it tells about Lucy trying to save her friend Tumnus. It tells about the wonderful adventures she had with her friends, Peter, Susan, and Edmund and the great dangers they faced in Narnia. I also liked the little rhymes that describes Aslan, the great lion. I wish that this book would be longer and the adventures of Narnia would countinue in this book. I recommend this book for people who like adventure stories, because this book is filled with adventures. My favorite part is when the dwarf made Edmond a prisoner and used a whip to threaten him to go faster. If the White Witch ( a terrible witch) that calls herself queen of Narnia wants Edmond to go faster, the dwarf whips him until he goes faster. My other favorite part is when Edmond got tricked into bringing Peter, Susan and Lucy to her because she wants to turn Edmond and his friends into stone. They are smart and she doesn't want them to break the White Witch's spell. The spell is a spell that will keep Narnia always in a winter season. On the map, I think it is a little confusing because it doesn't show the place where Peter, Susan, Edmond, and Lucy came through the Wardrobe to Narnia, but the story is exciting. ... Read more |
10. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Book 4) by J. K. Rowling | |
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The book begins during the summer before the fall term starts at Hogwarts. Harry joins the Weasley family and Hermione for a trip to the World Quiddich Cup. The tournament is marked by strange events which foreshadow the dark horrors and adventures that lie waiting for Harry and friends back at school. The book builds from the opening, sinister and puzzling chapter to it's conclusion (over 700 pages later) when a line in the sand is drawn and the forces of good unite to stand against the resurrected Lord Voldemort. Whereas the previous three novels seemed self-contained and concluded in themselves, GOBLET OF FIRE ends on a cliffhanger, merely hinting at the huge struggle facing the forces of good. I have a feeling things are only going to become more dark and depressing for Harry and the gang.
The thing that separates this book out from her first two novels is that as the characters age, the plots have become much darker and much less predictable, and this one, in particular, reads almost like a mystery novel, because there is so much left up in the air. The ending also sets the stage for future novels. I think kids and adults (myself included) will find this to be the best Potter book yet (I have not yet read the Order of the Phoenix)
"Goblet of Fire" shows us that it is not written reverently for the little ones, however. I must warn you, there is a tragic death. I'm sure most children can deal with it, but I personally was shocked. I'm not sure I'm old enough for where this series is going, but I'll let it take me there just the same. By opening that doorway to the sad inevitability we all face, Rowling has pushed the boundaries of how we view children's adventures. We realize now that Voldemort means business and that anything could happen as he continues his quest for power. Can Harry stop him? Voldemort continues to get more powerful with every novel and Harry is only just able to stop his nemesis from succeeding with his ingenious plots to take over all the witching world and quite possible the muggle world as well. This book left me waiting almost too eagerly for "Order of the Phoenix," which I read with my 9-year-old niece who seems to cope with the terrors in this series better than I am. If you're all growed up, read this with some kids, they can comfort you when it gets scary.
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11. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Book 5) by J. K. Rowling, Mary Grandpre | |
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Book Description So spoke Albus Dumbledore at the end of Harry Potters fourth year at Hogwarts. But as Harry enters his fifth year at wizard school, it seems those bonds have never been more sorely tested. Lord Voldemorts rise has opened a rift in the wizarding world between those who believe the truth about his return, and those who prefer to believe its all madness and lies--just more trouble from Harry Potter. Add to this a host of other worries for Harry
and youd know what Harry faces during the day. But at night its even worse, because then he dreams of a single door in a silent corridor. And this door is somehow more terrifying than every other nightmare combined. In the richest installment yet of J. K. Rowlings seven-part story, Harry Potter confronts the unreliability of the very government of the magical world, and the impotence of the authorities at Hogwarts. Despite this (or perhaps because of it) Harry finds depth and strength in his friends, beyond what even he knew; boundless loyalty and unbearable sacrifice. Though thick runs the plot (as well as the spine), readers will race through these pages, and leave Hogwarts, like Harry, wishing only for the next train back. Reviews (5092)
Many characters in this book become more well-rounded, and their actions are better justified. Professor McGonagall becomes a much more likable character, and we get more insight into the reason behind Professor Snape's hatred of Harry. We also see Harry's love life blossom somewhat as he ages, and he goes through typical teenage strife with his friends, Ron and Hermione. The ending is an exciting, heart-in-your-throat adventure that is sure to delight Harry Potter fans old and new. My only advice for reading this book: Don't make this your first Potter foray. Read the other books first. Rowling doesn't explain every detail from the first ones; she just assumes you've read them and doesn't bog you down with details you already remember (if you've read the first four). Basically, this is a very exciting book that well lives up to the Harry Potter saga and is sure to delight the many legions of fans who have waiting with bated breath for the newest edition.
I shall endeavor to avoid spoilers of any kind. Do Yourself a Favor. Dont wait for it to be out on Paperback. Read it now. If you havent read 1-4, start now so you can read book 5 Harry is finally growing up and his questions are finally getting answered. HP5 really made me wonder what happened to JK Rowling to make her paint the Ministry of Magic as such dangerously and willingly ignorant fascists. The disjointed often poorly paced book 4 was full of a lot of passages where i wanted to slap Harry around for being such a whiner. Not So Book 5. The conflict is shaping up beautifully. It feels like this is the "Empire Strikes Back" of the Harry Potter Book: grim and full of white-knuckle tension, and not the funniest or easiest episode, but its the finest crafted and most important episode. I thought Maybe JKR wouldnt beable to keep up the passion, angst and beautiful craftmanship of the first few books since they were written when she wasnt rich and famous etc. I thought fame might pull the spark out of the books, but i was wrong. If anything she's honed her craft even more.
Overall, a very imaginative book, different in tone from the rest, that both captures teenage angst and the disruption to daily life caused by the Dark Lord. If you love the series, buy it but don't rush to do so. It's not as good a read as the other books, and is very dark, almost depressing. It's all bad news until the last few pages, and the kids cause some terrible trouble this time. I have always taken issue with these stories as "childrens literature" for their moral content and bad role models. These kids break rules, lie, sneak around, and singlehandedly confront the dark lord on a regular basis. Perhaps this is why China has banned the books. Well, I think that Rawling has simply put aside these moral issues to tell a good, compelling, imaginative story. Harry is not every man, he is a very special kid, a sort of christlike lowliest child. If the kids were constantly telling Dumbledore what was going on, the story would get dull. In this book, you get a good sense of how annoying it is to constantly have adults intercede. And of course the overall moral tale is that good always triumphs over evil. In the end, it is for parents, not books to teach values.
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12. Babylon Rising: The Secret on Ararat (Random House Large Print) by TIM LAHAYE | |
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13. Through the Black Hole (Choose Your Own Adventure ; #97) by Edward Packard | |
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14. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Book 3) by J. K. Rowling | |
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The school is almost in a lockdown with the frightening Dementor guards looking for Black and guarding the school. Harry, of course, gets into mischief anyways and winds up involved in finding Sirius Black. There are plenty of surprises and Rowling writes this book with fast pacing and an interesting story. This is one of the strongest books of the four, and with this book, the series is beginning to get noticeably darker and less for children than it was before. While not very frightening for an adult, the book may be scary for a young child. Though these are marketed for children, the Harry Potter series is as much for adults as it is for children. Excellent reading.
"The Order of the Phoenix" does take the reader deeper into the dark world which Voldemort, the nemesis of HP and all good witches/warlocks has tried to plunge them. This book finally sheds light on part of Harry's past that helps to explain the present. Along with Harry, we learn more about his parents and about how things were at the time Voldemort killed them. We are also introduced to an integral character, Sirius Black. Is he a good witch or a bad witch? Read this "Prisoner of Azkaban" to find out.
This book was more enjoyable than the previous two for me in that it was more detailed. Had more substance in its plot, and it was written for a more advanced mind (all the books increase in difficulty level and for me enjoyment level). For a small summary: see the movie!, otherwise Harry blows up aunt, doesn't get in trouble, ministry of magic is more worried about the escaped murderer they think is after Harry, turns out escaped murderer is no murderer and is Harry's godfather, harry has to deal with dementors with a powerful protronus charm (protective spell), harry learns spell from new dark arts teacher who was friends with his parents and he is a werewolf, in the end this book doesn't have the normal happy ending--traitor escapes and harry's godfather barely escapes dementors (prison guards) to live on the run.
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15. Apollyon: The Destroyer Is Unleashed (Left Behind #5) by Tim F. Lahaye, Jerry B. Jenkins, Tim Lahaye | |
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It's kind of like my addiction back in high school to the "Flowers in the Attic" series that was such in vogue then. Terrible writing, awful premise, bad execution. But for some reason, I kept reading. Maybe to see how bad it could get? If it could get any better? No. Mostly, it was to see what all the fuss was about, and to see what so many others actually saw in the thing. This series is basically about "preaching to the choir," and making the events of Revelation fit into some (semi) coherent story. Unfortunately, anyone with reasonable intelligence will be rolling their eyes countless times. The relative normality of human existence after all of these calamities is one sour point. Another would be that this "all knowing, all loving" God would visit such horror and calamity upon his people--believers or not. My biggest point of contention would be that no matter how good or how pure a person is, all that matters to get into heaven is to be "born again." Even the characters of Hattie and Chaim "believe" that Christ is the savior, and yet that isn't good enough. . .they haven't been "born again." Puh-leeze. Switch off your brain, and submit as a slave to Jeebus, and you're goin' to heaven! Even if you're an evil )&**&%!!! But if you're basically a good guy, but for some reason don't make the secret prayer. . .you're going to burn in eternal torment FOREVER! Boy, that's justice. People that actually believe that trip me out! It may be your interpretation of Biblical events, but it doesn't make logical sense. God gives you a brain. You use your brain to determine that it doesn't make sense that good works aren't good enough. Your brain doesn't conclude that blind faith in a book that is hard to understand is the ONLY WAY. So you are DOOOOOMED. Justice like that is hard to distinguish from the justice of the DEVIL, wouldn't you say? I'm just sayin'. . .
It is difficult to visualize the various plagues in the Book of Revelations, however Lahaye and Jenkins have done an excellent job. Why these demon locusts did not attack everyone was very clear. Also I've wondered about the two prophets who will be left in the streets of Jerusalem for three days as John describes, but again the authors brought these two men to life for me. Amanda Steele may have been a traitor to her husband and The Tribulation Force. Since I had no emotional connection to Amanda, who was introduced merely to play a small role, I was unconcerned that she disappeared. However, her death along with others on the jet that crashed did show Nicolae Carpathia's truer motive. In my opinion, this is one of the better books in the Left Behind series, but after reading four straight through I was committed to the series. If someone were to start reading just one book out of order, then I think the interwoven connections would be difficult to follow. The scenes in Jerusalem were strong and well written. Never having been to the city, I was able to picture it somewhat -- especially considering the photojournalists and newscasters we have today. New characters are introduced as each book moves forward, which keeps the pressure building with their interpersonal relationships and questions of fealty. True dramatic tension is missing, but the humor at the expense of the The AntiChrist and his divergent crew is refreshing, though difficult to imagine. However, if you have read the previous four books, this will be an excellent adventure in the continuing saga. Victoria Tarrani ... Read more |
16. Jurassic Park (G K Hall Large Print Book Series) by Michael Crichton | |
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17. The Familiar (Animorphs, 41) by K. A. Applegate | |
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more exciting? The Familiar is one of the best books in a long time since August. Now that's worth it.
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18. Affaire Royale (Thorndike Americana) by Nora Roberts | |
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I only just finished reading Nora Roberts' _The Right Path_, and I found this book to be a relief. Whereas _The Right Path_ didn't seem to have any real romance, this book had just enough. The mix of mystery and romance was perfect. Brie's amnesia was a great introduction to Cordina and the royal family: as she rediscovered them, I learned about them, too. Reeve was great, although not as wonderful to read about as some of Roberts' other heros (Roarke from the In Death books is, for me, a great favorite) - part of the reason why this book got a four instead of a five. Brie, although prone to haughtiness, was very likeable, and I enjoyed reading about her and Reeve's romance. The mystery element, "who kidnapped the princess?", was also fun, but pretty predictable. There aren't too many possibilities for who could have done it, and I had the answer figured out quite a bit before the book ended - another reason why the book got a four. I'm not usually very good at solving mysteries, so I figure this must have been a pathetically easy one to figure out. However, this is mostly a romance, not a mystery. This is still a highly enjoyable read, and I definitely recommend it.
Affaire Royale was originally published in 1986. But time has done little this this engrossing read. From the first page when we meet Her Serene Princess Gabriella we are swept away by her, other members of the royal court and the small country of the fictitious Cordina. The book opens in a hospital room where we learn that Brie, as she is commonly known, was recently kidnapped, returned but is suffering from amnesia. With her kidnappers still not known, Bride's father Prince Armand has hired Reeve McGee, a family friend and former private investigator to protect his onyl daughter. But Bride ghas other plans for Reeve and instead of dogging her every step as a bodyguard, wants him to help her remember her past. Add a dose of mystery, political intrigue, smoldering passion and romance and once again you as the readers are captivated by the writing and characters Nora Roberts presents. The first book in the Cordina Royal series, this series was continued with Command Performance published in 1987 and The Playboy Prince published in 1988. Then just this past year Cordina's Crown Jewel, the 4th title was published which I'm While Nora Roberts has written sevevral trilogies and the 11 book MacGregor series, each book stands alone on its own as well as beckoning to readers. Each time we close the book we are grateful to enter the worlds which Ms. Roberts writes about in such detail and characters who we come to feel we know personally. Now I am looking forward to reading all of the books in this series.
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19. Under a Monsoon Cloud (Mainstream Series) by H.R.F. Keating | |
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20. The Eternity Code (Artemis Fowl, Book 3) by Eoin Colfer | |
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Amazon.com The once hard-boiled Artemis has softened a bit between his bestselling debut and the seat-of-your-pants Arctic Incident, and that trend continues in The Eternity Code: He's still plotting for a billion-dollar-plus payoff for the Fowl family, but now his enemies are human (chiefly Jon Spiro, a ruthless businessman Artemis tries to blackmail using stolen fairy technology) and he has to turn to his old adversary-turned-friend Captain Holly Short and cutpurse dwarf Mulch Diggums for help. The dialogue and action prove as smart and page-turning as ever this time around, with Artemis struggling to bring his faithful bodyguard Butler back from the dead before racing Mission Impossible-style to triple-cross the double-crossing Spiro. Colfer's young antihero might be getting more likeable all the time, but that hasn't taken the edge off the Tom-Clancy-meets-Harry-Potter action. Artemis has to agree to a memory-erasing "mind wipe" from the People after helping them recover their technology, but only a foolish fan would count Artemis out after this blockbuster "final heist." Book four can't come soon enough.... (Ages 9 to 12) --Paul Hughes Reviews (184)
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