The Mummy Case by Elizabeth Peters7/8/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() (Before vociferous non-Christians and atheists start attacking me, know that I don't even go to church.) For example Emerson says that Christians literally walk into a man's house and order him to become a Christian. It also increased the attacks to Christianity. The mentions of the couple "connubial" and sexual relations increased in this book I think if removed, the book might be reduced by 3 dozen pages. Apart from Emerson's constant and hysterically disproportionate reactions, the "Reader" has to constantly deal with Peabody's eternal conceitedness and belittling of males (and the only intelligent females are the ones who agree with Amelia, by the way) and their very young son's absurd precociousness. Nevertheless, this-the third I read-is the least I have liked so far. ![]() Christian-bashing galore! Barbara Mertz (Elizabeth Peters' real name) is certainly a good writer and her Peabody series is quite entertaining. ![]()
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Dana's world changes forever a she begins to understand just how special she is and that things aren't always what they seem.Ī traditional children's fantasy book the likes of many and yet a very entertaining read all the way through. One day, a wizard of the first order comes to take her away from her family and farmer's life to have her attend the famous school of witchcraft of The Tower. or rather with her friend Kai that no one else seems aware of. She never played much with others, spending most of her time on her own. Anyway I am very eager to read the rest of the trilogy as well as the prequel.Įveryone knew that Dana was different though they all treated her the same as everyone else. This is the first novel I've ever read in Spanish, so this was somewhat of a personal challenge. I'm glad to say that I read all of its 317 pages (and that doesn't include the pages in my dictionary) in less than a week. It just might be back on speaking terms with Spanish. Title: El Valle de los Lobos (Book One of Las Cronicas de la Torre)Īmerican Publisher: Arthur A. ![]() ![]() I think Judist Vorst is a really talented author. ![]() Even though i'm in my late 30s, I still say that i'm having a 'horrible, terrible, no good, very bad day", when i'm having a bad day. The narrating is hysterical too, I love it when he says "I think i'll move to Austrailia". Now, I wouldn't laugh at people's misfortunes in real life, but this is JUST a book, so I do not mind if I do! My favorite part was when the elevator door closed on his foot, his mother forgot to pack him lunch, and when his favorite blanket slipped into the bathroom, while the sink was running, and it got all wet. I really laughed at Alexander's misfortunes. ![]() Every time I had a bad day, I always read this book. I grew up reading Alexander books, this one was always my favorite. ![]() Override heather anastasiu7/7/2023 ![]() ![]() When reading a book, however horrible that book might be, I do try to find something even slightly redeemable, that could save the book from falling into my one-star abyss. In this action-packed debut, Glitch begins an exciting new young adult trilogy. Together, this growing band of glitchers must find a way to free themselves from the controlling hands of the Community before they’re caught and deactivated, or worse. Both boys introduce Zoe to feelings that are entirely new. ![]() Any anomalies must be immediately reported and repaired, but Zoe has a secret so dark it will mean certain deactivation if she is caught: her glitches have given her uncontrollable telekinetic powers.Īs Zoe struggles to control her abilities and stay hidden, she meets other glitchers including Max, who can disguise his appearance, and Adrien, who has visions of the future. 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