10/27/13 book recommendation

Title: A Little Princess

Author: Frances Hodgson Burnett

Summary: Wealthy seven-year-old Sarah Crewe is sent to a boarding school by her father. She must adjust to a different life when her father dies, penniless. This book is about Sara's life in the boarding school...the good and bad events, making new friends, and more. 

If you've ever read this book, feel free to start a conversation about it! If classic books are one of your favorites, A Little Princess is definitely considered a classic! 

A Little Princess is one of the best books I have read.  

Please post your fiction book recommendations here! I need more good books to read. Thanks! :) 

-Nina 

I love fiction! It's practically my whole life. Just look at BHR's post and that's me!

A book recomendation for ya'll: The Tapestry books. I have yet to meet another person who has read them. And that is very sad, because they are amazing. I guess the later books are a bit intense, though . . . Anyway, it's about a boy who finds out he has magic in his blood and then has to save the world from the demons that threaten to take it over. His name is Max. He is awesome, just saying. So read it, so I can finally say I have a friend that has read them.

And another, because these books are my life sorce: The Sheild, the Sword, and The Crown Trilogy by Hilari Bell. They're about a prince, a bandit's daughter, and a ex-pickpocket-turned-law-clerk who have to save the kingdom from evil bandits\regents\dukes. There is a lot of political stuff, but not about this world. And The Goblin Wood Trilogy, also by Hilari Bell. They're awesome too. XD

And I could give you a million more recomendations, but I'll stop there. 

I am a HUGE fan of fiction!!!

Has anyone read the Mysterious Benedict Society series by Trenton Lee Stewart? If you haven't, I highly recommend them! They are pretty long books though- more than 500 pages- but some people can read that much without any problem. However, if you want to challenge yourself to read longer books, these could be one of good places to start!

There are three books in the series: The Mysterious Benedict Society, The Perilous Journey, and The Prisoner's Dilemma. There is also another book about the person who started the Mysterious Benedict Society, called The Extraordinary Education of Nicolas Benedict. I recommend that you at least read the first book in the series before you read this book- it will help you understand the book more.

I'll post short summaries of the books on here later. If you have read any of the books, you can share your favorite characters or favorite parts- but be sure not to share too much info for those who want to start reading the series! :)

If you're interested in reading the series but have a question, post it in the comments below. I'll be glad to answer it as soon as I can!

Happy Reading! ❤ 

@ Corina:

How is the Shield, Sword and Crown Trilogy by Hilari Bell? It sounds really neat by your description of it. 

Oh, goodness, I could go on forever about fiction!

Let's see...here are, roughly, my favorite books:

The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien. Have I mentioned how much I love this?

The Emily Trilogy and The Anne Series by L.M. Montgomery

The Blue Sword and The Hero and the Crown by Robin McKinley

The Tale of Despereaux and The Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo

Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan

All of Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling

The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie

The Once and Future King by T.H. White isn't bad either, although it gets worse as it goes along because of Lancelot and Guenever and Mordred (the story's Arthurian). 

@Nina

I love the Mysterious Benedict Society! Constance was awesome xD

@ Everinne

If I had to pick an absolute favorite book, I'd pick those books. That's how good they are :). They're epic.

@ Corina:

Then I'll definitely check them out!

Mysterious Benedict Society summaries

Here are the summaries for the books of the Mysterious Benedict Society series. If you have a question, post it on here and I'll answer it as soon as I can!

Book #1: The Mysterious Benedict Society: Four children are asked to complete a challenge that only the most intelligient and resourceful children can complete. With their brand-new friendship, will they be able to pass the most important test of all? 

Book #2: The Perilous Journey:  The Mysterious Society is back with another mind-bending challenge- an international scavenger hunt designed to test their individual talents. As they face the challenge that their teacher, Mr. Benedict, has for them, they must reinforce the skills that they were taught the first time they met.

Book #3: The Prisoner's Dilemma: The children are back with yet another challenge that threatens them to force them apart away from their families, friends, and even each other. When a blackout occurs in the city Stonetown, the foursome must decipher clues to help them unlock a new, nefarious plot. Their search for the answers will bring them closer to danger than they ever imagined.

I recommend that you read all the books in order, of course! Again, you can ask any questions about the book if you have any.

Happy reading  

11/3/13 book recommendation

Title: Esperanza Rising

Author: Pam Munoz Ryan

Genre: Historical fiction

Summary: Esperanza thought she was lucky. She thought she would always keep her happy life, living on her family's ranch, in her beautiful home filled with servants. She thought that her father and grandmother would always be with her. Her life turns from riches to rags when her father dies of an unexpected tradegy. Esperanza and her mother are forced to leave their former lives of wealth, prosperity and privilege in Mexico. They must work at labor camps in Southern California in order to make a living during the Great Depression. Esperanza must find a way to rise above the difficulties- because her mother's life and her own depend on it.

This book is amazing! It shows how you can remain hopeful and still bring out the good in bad circumstances. Esperanza Rising shows this message. 

Happy Reading!