Douglas Wood has created a very idealistic look at America and Americans. What is presented is what we were told this country is about: freedom, differences, agreeing to disagree. There is not even “oh sometimes we disagree so much we decide to kill each other like in the news shows us.” It does mention that we are human and sometimes we make mistakes. It speaks of the Fourth of July, the Bill of Rights and other things that does make America unique. It does show […]
A loose tooth and one heck of an imagination
The good news about Dory Fantasmagory: Head in the Clouds is I got it for free. This is another story where a child is not thinking and gets herself into trouble but does not seem to learn her lesson. This is usually due to the fact she is “so cute” or her teacher is unable to find a punishment Dory realizes is to curve her trouble-making and not “mean”, or her parents have a “modern” take on parenting, or in more than one case, her […]
When the Ghosts Come Ashore and every place else
I know I read When the Ghosts Come Ashore. I am just not sure what I read. I mean I know what I read. Jaqcqui Germain is obvious: she explores the issues of race, gender, and violence. She talks about St. Louis and sees it live, laugh, love and bleed. She hits you in the gut and smacks you, too. But same time this is a love story. Germain is not for a one sit reading. You need to read each poem. Chew on it. […]
In this story told in rhyme, will our Ninja find the python in time?
I was looking for something fun for my nephew to have at my house in the book department. I thought an easy reader with animals and a ninja (if not real illustrations but bright cartoonish illustrations) would be fun. And perhaps the illustrations are fun to the young child or young at heart as he is. Sadly, the adult in me was very underwhelmed with Ninja at the Pet Shop. Typical kid, gets into trouble but not using common sense. Then, yeah! It is all hunky […]
Your Roman holiday
The one thing I have noticed with The Magic Tree House series, you do have to read them in order. As an adult, I can pick up something, but in Vacation Under the Volcano #13, Jack and Annie have had so many adventures you need to know some of the pieces of information given before to help explain a few things. However, it is a standalone title if you and your child talk about it. The story is basic: Jack and Annie go to Ancient […]
Sam Sax….Is where it is at? Or not…..Take your pick….
What the hell did I just read? Sam Sax, as mentioned before, can write. And can write well. However, he is not easy to read. Please forgive me when I say I am not sure of one fact: Does Sax hate himself because he is gay, or does he just want to shock you? After all, you cannot slut shame, even a male, right? And yes, he likes sex. A lot. He likes to write poems about Butt Holes and Butt Plugs. And about how […]
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