I mixed up books 2&3 and started reading "House of Many Ways" before this novel and was sad to put it down to read this one which might have affected I mixed up books 2&3 and started reading "House of Many Ways" before this novel and was sad to put it down to read this one which might have affected my rating. Either way, this was such an enchanting story! I enjoyed "Howl's Moving Castel" and this one took me to the middle east! It reminded me very much of "The Arabian Nights" which is one of my favorite story collections of all time! I believe that perhaps this novel might have influenced Disney's Aladdin as well with all the similarities. I think if you enjoyed and of those things I just mentioned you will love this book too! I would love to see a Ghibli adaptation of this novel as well as the third book in the series some day!...more
This is my SERIES REVIEW and let me tell you this is the BEST AG book series out of all of them I thought that as a little girl and I stand by that asThis is my SERIES REVIEW and let me tell you this is the BEST AG book series out of all of them I thought that as a little girl and I stand by that as an adult (could change since I have more to reread but probably not lol). The fact that AG has not made this into a film series should be considered a crime because not only would it educate our youth about this time period, it would for adults too. There are many very adult themes that just hits differently now and I know a film adaptation would make me teary eyed.
Addy has to go through so many challenges from slavery, learning to read, segregation laws even in the North, and so, so, so much more. There were so many emotional moments, there were many sections that made me pause and think about the people who did live during this time, and we should never allow that to happen to anyone again. It made me think of all the slave narratives I have read (which you too should read) and connect with the people during this time.
Connie Rose Porter I believe wrote a masterpiece of a children's series and nothing can top this in my book.
Here is my ranking of AG books: Addy (1864): Five Stars Kaya(1764): Five Stars Kirsten(1854): Five Stars Felicity(1774): Five Stars Josefina(1824): Four Stars Elizabeth(1774): Three Stars
My next series I will review if available at my library is Samantha, or I will circle back to Caroline and Marie-Grace & Cecil depending on availability. ...more
Omg that ending, I knew it was coming because I read it so many times as a young girl, but it just hits differently as an adult and knowing the historOmg that ending, I knew it was coming because I read it so many times as a young girl, but it just hits differently as an adult and knowing the historical context of these book much better. These family reunions are just the best. ...more
Again, I absolutely loved this book. What I really liked about it, is that is explore more of the segregation that takes place in the north despite evAgain, I absolutely loved this book. What I really liked about it, is that is explore more of the segregation that takes place in the north despite everyone being free. The pharmacist scene made me mad as I know this is true and was worse and I still can't wrap my brain around people not liking others over something as silly as skin color. Also the streetcar scene made me stop and think as well. It is sad that throughout human history we treat each other badly over vain things. This book had many important lessons and moments as does the rest of the series and really does cause the reader to think about what they have read. Connie Porter has done an excellent job so far with this series and it's no wonder why Addy was actually my favorite AG character growing up!...more
This book just warms my heart, that's all there is to it. A beautiful holiday story for this series <3.This book just warms my heart, that's all there is to it. A beautiful holiday story for this series <3....more
This book was honestly just wonderful. Addy learns what it means to be a true friend in this book and that Harriet is not, while Sarah is. On top of tThis book was honestly just wonderful. Addy learns what it means to be a true friend in this book and that Harriet is not, while Sarah is. On top of that, she learns the importance of apologizing when messing up. I also loved that she won that spelling contest, and the other challenges freedom has that was presented in this book. This is the best storyline AG has ever done. ...more
I am now picking up with where I left off last summer with Addy (I will circle back around to Caroline and Marie-Grace & Cecile when they are availablI am now picking up with where I left off last summer with Addy (I will circle back around to Caroline and Marie-Grace & Cecile when they are available at my library). It has been many years since I have read Addy's story and I remember hers being my favorite as a child, and she may very well be as an adult. This first book was very intense and showcased many important moments in US history and showed how gross slavery really was towards fellow humans. I am so excited to read the rest of this series and for any adults reading this story please seek out narratives written by slaves if interested because I believe those to be some of the most important written works in US history. ...more
Honestly, I really appreciate that Laura Ingalls Wilder takes the time to write about her husband's childhood as well. It is a really nice comparison Honestly, I really appreciate that Laura Ingalls Wilder takes the time to write about her husband's childhood as well. It is a really nice comparison to how her family lived and how Almanzo's family lived. His family is who I would classify as the American middle class at the time and I would say Laura's was lower middle class if not in the poorer range. Its just neat to see she took the time to write his experience as a child showing different perspectives to 19th century America.
Now I can't wait to get my favorite novel of the series which is next! ...more
I am rereading and hopefully finally finishing the Little House books! I loved the TV series as a little girl and watched the episodes over and over aI am rereading and hopefully finally finishing the Little House books! I loved the TV series as a little girl and watched the episodes over and over again. What I enjoy about this book is that it tells the story of their house in the big woods and Laura's family they left behind when traveling to Walnut Grove. I found this book quite fun and my favorite section was when Ma slapped the bear. I often wondered how true this book was to the real Laura's childhood. ...more
Again, I found this book rather fun however it is beginning to become formulaic at this point which is a little boring to me. I hope that the next oneAgain, I found this book rather fun however it is beginning to become formulaic at this point which is a little boring to me. I hope that the next one is a bit different to spice it up in the series. Sometimes with children's books they follow the same format. So I hope that Baum is just having a moment where he is falling into the same pattern, but the next story will be something far better. ...more
Again a wonderful story by Baum. I always enjoy how he creates such a vibrant world in his stories. I will say my one criticism is that the story is bAgain a wonderful story by Baum. I always enjoy how he creates such a vibrant world in his stories. I will say my one criticism is that the story is beginning to have a formula aspect to it, so I hope this will be amended in the forthcoming stories. Other than that, again a great adventure!...more
Honestly, this series is so much fun! This was so a ton of fun as well to read this afternoon. Baum I think does an even better job at creating a wildHonestly, this series is so much fun! This was so a ton of fun as well to read this afternoon. Baum I think does an even better job at creating a wild fantasy world than Carrol does with his "Alice in Wonderland" stories. I have nothing more to say other than a ton of praise for these books so far. now onto the next one in the series. ...more
I was worried I would not like the sequels to "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" because typically the quality of them goes down after the success of the fiI was worried I would not like the sequels to "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" because typically the quality of them goes down after the success of the first one. I was wrong, and delightfully so.
I found this book such a delight to read today. I enjoyed how it could be both a great standalone, but served as a great sequel too. We get to see Glinda, Scarecrow and the Tin Man again which was lovely! We also got new characters to enjoy my favorites of course being Pep and Jack the Pumpkinhead. Also Mombi in my head kind of looks like the sorceress from Disney's "Sword in the Stone".
Overall a wonderful book and I am excited to see where this goes for the third book in the seiries. ...more
What a lovely story! Baum has written such a fantastic book for a nice bedtime story. It is like it is a dream in this world that he has written. I reWhat a lovely story! Baum has written such a fantastic book for a nice bedtime story. It is like it is a dream in this world that he has written. I remember the first time I watched the film as a child and enjoyed it, and then read the book and loved it too. So it was awesome that for my Birthday this year I was gifted all fourteen of the original series that Baum wrote. I am eager to see what more stories there are from the land of Oz. Of course this classic gets a five star rating from me! ...more
Prompt #18: Read a book from your favorite Children's series.
My favorite childhood series was actually the Magic Tree House Books and the American GiPrompt #18: Read a book from your favorite Children's series.
My favorite childhood series was actually the Magic Tree House Books and the American Girl books. However, I don't own any of them and I have already read some of them this year. I did recently acquire a few of the "Sandy Lane Stables" books and I remember enjoying them as a young girl. This was still a fun read as an adult who was once horse obsessed. This story reminded me a bit of "The Saddle Club" and of the Felicity series from "American Girl" overall this was a good horse book for some nighttime reading and a fun reread. ...more
Prompt #12: Read a Book with a Bunny on the cover.
For this prompt the only book I have with a bunny on the cover is my copy of this one. This was funPrompt #12: Read a Book with a Bunny on the cover.
For this prompt the only book I have with a bunny on the cover is my copy of this one. This was fun to reread, Carroll creates such a fascinating world with this story. One with color and vibrance, no wonder it is still loved so many years later. If you enjoyed the Disney film, you will enjoy the books too because they combined AAiW and TtLG as one piece in the film. There is not a whole lot I can add to the conversation that hasn't already been said about this book. It is a fun adventure to be on, as you too experience wonderland with Alice and meet the zany characters Carroll creates. Also, I will add I enjoyed the addition of the poems, riddles, and I love how he plays with typography too. ...more
This is another one I think I've only read once as a child, this is a really cool concept actually. Jack and Annie are sent into the future 2031 to beThis is another one I think I've only read once as a child, this is a really cool concept actually. Jack and Annie are sent into the future 2031 to be exact, which is less than a decade away now! Isn't that wild! It still sounds so futuristic to me, but it's right around the corner. Anyways, the kids mess around on the moon as the conclusion to the "Peanut" arc and finally free Morgan from her spell. This one is not a favorite of mine not sure why, more than likely because I didn't really read this one like I have other books in the series as a little girl. I am also very curious if we really will have a moon base by 2031 as Osborne predicts. I am also curious if other books of hers will be in the futuristic and how.
Also... I'd like to know more about the spaceman, if he is alien where is he from? How does Morgan know him? There are many questions I have lol. That would kind of a cool arc like the Merlin Missions... intergalactic space travel. And here is where I end my reviews. Until I get my hands on books 9-12. :) ...more
I think during my childhood I read this book maybe once, as an adult this one was not particularly a favorite of mine. Not really an interest of mine I think during my childhood I read this book maybe once, as an adult this one was not particularly a favorite of mine. Not really an interest of mine to be in the Ice Age. I did think it was neat Jack and Annie discovered the cave paintings, and I enjoy that Osborne always ties in folklore where she can in the series. Overall an enjoyable reading experience. :) ...more
This was a really fun one, as the kids explore different aspects of the rainforest. I also really like the message at the end, which was basically to This was a really fun one, as the kids explore different aspects of the rainforest. I also really like the message at the end, which was basically to leave our rainforests alone... I wish we would. So many beautiful creatures are loosing their homes even more so now than they were when these first was first published. Anyways, a good and fun entry in the series! ...more
I kind of cheated on this one, I had to listen to the audiobook since it was checked out at the library. I do remember this one being not a particularI kind of cheated on this one, I had to listen to the audiobook since it was checked out at the library. I do remember this one being not a particular favorite of mine as a child. As an adult I wanted more out of this one. Yes, I know this is a children's books, but there are others in the series I feel do a much better job at exploring their world. Anyways, this is a new arc to the series and I think I remember what happens and who Peanut is and what happened to Morgan, but I will safe that when I read the rest of the arc. Either way, here is to the next arc of the Magic Tree House books! ...more
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