Sometimes reading books written for the tweens is not such a bad thing! Since last September I have read the entire Harry Potter series, the Percy Jackson Series and most of the Artemis Fowl books. All have been wonderful. This new book The Lost Hero by Ric Riordan is a new book in a series that deals with the Heroes of Olympus. It has some characters from the Percy Jackson series but also introduces a whole different group of characters.
I had a hard time putting down this action pack, twist and turn filled book. Will they follow the quest that their friends at Half Blood Hill think they are on, or will they listen to the dreams that beg them to do something different. Who is on which side, who will betray who, who will win in the end? These questions keep the book interesting and hold the reader spell bound. Just when I thought I had it all figured out, the next thing happened and threw my prediction off. Zach just started reading it today, wonder what he will think is happening. He has already made guesses, similar to what I thought, only to discover that some of what he thinks is true, and some of what he thinks is not!
Great series, great author. Now if he could just hurry up and get the next book out that would be great! Unfortunately, book 2 is not due out until next fall!
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Artemis Fowl and the Lost Colony Book 40
Ok, yes I'm possibly addicted to this series. They are fairly quick reads, and I like to know I've read every book in a series. It's a challenge I guess. Of course I've read every book Karen Kingsbury, the previous reviews author has ever written, also a challenge I suppose.
This book by Eoin Colfer introduces a new female counterpart to Artemis. She is equally smart and also knows about the fairy people. She has even discovered the demons and when they will appear in the human world. She takes a chance and actually beats him to capturing one which creates a new contest. Not only does Artemis have to figure out how to get the demons back from her, he also must do so while saving the demon world, the fairy peoples privacy and protecting the humans. The adventure is full of surprises. With more books in the series there were certainly be more reviews to come.
This book by Eoin Colfer introduces a new female counterpart to Artemis. She is equally smart and also knows about the fairy people. She has even discovered the demons and when they will appear in the human world. She takes a chance and actually beats him to capturing one which creates a new contest. Not only does Artemis have to figure out how to get the demons back from her, he also must do so while saving the demon world, the fairy peoples privacy and protecting the humans. The adventure is full of surprises. With more books in the series there were certainly be more reviews to come.
Take Four- Book 39
Love Karen Kingsbury books! Love the fact that the characters grow and change in each book and that you really don't lose the characters when you go into a different book by her. Instead you are reading about a whole community and how the people interact with each other.
Take Four was no exception. In this book you get to follow Andi, and her decision on whether or not to keep her baby. Will Bailey and Cody finally get and stay together. Who will make the next movie? All these questions get answered as the story evolves. Of course some are also left unanswered giving you the desire to read Leaving, a story about Bailey that will be out in March of 2011.
These books are full of faith, family and friends and the trials that come and go in life. She is a must read author.
Take Four was no exception. In this book you get to follow Andi, and her decision on whether or not to keep her baby. Will Bailey and Cody finally get and stay together. Who will make the next movie? All these questions get answered as the story evolves. Of course some are also left unanswered giving you the desire to read Leaving, a story about Bailey that will be out in March of 2011.
These books are full of faith, family and friends and the trials that come and go in life. She is a must read author.
Artemis Fowl and the Opal Deception Book 38
Haven't had much time to get up on my book blogs lately so I've fallen a bit behind. I actually read this book back in September, but here's the review:
In this book Artemis Fowl has had his memory wiped by the LEP (Fairy police) for the other times he has infiltrated the fairy people. Of course Artemis, being who he is, knew that they were going to wipe his mind and Butler's so he made preparations for such an occasion. Also, in the previous book Opal has been taken down in her plot to overthrow the fairy people. Of course she, also being incredibly clever, has developed a plan to fool the people into thinking that she is in a coma and trying once again to take over the world. Holly, Captain Short, Foaly, Butler and Artemis are brought back together to save not only the people but the Mud men (humans) as well. Will it be enough? Will they be able to stop Opal's Deception.
Guess you'll have to read it to find out!
In this book Artemis Fowl has had his memory wiped by the LEP (Fairy police) for the other times he has infiltrated the fairy people. Of course Artemis, being who he is, knew that they were going to wipe his mind and Butler's so he made preparations for such an occasion. Also, in the previous book Opal has been taken down in her plot to overthrow the fairy people. Of course she, also being incredibly clever, has developed a plan to fool the people into thinking that she is in a coma and trying once again to take over the world. Holly, Captain Short, Foaly, Butler and Artemis are brought back together to save not only the people but the Mud men (humans) as well. Will it be enough? Will they be able to stop Opal's Deception.
Guess you'll have to read it to find out!
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