I'm finishing up a book entitled "The Singer of All Songs" by Kate Constable. The story is about a young girl named Calwyn who is becoming a priestess in the mountain town of Antaris. She, like all of the girls there, is an ice-worker, meaning she can sing chantments to bend and shape the ice and cold weather to her wishes. One day, while performing her duties to strengthen the massive ice wall that surrounds Anatris, she finds a badly injured man and brings him to the infirmary. As the man slowly heals, Calwyn learns his name is Darrow, and that he is an ironworker, able to control the forces of the earth. She helps Darrow escape and continues on a journey with him to stop Samis, who is determined to become the most powerful sorcerer of all. Will she and Darrow be able to defeat him? Read and find out!
The details in this book were fantastic, and I loved how the author described the powers of the people so vividly. This book is a great read!
Keep reading!
--SwimmerGirl
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Raven's Gate
Another great book is Raven's Gate by Anthony Horowitz. It follows a boy named Matthew Freeman. He is a quiet boy who really doesn't care about his studies at all. One night, he assists his friend in breaking into a warehouse, where his friend panics and stabs a security guard. Matt is given the choice: he can either go to a juvenile detention facility, or he can participate in the LEAF (Learning and Education Achieved through Fostering) project and be sent to live in the countryside. Matt picks the latter, and travels to Lesser Malling to live on Mrs. Deverill's farm. But strange things are happening to Matt, and stranger still is what's going on in Lesser Malling...
This book was really gripping, I couldn't put it down! It was exciting and didn't get boring at all. Horowitz's setting captivates the reader and keeps them turning the pages until the very end.
Keep reading, everyone!
--SwimmerGirl
This book was really gripping, I couldn't put it down! It was exciting and didn't get boring at all. Horowitz's setting captivates the reader and keeps them turning the pages until the very end.
Keep reading, everyone!
--SwimmerGirl
Monday, April 11, 2011
Magic, Monsters and More
Artemis Fowl, by Eoin Colfer, is a fantastic story of magic, fairies, and witty jokes. It is about a twelve-year-old criminal mastermind named Artemis Fowl, who is determined to get his hands on some fairy gold. He attempts this by capturing a fairy named Holly Short, a member of the Lower Elements Police Reconnaissance unit (also known as LEPrecon). Unsurprisingly, Holly is outraged, and sends for help from her fellow fairies. An epic battle ensues. Who will win? Read and find out!
I really liked this book because it made me laugh a lot. Eoin's descriptions are outstanding, and the personalities in each of his characters stand apart from each other. If you're looking for a read that won't disappoint, this is it!
Keep reading!
--SwimmerGirl
I really liked this book because it made me laugh a lot. Eoin's descriptions are outstanding, and the personalities in each of his characters stand apart from each other. If you're looking for a read that won't disappoint, this is it!
Keep reading!
--SwimmerGirl
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Finnikin of the Rock
Weekends are awesome, because you finally have time to finish those books you've been meaning to.
I just finished a great fantasy book called Finnikin of the Rock by Melina Marchetta. The story is about a boy and his mentor who are wandering the country after their kingdom, Lumatere, was cursed. Finnikin is desperately attempting to locate his father, Trevanion. They come across a girl named Evanjalin, and at first, Finnikin hates her. Slowly but surely, they begin to tolerate and even like each other. This trust is broken when she has him arrested. As it turns out, arresting Finnikin was part of her plan, for in prison, Finnikin locates his father and they manage to escape. Now, with the fate of Lumatere in the hands of Finnikin and Evanjalin, they set off across the country on a daring adventure. The end has some surprising revalations, and it was a good book. One thing that got a bit annoying was how confusing the story was. Everything tied up quite nicely at the end, but in the middle it was hard to decipher what was happening then or what had happened already. I would recommend this book if you like fantasy, action, and tales of heroes.
I just finished a great fantasy book called Finnikin of the Rock by Melina Marchetta. The story is about a boy and his mentor who are wandering the country after their kingdom, Lumatere, was cursed. Finnikin is desperately attempting to locate his father, Trevanion. They come across a girl named Evanjalin, and at first, Finnikin hates her. Slowly but surely, they begin to tolerate and even like each other. This trust is broken when she has him arrested. As it turns out, arresting Finnikin was part of her plan, for in prison, Finnikin locates his father and they manage to escape. Now, with the fate of Lumatere in the hands of Finnikin and Evanjalin, they set off across the country on a daring adventure. The end has some surprising revalations, and it was a good book. One thing that got a bit annoying was how confusing the story was. Everything tied up quite nicely at the end, but in the middle it was hard to decipher what was happening then or what had happened already. I would recommend this book if you like fantasy, action, and tales of heroes.
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Wolf Brother
Day 2!
This book was called Wolf Brother by Michelle Paver. It is set long ago on a primitive Earth. The story begins with a boy named Torak. He is traveling with his father through the woods when a bear attacks. Torak's father tells him to run, and the poor boy is left alone. He travels through the woods until he finds a small wolf cub. The cub follows him in his travels, which eventually get him captured by the Raven Clan. Torak, an outsider of his own Wolf Clan, is scorned and thought to be evil. Can he befriend the girl named Renn and complete his journey? Read the book to find out! This books is a great adventure with surprising twists and turns. I couldn't put it down!
Keep reading!
--SwimmerGirl
This book was called Wolf Brother by Michelle Paver. It is set long ago on a primitive Earth. The story begins with a boy named Torak. He is traveling with his father through the woods when a bear attacks. Torak's father tells him to run, and the poor boy is left alone. He travels through the woods until he finds a small wolf cub. The cub follows him in his travels, which eventually get him captured by the Raven Clan. Torak, an outsider of his own Wolf Clan, is scorned and thought to be evil. Can he befriend the girl named Renn and complete his journey? Read the book to find out! This books is a great adventure with surprising twists and turns. I couldn't put it down!
Keep reading!
--SwimmerGirl
Friday, April 8, 2011
Day 1
Hi everyone, and welcome to Day 1 of more posting!!
Not all of these posts will be about books, but they'll be something related to reading or writing.
One particular book I could read over and over again is called Skulduggery Pleasant. The author is Derek Landy. Skulduggery Pleasant (called SP from here on in) is a witty, smart, sarcastic, and brilliant detective. One odd thing: he's also a walking, talking, magic-using skeleton. When Stephanie Edgley's uncle dies mysteriously, she meets the detective (who is heavily disguised) and notices something odd about him. Later on, when Stephanie is in her uncle's house, she is attacked by a man. SP saves her and from them on, she is caught up in a world of sorcerers, good versus evil, and danger. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys magic, fantasy, or wants a good laugh.
Keep reading!
--SwimmerGirl
Not all of these posts will be about books, but they'll be something related to reading or writing.
One particular book I could read over and over again is called Skulduggery Pleasant. The author is Derek Landy. Skulduggery Pleasant (called SP from here on in) is a witty, smart, sarcastic, and brilliant detective. One odd thing: he's also a walking, talking, magic-using skeleton. When Stephanie Edgley's uncle dies mysteriously, she meets the detective (who is heavily disguised) and notices something odd about him. Later on, when Stephanie is in her uncle's house, she is attacked by a man. SP saves her and from them on, she is caught up in a world of sorcerers, good versus evil, and danger. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys magic, fantasy, or wants a good laugh.
Keep reading!
--SwimmerGirl
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Improvements
Hello to everyone!
As part of my class, we have been instructed to redesign our blogs. That means new styles, new fonts, and yes, new material. (Don't worry, I'll still be reviewing books!) One major improvement is that we are now required to post 5 days a week. That means I'll be reading plenty of books! :)
Keep reading, everybody!
--SwimmerGirl
As part of my class, we have been instructed to redesign our blogs. That means new styles, new fonts, and yes, new material. (Don't worry, I'll still be reviewing books!) One major improvement is that we are now required to post 5 days a week. That means I'll be reading plenty of books! :)
Keep reading, everybody!
--SwimmerGirl
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