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The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry (Lisbeth Zwerger, illustrator)
If for some odd reason you haven’t read this classic tale, you should. It really is poignant and charming. A young couple struggling to make ends meat determined to give Christmas gifts worthy of the love they share end up giving “useless” gifts but who are, in O. Henry’s words, “the wisest of all who give and receive gifts.” Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas, Coffee table book, Fiction, Lisbeth Zwerger, O. Henry
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Gilgamesh The Hero by Geraldine McCaugheran
This is a perfect example of why I find these young adult illustrated readers a great way to explore myths and the power of story. You get a great story with powerful and evocative language, wonderful illustrations and an accessible introduction to a timeless tale. What’s not to like? Continue reading
Alice In Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, Lisbeth Zwerger (illustrator)
Captivated by the illustrations I was pulled into the story again. The illustrations are both wonderful accents to the story but also offer thought provoking art along the way. They are not intrusive nor distracting but they do help the reader to think anew about the story and the characters. Continue reading
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Tagged Alice in Wonderland, Children's literature, Fiction, illustration, John Tenniel, Lewis Carroll, Lisbeth Zwerger
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Thirst by Andrei Gelasimov
It is an spare and impressionistic story of a veteran trying to makes sense of his life after having his face and body disfigured in the war in Chechnya. My reaction: hmm, interesting, but didn’t really grab me. Continue reading
The Magician’s Elephant by Kate DiCamillo
DiCamillo’s simple yet poetic prose creates this atmosphere and fills the story with interesting characters who all play a role in the adventure. And despite knowing from very early on that this story is likely to have a happy ending you want to keep reading to find out exactly how each characters story plays out. There is a rhythm and flow that draws you forward despite much suspense or sense of danger. You are drawn forward by the character’s personality, history and emotions. Continue reading
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Tagged Amazon Kindle, Children's literature, Fairy tale, Fiction, Kate DiCamillo
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