Gracelings each have a particular skill and Katsa’s in the ability to kill. She was only eight when her Grace was discovered, and since then she has been in the service of the King, killing his enemies. Easily identified as a Graceling by her two different coloured eyes, Katsa, like all Gracelings, is feared and [...]
Posts Tagged ‘fantasy’
she’s got skill
Posted in award winner, lit circles/book club, novel, read aloud, Young Adult, tagged fantasy, special powers on April 29, 2011 | 2 Comments »
The Mortal Instruments
Posted in novel, Young Adult, tagged fantasy, vampires, werewolves on April 26, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Wondering what to read after you’ve devoured the Twilight series? The Mortal Instruments is a highly entertaining series about Clary, a seemingly regular teen who is preoccupied by her mother’s strict rules, her best friend Simon, homework and crushes on boys. When Clary starts to see things other people can’t see and her mother disappears, [...]
Amulet
Posted in graphic novel, tagged adventure, fantasy, mystery on March 9, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
I highly recommend this graphic novel series. Book One: The Stonekeeper begins with a punch. A family of four is driving in their car at night when suddenly their car careens off a cliff and the father dies. Broken hearted, the mother and two children move to a creepy old mansion that the mom grew [...]
Ida B
Posted in lit circles/book club, novel, tagged adoption, fantasy, foster care, mystery, realistic fiction on January 17, 2011 | 1 Comment »
I am rereading this lovely story of a home schooled girl who not only talks to, but listens to trees. And brooks. At Seymour School, Ms. Gelson and I ran a book club with keen students at lunch. We have read many wonderful stories in the past 2.5 years and I just couldn’t imagine not participating. The [...]
