The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires

The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires comes out April 1, 2014. This is an advance review.
The Most Magnificent Thing follows the story of a little girl who love’s making things and her best friend who is also her assistant, while they go on the hunt to make the most magnificent thing. She works hard, shows many different feeling as she’s on the path of making what she is thinking in her head. Once, it doesn’t work she becomes upset so, her and her assistant goes for a long walk. As the walk goes on the little girl soon realizes what she needs to do to make the most magnificent thing.
I found this book to be cute and a great story that teaches kids never to give up; no, matter what you are feeling. I like how the little girl’s assistant is her dog, it adds comedy to the story. As well as the fact that she gets upset and the kids reading the story can see that but she also find a good way to calm down. Once she does, she tries again. This is a story that many kids will enjoy reading because of the mystery of what the little girl is going to make but they are also learning too.



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LEGO Space: Building the Future

 LEGO Space: Building the Future Pub Date   Nov 4 2013. By Peter Reid and Tim Goddard. Is about the story of the Federation, their explorations and most of all space! This story is a good read that space lovers will enjoy of many ages. But this is not just a story. This book also has building instructions. You’ll learn how to build satellite, spaceships, and many other space things. The instructions are easy to follow and understand. With in this story you can also learn about real space facts as well. 

For me I would have to say I enjoy the photos and illustrations in the book. They’re nice and slick. They are not over crowding but show what is happening in the story or what is being talked about. I’m not a huge fan of this kind of space but my seven year old brother enjoyed it. He loves LEGO’s and space so this was great for him. This book is perfect for any Lego and/or outer space fan. 

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“Long Tail, Short Tail,” written by Rachael A. Snead

“Long Tail, Short Tail,” written by Rachael A. Snead illustrated by Laurie Barrows. Rachael Snead is a children’s author and poet who lives in Virginia with her husband and adopted son; who’s her source of her creative ideas. She is also a member of the Virginia Writer’s Club.
Mama Chipmunk tells the story of how their Little Squirrel how he/she became a part of their family. How they had what Little Squirrel needed to live a happy life; which is what Mama Squirrel wanted. The book says, “You are my brown baby and I am your grey Mama. I have a long tail and you have a short tail. You have black eyes and I have brown eyes and I will love you ‘till the end of forever.” Talking about how they are different but they love each other no matter what. In the story Papa Chipmunk tells the little Squirrel that it’s okay to be upset and mad. And the Little Squirrel is, but then becomes happy. The illustrations are colorful and well done. They show emotions that children can see and understand. The illustrations show what the writer is telling.
Reading “Long Tail, Short Tail” was a joy. I loved the sweetness in this story. It’s a story that I believe adopted children would love and can understand. Children can relate to and know that they are loved by both sides in this story. The colors in the story work well with the words being read. It’s lovable, cute chipmunk and squirrel story that children of many ages will enjoy hearing.

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The Messenger by Mindy Haig

The Messenger by Mindy Haig is available at many eBooks stores. (Links below) The Messenger is a 69 page book published by Breakwater Harbor Books in June 24, 2013. This book is mythology and Christian religions.

In Albany, Georgia around in the 1960’s and time of Martin Luther King Jr. A mission I (Sammael) would have the chance to redeem himself. A small redemption means a lot to him as to the one he wronged so many years ago; the only soul he’s meant more then once in a life time. But in the world he now lives in is different then the one he knew. He wishes to see his father’s (a child of God who was cast out for being imperfect) work in the working and see it for himself and the chance to embrace a new life and to with sustain The Messenger. But while doing that it may not go the way he thought; would then leave him wishing for something total different.

I found this to be a good read; its only 69 pages witch is a quick read but is worth it. I love the wittiness, Southern drawl, classic dialogue between the characters. But what I enjoyed most was how Sammael, deals with similar struggles as mortals. I enjoyed how it isn’t just a Christian story but I love story. This is a book that is more deep then you think but once you start read you’ll not won’t to put it down. 

        Website:

• https://twitter.com/MindyH101
• http://www.breakwaterharborbooks.com/mindy-haig.html

      
          Where:

•  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17927485-the-messenger-sammael-s-lost-memory
• http://www.amazon.com/The-Messenger-Mindy-Haig-ebook/dp/B00DMIGD3A
• https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/315816
• http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-messenger-mindy-haig/1115381138?ean=2940044531727
• https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/the-messenger/id648945028?mt=11

Tiger Eyes by Judy Blume

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Tiger Eyes is a young adult novel written by Judy Blume in 1981. It’s a Dorothy Canfield Fisher Award, An ALA Best Book for Young Adults. As well as a major motion picture.

Even though this story has violent and crime it’s not the whole center of this story. It’s about Davey who has to deal with life after her father death. Davey, her mother and younger brother visit relatives in New Mexico. As Davey tries to deal with her new life when she meets a young guy named Wolf; when Wolf asks Davey what her name was she said Tiger. Later he says her eyes look sad. Wolf helps Davey deal with her new life. He helps her over come her fears, problems and shows her she has strength to over come her problems.

This 224 page book was one of the first few books my mother told me about that got my hooked on reading. I feel in love with this story because it’s written well. The characters and the plot are captivating. Davey, wolf, her brother and mothers are few of the reasons why this story is still popular in to day’s world. I think that this story teaches people that they can over come there problems. Tiger Eyes is differently a must read for anyone who enjoys a story about a young girl who learns to deal with life and the problems that may come with it.

~ K

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Official website: http://judyblume.com/books/ya/tiger.php

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http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/tiger-eyes-judy-blume/1001815012?ean=9780449816462

http://www.amazon.com/Tiger-Eyes-Judy-Blume/dp/0385739893