Jolted: Newton Starker's Rules for Survival Review

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Jolted: Newton Starker's Rules for Survival Review
Arthur Slade is an award winning author. His honours include: Governor General's Award, Mr. Christie's Book Award, Saskatchewan Book Award, and Red Maple Honour Book. This book is both shocking and electrifying in its tale and the mastery in telling it.
Our hero is more than a little unusual for he is Newton Stalker. He is the second last surviving Stalker, for his whole family has been decimated by lightning strikes. Having recently lost his mother, he moves to the Jerry Potts Academy of Higher Learning and Survival in Moose Jaw. It is a school far more entertaining than Hogwarts. The school's motto is: 'Survival Through Fierce Intelligence'. The board considered all factors in allowing Newton to attend and even upgraded all of the buildings' lightning rod protection.
The cast of characters is zany and fun - from Newton's only surviving Stalker relative, his Great Grandmother Enid who is 102 and lives in a retirement home in Moose Jaw, to Newton's first friend Jacob Edward Clarke, an aspiring author, to his antagonist Violet Quon, a daughter of a Mountie with some pugilistic skills, to the unique headmaster, a giant of a man, who is always in a kilt and lumberjack shirt, Mr. McBain.
This book deals with issues like death and grieving. It also deals with the story of coming of age, and finding your place in the world. The book is like a cross between Edgar Allen Poe, Rudyard Kipling and C.S. Lewis. It is wonderfully-written, greatly entertaining and I could not put it down. Slade presents unique characters in unusual situations and does so in a way that draws the reader in and causes us to cheer for them as the story progresses. Arthur Slade is one of my favorite authors writing for youth today, I rank him up there with Kenneth Oppel, Patrick Carman and Laurie Halse Anderson. The only thing I regret is how short the book was, and how many things it leaves unanswered. I can only hope we see more books set at the Jerry Potts Academy, and we meet Newton Stalker again.
(First Published in Imprint 2009-03-13.)
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The Prodigal Mage (Fisherman's Children) Review

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The Prodigal Mage (Fisherman's Children) ReviewI absolutely loved Kingmaker/Kingbreaker, and I really wanted to love The Prodigal Mage as well. The things I loved about the previous novels don't hold true in this book. I loved Asher's character and really understood where he was coming from in The Innocent Mage and The Awakened Mage. I liked his attitude and ability to set everyone straight. In The Prodigal Mage he comes off as a bitter old man. Asher and his wife argue and fight nonstop in this book. It really bothered me. When they aren't arguing with each other, they are yelling at their kids. Have you ever had to sit and listen to a couple argue with themselves and yell at their kids for long periods of time? If you have, I'll bet you didn't enjoy it. Well that's what you are in for with The Prodigal Mage. Asher doesn't want his children to use bad magic, but he won't explain to them why. So of course, being kids, they do it anyway. When Asher's son Rafel is told not to go into the whirlpools or over the mountains, of course he wants to. It's what kids do. I have to say that most of this book is arguing and debating about the same tired issues. We knew the world wasn't going to be wonderful after the end of The Awakened Mage, and the problems the world faces in The Prodigal Mage are predictable. Of course the two races are going to fight for supremacy and not work together. Of course the people will expect the all powerful Innocent Mage to fix all of their problems in an instant. Of course not everyone trusts Asher. Sigh. The inaction and slowness of Kingmaker/Kingbreaker did not bother me at all because I loved the characters. Even without the characters there was a meaningful plot. I can't say the same about The Prodigal Mage. The characters are all extremely grating, and there is no plot to speak of, just danger. As other reviewers have said, this book is mostly setup, so don't expect any kind of conclusion here. The ending was a bit too predictable to me, and feels like a repeat of the previous novels. I don't think I want to continue with this series, though it pains me to say so since I really do love the world created. The problems the people deal with are real, and they bicker and complain just like real people. On one hand realism is nice, on the other hand if I wanted to hear people complain I would go to a city council meeting, because that's what this book feels like, one big complaint fest.The Prodigal Mage (Fisherman's Children) OverviewMany years have passed since the last Mage War. It has been a time of great change.But not all changes are for the best, and Asher's world is in peril once more. The weather magic that keeps Lur safe is failing.Among the sorcerers, only Asher has the skill to mend the antique weather map that governs the seasons, keeping the land from being crushed by natural forces.Yet, when Asher risks his life to meddle with these dangerous magic, the crisis is merely delayed, not averted.Asher's son Rafel inherited his father's talents, but he has been forbidden to use them. With Lur facing devastation, however, he may be its only hope.

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Turkey Bowl Review

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Turkey Bowl ReviewGot the book originally from the library and we fell in love; so much so that we had to purchase it! Sent a copy to my nephew Ethan since the main character is a young boy named Ethan. The illustrations are incredible; so life like! Great story. The kids make me read it over and over!Turkey Bowl Overview

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The Weather Fairies Complete Set, Books 1-7: Crystal the Snow Fairy, Abigail the Breeze Fairy, Pearl the Cloud Fairy, Goldie the Sunshine Fairy, Evie the Mist Fairy, Storm the Lightning Fairy, and Hayley the Rain Fairy (Rainbow Magic) Review

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The Weather Fairies Complete Set, Books 1-7: Crystal the Snow Fairy, Abigail the Breeze Fairy, Pearl the Cloud Fairy, Goldie the Sunshine Fairy, Evie the Mist Fairy, Storm the Lightning Fairy, and Hayley the Rain Fairy (Rainbow Magic) ReviewJack frost and his goblins have stolen the magic feathers from Doodle the Rooster, If the weather is to be controlled then Kirsty and Rachel must help the weather fairies retrieve the 7 feathers from Jack Frosts Goblins so Doodle can return to Fairy land
Seven Feathers, Seven books, Seven Fairies, and seven adventures
These are short chapter books, they have well spaced text and line-drawn pictures throughout. It is better to buy them in a set, and these boxed sets are very pretty. Each book can be read on its own. Or as a series the girl will discover what happens to all 7 feathers and the end of the whole adventure
Dull readign for adults, exciting for girls over the ages of the age of 6 who are keen to try reading chapter books. Inspired my girls to read on their own!The Weather Fairies Complete Set, Books 1-7: Crystal the Snow Fairy, Abigail the Breeze Fairy, Pearl the Cloud Fairy, Goldie the Sunshine Fairy, Evie the Mist Fairy, Storm the Lightning Fairy, and Hayley the Rain Fairy (Rainbow Magic) Overview

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Forces Of Nature (The 'Weather Channel) Review

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Forces Of Nature (The 'Weather Channel) ReviewI bought this book for my niece for her 4th birthday. She had borrowed a copy from our local library and didn't want to return it because she liked it so much! She loves to look at the great pictures and have me read her information about the different natural disasters and weather patterns. A great book for all ages!Forces Of Nature (The 'Weather Channel) OverviewForces of Nature will answer ALL of your questions about weather- everything from thunderous storms to earthquakes, blizzards, hurricanes, and more! Featuring a foil cover and packed with EXCLUSIVE full-color images from The Weather Channel, this book shows exactly how wild weather forms, what it can do, and how to prepare and survive the forces of nature that can strike our planet with tips from TWC experts.


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Crystal: The Snow Fairy (Rainbow Magic: The Weather Fairies, No. 1) Review

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Crystal: The Snow Fairy (Rainbow Magic: The Weather Fairies, No. 1) ReviewI bought this for my seven year old daughter and she loved it. It prompted her to get the entire series. It was very age appropriate.It was easy for her to read.Crystal: The Snow Fairy (Rainbow Magic: The Weather Fairies, No. 1) OverviewFairyland is home to the seven Weather Fairies!They use magical feathers to bring all of the weather to Fairyland.But when the feathers disappear, the weather turns wacky.The Weather Fairies must fix it -- fast! In this book, Crystal the Snow Fairy has lost her magic feather.Now it's snowing in summer!Find one feather in each book and fix the weather in Fairyland!

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Hayley The Rain Fairy (Rainbow Magic, The Weather Faries #7) Review

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Hayley The Rain Fairy (Rainbow Magic, The Weather Faries #7) ReviewWe've been struggling for a way to get my daughter to read now that she's run out of Junie B. Jones books. The Weather Fairies books have done the trick. She seems to enjoy reading again for the first time in half a year or more.
I have to say I haven't read any of the Weather Fairies myself but I caught my twelve-year-old son reading the series because his sister had obviously liked it. He said he wanted to read more, too.Hayley The Rain Fairy (Rainbow Magic, The Weather Faries #7) OverviewFairyland is home to the seven Weather Fairies!Along with Doodle the rooster and his magical feathers, they bring all of the weather to Fairyland.But when evil Jack Frost and his goblins steal the feathers, the weather turns wacky.It's up to the Weather Fairies to fix it -- fast!
Rachel and Kirsty have only one magic feather left to find, and it belongs to Hayley the Rain Fairy.But with a flood in full flow, will they ever reach it?
Find the final feather in this book and fix the weather in Fairyland!

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Total Eclipse (Weather Warden, Book 9) Review

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Total Eclipse (Weather Warden, Book 9) ReviewWARNING: This is the last Weather Warden novel. It's not the last one in this fictional universe, but it's the last of the books about Joanne Baldwin.
And while it's sad to see a solid urban fantasy series end, it's nice that Rachel Caine decided to end her story about elemental magic, djinns and Weather Wardens before it lost its zing. "Total Eclipse" is a satisfying ending to the series, with a higher-stakes problem and potentially fatal handicaps -- it's a bit shaky at first, but still an enjoyable, well-written ending.
The Djinn and Wardens have lost their magic. So the Wardens are helpless, and the Djinn are slowly dying; when they leave the black corner, all the Djinn except David just vanish. David believes that the Earth is wounded, waking up, and trying to heal itself -- every continent is being hit by wildlife attacks, vast wildfires and storms.
So not only are the Djinn and Oracles in danger of being drawn back into the Earth's power, but the entire human race is in danger. Fun, huh?
And as the little group zooms toward Whitney, things get worse -- people Joanne cares for are hurt and even killed, Oracles are acting out, and possessed Djinn are stalking them with intent to kill. And Joanne isn't sure that she can keep herself and her friends alive, let alone stop an all-out armageddon...
I honestly hate it when fantasy books depict Mother Nature as some kind of benevolent personification of fuzzy-bunny-love. Let's face it: nature is cruel, brutal, beautiful, and human beings really don't figure into its balance. "Total Eclipse" takes that into account -- and honestly, Nature running amuck makes a pretty awesome finale for the series.
It isn't a PERFECT finale -- the first half is too patchy and episodic, and it takes them eons just to DRIVE to Whitney. But as the story smooths out into a wild, terrifying expanse of terrestrial destruction, Caine's story expands into a truly brilliant, explosive finale where the stakes could literally not be any higher unless the sun exploded.
And despite all the mayhem, Caine keeps in the human (and Djinn) element -- there's some heated romance, moments of comedy (Joanne's almost sexual ecstacy when driving her car), a bit of horror (an invasion of chimera!), and a truly exquisite grand finale that wraps everything up beautifully.
And Joanne is shown off at her best here: desperate, good at heart, and being torn to shreds as she sees the world literally fall apart around her. She's literally doing her best all the time, while knowing that it won't be enough -- and yet she still stops to help save a little baby from being in the line of fire.
The Weather Wardens series goes out not with a whimper, but with a clap of thunder. The first half of "Total Eclipse" is a bit patchy, but the second half is a slam-bang finale worthy of Caine's skills.Total Eclipse (Weather Warden, Book 9) OverviewNew York Times bestselling author of the Morganville Vampires novels Weather Warden Joanne Baldwin, her husband, the djinn David, and the Earth herself have been poisoned by a substance that destroys the magic that keeps the world alive. The poison is destabilizing the entire balance of power, bestowing magic upon those who have never had it, and removing it form those who need it. It's just a matter of time before the delicate balance of nature explodes into chaos-and doom.

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