In 2010 we are again offering our Summer Reading Program
participants the opportunity to earn tickets for a drawing for a
gift bag. Every time they complete a book review form for their
age-group, they receive another ticket for a chance to win the
drawing.
Below are the reviews we received, arranged alphabetically by title.
Reviewer: J. B.
Date: August 5, 2010 Category:
YA Fiction
Title: The Amber Spyglass
Author: Philip Pullman ISBN:
0440418569
Synopsis:
Almost a continuation of The Subtle Knife, the
same two kids on another adventure this time they find
the amber spyglass and use it to win against their
struggles. Review:
Very much the same storyline as the other two books in
the series, but still a very good read. Overall rating of
this book (scale of
0=awful to 5=outstanding): 4 Would I recommend this book? Yes- this
book continues a very exciting, suspenseful and fun
series and puts a nice end to some tough struggles.
Reviewer: J. B.
Date: July 27, 2010 Category:
Fiction
Title: The Angel Experiment
Author: James Patterson
ISBN:
9780316067959
Synopsis:
A group of kids with wings that were created in a lab
experimentally have to fight another experiment to
survive and escape the clutches of the people who
created them. Review:
This book is a very enjoyable book and I can't wait to
read the rest of the series. Overall rating of
this book (scale of
0=awful to 5=outstanding): 4.56 Would I recommend this book? Yes- it is
very impacting, and full of excitement and thrill.
Reviewer: Laurel
Serafin
Date: August 9, 2010
Category: Adult Fiction
Title: Anna's Return
Author: Marta Perry
ISBN:
9781602858015
Synopsis:
This was the third book in an Amish series. Anna, who
left her family in book one returns to Pennsylvania and
her family. She now has a baby girl, whom she adopted
from a friend dying of cancer. The conflict occurs when
the child's drug addicted father decides to try to
kidnap the baby even though he signed his rights over.
How the Amish solve the problem tells Anna where her
peace is. Review:
Very nice, mild book. I recommend it to anyone who
enjoys Christian fiction. Overall rating of
this book (scale of
0=awful to 5=outstanding): 4 Would I recommend this book? Yes- It had
an excellent story line with plenty of suspense.
Synopsis:
This book is about spiders and what they do. Three things that
most interested me about this book:
1) A Black Widow spider bite can make a person very
sick. 2) A female Black Widow lays anywhere from 100 to
500 eggs at a time. 3) A jumping spider sneaks up on its
prey.
I would recommend this book: If you like spiders you
will like this book. My Overall rating
of this book
(scale of 0=disliked it to 5=really liked it): 4
Reviewer: Z. B.
Date: July 29, 2010 Category:
Fiction
Title: Arthur and the Crunch Cereal
Contest
Author: Marc Brown ISBN:
0316115525
Synopsis: Arthur entered a cereal eating contest.
Arthur won and his friends were mad at him. Three things that
most interested me about this book:
1) Arthur winning. 2) Buster losing. 3) Binkey playing
nice.
This picture book
has eye-catching pictures and they follow the story:
No
I would recommend this book: Yes My Overall rating
of this book
(scale of 0=disliked it to 5=really liked it): 4
Reviewer: Julia
Sanders
Date: July 21, 2010 Category:
Fiction
Title: Arthur's Homework
Author: Marc Brown ISBN:
0316733873
Synopsis: Arthur had homework. He helped his
friends. He forgot his homework. Three things that
most interested me about this book:
1) Helping his friends. 2) Didn't do his homework. 3)
Arthur cared about his friends.
This picture book
has eye-catching pictures and they follow the story:
Yes because it's
following the book.
I would recommend this book: Yes because it's
interesting. My Overall rating
of this book
(scale of 0=disliked it to 5=really liked it): 3
Reviewer: Erika
Sanders
Date: August 5, 2010 Category:
Fiction
Title: Because of Winn
Dixie Author:
Kate Dicamillo
ISBN:
0763607762
Synopsis:
India Opal Buloni finds a dog and a strong bond forms
between them. Winn Dixie (dog) "runs away" during a
storm and India is crushed. Her and her dad look
everywhere for him and finally find him at Georgia
Dump's house.
Three adjectives
that describe this book:
1) Entertaining 2) Affection 3) Trust/Bond Review:
This book was very well written. Everything flowed
smooth and the subject was very intriguing.
I especially enjoyed this book because: That India
finally finds Winn Dixie. Overall rating of
this book (scale of
0=awful to 5=outstanding): 4 Would I recommend this book? Yes- It is a very
entertaining book that has its ups and downs which makes
it a great book.
Reviewer: S. B.
Date: August 9, 2010 Category:
Fiction
Title: Beloved Enemy
Author: Jane Feather
ISBN: 0821779877
Synopsis:
A girl was taken from her home by soldiers, and made a
'ward' because her parents and husband were dead. Ginny
traveled with Alex and his troop to many places, took
care of the sick and wounds, and met Alex's sister. They
shared a love that could not be broken by their
differences, but one day when the men had to fight Ginny
would tend to the wounded and watch for Alex to return,
the first night he did, and the next as well. But on the
third day of battle, Ginny and another soldier found
Alex's horse without a rider. When they found him he was
badly wounded. Ginny gave instructions to get him off
the field so she could help him, but she heard a voice
that was familiar, her husband, he had not died, but was
wounded in the war she was told he died in. She nursed
her husband back to health and took care of Alex, but
her husband claimed rights. So she left the rest of the
care of Alex with a friend and left. Ginny and her
husband went back to his home, from there they went to a
cousin's in Virginia. Most of the time Ginny's husband
would be drunk, but he was mean, always calling her a
whore, and he beat her also. But one day Alex arrived
and they would sneak off to be together. They came up
with a plan to leave, but things went wrong. Ginny and
her husband got into a fight and while defending herself
she killed her husband, she went to Alex for help. Years
later Ginny and Alex have a set of twin boys and live in
the home Alex had taken Ginny away from in the
beginning. Review:
It was good, exciting. Different in the way it tells
about the cat and mouse "game" of fighting a war and
helping people escape. Overall rating of
this book (scale of
0=awful to 5=outstanding): 4 Would I recommend this book? Yes- it was exciting
and yet sad in some moments. It kept my interest.
Reviewer: Lynette
Owens
Date: August 9, 2010 Category:
Fiction
Title: Black Tuesday
Author: Susan Colebank
Synopsis:
Jayne Thompkins is the all-American teenager when her
life changes with a horrible accident. She goes through
many enduring trials to find a second chance. The book's weakness: The 3rd person point of view
was more 1st person and yet 3rd person omniscient at the
same time. The book's strengths: It showed real-life
consequences to a real-life situation. A passage that
impressed me was:
When Jayne's sister, Ellie, goes into diabetic shock. The reason that it impressed me was: Because
Jayne and Ellie are sisters, they argue a lot. When
tragedy strikes for them, they stick together and this
scene shows that. Overall rating of
this book (scale of
0=awful to 5=outstanding): 4 Would I recommend this book? Yes- because it
makes you think before acting.
Reviewer: Sharon
Brown
Date: August 5, 2010 Category:
Fiction
Title: Blockade Billy
Author: Stephen King
ISBN: 9781587672286
Synopsis:
It is a story about baseball and its players. Review:
This is a great inside view of what may happen in the
world of baseball, and what could happen to its players.
A nice reading material for the sports person.
Overall rating of
this book (scale of
0=awful to 5=outstanding): 3 Would I recommend this book? Yes- I found the
book rather enjoyable.
Reviewer: J. K. G.
Date: July 14, 2010 Category: Fiction
Title: Blue Eyed Devil
Author: Robert B. Parker
ISBN:
9780399156489
Synopsis:
A man tries to take over a town to make it his town by
placing himself as Chief of Police with several
deputies. But he charges fees to protect the
businessmen. Virgil Cole and his friend, who tells the
story, plus friends and an enemy put him out of business
and kills him. Review:
This book was an interesting story but I'm not crazy
about being told in 3rd person. Chapters were short and
a fast read but very choppy. Regular one line
paragraphs. Overall rating of
this book (scale of
0=awful to 5=outstanding): 3 Would I recommend this book? Maybe- If they like
3rd person stories and a fast read its great.
Reviewer: Kaitlyn
Fisher
Date: July 22, 2010
Category: DVD
Title: The Book of Eli
Synopsis: A man
named Eli is trying to take a special book out west,
that is the only book of that kind left. Someone told
him that this needed to be done by him and he has walked
for 30 years doing this. This is all after a nuclear war
and few things are left. He was told that he would be
protected throughout his journey, and he is. At the end
of the movie there is a surprise which I won't spoil for
you, go watch it yourself. Review: The movie is very good, it was a little
slow to begin with, but the storyline is excellent! It
is a Christian movie which was great, but there is some
swearing. Overall rating of
this movie (scale
of 0=awful to 5=outstanding): 4 Would I recommend this movie? Yes- If you
like good endings and even better storylines then you
will love it! Just don't turn it off for the first half
hour because like I said it was a slow start, but it is
good.
Reviewer: Lynette
Owens
Date: August 9, 2010 Category:
Fiction
Title: Brianna, My
Brother, and the Blog
Author: Jack Weyland
Synopsis:
Austin returns home from a 2-year mission and meets
Brianna, his younger brother's girlfriend. He starts
writing a blog about things he learns from Brianna. They
fall for each other and end up together. The book's weakness: The book was NOT long
enough! I wish as readers we could know more about
Austin and Brianna's married life! The book's strengths: It always kept you
interested. It make you feel like Austin and Brianna
were real. A passage that
impressed me was:
When Robbie came home. The reason that it impressed me was: Robbie is
Austin's younger brother and Brianna's boyfriend. When
he comes home from his mission he treats people with
little respect. This is how the first encounter with
someone you haven't seen in a while can be. Overall rating of
this book (scale of
0=awful to 5=outstanding): 5 Would I recommend this book? Yes- because it
shows real life and helps us know what people want in a
spouse.
Reviewer: S. B.
Date: August 5, 2010 Category:
Romance
Title: Catherine and the
Pirate Author: Karen Hawkins
Synopsis:
Catherine's parents die, and then her brother is
kidnapped and held for ransom. She decides to rescue him
with the help of a guy named Derrick who she ends up
falling in love with. Review:
This is like a perfect romance for teens and young
adults. Overall rating of
this book (scale of
0=awful to 5=outstanding): 3 Would I recommend this book? Yes- it is a decent
book.
Synopsis:
A young girl with polio goes to find a cure by following
or chasing the star cluster known as Orion. Review:
A wondrous adventure of someone who wants to find
answers. Overall rating of
this book (scale of
0=awful to 5=outstanding): 4 Would I recommend this book? Yes- it is an
inspirational piece of knowledge.
Reviewer: Kimberly
M. Mann
Date: July 14, 2010 Category:
Self-help
Title: Chicken Soup for the
Woman's Soul Author: Jack Canfield, Mark
Victor Hansen, Jennifer Read Hawthorne, and Marci
Shimoff ISBN:
1558744290
Synopsis:
People telling about their experiences and meetings with
kind and generous people who helped them out one way or
another. Review:
I think this book is very helpful for people who need
guidance in their lives. Overall rating of
this book (scale of
0=awful to 5=outstanding): 5 Would I recommend this book? Yes- People need
help in one way or another.
Reviewer: S. B.
Date: August 9, 2010 Category:
DVD
Title: Cobra
Synopsis: Cobra is
a cop that handles cases that no one else will. For a
week a killer has been on the loose and they bring Cobra
on to help stop him. The killer went after a woman, but
she got away and now Cobra is there to protect her. In
the end there are gun fights, houses going up in flames,
and Cobra goes hand to hand with the killer. Review: It was good. A lot of action. Overall rating of
this movie (scale
of 0=awful to 5=outstanding): 4 Would I recommend this movie? Yes- it was
good, a lot of good fight scenes, good movie.
Reviewer: J. S.
Date: July 26, 2010 Category:
Fiction
Title:
Curious George Author:
H. A. Rey ISBN:
0395159938
Synopsis: George was in the jungle. He got
taken. He played a trick and got taken to jail. He
escaped and his friend took him home. Three things that
most interested me about this book:
1) George escaped from jail. 2) He flew in the air on
balloons. 3) He walked on the phone wire.
This picture book has
eye-catching pictures and they follow the story:
Yes
I would recommend this book: Yes My Overall rating
of this book
(scale of 0=disliked it to 5=really liked it): 5
Reviewer: T. K.
Date: July 26, 2010 Category:
Fiction
Title:
Dark Day in the Deep Sea
Author: Mary Pope Osborne ISBN:
9780375837319
Synopsis: In the beginning they met a person named
Grean. In the middle they went on his ship. In the end
of this story Jack and Annie were suffocating by an
octopus. Three things that
most interested me about this book:
1) The octopus. 2) When the tree house spins. 3) What
they ate on the ship.
This picture book
has eye-catching pictures and they follow the story:
Yes- because
they put a picture at the good part.
I would recommend this book: Yes- because it's just
good. My Overall rating
of this book
(scale of 0=disliked it to 5=really liked it): 5
Reviewer: Laurel
Serafin
Date: August 9, 2010
Category: Fiction
Title: A Darkness More Than
Night Author:
Michael Connelly
ISBN:
0316154075
Synopsis:
Harry Bosch, a detective, is set up for a murder where
the killer has his same name. Even his old co-worker,
Terry, thinks he did it and Terry comes out of
retirement to find the answers. It finally ends with
both men's lives being in mortal danger. It turns out
that a current court case is intricately weaved in the
whole drama. Review:
This was my first Connelly book, and I will read more.
It was a little hard to follow at first because I was
unfamiliar with the characters, who had been in previous
books, but I eventually caught on and got my bearings. Overall rating of
this book (scale of
0=awful to 5=outstanding): 3 Would I recommend this book? Yes- It was very
suspenseful and gave a lot of insight into the
character's acting.
Reviewer: Laura
Tatlow
Date: August 5, 2010 Category:
Mystery
Title: Death Warmed Up Author:
Marian Babson
ISBN:
0802754791
Synopsis:
A catering business owner must solve a food poisoning
mystery and a murder to save her business from going
under. Review:
This was a fun mystery to read. Overall rating of
this book (scale of
0=awful to 5=outstanding): 4 Would I recommend this book? Yes
Reviewer: S. B.
Date: August 9, 2010 Category:
DVD
Title: Demolition Man
Synopsis: A bad guy, Simon Phoenix, plays games
with a cop, and when the cop finally catches him finds
out that the building that was destroyed had people in
it. The cop knew that Simon had killed them, but the cop
got blamed for it, they both got put in cryo. In the
year 2032 Simon was let out and to stop him they brought
the one man who could do it, they call him the
Demolition Man, the cop in cryo. They tear up the city,
and with the help of other cops they get Simon, and put
him down for good. Review: Very good full of action, funny, Snipe's
in one of his best. Overall rating of
this movie (scale
of 0=awful to 5=outstanding): 4 Would I recommend this movie? Yes- its
funny, good action, very entertaining.
Reviewer: John
Sanders
Date: August 5, 2010 Category:
Fiction
Title: Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Author: Jeff Kinney ISBN:
9780810994737
Synopsis: Greg started school and in the middle it
was Halloween. Greg was happy. It started snowing in the
end. Three things that
most interested me about this book:
1) Built a huge snowman. 2) Got beat up. 3) He pretended
to work out.
This picture book has eye-catching pictures and they
follow the story: No- the pictures are black and
white.
I would recommend this book: Yes- it's funny. My Overall rating
of this book
(scale of 0=disliked it to 5=really liked it): 5
Reviewer: Laura
Tatlow
Date: July 19, 2010 Category:
Christian Fiction
Title: Doesn't She Look
Natural Author: Angela Hunt
ISBN:
9781414326054
Synopsis:
Jennifer Graham inherits a funeral home in Florida after
a divorce form her husband. Jennifer and her two young
sons learn to enjoy life through their experiences with
death. Review:
I love this book. It lightheartedly shows death as a
natural part of life. Death is revealed as the start of
eternity and not the end. Overall rating of
this book (scale of
0=awful to 5=outstanding): 5 Would I recommend this book? Yes- This
book is encouraging and fun to read!
Reviewer: Jeree K.
Gamble
Date: July 29, 2010 Category:
Western Fiction
Title: The Dude Ranger
Author: Zane Grey
ISBN:
0671468359
Synopsis:
The owner of a ranch in the 1800's old west died leaving
the ranch to his heir- a young smart man from Iowa. He
comes into town to be hired on as a ranch hand to learn
how it is run before he tells all who he really is- the
new owner of Red Rock. He finds out the man who has been
running the ranch has been stealing cattle and running
the ranch down. The new young owner marries the daughter
who was much surprised she had not married just a
cowhand but the new owner and she was now also the owner
of the ranch and didn't have to leave. Review:
Great book- holds your interest from the beginning. Well
written and is no wonder Mr. Grey was known as a great
writer. Overall rating of
this book (scale of
0=awful to 5=outstanding): 5 Would I recommend this book? Yes- Great book. If
you are interested in reading westerns that is.
Reviewer: S. M. B.
Date: July 14, 2010
Category: Fiction
Title: The Eagle and the
Dove Author: Jane Feather
ISBN: 0380761688
Synopsis:
A girl runs away from her family (people) and is taken
by a Moorish soldier. She tries to escape from him but
fails. They fall in love, and she tries to help him but
becomes captured and is sold back to the soldier. They
make plans to leave to a different place, a place that
was his mothers. Review:
I thought it was good. It gave more insight to different
cultures and how they live, and how everyone has a
different purpose. Overall rating of
this book (scale of
0=awful to 5=outstanding): 3 Would I recommend this book? Yes- It's funny yet
you learn more about how different people live. Very
interesting.
Reviewer: D. S.
Date: July 26, 2010
Category: Mystery
Title: The Elusive Heiress Author:
Carolyn Keene
ISBN:
0671624784
Synopsis:
After forty years of his daughter being missing, Ado
Winthrop, finally decides to find her. Nancy Drew takes
the case while being chased by men. A family reunion
ends the mystery.
Three adjectives
that describe this book:
1) Amazing 2) Interesting 3) Enjoyable Review:
The text flows well, the way it flows helps hold my
attention. The characters and subjects are very
interesting, in how they all end up as a piece of the
puzzle.
I especially enjoyed this book because: The constant
adventures, that constantly held my attention. Overall rating of
this book (scale of
0=awful to 5=outstanding): 5 Would I recommend this book? Yes- It's
amazing and intriguing.
Reviewer: Kaitlyn
Fisher
Date: August 5, 2010 Category:
DVD
Title: Fahrenheit 451
Synopsis:
Based on the book by Ray Bradbury, this movie is about a
man named Montag who is a "fireman" in his time. The
firemen create fires instead of putting them out and
these fires are to burn books. No one is allowed to
read. Montag meets a lady who questions things and it
makes him question things also. Review:
This movie is not as good as the book. It does not give
as many details as the book. Overall rating of
this movie (scale of
0=awful to 5=outstanding): 2 Would I recommend this movie? No- I would
recommend reading the book, it is much better!
Reviewer: Sharon
M. Brown
Date: July 14, 2010
Category: DVD
Title: Flicka
Synopsis: A young
girl comes home from school to her horse ranch, finds a
wild mustang and falls in love with her. She wants to
keep her and train her but her father wont let her. The
girl trains her anyway and her father sends the horse to
the rodeo. The girl comes up with a plan to get her
horse back, but in the process of saving her horse the
horse gets attacked by a mountain lion. The girl gets
very sick and the horse is severely injured. The girl
gets better, and her parents saved the mustang. In the
end the girls father lets her keep the mustang they name
Flicka. Review: I love this movie. It's funny and sad but
it's one of the best I have seen. Overall rating of
this movie (scale
of 0=awful to 5=outstanding): 5 Would I recommend this movie? Yes- It's an
awesome movie.
Reviewer: Sharon
M. Brown
Date: July 14, 2010 Category: DVD
Title: Flicka 2
Synopsis: A young
girl is forced to live with her father after her
grandmother gets sick. There she meets Flicka, a
mustang. She becomes friends with Flicka, and a local
boy. But a jealous girl puts Flicka in harms way. With
the help of her father and the boy she sets Flicka free. Review: Just
like the first movie, it's funny and sad but I love it.
If you liked the first one you'll love the second one. Overall rating of
this movie (scale
of 0=awful to 5=outstanding): 5 Would I recommend this movie? Yes- It's just as
good as the first movie.
Reviewer: Laura
Tatlow
Date: August 5, 2010 Category:
Mystery
Title: A Fool for Murder Author:
Marian Babson
ISBN:
0802755712
Synopsis:
A wealthy, elderly man seeks to protect his estate by
marrying a much younger woman. His former
fiancι ends up murdered
leaving behind her young daughter. Review:
The characters in this book are well-developed and the
reader easily relates to them. Overall rating of
this book (scale of
0=awful to 5=outstanding): 4 Would I recommend this book? Yes- A well-written
mystery!
Reviewer: Diane
Battaglia
Date: August 5, 2010 Category:
Fiction
Title: The Friday Night
Knitting Club Author: Kate
Jacobs
ISBN:
0399154094
Synopsis:
A young single mother runs a knit shop in Manhattan. A
group of women begin meeting Friday evenings to work on
knitting projects. The women become friends and a
support to each other. Review:
I am not a knitter, but I enjoyed the characters and
their struggles in the book. It was interesting how the
author connected knitting basics with living life. You
become involved in the characters lives and the twists
and turns of the plot. Overall rating of
this book (scale of
0=awful to 5=outstanding): 4 Would I recommend this book? Yes- It was and
enjoyable and interesting read. I plan to read the
sequel to find out what happens to the women!
Reviewer: Laura
Tatlow
Date: July 19, 2010 Category:
Christian Fiction
Title: A Fruitful Vine Author:
Carrie Bender
Synopsis:
A series of books written in journal form describing the
life of a "middle-aged" Amish woman. Her mother has just
died and has left Miriam alone in the world. This story
describes how she finds herself in the midst of an Amish
family. Review:
This was an easy-going, comfortable book to read. As a
reader, I found myself rooting for Miriam and wanting
things to work out for her. Overall rating of
this book (scale of
0=awful to 5=outstanding): 4 Would I recommend this book? Yes- The
story line is enjoyable, sometimes it is slow going
though.
Reviewer: S. B.
Date: August 9, 2010 Category:
DVD
Title: G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
Synopsis: The
Joe's are the best in the military divisions, all the
different groups (Navy, Army) put together to be the
last resort, where they fail the Joe's don't. A
scientist has made something that could make the perfect
soldier and destroy cities. The Joe's have to keep them
from using it on the different major cities. They
capture the bad guys and stop them from destroying the
cities. Review: Very good. Good action. I liked it. Overall rating of
this movie (scale
of 0=awful to 5=outstanding): 4 Would I recommend this movie? Yes- It was
good, had a lot of action.
Reviewer: J. B.
Date: August 5, 2010 Category:
YA Fiction
Title: The Golden Compass Author:
Philip Pullman
ISBN: 9780440418320
Synopsis:
A girl in college gets caught in the scheme of her
uncle. She has to struggle to win as she hurtles towards
trouble. She does not know that with the help of armored
polar bears and her demon friend she is destined to win. Review:
Courageous and suspenseful, very enjoyable. Overall rating of
this book (scale of
0=awful to 5=outstanding): 4 Would I recommend this book? Yes- it is full of
excitement as this college student becomes a hero.
Reviewer: Erika
Sanders
Date: July 21, 2010 Category:
Movie
Title:
High School Musical 3
Synopsis: Gabriella is offered a spot in Stanford
College. Towards the middle, she decides it's best to go
but doesn't want to leave Troy behind. She finally goes.
After leaving, she comes back and they all graduate
together. Troy goes to a college near her. Three adjectives
that describe this movie:
1)Exciting 2)Touching 3)Enjoyable Describing the movie: Everything was phenomenal,
and it seemed like it was really happening; it wasn't
just a movie.
I especially enjoyed this movie because: I enjoyed
the ending the best!!
Would I recommend this movie? Yes- It's a movie
about life! My Overall rating
of this movie
(scale of 0=disliked it to 5=really liked it): 5
Reviewer: J. G.
Date: July 21, 2010 Category:
Non-Fiction
Title: It Happened in
Yellowstone Author: Erin H. Turner
Synopsis:
Short stories of legends and truths that mostly have not
been written about. Review:It Happened in Yellowstone is a book of short
stories of things that are mostly unknown. It starts
with pre-national park with stories of the old trappers
that discovered Yellowstone. The Indian tribes that
lived there prior to white men discovering it. Travel
and tourists in the early years of Yellowstone and then
the re-introduction of the Buffalo and most currently
the wolf. Overall rating of
this book (scale of
0=awful to 5=outstanding): 4 Would I recommend this book? Yes-
Especially if you are planning a trip or just want to
know what you are missing.
Reviewer: Diane
Battaglia
Date: August 5, 2010 Category:
Fiction
Title: Knit Two Author:
Kate Jacobs
ISBN:
9780399155833
Synopsis:
The book is the sequel to The Friday Night Knitting
Club. It continues the stories of the characters
from the first book. They move out of the knitting shop
and into the world. Review:
I enjoyed Knit Two because it told me more about
the characters from book 1, but the author gets away
from the knitting club and jumps from character to
character so much that I lost connection with them.
Definitely should read book 1 first. Overall rating of
this book (scale of
0=awful to 5=outstanding): 3 Would I recommend this book? Yes- If you've read
The Friday Night Knitting Club you will enjoy
Knit Two.
Reviewer: S. B.
Date: August 9, 2010 Category:
DVD
Title: Legally Blonde
Synopsis: Elle
Woods is head of a sorority and has the best man on
campus, when she thinks Warner is going to propose he
dumps her to go to Harvard law school. But to get him
back she fallows him to law school, meets Warner's new
girl, finds a new friend, and tries to make it through.
Elle and Emmett win the court case. Elle gets rid of
Warner, becomes friends with Warner's girlfriend, and
dates Emmett, and finishes law school. Review: I liked it, it was funny, very good. Overall rating of
this movie (scale
of 0=awful to 5=outstanding): 5 Would I recommend this movie? Yes- very,
very, very funny! I loved it.
Reviewer: S. B.
Date: August 9, 2010 Category:
DVD
Title: Legally Blonde 2: Red, White, and Blonde
Synopsis: Elle
and Emmett plan their wedding, when Elle tries to find
Bruiser's mom. When Elle finds his mom, she discovers
that she is being used for testing. Elle heads to D.C.
to fight for Bruiser's mom. Elle meets new friends, and
fights for animal rights. She wins her case, gets
married, and gets Bruiser's mom released. Review: I liked it, it was better then I thought
it would be. Overall rating of
this movie (scale
of 0=awful to 5=outstanding): 5 Would I recommend this movie? Yes- it was
funny, very funny.
Reviewer: J. B.
Date: July 19, 2010 Category: YA
Fiction
Title: Marked
Author: P. C. Cast
ISBN: 97803123609
Synopsis:
A girl was bitten by a Tracker Vampire and has to become
one herself and is known a s a freak by her peers and
has to go to vampire school and she has to live in the
house of night. Review:
There is no real start to it, but it draws you in and is
a well written book full of strange, but fun characters.
If I had more than two thumbs I would give it more. Overall rating of
this book (scale of
0=awful to 5=outstanding): 3.5 Would I recommend this book? Yes- It pulls you in
to a new world of vampires and freaks and is very
suspenseful.
Reviewer: Autumn
Fisher
Date: August 5, 2010 Category: YA
Fiction
Title: Marked
Author: P. C. Cast
ISBN: 97803123609
Synopsis:
Zoey Bedbird has been marked as a vampire, she goes to
the House of Night to learn about it. She has powers.
She tries to fix the situations there. The book's weakness: It's a little heavy on the
description of things that could be left undescribed. The book's strengths: It keeps the reader
captivated. A passage that
impressed me was:
"I swallowed hard "Mama" I used the name I use to call
her back in the days before she married John." "I need
your help." The reason that it impressed me was: because it
shows a daughters need for her mother. Overall rating of
this book (scale of
0=awful to 5=outstanding): 4 Would I recommend this book? Yes- it is a new
take on vampires, very unique.
Reviewer: Laura
Tatlow
Date: July 19, 2010 Category: Mystery
Title: Marked for Mercy Author:
Alton Gansky
Synopsis:
Two doctors who trained together take opposing stands on
a controversial issue. Review:
This book causes the reader to consider their own view
on the issue. Overall rating of
this book (scale of
0=awful to 5=outstanding): 4 Would I recommend this book? Yes- A good
read that causes the reader to maybe rethink some of
their ideas. Maybe not change their opinion, but think
more deeply about it.
Reviewer: J. B.
Date: August 5, 2010 Category:
YA Fiction
Title: Maximum Ride 2 Author:
James Patterson
ISBN:
9780316098236
Synopsis:
In continuation from the first book Max and some of the
others get captured by the place that they escaped from
before. Max realizes that now not only does she have to
save herself, and her friends (family), she has to save
the world also. Review:
This book is the continuation of a great story. The plot
just screams fun. I should be read by those who love
dramatics and have already read the first one. Overall rating of
this book (scale of
0=awful to 5=outstanding): 4.5 Would I recommend this book? Yes- It is just as
dramatic, exciting, and filled with fear as the first.
Reviewer: Lynette
Owens
Date: August 9, 2010
Category: Fiction
Title: Michelle and Debra
Author: Jack Weyland
Synopsis:
Michelle and Debra are best friends. While Debra is out
partying, Michelle is learning how to be a good wife and
friend. After college, right before Michelle's wedding,
she and Debra meet up again and rekindle their
friendship. The book's weakness: Some parts of the book could
have been less foul, but other than that- excellent
read. The book's strengths: It showed different points
of view, but it all connected in the end. A passage that
impressed me was:
The time when Michelle talks to her mom about dating. The reason that it impressed me was: I could
really relate to Michelle at this time in the book. It
was comforting to feel like I was not the only one who
felt that way. Overall rating of
this book (scale of
0=awful to 5=outstanding): 5 Would I recommend this book? Yes- because it has
good morals. A great learning adventure.
Reviewer: A. M.
Date: July 29, 2010 Category:
YA Fiction
Title: Midnight for Charlie
Bone Author: Jenny
Nimmo
ISBN:
0439474299
Synopsis:
Young boy named Charlie finds out that he has a special
ability which enables him to hear the thoughts of people
in photographs. Once his aunts find out they send him to
a special school for "gifted" children. Charlie helps to
uncover the truth about a classmates identity and bring
her home to her aunt. Some of his classmates try to stop
him from finding the truth but Charlie prevails. This is
the first book in a series. Review:
This book reminded me of Harry Potter, but I don't think
the characters are developed as well, and the story
lacks surprises. I think it had too many similarities
from Harry Potter, and I think the author should of made
it her own. Overall rating of
this book (scale of
0=awful to 5=outstanding): 3 Would I recommend this book? No- I would not
recommend this book. I would tell a friend to read Harry
Potter, it is much better.
Reviewer: Kaitlyn
Fisher
Date: August 5, 2010 Category:
DVD
Title: Monster House
Synopsis: A boy
and his friend find out that the house across the street
is a monster. The house is trying to eat the kids
because they would throw rocks at it and, of course, it
did not like that. At the end they are finally able to
destroy the house and they find out that it is actually
the spirit of a woman. Review: The movie was good and kinda funny. I
liked it. Overall rating of
this movie (scale
of 0=awful to 5=outstanding): 3 Would I recommend this movie? Yes- It is a
good movie and entertaining. It is more of a kids movie.
Reviewer: A. M.
Date: July 14, 2010 Category: Fiction
Title:
My Little Pony: A Secret Gift
Author: Ruth Benjamin ISBN:
0060794747
Synopsis: Butterscotch made a scrapbook for a
birthday gift for a friend, Daisy Jo. Daisy Jo was
surprised and loved her gift and friends. Three things that
most interested me about this book:
1) How Butterscotch made the scrapbook. 2) The
illustrations. 3) The pictures the ponies made for the
scrapbook.
This picture book
has eye-catching pictures and they follow the story:
Yes
I would recommend this book: Yes My Overall rating
of this book
(scale of 0=disliked it to 5=really liked it): 5
Reviewer: S. B.
Date: August 5, 2010 Category:
Video
Title: The Net
Synopsis: A woman
who works with computers, fixing problems in computer
programs, is taken advantage of and then almost killed
for a program that she was working on, her identity is
switched with someone else, hunted, and her friends
killed. Finally she gets the upper hand and gets her
life back. Review: It was awesome. I haven't seen this movie
in years, just as good as I remember. Very good. Overall rating of
this movie (scale
of 0=awful to 5=outstanding): 4 Would I recommend this movie? Yes- It was
awesome, action packed. Very good.
Reviewer: T. B.
Date: July 14, 2010
Category: Graphic
Novel
Title:
Onimusha - Night of Genesis
Author: Mitsuru Ohsaki
Synopsis: Jubel-Akane Yagayu fights Hideyasu Yuki (Soki).
Hideyasu Yuki (Soki) "cut down" Skeletonmen. Jubel-Akane
Yagayu killed Munenori. Three adjectives
that describe this book:
1)Scary 2)Surprising 3)Funny Describing the text:
It flows well. It held my attention. The characters and
subjects were interesting.
I especially enjoyed this book because: The sword
play was good.
Would I recommend this book? Yes- because its from
Japan. My Overall rating
of this book
(scale of 0=disliked it to 5=really liked it): 4
Reviewer: S. B.
Date: August 9, 2010
Category: DVD
Title: Over the Top
Synopsis: Lincoln
Hawk drives a big-rig, and left his family. Hawk's wife
sent him to pick up his son and bring him home. Hawk's
wife wants Lincoln and his son, Mike, to get along, and
get to know each other. Hawk gets Mike, picks up a new
load to deliver, and sets out back home. Mike's
grandfather tries to get Mike away from Lincoln. Hawk
gets sent to jail, and Mike decides to stay with his
grandfather. Hawk leaves for and arm wrestling
championship. Mike finds some letters that Hawk had
written to him, and leaves his grandfathers house to go
after his father. Mike finds his father, Hawk, at the
championship, while cheering on his dad, Hawk wins his
matches, and he gets to the finals. Hawk wins, gets the
new truck, the trophy and the money and Mike says he
wants to stay with his dad. So Mike and Lincoln start a
new life together. Review: I loved it! I could watch it over and
over. One of his best movies! Overall rating of
this movie (scale
of 0=awful to 5=outstanding): 5 Would I recommend this movie? Yes- It is
awesome! Full of action. Really good.
Reviewer: Laura
Tatlow
Date: July 19, 2010 Category:
Christian Fiction
Title: Penny Whistle Author:
B. J. Hoff
ISBN:
0786210125
Synopsis:
A poor mining town in the 1890's deals with poverty and
heartbreak. A young girl restores hope in the community
through her unselfishness. Review:
An inspirational read. It caused me to think about
giving and caring more - even if it means to
sacrifice as Maggie does in the story. Overall rating of
this book (scale of
0=awful to 5=outstanding): 5 Would I recommend this book? Yes- The story takes
us out of our own little world and enables us to
consider others.
Reviewer: Kaitlyn
Fisher
Date: August 5, 2010 Category:
DVD
Title: The Princess and the Frog
Synopsis: A young
woman is in need of money for a restaurant that she
wants to open and this talking frog comes along and
offers to give her this money if she kisses him and
breaks the spell. She eventually does and gets turned
into a frog herself. They both go on an adventure trying
to get someone to help them turn back into humans. They
fall in love with each other at the end and they both
feel that it doesn't matter what they look like as long
as they are together. Review: This movie was very funny and
entertaining! I love the characters in this movie! Overall rating of
this movie (scale
of 0=awful to 5=outstanding): 4 Would I recommend this movie? Yes- It is
very cute! Especially if you like princess stories!
Reviewer: Jackie
Cornwall
Date: July 29, 2010 Category:
Fiction
Title: Remembering Blue
Author: Connie May Fowler
ISBN:
0345439244
Synopsis:
Set on the island of Lethe on the Gulf Coast of Florida,
it is the love story of Mattie O'Rouke and Nick Blue. Review:
This is my second time reading this novel and it is the
perfect summer read. Connie May Fowler's writing is so
wonderfully descriptive that she transports you to this
remote island- you can visualize the ocean and feel the
humidity of this place all the while she is letting you
inside the lives of those who live there. Nick Blue is a
fourth generation shrimp fisherman and Mattie is a woman
who, until meeting Nick, never had anything good in her
life. You become a part of this family and rejoice in
their love for one another and mourn it's losses. Overall rating of
this book (scale of
0=awful to 5=outstanding): 5 Would I recommend this book? Yes- Because it is
so well written- it is a story that stays with you long
past the day you read the last sentence.
Reviewer: S. B.
Date: August 5, 2010 Category:
DVD
Title: Rendition
Synopsis: A man
coming home to his pregnant wife and son, is taken from
the airport to another country where he is tortured for
information about a bombing that he knows nothing about.
Because he is born Egyptian, the U.S. government think
he is involved. While his wife tries to find out what
happened to him, if he is okay, where he is, if he is
coming home. The American overlooking the torture gets
the man released and sent home to his family. Review: I was very surprised about some of the
things shown in the movie. I liked the movie. It was
very interesting. Overall rating of
this movie (scale
of 0=awful to 5=outstanding): 4 Would I recommend this movie? Yes- It was
interesting, the differences, but some similarities. It
was exciting.
Synopsis:
A western by the famous author Zane Grey. An Englishman
comes to own a ranch in the wilds of Utah. Surrounded by
robbers and rustlers, the Englishman willingly hires bad
guys to protect his ranch as ranch help. They turn
against him- kidnap his sister and take her for ransom
or worse. There was one bad guy who has a good side- he
takes things in his own way. Review:
I had a hard time getting into this due to the amount of
characters introduced so quickly. It was hard to
keep track of all of them. But I'm glad I stuck with it.
It was a great story. Overall rating of
this book (scale of
0=awful to 5=outstanding): 4 Would I recommend this book? Yes- If you like
westerns you have to read Zane Grey.
Reviewer:
Anonymous
Date: July 19, 2010
Category: Fiction
Title:
Robinson Cruesoe
Author: Daniel Defoe ISBN:
0877549486
Synopsis: The book is about a man named Robinson
Cruesoe who goes out on the sea and gets shipwrecked on
a lone island and makes a home while waiting for a ship
to carry him off the island, and he fights cannonballs,
and is rescued. Three things that
most interested me about this book:
1) How Cruesoe was able to survive. 2) How he rescued
people from the cannonballs. 3) How he was able to tame
wild animals.
This picture book
has eye-catching pictures and they follow the story:
Yes-because they are black and
white unlike other books.
I would recommend this book: Yes- because it is very
exciting! My Overall rating
of this book
(scale of 0=disliked it to 5=really liked it): 5
Reviewer: S. M. B.
Date: July 14, 2010 Category: DVD
Title: The Saint
Synopsis:
Simon Templar is a thief, that for the right price will
steal anything. This time he seals a chemical formula
from a scientist. Using Christian Saints names and using
disguises he moves from place to place. While saving the
world, he finds love and escape home. Review:
I love the movie. I think it is one of Val Kilmer's best
movies. It's funny, thrilling, and filled with action.
Very entertaining. Overall rating of
this movie (scale of
0=awful to 5=outstanding): 5 Would I recommend this movie? Yes- Very entertaining- one of
his Best.
Reviewer: Laura
Tatlow
Date: July 19, 2010 Category:
Christian Fiction
Title: She Always Wore Red
Author: Angela Hunt
ISBN:
9781414311708
Synopsis:
The second in a series. Jennifer is getting used to
running a funeral home. She is reunited with a half
sister she didn't know she had. They become close, but
differing views on important issues threaten to destroy
their newfound relationship. Review:
I loved this book as much as the first. Jennifer is a
loveable character and as a reader you feel as though
you grow right along with her. I can't wait to read the
third and final book in this series. Overall rating of
this book (scale of
0=awful to 5=outstanding): 5 Would I recommend this book? Yes- An enjoyable
read!
Synopsis:
A how to book on piecing and quilting by machine.
Including basic fabric and batting information, to
tools, parts of the quilt, and building the quilt.
Finishing with projects. Review:
This was a great book for someone with basic sewing
skills who would like to try some quilting. The
directions and info are easy to understand with
wonderful pictures given, that really makes sense.
Includes several examples of different kinds of blocks
appliquι to simple
landscape quilts. I would recommend this book to anyone
wanting to start their first quilt and it also has tips
for a more experienced sewer who may not be familiar
with all the "new" tools available. The color selections
in the book are dated from the 90's, but you may easily
substitute "new" colors. Overall rating of
this book (scale of
0=awful to 5=outstanding): 4 Would I recommend this book? Yes- great book for
someone who has done sewing projects in the past, who
would like to start sewing again. Could make one of the
projects in the book easily.
Reviewer: S. B.
Date: August 5, 2010 Category:
Fiction
Title: The Sisterhood
Author: Emily Barr
Synopsis:
The one girl, Helen, discovers she has a sister she
didn't know about and sets out to find her and discovers
Elizabeth who was devastated, her long time boyfriend
dumped her and she had a one night stand and then found
out she was pregnant. Review:
Kinda boring with a creepy ending. Overall rating of
this book (scale of
0=awful to 5=outstanding): 2 Would I recommend this book? Yes- too boring.
Reviewer: J. K. G.
Date: July 19, 2010 Category:
Non-Fiction
Title: Soiled Doves -
Prostitution In the Early West Author: Anne
Seagraves
Synopsis:
The stories and ways of life of Prostitution in the
early West. The hardships were many. The many sides to
some. Review:
The "Soiled Doves" were not always the lower class of
humanity. Many things led them to this lifestyle. Many
were great humanitarians and in the time of crisis, such
as the smallpox epidemic, the madams would open their
houses of ill repute to use as a hospital and the
prostitutes took care of the ill. Many were born into
prostitution and some followed in their mothers
footsteps. While others came to America and could not
find it easy and resorted to this as a last resort. Overall rating of
this book (scale of
0=awful to 5=outstanding): 4.5 Would I recommend this book? Yes- One of
the reasons I recommend this book is to teach all of us
to do some sole searching of those we judge and how we
treat others.
Reviewer: Sheela
Burdick
Date: August 9, 2010
Category: Romance
Title: Stargirl
Author:
Jerry Spinelli
ISBN:
0679886370
Synopsis:
A mysterious young girl moves to Arizona and turns the
high school upside down. Review:
This book really gets you thinking. Overall rating of
this book (scale of
0=awful to 5=outstanding): 4 Would I recommend this book? Yes- because I like
it.
Reviewer: James
Burdick
Date: August 9, 2010
Category: YA Fiction
Title: The Subtle Knife
Author:
Phillip Pullman ISBN: 0965668355
Synopsis: A
continuation of The Golden Compass
that takes place in our world. Taro children use cats to
win their struggles. Review:
It is as exciting and suspenseful as
The Golden Compass. Overall rating of
this book (scale of
0=awful to 5=outstanding): 4 Would I recommend this book? Yes- It almost
completes The Golden Compass with its
intuitive nature.
Reviewer: Rebecca
Laird
Date: July 21, 2010 Category:
Fiction
Title: The Sunflower Author:
Richard Paul Evans
ISBN: 0743287010
Synopsis:
Paul Cook, a doctor, leaves the U.S. after difficult
circumstances. He ends up in Peru, helping others.
Christine, dumped by her
fiancι
the week before their wedding - heads off on a
humanitarian mission. Their hearts connect at a Peruvian
orphanage called El Giras-l - The Sunflower. Review:
Richard Paul Evans has written several best-selling
novels of hope, such as The Christmas Box and
The Walk. In this book, you will quickly fall in
love with the main characters as they overcome the most
painful challenges in their lives. The book is filled
with life-changing quotes, and the story line grips you
from the very first chapter. I was not disappointed! Overall rating of
this book (scale of
0=awful to 5=outstanding): 4 Would I recommend this book? Yes- This
book is encouraging in a society where people need hope.
Reviewer: Laura
Tatlow
Date: July 19, 2010 Category:
Christian Fiction
Title: The Sunroom Author:
Beverly Lewis
ISBN:
0764220764
Synopsis:
Becky Owens, a 12 year old girl, sees her mom dying from
cancer. She prays earnestly for her healing. As the
reader you feel for Becky as she suffers along with her
mom. A surprise ending! Review:
This was an excellent book. It inspires the reader to
acknowledge God and his greatness in their lives. Overall rating of
this book (scale of
0=awful to 5=outstanding): 5 Would I recommend this book? Yes- Anyone that
needs to be encouraged would enjoy this book.
Reviewer: S. B.
Date: August 9, 2010
Category: DVD
Title: Sweet Home Alabama
Synopsis:
Mel is a New York fashion designer who becomes engaged
to a Bachelor, but in order to marry her
fiancι, she has to go
back to Alabama and get Jake, her husband, to sign the
divorce papers. But Jake gives her a hard time. Mel's
fiancι shows up and finds out that Mel lied about some
things. Jake signs the papers, and Mel plans a wedding,
but on the day of the wedding the lawyer tells Mel that
she is still married to Jake, he signed but she didn't.
Mel tells her fiancι that she can't
marry him because she is still in love with Jake. Review:
I loved it! Totally! Very, very, very good. Overall rating of
this movie (scale of
0=awful to 5=outstanding): 5 Would I recommend this movie? Yes- Outstanding. I loved it!
Reviewer: Laurel
Serafin
Date: July 26, 2010 Category:
Fiction
Title: Swimsuit Author:
James Patterson
ISBN:
9780316018777
Synopsis:
This book was about a sadistic killer who preyed on
innocent people and filmed them during his killing
spree. He supposedly did it all for money, as people
paid to see his horrible crimes. He was being pursued by
a newspaper columnist who was then kidnapped by the
killer and forced to write a book about the killer's
exploits. The maniac murderer threatens him (the writer)
and the writer's girlfriend with death if he doesn't do
it. Review:
I usually like James Patterson, but while I liked the
"plot" of the book, I found it way too graphic. I
found myself skipping paragraphs to avoid reading the
gory details. I think it could have been written with
much less gore! Overall rating of
this book (scale of
0=awful to 5=outstanding): Plot-4 "Graphic"
nature-0 Overall-3 Would I recommend this book? No- I would not want
them to be bothered by the gross details.
Reviewer: S. B.
Date: August 9, 2010
Category: DVD
Title: Tango and Cash
Synopsis: Tango and
Cash are cops from different
sides of town. But they team up to go after a drug lord,
and to get them out of the way set them up, and get them
sent to prison. They break out of prison and go after
the guy that put them there again and win. Review:
Very, very, very good. Funny. I loved it. Overall rating of
this movie (scale of
0=awful to 5=outstanding): 4 Would I recommend this movie? Yes- very good, funny, nice
toys! Very awesome.
Reviewer: J. B.
Date: August 9, 2010
Category: Fiction
Title: The Unseen Author:
Zilpha Keatley Snyder
Synopsis:
Two young girls who are fascinated with magic come
across a feather that is in fact a key to a fun but
scary unseen world of wonder. Review:
The book says to me "The book is stuck in the magic that
could be out there some where might already have been
found we just need to look around." Overall rating of
this book (scale of
0=awful to 5=outstanding): 4 Would I recommend this book? Yes- It makes you to
have to read it over again to figure it out.
Reviewer: S. B.
Date: August 9, 2010
Category: Fiction
Title: The Wedding Game Author:
Jane Feather
ISBN: 0553586203
Synopsis:
A woman and her sisters have a business of match-making.
A man came to them looking for a wife, to help him in
his business as a doctor. The sisters think they have
found the man a wife but things go wrong. The youngest
sister and the man fall in love, while the could-be-wife
also finds love, in an unlikely place. Review:
It was good, slow in spots and funny in others. Very
interesting. Overall rating of
this book (scale of
0=awful to 5=outstanding): 3 Would I recommend this book? Yes- It was
interesting to read about different places and how
different people live back in that time.
Reviewer: S. B.
Date: August 9, 2010
Category: Fiction
Title: West of the Tularosa Author:
Louis L'Amour
ISBN: 9781602856721
Synopsis:
This is about the old west and pioneering. Learning to
survive. Review:
This story gives great insight to the way of the pioneer
and the hardships they endured and the conniving outlaws
they faced. Overall rating of
this book (scale of
0=awful to 5=outstanding): 4 Would I recommend this book? Yes- nice reading
for learning some of the old ways of doing things and
surviving the harsh country.
Reviewer: Laura
Tatlow
Date: July 19, 2010 Category:
Christian Fiction
Title: A Winding Path Author:
Carrie Bender
ISBN:
083613656X
Synopsis:
Book 2 in a series. The story depicts more of Miriam's
life now as a wife and mother in her forties. Review:
Miriam is a determined character and makes the most of
her life by caring for her family and neighbors. Overall rating of
this book (scale of
0=awful to 5=outstanding): 4 Would I recommend this book? Yes- It's fun to
read about Miriam and all that comes her way. As a
reader, you want to know what will happen next.
Reviewer: Laura
Tatlow
Date: July 19, 2010 Category:
Christian Fiction
Title: The Yada Yada Prayer
Group Gets Rolling Author: Neta Jackson
ISBN:
9781595544445
Synopsis:
A group of ladies gather together to pray for and
encourage one another through everyday life and their
difficulties. They often see God answer prayer in
unexpected ways. Review:
There is so much going on in this book. I kept reading
to see the outcomes for each lady. Overall rating of
this book (scale of
0=awful to 5=outstanding): 3 Would I recommend this book? Yes- This is
an inspirational book that reminds the reader that
prayer works. It's a lengthy book that sometimes moves
along slowly.
