The Fingertips of Duncan Dorfman

At first glance Nate, April, and Duncan Dorfman have nothing in common. Nate is trying to survive his harsh father, April is trying to thrive in her family of jocks, and Duncan Dorfman is trying to adjust to his new town and new power. But when the three of them meet at a junior national scrabble tournament their lives become a lot more interesting. But who will be crowned the winner of the scrabble tournament and get the ten thousand dollar prize? But can cheaters ever really win and do  real winners really cheat? This book is a perfect adventure and fast paced book that you will absolutely love.

Breadcrumbs - final thoughts

I recently finished Breadcrumbs and let me tell you it did not end like I thought it would. For those of you who haven't read Breadcrumbs it is about 2 best friends who love super heros, adventure, and magic. They do everything together from sledding to drawing. This book is also the NPR kids book club book for December. If you want you can post a picture of you reading the book on to their website. You can also post questions for the author on the NPR website and the author will answer questions at the end of the month.

Breadcrumbs was a great book about the power of friendship.

Calamity Jack by Dan Hale and Shannon Hale

I just finished the graphic novel Calamity Jack. I am a huge fan of these books. But apparently not as big of a fan as the girl above. The first book is still my favorite because you hear the book in the voice of a girl and it was a very original take on Rapunzel's story. As for this book, it was told in the voice of a boy but is still quite original. I would recommend this book to any one who likes a good graphic novel.

Rapunzel's Revenge by channon and Dan Hale illustrated by Nathan Hale

This story on Rapunzel takes a totally new turn with a twist of the wild west. At first, the book seems princess-like
 and Rapunzel appears as just a cute princess. But then her story takes a wild turn from princess to a wild outlaw. Here is a map of where Rapunzel's journey takes place.

Here is the book trailer. I hope you enjoy it. This book is one of my new favorite graphic novels. Although I am still a fan of the Amulet Series.




I just ordered book two called Calamity Jack. I can not wait to read it.

Breadcrumbs first thoughts

"Now the world is more than it seems to be. You know this, of course, because you read stories. You understand that there is the surface and then there are all the things that glimmer and shift underneath it. And you know that not everyone believes in those things, that there are people -  a great many people who believe the world cannot be any more than what they can see with their eyes. But we know better."

-Breadcrumbs

You probably think this book is brilliant and beautiful all throughout this story. And I do agree. Ann Ursu's book is a complete masterpiece - so far. This story brings readers rich into adventure, mystery, and magic through its two main characters Hazel and Jack. You can not put this book down.

If you want to join the NPR book club, Breadcrumbs is the book for December. On the website you can ask questions and post a picture of you reading the book.