I don't know about you, but as far as I'm concerned, the most enjoyable children's books always have some sort of a bite in them(is it the same as Young Adult? I've never known where the cut off point is there. Will check with the oracle in a bit! - UPDATE - she indicates that … Continue reading Green Knowe – truely, madly, creepy!
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The Saga of the Noble Dead – or what Twilight isn’t…
****SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS***** Dhampire Thief of Lives Sister of the Dead Traitor to the Blood Rebel Fay Child of a Dead God ****SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS***** I am writing this in response to the incredible and outrageous adoration of the Twilight (Twishite) series - a set of books woefully written, with some … Continue reading The Saga of the Noble Dead – or what Twilight isn’t…
The Chronicles of Ancient Darkness
This month I have become a little obsessed with The Chronicles of Ancient Darkness, a series aimed at Young Adults (i.e. older children) but I, a woman in her twenties, enjoyed it immensely. This is a series of six, set in the Stone Ages- before farming, writing or the wheel. At first I was attracted … Continue reading The Chronicles of Ancient Darkness
Alice in Wonderland
Tim Burton's 2010 3D extravagansa!!! The three book-clubbers, and honoured guest - Lela - ventured into the 3D world in order to see this film in all its glory...and whatever our views about the film, the 3D does not disappoint. In fact, the Doctor Who trailer was terrifying!!! I personally have always had a deep … Continue reading Alice in Wonderland