Isa sells her beautiful forgery to none other than Hitler himself, and on the way to the auction, discovers that Truus is part of a resistance ring working to smuggle Jewish babies out of Amsterdam.īut Truus cannot save more children without money. She sells them a fake-a Rembrandt copy drawn by her talented father-a sale that sets Isa perilously close to the second most hated class of people in Amsterdam: the collaborators. So, when the unpaid taxes threaten her beloved but empty gallery, Isa decides to make the Nazis pay. And masterpiece by masterpiece, the Nazis are buying and stealing her country’s heritage, feeding the Third Reich’s ravenous appetite for culture and art. The “degenerate” art of the Gallery de Smit is confiscated, the artists in hiding or deported, and her best friend, Truus, flees to join the shadowy Dutch resistance. Isa de Smit was raised in the vibrant, glittering world of her parents’ small art gallery in Amsterdam, a hub of beauty, creativity, and expression, until the Nazi occupation wiped the color from her city’s palette.
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I also really enjoyed the folklore elements. I found that this made the human-animal struggle feel plausible, that the words were there but something held them back. I found the White Bear’s parts to be fascinating, because for most of the book, he speaks in poetry. The story weaves the narratives of Rose, the Troll Queen, and the White Bear together. Well, the three dresses that Rose weaves (of gold, silver, and moonlight) reminds me of the tale Allerleirauh, while the Troll Queen’s obsession with the White Bear reminds me of the Snow Queen from (although the Troll Queen has more intense feelings). I mentioned that this story had touches of others. But just before her stay is over, her curiosity gets the better of her and she accidentally sends her white bear to become the groom of the Troll Queen. So when a white bear comes to their family and promises to take away her sister’s illness and their family’s poverty if she will go with him, Rose agrees. The only thing that can keep her still is sewing and weaving. Ever since she was born, Rose wants to travel. It was a magical experience and still colours the way I view the book.Įast is a retelling of the story East of Sun, West of Moon, although it has touches of other stories in it. One day, my friend suggested we gather round in a circle, dim the lights, and use a torchlight to read East aloud. When I was younger, I had the most wonderful neighbours (they’ve since moved out of Singapore). Recipes and features are designed to give you unparalleled freedom and flexibility: for example, infinitely variable basic techniques (Grilling Vegetables, Roasting Seafood) innovative uses for homemade condiments easy-to-make one-pot pastas and visual guides to improvising soups, stir-fries, and more. 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At first, it was a little confusing because it has been over a year since I read the previous one, so I had forgotten many of the characters’ names and roles in the story, but it did not take long to jump right back in. With that out of the way, I have to say that I absolutely LOVED this book, just like I did with the previous. I will admit that I know the author personally she is a good friend and role model of mine, however I tried to keep out as much bias as I could. I received an Advanced Readers Copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. "Clara Brown's Testimony," parts I-IV provides a continuity through the collected impressions, as she describes her love for Harlem, through heartbreak (when she and her sister do not make the Cotton Club chorus line, she's told it's because her skin is too dark: "That was the day I learned that being black wasn't no simple thing, even in Harlem") and more often joy. Together they create a pastiche of the community's fixtures, the church ("Wake up Lazarus! Wake up Paul!/ Wake the congregation and lift their hearts"), the barber shop for men, the hairdresser for women ("My mouth is sealed, you don't even see a crack,/ 'Cause I ain't the kind to talk behind nobody's back"), rent parties (where people gathered to eat, drink and to help the host pay the rent) and Sylvia's restaurant. In nearly 60 poems, Myers (145th Street) treats readers to a tour of Harlem's past and present, its hopes and fears, through the voices of narrators young and old. They will be shipped after they arrive from the publisher. Items including but not limited to Hardcovers (HC), Trade Paperbacks (TPB/TP), Softcover (SC), Manga, Graphic Novels (GN), box sets are ordered at the time when a customer places an order. We do not guarantee release dates set by publishers. Release dates subject to change without notice. While participating in camp activities and chores- Dylan and Leighton rexamine the events that led up to the incident that sent them to camp- the incident that threatens their futures and their friendship with each other. Otherwise- they'll be sent away- unable to attend high school with their friends. They both need a good evaluation at the camp. (W) Wood, Jennie (A) Dozerdraws, (C) Dozerdraws,įormer best friends Dylan Render and Leighton Worthington attempt to successfully navigate their way through a summer camp for troubled youth. The New York Times wrote, “You’ll want to read it most for Karen’s own words: ‘I can walk, I can talk. A larger-than-life story, Karen tells of a family’s courage, patience, and struggle in the face of extreme difficulty. Marie’s activism spread awareness of the mistreatment of disabled people in America and led to the formation of multiple foundations, including United Cerebral Palsy. Written by Karen’s mother, Marie, this memoir is a profound and heartwarming personal account of a young mother’s efforts to refute the medical establishment’s dispiriting advice, and her daughter’s extraordinary triumph over seemingly insurmountable odds. But in a revolutionary act of faith and love, the Killileas never gave up hope that Karen could lead a successful life. At the time, her condition was considered untreatable, and institutionalization was the only recourse. In 1940, when Karen Killilea was born three months premature and developed cerebral palsy, doctors encouraged her parents to put her in an institution and forget about her. Summary Winner of the Christopher Award: This bestseller tells the inspirational true story of a girl with cerebral palsy and the mother who wouldn’t give up on her. Karen - A True Story Told by Her Mother Marie Killilea Sorry, the publisher does not allow users to read this book from the country from which you are connecting. The World:ĭeep Blue is a bit of a subdued novel and part of that reason, I think, is that it is building up the world. Sure, most paranormal novels have the BFF female sidekick but there is something about having a whole troop of girls working together that is refreshing to me. For once the heroine isn’t relying on a man or just herself but a group of 5 other girls to accomplish something. It seems to me mermaids are a new trend in YA fiction but I’ve only read a few books about them so I was willing to give this series a shot.īut the biggest reason I wanted to read this was this line in the synopsis “Sera searches for five other mermaid heroines who are scattered across the six seas” - to me that means girl power. I only read her standalone, Revolution, which was fantastic, but since reading that years ago, I haven’t read anything else by her. I randomly stumbled upon this series, and when I read the synopsis I wanted to read it. Jennifer Donnelly is one of those critically acclaimed authors that I haven’t read too many books by. Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Paranormal, Mythological, Adventure # of Books: 4 (Deep Blue, Rogue Wave, Dark Tide, Sea Spell) Series Review: Is this series worth your time? Does it get better as the novels progress? Or does it get worse? Find out below: I was frequently surprised by events, and was speeding through the pages to know what is going on. It holds up, but I truly had NO memories of this book going into it. I have fond memories of my times obsessing over this series, and eagerly anticipating this book. This series holds quite a lot of nostalgia for me. You can also add Steven's books to your Goodreads reading list here: To learn more about Steven, visit his website: You can also connect with him on Facebook ( Twitter ( and Tumblr ( ). He is an adjunct English Professor and a passionate advocate of LGBTQ+ rights. Degree from the School of Journalism and Mass Communications Television Broadcasting program and also has an MFA in Writing from Spalding University. Steven graduated from Florida International University with a B.S. His new novel, DAGGER, a Young Adult Paranormal Espionage Adventure, was released by Evernight Teen in September 2015! Steven is a Team Member of We Need Diverse Books and is represented by literary agent, Lynnette Novak of The Seymour Agency. Steven is currently finalizing Book 3 of The Torch Keeper series, THE RAISING. Book Two, THE SOWING, was released on March 8, 2014. Book One, THE CULLING, was released by FLUX Books in March of 2013, and named an American Library Association 2014 Rainbow List Top Ten Selection. Steven dos Santos is author of THE TORCH KEEPER novels, a Young Adult Post-Apocalyptic series. I will talk about seven nature books similar to Braiding Sweetgrass. If you want to read nature and ecological books, you are in the right place. It refreshes me for a week and helps me discover myself through the environment. On holiday, I love to spend time in a quiet forest and read nature-related books. 7 Books Like Braiding Sweetgrass (Nature & Environment Science)īraiding Sweetgrass is the story of nature and the environment that most don’t know. They offer scientific knowledge that inspires readers to reevaluate their relationship with the natural world. Books like Braiding Sweetgrass share a reverence for nature, a deep connection to the environment, and an appreciation for indigenous wisdom. On top of blending this spiritual component with the scientific, she says there isn’t much difference between the two worlds. You understand that she has so much love and passion for these things. Following in the text with her reading her work, her voice, and how she talks honestly feels like you’re getting a warm hug from someone the whole time she speaks in such a thoughtful way. It is the most extraordinary storytelling technique, and above all, I must admit that both of her books are available on Audible. 8 Spring Book Releases About Birds, Gardening, And The Outdoors What Makes You Love Nature More! |