![]() ![]() I received a copy of Straight On Til Morning from Scholastic Books Australia in exchange for an honest review, all thoughts are my own. ![]() ![]() Unexpected dangers and strange foes pop up at every turn, and a little pixie named Tinker Bell seems less than willing to help.īut when Captain Hook reveals some rather permanent and evil plans for Never Land, it’s up to the two of them to save Peter Pan-and his world. But Never Land isn’t quite the place she imagined it would be. So when an opportunity to travel to Never Land via pirate ship presents itself, Wendy makes a deal with the devil. After nearly meeting her hero, Peter Pan, four years earlier, she still holds on to the childhood hope that his magical home truly exists. ![]() Wendy’s only real escape is in writing down tales of Never Land. The doldrums of an empty house after her brothers have gone to school, the dull parties where everyone thinks she talks too much, and the fact that her parents have decided to send her away to Ireland as a governess-it all makes her wish things could be different. Sixteen-year-old Wendy Darling’s life is not what she imagined it would be. What if Wendy first traveled to Neverland… with Captain Hook? ![]()
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![]() ![]() It’s an engaging performance of a minor British classic. classic Tom Browns School Days, Thomas Hughes was a British jurist. ![]() He manages to entertain without calling attention to himself, essentially becoming the book to the listener. Professional crime scene animator, Gray Hughes (known for his work on the Jodi. Parker’s pacing, ability to convey feeling though tone, and accurate weighing of word and phrase are all professionally deft. ![]() Parker conveys clearly, richly, and seemingly without effort the narrator’s excitement at games, manly advice to his presumed audience of boys, winking at boyish misbehaviour, quiet seriousness at moments of sadness or piety, and occasional waggishness, as when he defends his own manner of writing. Narrator Jamie Parker enters fully into the spirit of this very British story of a schoolboy at Rugby in the 1830s. Titles by Thomas Hughes Titles by Thomas Hughes Tom Brown’s Schooldays (unabridged) Reviews ![]() ![]() Other than the the eye candy on the cover and who the author is I couldn't wait to start this once it landed on my ipad. Is a full length romance book by Vi Keeland. But New York City had eight million people, so what were the chances I’d run into him? Then again, what were the chances I’d run into him a year later…when I’d just started dating his boss? ![]() In the months that passed, I thought about Donovan often. My life was too complicated for such a great guy. I waited until he was in the shower, then ghosted him. ![]() So what did I do to repay him for his kindness? He was also funny, smart, and surprisingly down to earth for a man who wore seven-hundred-dollar shoes.ĭid I mention he also did my laundry while I slept? Donovan wasn’t just handsome with a panty-dropping voice. Coffee led to dinner, dinner led to dessert, and dessert led to spending an entire weekend together. He got me to admit that I’d snooped in his bag and then convinced me to make it up to him by letting him buy me coffee. The man holding my luggage was absolutely gorgeous, and we had an immediate spark. Turned out, it wasn’t just his voice that was sexy. ![]() A deep, velvety voice answered, and as luck would have it, he had my suitcase, too.ĭonovan and I met at a coffee shop to do the exchange. You see, I’d gone away for a few days, and in my haste to get out of the airport, I’d grabbed the wrong suitcase.Īfter checking out the expensive footwear and tailored clothes, I dialed the number on the luggage tag hoping maybe Mister Big Spender might have my bag. ![]() Before I even met Donovan Decker, I knew his shoe size. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() AKA the mother of all freaking parties in Royal Elite. However, the sneaky wanker chose the party. Since Dan is part of the football team, I expected him to take me to their usual thing - not that I know what that is, but I had an idea it’d be in some posh house in London. He’s into drama and all that jazz.īut I promised him I’d attend one party before the summer starts. Spoiler alert, don’t believe anything Dan says. Now, I’m not that much of a fun-ruiner, although my best friend Dan would say otherwise. Not to be dramatic, although I probably am, this place is like my worst nightmare wrapped in super-expensive watered down alcohol. Income Protection Insurance: Detailed DiscussionĪlcohol, drunk teenagers, and thumping music. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() This is a novel of unexpected interruptions, moving breathlessly from one surprise to another: the reader is helpless to do anything but turn the pages. ![]() The historical events of the novel, too, were unfamiliar to me and linger now in dark images, immovable as blood stains. It’s set far from anything I’ve read before: a secluded Filipino village at the end of the nineteenth century, high in the mountains and surrounded by forests, rice paddies and encroaching enemies. It’s two weeks since I read it, but the world delineated by Gourlay in this, her fourth book for young readers, is still vivid in my mind. Speaking of which, let me commend to you the novel Bone Talkby Candy Gourlay. ![]() We can all meet in the Impossible Library’s entirely imaginary upper room (so long as it’s not the night I hire it out to tango practitioners or the Susan Sontag Memorial Movie Club), drink gin and giddily present our favourites. I can do this – and so can you! Let’s treat ourselves to (what feels like) an exceptionally strong list of titles. Over the years I’ve tried to read the shortlist in this window and valiantly failed, but even making the attempt is not just educational but somewhat celebratory. Voted for by librarians, the judging panel’s shortlist came out about a month ago and the winner is decided in June. I thought it would be good to kick off my new blog by talking about the CILIP Carnegie Medal: the longest-running and perhaps most esteemed literary award for children’s writing in the UK. ![]() ![]() ![]() The novel bridges the idea that each and every individual is very special, with unique gifts that make that person unique. Savvy is a wondrous tale of hope, love, and redemption. It teaches about learning and seeing beyond appearances and appreciating what is skin deep. ![]() ![]() ![]() Ultimately, Savvy is a story about growing up and coming to know and accept oneself and others. Riding a pink rickety bus and accompanied by her two brothers and the preacher’s kids, Mibs embarks on a journey to awaken her savvy and prove she can save the day. What ensues is an extraordinary adventure fueled by Mibs’ unwavering belief that her savvy would be able to save Poppa. However, tragedy strikes a mere two days before her 13th birthday as Poppa, the Beaumont patriarch, figures in a terrible accident 90 miles away from home. The novel begins with Mibs, the youngest of the Beaumont clan, as she nears the eve of her 13th birthday and is excited to discover what her savvy would be. The Baumont’s sons, for example, can cause hurricanes and sparks with their savvies. Savvy is a story about an unusual family, the Beaumonts, whose family members awaken powers – coined savvy – at the age of 13. ![]() ![]() ![]() Patchett is intent on proving music is the magical universal language, setting out to develop this construct into a novel by casting her stage with a diversity of characters from various origins. Roxanne's opera, and delicate bonds of humanity bloom in spite of the hostile environment. During the following 4 month siege, separated from the world with the heightened sense of the fragility of life, the captives overcome their language barriers through music, i.e. The premise seemed compelling: terrorists guerillas storm the home of a Latin American vice president while he is entertaining international dignitaries, including the beautiful opera diva Roxanne Coss and Japanese businessman Katsumi Hosokawa. Bel Canto is a book that I volleyed in and out of my wish list for years. ![]() Opera Has Charms to Soothe the Savage Guerillas ![]() ![]() ![]() Also available as an e-book enhanced with self-assessment activities and multi-media content to offer a fully immersive experience and extra learning support.A range of other learning features, including video tutorials, brief illustrations, and key concept checklists, are incorporated throughout to aid students in their study of physical chemistry.The development of problem solving and analytical skills is actively encouraged by frequent worked examples, discussion questions, exercises, and problems. ![]() Exceptional mathematical support - including annotated equations, equation checklists, and mathematical resources - enables students to master the maths which underlies physical chemistry. ![]()
![]() ![]() ![]() Along with her, Susan wrote her first historical romance novel titled The Copeland Bride, and published it in the year 1983 under the pseudonym Justine Cole. Particularly, she became a good friend of one of them named Claire Lefkowitz. There, she would often indulge in discussing about the interesting books to read with her neighbors. She moved to New Jersey from Ohio along with her family. ![]() It was in her year 1976 that Susan began developing some interest towards reading and writing books. Later, she remained at home for many years, taking care of her family as a homemaker. After that, she began teaching English, drama, and speech at one of the local high schools until she got married and gave birth to her first child. Before going on to become one of the popular authors of her time, Susan received her B.F.A from the Ohio University in theater arts. ![]() Susan was born on Decemin Cincinnati, Ohio, United States to her parents named Louesa Coate Titus and John Aller Titus. She is very well known for writing her novels based on the Romance and Literature & Fiction genres. Susan Elizabeth Phillips is one of the prominent authors of The United States who has written a number of highly successful novels in her writing career. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Transforming underused areas into a compact home workspace is an excellent way to turn dead spaces into functional areas that can enhance productivity and elevate the value of your living space.'Īs shown in this colorful living room, designed by Kit Kemp (opens in new tab), the recessed space has been transformed into a stylish working area, with the vibrant wallpaper ideas helping to zone the space. You can incorporate a small table lamp, or pendant light, or install recessed lighting to brighten up the space. Lighting is also crucial, particularly if your nook lacks natural light. To optimize this area, consider adding built-in shelves or cabinets to increase storage. 'Alcoves and nooks can be an ideal spot for adding in a small desk, chair, bookshelf, and other office essentials. Interior designer, Amanda Shields (opens in new tab) explains how dead spaces, such as nooks and alcoves, provide the perfect opportunity to create a unique workspace set-up. Many of us are now working from home, but not all of us have a spare room that can be used as a designated home office. ![]() |