FINALLY! A New Chapter is UP!!!
Finally, finally FINALLY -- a new bit of Grudge Match is up and validated! Part 53a is up and ready to read. I hope to have Part B up before the end of the week. Part C is a little more up in the air, but I hope that will follow shortly after B.
You can find it at Sycophant Hex: http://occlumency.sycophanthex.com/viewstory.php?sid=2815
or WizardTales:
http://www.wizardtales.net/viewstory.php?sid=3047
Woohoo! I know this is a while in coming!
On another note, I don't know if anyone is following "The Infinity Gate." I am shelving that one indefinately. I'd rather not go into the particulars on here, but let's just say life has thrown a couple nasty curveballs my way.
Book reviews:
44 / 150
(29.3%)
Rules, by Cynthia Lord. An amazingly touching book. 12-year-old Catherine is not only struggling with the ordinary trials of growing up and making friends, she also has to contend with her autistic younger brother. She creates a set of rules for him, as well as a set of rules for herself. But bit by bit, she begins to bend those rules and look ahead, especially after she meets Jason.
Team Moon: How 400,000 People Landed Apollo 11 on the Moon, by Catherine Thimmesh. Most of us know the stories about the astronauts who participated in the launch that landed its first man on the moon. But how about the stories of the ground crew? Or those who stitched the protective suits? Or those who struggled to make sure that millions of people could watch the historic event despite a freak windstorm? A neat book, full of anecdotes not often found.
Unexplained, by Judy Allen. Covers a variety of different phenomenon, from UFOs to the moving rocks in the deserts. A dense, informative book for those who like mysteries, and who believe that truth is stranger than fiction.
Move over, Rover! By Karen Beaumont,illus. by Jane Dyer. A nice picture book to share with a class, or reading hour. Great rhythms and repition, and lovely, large illustration. Rover is snug in his doghouse during a rainstorm-- until other creatures want to share!
The Deaf Musicians, by Pete Seeger and Paul DuBois, illus by R. Gregory Christie. A piano player loses his job in the band after he loses his hearing. But classes at a school for the deaf give him a whole new lease on life. Like the illustrations -- very different.
Poetry for young people: Langston Hughes, edited by David Roessel and Arnold Rampersad, illus by Benny Andrews. A selection of poetry by Langston Hughes, with accompanying illustrations. Also has information on Hughes himself. Good for those wanting a quick reference on this poet, or for a story hour.
George and Martha Rise and Shine, by James Marshall. Heh, this book brought back memories. I used to read and love the stories of George and Martha, two friendly hippos. Very cute first-reader, good for classes and story hour.
You can find it at Sycophant Hex: http://occlumency.sycophanthex.com/viewstory.php?sid=2815
or WizardTales:
http://www.wizardtales.net/viewstory.php?sid=3047
Woohoo! I know this is a while in coming!
On another note, I don't know if anyone is following "The Infinity Gate." I am shelving that one indefinately. I'd rather not go into the particulars on here, but let's just say life has thrown a couple nasty curveballs my way.
Book reviews:
44 / 150
(29.3%)
Rules, by Cynthia Lord. An amazingly touching book. 12-year-old Catherine is not only struggling with the ordinary trials of growing up and making friends, she also has to contend with her autistic younger brother. She creates a set of rules for him, as well as a set of rules for herself. But bit by bit, she begins to bend those rules and look ahead, especially after she meets Jason.
Team Moon: How 400,000 People Landed Apollo 11 on the Moon, by Catherine Thimmesh. Most of us know the stories about the astronauts who participated in the launch that landed its first man on the moon. But how about the stories of the ground crew? Or those who stitched the protective suits? Or those who struggled to make sure that millions of people could watch the historic event despite a freak windstorm? A neat book, full of anecdotes not often found.
Unexplained, by Judy Allen. Covers a variety of different phenomenon, from UFOs to the moving rocks in the deserts. A dense, informative book for those who like mysteries, and who believe that truth is stranger than fiction.
Move over, Rover! By Karen Beaumont,illus. by Jane Dyer. A nice picture book to share with a class, or reading hour. Great rhythms and repition, and lovely, large illustration. Rover is snug in his doghouse during a rainstorm-- until other creatures want to share!
The Deaf Musicians, by Pete Seeger and Paul DuBois, illus by R. Gregory Christie. A piano player loses his job in the band after he loses his hearing. But classes at a school for the deaf give him a whole new lease on life. Like the illustrations -- very different.
Poetry for young people: Langston Hughes, edited by David Roessel and Arnold Rampersad, illus by Benny Andrews. A selection of poetry by Langston Hughes, with accompanying illustrations. Also has information on Hughes himself. Good for those wanting a quick reference on this poet, or for a story hour.
George and Martha Rise and Shine, by James Marshall. Heh, this book brought back memories. I used to read and love the stories of George and Martha, two friendly hippos. Very cute first-reader, good for classes and story hour.