Imagine stumbling into a world that you never thought would have existed. Imagine visiting an island that was based off of your childhood stories, but these stories you thought to be just tales end up being real. Imagine being friends with a boy who’s invisible, a girl who can make fire with her hands, a girl who is lighter than air, and a lady who is a shape-shifter. without the help of Ransom Riggs’s great descriptions and photographs scattered throughout the novel, these characters would have dull personalities. In this novel Ransom Riggs using descriptive dialogue and pictures to build characters personalities.…
In the fantasy story Artemis Fowl, readers follow an Irish boy named Artemis (Fowl) on his journey of restoring his family’s riches. Written by author Eoin Colfer, we see the journey of two societies colliding face-to-face for the first time. By searching the internet, Artemis learns the existence of “The People”, an underground society formed of many mythical species hidden from human eyes. He learns of their practices, gathers information of their ways of life and formulates a plan to take valuable items from them. Artemis takes hostage to one of their police officers, in order to receive their golden ransom money. Throughout the book, Colfer uses multiple noteworthy author’s craft techniques that help the story progress in various ways.…
This graphic novel written by Lisa Chen consists of different chapters that provide insight on several periods of her life, that impact and shape her into the person she is today. The Lead Up is a chapter that recounts the events that occur before her stepmother and father divorce. The chapter depicts how these events had significantly affected her and how that has caused her to be the emotionally sensitive yet resilient and independent teenager she is today after experiencing these hardships. It is written after reading Marjane Satrapi’s Persepolis, to gain insight on the writing process.…
Robert B. Parker’s protagonist, Spenser, was a cop ahead of his time. Articulate, well-spoken, and well-read, Spenser had a college degree. He often quoted famous literary figures including his namesake, Edmund Spenser (“with an S like the poet”), author of the epic poem, The Faerie Queene. Today, more and more police agencies require at least some post-secondary education to qualify for a job on the force. The reason is simple: cable TV and Hollywood stereotypes aside today’s cops need solid, reliable writing skills. Yes, you read that right. Cops know how to write more than tickets. Here are seven strategies you can use to become a better writer:…
I can relate Rozin to Selkie. Rozin, fell in love with Frank when she was married to her ex-husband, Richard. At some point I got the feeling that Rozin wanted to live alone, however she asserts, “even if (we) never get married (she considers this just living together)” (253). Rozin comprises her dream of marrying to Frank to just living with him, she even decides to create a party for his birthday so that he can remember the love and thoughtfulness she put into the planning (253). Selkie comprise with the fisherman to marry him order to keep her skin. Both women comprised their complete fairy tales for a reality the aspect.…
"The Lost Heir: The Fall of Daria" is a legendary 145,000-expression instinctive desire book by Mike Walter-- the initial of a trine where your choices manage the tale. The diversion is totally material based- -without layout or audio influences -and also powered by the unfathomable, unrelenting pressure of your innovative capacity.…
In book two of Dana’s remarkable fantasy thriller, she doesn’t miss a beat as Sara and Kevin’s quest continues in search of the 3 keys in order to save mankind. Entwined within its pages readers will never be disappointed as they will be captivated by great storytelling, outstanding characters mixed with evil, suspense, parallel universes, romance and so much more. My personal favorite is…
The central characters introduced in Italo Calvinos novella, The Nonexistent Knight, are curiously diverse, yet each readily identifiable as each are driven or defined by particular quirks. In Agilulf Emo Bertrandin of the Guildivern and of the Others of Corbentraz and Sura, Knight of Selimpia Citeriore and Fez we see order and willpower, in Raimbaut of Roussillon theres passion, in the periwinkle female knight Bradamante is desire and pride, in Torrismund a need to belong, and in Gurdiloo nothing, naught but empty thoughts being filled and then emptied on whim. I find, however, that our narrator (and proclaimed writer of this knightly tale), Sister Theodora, personifies a certain idea of her own, she is wishful thinking and the story she weaves…
Rose is a fifth grader who has been diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome and has an obsession with homonyms, rules, and prime numbers. Rose lives with her troubled father, whose gift of a stray dog is her saving grace. When her dog goes missing during a storm, Rose will push her limits in order to find her dog, Rain. Told in first person, Rose is authentic and relatable, offering a true, matter of fact picture of the world that is refreshing. Readers will feel for and commiserate with Rose as she deals with a troubled father, absent mother, bullying and separation from classmates, and the loss of a beloved pet. Despite the many obstacles Rose faces, the reader is left with a sense of hope and happiness in the end. Rain Reign is a must have for…
Sometimes, the quietest of shyest people are the ones who have the most beautiful talents. Drew Hayden Taylor develops the theme of wonder in the story Girl Who Loved Her Horses as Danielle, shown to be quiet and shy, creates a beautiful piece of art that stuns the other people included in the story. This essay will summarize the contents of the book, point out literary devices that helped to bring out the magic in this story, and discuss the plot and theme. The story showcases a young girl, Danielle, who visits one of the mothers of the community who has an ‘Everything Wall’ in her home.…
Caught in a collision between the modern world of rap, football, street cred and the oldest living culture on earth, Lorrpu, Botj and Milika are three Yolngu teenagers who once shared a childhood dream of becoming great hunters together. But things have changed and their paths are diverging. Botj is walking on the wild side, a lost soul in search of a place to belong. Milika is more interested in football and girls than any of the traditional knowledge he is being taught. Only Lorrpu seems to care about the dream any more. Their paths are diverging, and he is the only one who can see it.…
The family relationship Sulieman and Najwa have in the novel displays strong signs of love and compassion, though is not the only bond that displays such deep roots. The mother and son relationship these characters have bring forward a vital sense of concern and care for one another. Many instances in the novel show that although their relationship is distorted at times, due to Najwa becoming ‘ill’ when her husband goes on his…
Her father suffers from manic depression, Wren is always partying, their mom wants to start a relationship with them, Cath’s writing professor fails her on a paper because it uses copyrighted characters, and Cath starts to like Levi, Reagan’s ex-boyfriend who is always hanging around the room. Her life becomes a balancing act with her home life, school work, and social life all on the line. Through her struggles, she learns how to let go, be her own person, and find what makes her happy. The novel has been very popular among readers. Kimberlyfaye writes a review that highlights Rowell’s ability to write a relatable, interesting, and well-developed novel that will enthrall the reader with its character and story. I agree with kimberlyfaye’s review of Fangirl in that overall, the way the story and characters were woven together was very interesting and enjoyable. However, I disagree that some of the techniques used to tell the story were pleasurable and, therefore, necessary. Fangirl was written with a story and characters that entice the reader, but also with some techniques that could hinder the reader’s…
Amidst the ongoing witch trials, Reginald Scot, a member of parliament, produced a book called The Discoverie of Witchcraft in 1584 denouncing the executions of witches and questioning their existence as a whole. Due to societal pressure he had to rely on biblical references in presenting his arguments to avoid being called a heretic or a witch himself. Hence, Scot argued that the belief in witches is an act of heresy itself because this belief suggests that another entity other than God has powers. He also claimed that the word ‘witch’ in the bible has been mistranslated and misinterpreted. This prompted King James I to produce his own book Daemonologie in 1597 to counteract the arguments of Scot. King James I was a firm believer in witches…
“The Magician’s Nephew” by Clive Staples Lewis, or C. S. Lewis as he is more well-known, is a beautiful tale describing the birth of a land that many have come to know and love, the land of Narnia. The first book in the series, but sixth to be published, didn’t include beloved characters such as Lucy and Edmund but instead hinted towards the future endeavors that would be experienced in Narnia and the surrounding countries. Reading this book as a child, the individual is instantly enthralled by the mystery that lies in the neighborhood of Digory and Polly, two unlikely friends. Their adventurous nature makes for an enjoyable read, even when the adventure is merely Polly’s smugglers’ cave and beyond. But behind the excitement and wanderlust hides a parallel world. To…