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Loving my re-read (listening) to the entire Harry Potter series. I guess I've seen the movies more recently so I've forgotten some details of the books. I love rediscovering things as I read. I'll be moving on to book 6 after a bit of a break. :)
Original post: readingismyescape.booklikes.com/post/2693357/hp-the-order-of-the-phoenix-audiobook
Review:
Audience: 4th Grade & Up
Format: Audiobook/Library Copy
Myths, my abuela used to say, are truths long forgotten by the world.
- first sentence
Charlie Hernandez knows the Hispanic myths inside and out because his abuela (grandmother) has been telling him stories about them since he was very young. Then one day, he finds out that all the monsters that he thought were myths, are actually real. Not only are they real, but they are trying to break through the barrier between life and death.
This a great book for fans of the Percy Jackson series. I enjoyed listening to the audiobook and hearing the story told by someone who could pronounce all the words correctly instead of trying to imagine how they should sound in my head. We read this book for our middle school book club and will be zooming with the author this week. I'm so excited!
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This is a cute story in the form of a diary written by Bub the pug. He hates water and loves peanut butter, but he especially loves Bella (his human girl). Another great Branches book for young readers - an early chapter book that kids will love, especially those who like animals. :)
Original post: readingismyescape.booklikes.com/post/2587747/pug-s-snow-day-by-kayla-may
Review:
Audience: Adult
Format: Audiobook/Owned
Another re-read (first time listen) of a Stephen King book. I figured this was as good a time as any to re-experience The Stand. My goal this year is to listen to all the Stephen King books I have previously read. This year seems like it is being written by Stephen King, so yeah.
This is one of my favorite Stephen King books and the audio version did not disappoint.
Original post: readingismyescape.booklikes.com/post/2587721/the-stand-by-stephen-king-audiobook
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Audience: Young Adult
Format: Hardcover/Library Copy
Chains clanked in the darkness of the holding cells.
- first sentence
This book comes from the same universe as Shipbreaker. In this book, Mahlia and Mouse managed to find each other and escape the Drowned Cities and live with a doctor in a small town. One day, they find a bioengineered half-man (Tool) nearly dead in the jungle. Mahlia believes Tool will save them and help them travel north beyond the Drowned Cities to a place of safety and opportunity. But Mouse is taken by the soldier boys and Mahlia must decide whether to risk everything to try to save her friend or escape to a place where freedom is possible.
This is a heart-pounding story of loyalty, survival, and adventure and I loved it! Though it is a bit gory at times, so be warned.
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