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Identity
Nora Roberts has written a novel entitled 'Identity'. This is a family romance novel of Morgan and Miles, but more importantly it's about learning to be safe and protecting who you are in many ways. The character of Gavin Rozwell is a person who steals people identities along with what they own for himself. Morgan learns she has many friends who are very willing to help her put her life back in order. She even learns self-defense moves like we all should learn in order to protect herself and whomever may be around. This is a story on being loved.
By Mark Graham11 months ago in Critique
Man Accused of Arson in Pennsylvania Governor's Mansion Fire Spoke Out in Support of Palestine
HARRISBURG, Pa. — A 36-year-old man was arrested on an arson count for setting fire to the Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's home in what is being investigated as a possible politically motivated attack. The suspect, Michael Brooks, had posted pro-Palestine statements online prior to the July 3 attack, raising questions about whether the attack was related to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
By Abdullah Al Marjuc Talha11 months ago in Critique
Holy Week
Last Sunday was Palm Sunday and the beginning of Holy Week. So, what does Holy Week really entail? I think it actually starts on Ash Wednesday when one receives the ashes from burnt palms, and the pastor or priest makes a small cross on one's forehead. Then, there is Maundy Thursday and the washing of the feet if I remember right leading into Good Friday and the Last Supper and then Easter Sunday for "He is Risen!"
By Mark Graham11 months ago in Critique
Not-so-happily-ever-after
Rachel Renee Russell has written another in the series of 'Dork Diaries' and this one is entitled 'Tales from a Not-so-Happily-Ever-After'. This is the diary of the main character of Nikki J. Maxwell and the start of her day that describes her morning routine, and of course something always goes wrong. In this one getting ready for school and running late because of her younger sister taking something from her that now makes her feel hurried, and you pretty much know that something is going to happen and does but will not be discovered till it is too late and at school.
By Mark Graham11 months ago in Critique
Goddess Girls
Joan Holub and Suzanne Williams have written a youth novel entitled 'Goddess Girls Aphrodite, the Beauty'. Who remembers studying Greek mythology in school or even in college? This story will show the readers very young versions of Greek gods and goddesses, as they could have been seen as middle school students. They are at the age where they are still learning about themselves and securing the various kinds of friendships that come along. They do tend to help each other as well as the mortals down below with issues and problems, and for Aphrodite that is all about love and seeing beauty in different ways. This is a book that will let you see Aphrodite, Ares, Poseidon, Athena, and a few other gods and goddesses in a fun and creative premise to get young readers interested in history even ancient history.
By Mark Graham11 months ago in Critique
Wolves and Whales
This is a two in one book in a series of books entitled 'Getting to Know Nature's Children'. The one I read and found interesting is the one where the subjects are Wolves and Whales. This book is written by Judy Ross and the pictures throughout the book are photographs of wolves and whales. The reader will learn about how wolves and whales live in many respects and learn that there are somewhat similarities between the two animals in their various environments to the care of their young and to the kinds of food they each eat. Judy offers a glossary page of all the terms presented on each animal. It is a book for young children who seem to show interest in animals and nature, and makes a great early science book for the Preschool and Kindergarten teacher.
By Mark Graham11 months ago in Critique
Tiny the Snow Dog & Pete the Cat
First, 'Tiny the Snow Dog' written by Cari Meister and illustrated by Rich Davis is young children's picture book that is at the level of a pre-primer. This is a first story book that will teach very beginning reading skills from left to right progression to reading pictures. This is the story of a dog and a snowy day, and how Tiny responds. Tiny also has a little boy that owns him or is the other way around.
By Mark Graham11 months ago in Critique
Monkey Friends
'Monkey Friends' was written as a school reading textbook by Edward W. Dolch and Marguerite P. Dolch and illustrated by Charles Forsythe in 1958. It's actually reading book at the primer level. This is reading book that uses the top 95 of the commonest nouns and the easiest of the 110 words on the Dolch Basic Sight Words List. This is the story of a monkey named Jette, who is about to have several adventures. Jette is also a peculiar monkey who likes to stay clean and make all kinds of friends. This is also a story that teaches a few other very important basic skills that we all should know and do.
By Mark Graham11 months ago in Critique
Secret Land of the Past
Miriam Schlein has written a children's early chapter book that is entitled 'Secret Land of the Past'. This is the story of Albert and Leo. Albert wants to stay home and go to baseball camp with his friend, but his parents are making him go on a trip with them to Bolivia. Albert meets Leo and on Albert's second day and on a tour of Leo's town they discover a hole, and they make an astounding discovery that is both personal and even professional in some respects in learning all about a long bygone time of early history.
By Mark Graham11 months ago in Critique
Where she went?
Gayle Forman has written a novel for teens and adults that is entitled 'Where She Went'. This is the story of two teens who are musicians of various talents by the names of Adam and Mia for one is into Classical music and the other is more into Rock and Roll. It seems that everything is going to plan till tragedy strikes for one of them. The main character of Adam makes a certain promise that at times will be hard to keep. On the other hand, do we know what a person hears and understands while in a coma. There is a question to ponder and it's 'Do various kinds of friendships change over time due to various issues or will there always be a link of some kind between them?
By Mark Graham11 months ago in Critique
Ever After High
Shanno Hale has created a collection of fairy tales that we all know, but with a twist. The heroes and heroines are now parents and all have children, who are now in their second year of high school known as their 'legacy year'. This is when the kids have to relive their parents' stories. The question is 'Do they really want too though?'
By Mark Graham11 months ago in Critique
