I read the first Rangers Apprentice novel. I have mixed feelings about it. Decent adventure, one dimensional characters, moderately sexist. I like the more recent book in the series more. I suppose he has had time to master the boy adventure genre.
I read the new Jerry Spinelli book too, Jake and Lily. I really liked it, though he rehashed a lot of his Don't Pick On Dorky Kids material from Crash, Wringers, and Loser. There was also a lot of stuff about the relationship between siblings changing as they grow. I liked Lily more than Jake as her journey was more original. Still highly recommend! It would be a great book for any kid who feels like a sibling is changing and leaving them behind.
Oh, and The Six Crowns: Trundle's Quest. Loved! It's sort of a cross between LOTR and Redwall, on flying sailboats. Yay! It's also lower MG, perfect for a fantasy fan who is not ready to tackle a super long fat book. It has a hedgehog wizard gypsy princess. What more do I have to say?
Now reading a sequel to another book, called A Hero For WondLa, which is very enjoyable!
I read the new Jerry Spinelli book too, Jake and Lily. I really liked it, though he rehashed a lot of his Don't Pick On Dorky Kids material from Crash, Wringers, and Loser. There was also a lot of stuff about the relationship between siblings changing as they grow. I liked Lily more than Jake as her journey was more original. Still highly recommend! It would be a great book for any kid who feels like a sibling is changing and leaving them behind.
Oh, and The Six Crowns: Trundle's Quest. Loved! It's sort of a cross between LOTR and Redwall, on flying sailboats. Yay! It's also lower MG, perfect for a fantasy fan who is not ready to tackle a super long fat book. It has a hedgehog wizard gypsy princess. What more do I have to say?
Now reading a sequel to another book, called A Hero For WondLa, which is very enjoyable!