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3.5 AVERAGE
3.5 AVERAGE
fun while it lasted, but as i start to think about it more it's ruining it...so i'm not going to. fun for a kid book, and the intended audience probably wouldn't notice or mind the issues that are bugging me.
adventurous
challenging
funny
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
We liked another book by this author so I grabbed this one when I saw it at the library. The kids and I enjoyed reading this one together.
Book #6 Read in 2015
The Island of Dr. Libris by Chris Grabenstein (YA)
I enjoyed this author's book Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library and was excited for the chance to review this one...and it did not disappoint. In this book, Billy is spending the summer in a cabin with his mother, who is working on her dissertation. She encourages Billy, who is looking for the cabin's television, to check out expansive library/study of Dr. Libris. Billy does so and the books come to life...literally...on an island nearby. Billy meets Robin Hood, Hercules and The Three Musketeers, among others. His hope is to find treasure in order to erase the financial troubles that he thinks are getting in the way of the happy marriage of his parents.
This was a good, quick read. I loved the literary references throughout it. Billy is an interesting character. I enjoyed it a lot. I received a copy of this book from the Amazon Vine program in exchange for a honest review.
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The Island of Dr. Libris by Chris Grabenstein (YA)
I enjoyed this author's book Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library and was excited for the chance to review this one...and it did not disappoint. In this book, Billy is spending the summer in a cabin with his mother, who is working on her dissertation. She encourages Billy, who is looking for the cabin's television, to check out expansive library/study of Dr. Libris. Billy does so and the books come to life...literally...on an island nearby. Billy meets Robin Hood, Hercules and The Three Musketeers, among others. His hope is to find treasure in order to erase the financial troubles that he thinks are getting in the way of the happy marriage of his parents.
This was a good, quick read. I loved the literary references throughout it. Billy is an interesting character. I enjoyed it a lot. I received a copy of this book from the Amazon Vine program in exchange for a honest review.
http://melissasbookpicks.blogspot.com
Some books are better when you listen to them. I think this is one of them. The narrator did a great job - distinct different voices, and the dialogue pulled you right into the story. My 10-yr old listened with me, and even though some of the characters, - Pollyanna, Tom Sawyer, 3 musketeers - were new to her, she quickly figured out their personalities and they fit right into their stories.
The only problem I had with the book was the ending was wrapped up a little too quickly. I liked the big idea at the end about billy and his imagination. But there were some loose threads that were wrapped up too quickly and conveniently.
The only problem I had with the book was the ending was wrapped up a little too quickly. I liked the big idea at the end about billy and his imagination. But there were some loose threads that were wrapped up too quickly and conveniently.