4.5 stars. Amazing read! The story of Titanic but from the point of view of Carpathia, the ship that saved the surviving passengers. Throw in an incre4.5 stars. Amazing read! The story of Titanic but from the point of view of Carpathia, the ship that saved the surviving passengers. Throw in an incredible dog and a mythical creature and you have one of the most unique and intriguing stories about the famous ship for kids I've ever read. This is a third book of Ms. Galvin I've read and absolutely loved. She has now officially became my favourite writer :)...more
Incredible, unique book, part history, part philosophical reflection. The strongest part is the rich, poetic, thought-provoking language. Written by aIncredible, unique book, part history, part philosophical reflection. The strongest part is the rich, poetic, thought-provoking language. Written by a truly skilled author....more
Loved this so much! This book was so joyful and tender, especially when it came to nature and the girl's attitude towards it. It was in a way a celebrLoved this so much! This book was so joyful and tender, especially when it came to nature and the girl's attitude towards it. It was in a way a celebration of spirit and wonder of nature, a caress for a soul....more
Rick Riordan has done it again. The PJ books are endlessly entertaining, never stealing from himself, well thought out world, well fleshed out charactRick Riordan has done it again. The PJ books are endlessly entertaining, never stealing from himself, well thought out world, well fleshed out characters, often genuinely moving and profound. I classify them modern classics by now. There are not many books you savour every single page of. Excellent read....more
4.5 stars. You'd think that putting an actual phoenix in the setting of the great fire of London, but it makes sense, when you think about it. When is4.5 stars. You'd think that putting an actual phoenix in the setting of the great fire of London, but it makes sense, when you think about it. When is a better time for a firebird to thrive if not in a great fire? The strenght of this book is in the writing and storytelling, the depiction of the fire is excellent and atmospheric. The existence of phoenix in that place and time is presented and explained properly. Wonderful read. Original, engaging, intriguing....more
4.75 stars. One of the most imaginative, brilliant and unique books I've ever read. Loved the illustrations and the classic charming victorian writing4.75 stars. One of the most imaginative, brilliant and unique books I've ever read. Loved the illustrations and the classic charming victorian writing style....more
Very engaging read describing supernatural phenomena from all over the world with varied illustrations to accompany them. DK publishing is living up tVery engaging read describing supernatural phenomena from all over the world with varied illustrations to accompany them. DK publishing is living up to their high standard of combining balanced and informative lay-out of facts and illustrations on every page, being comprehensive but not overbearing. A treat of a book for anyone interested in this theme....more
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