![]() Her relationships with Artie and Meghan continue to develop, and she realizes that while she's been going through a lot of big deals herself, so have the people around her - like Artie and Chloe. Having given up on her crush, she finds herself confused by her own emotions in regards to Marco and Kyle. Annie doesn't make an appearance, and I found myself feeling glad about that. I think I would have given this book 5 stars if the depiction of anaphylaxis, and its treatment and aftermath, had been fleshed out more.Īnyway, other than that one shortcoming, I really enjoyed this book. It just seemed like the author was trying to spread some allergy awareness, but spreading incomplete or misleading information really doesn't help. A "shot" is mentioned, but there's no indication that Hayley was prescribed an EpiPen, which is also standard procedure if someone is diagnosed with a life-threatening allergy. ![]() In this book, Hayley's allergic reaction in the last book was recapped, and still there was no mention of an ER visit, which is standard procedure in case of anaphylaxis. However, as much as this series makes an effort to open readers' eyes to various differences of people within a community, I can't get past the inaccurate portrayal of anaphylaxis. This time, we have a foster family and a charity fundraiser. Lisa Papademetriou delivers again with another fun book about Hayley and her 7th grade existence.ĭiversity continues to be a theme. ![]()
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5/30/2023 0 Comments Scream all night by derek milman![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Dario swears his homecoming will be a one-time visit. But then Dario's brother invites him home to a mysterious ceremony involving his father and a tribute to his first film- The Curse of the Mummy's Tongue. It's been three years since Dario's even seen the place, after getting legally emancipated from his father, the infamous director of Moldavia's creature features. Goodreads Hottest YA Books of Summer * B&N Teen Blog Most Anticipated YA Debuts of 2018 * Buzzfeed 27 YA Books You'll Want to Devour by the Pool This Summer DARIO HEYWARD KNOWS ONE THING: He's never going back to Moldavia Studios, the iconic castle that served as the set, studio, and home to the cast and crew of dozens of cult classic B-horror movies. A darkly hilarious contemporary realistic young adult novel about growing up and finding your place in the world, perfect for fans of Me and Earl and the Dying Girl and Running with Scissors. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() These levels of interpretation add a richness to Prendick’s adventures on Dr. While this riveting tale was intended to be a commentary on evolution, divine creation, and the tension between human nature and culture, modern readers familiar with genetic engineering will marvel at Wells’s prediction of the ethical issues raised by producing “smarter” human beings or bringing back extinct species. Moreau, confronts dark secrets, strange creatures, and a reason to run for his life. Moreau, a shipwrecked gentleman named Edward Prendick, stranded on a Pacific island lorded over by the notorious Dr. They wanted to know more about the wondrous possibilities of science shown in his first book, The Time Machine, not its potential for misuse and terror. Wells was greeted in 1896 by howls of protest from reviewers, who found it horrifying and blasphemous. Ranked among the classic novels of the English language and the inspiration for several unforgettable movies, this early work of H. Librarian note: An alternative cover for this ISBN can be found here. ![]() 5/30/2023 0 Comments John henry by lester![]() ![]() For although Pinkney's pictorial renderings are at times perhaps almost a trifle too overly busy for my eyes and attention span (and sometimes do seem to obtain even some modern anachronisms), their minute details are indeed both lushly rendered and also very much and successfully mirror Julius Lester's printed words (his retelling of the John Henry Tall Tale tradition), a richly nuanced narrative, chock full of delightfully evocative metaphors, similes, literary allusions (and as such, Julius Lester's text is most definitely very much as verbally dense and as full as Jerry Pinkney's pictorial renderings and vice versa, a truly and in many ways lovely and stunning marriage of text and images). ![]() With regard to Julius Lester's 1994 John Henry, it is in particular illustrator Jerry Pinkney's 1995 Caldecott Honour winning accompanying illustrations which I have always found (and ever since first reading the book as a library copy a couple of years ago) very much personally and visually impressive (expressive). ![]() 5/30/2023 0 Comments If we were villains about![]() This book made me homesick for a place I had never been, for friends I have never had. If We Were Villains is such an intricate, multi faceted read that there is no doubt I will get more from it when I inevitably re-read it in the future. Still and calm and clear, like everything was fine. The Water, too, was still, and I thought, what liars they are, the sky and the water. Oliver and his classmates James, Richard, Alexander, Wren, Filippa and Meredith immerse themselves into the world of Shakespearean tragedy, and as they do their lives turn into a tragedy in ways they could never have foreseen. Their fourth year would be their most crucial, and none of them would be left untouched by the goings on of their final year. ![]() Little did they know that the rivalries, the violence and the tragedy of the plays they were studying would seep into their lives at school. ![]() Oliver Marks and his six fellow theatre students are going in to their fourth and final year at Dellecher, and that means they finally get to perform some Shakespearean tragedies. Rio is an extraordinary novel set at a prestigious arts academy called Dellecher. ![]() 5/30/2023 0 Comments Marmee by sarah miller![]() ![]() Money is tight and every month, her husband sends less and less of his salary with no explanation. ![]() With her husband serving as an army chaplain, the comfort and security of Margaret’s four daughters- Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy-now rest on her shoulders alone. In 1861, war is raging in the South, but in Concord, Massachusetts, Margaret March has her own battles to fight. ![]() Marmee carries her own secrets and sharp edges in a story that will sweep you away and leave you wishing for more.” - Patti Callahan Henry From the author of Caroline, a revealing retelling of Louisa May Alcott’s beloved Little Women, from the perspective of Margaret “Marmee” March, about the larger real-world challenges behind the cozy domestic concerns cherished by generations of readers. ![]() 5/29/2023 0 Comments David copperfield gutenberg![]() ![]() I will deal with him as I think right and dispose of him as I think proper. Murdstone: Merely this: I have come to take my stepson back. I act on them and I say no more about them.īetsey Trotwood: I see. This is the best way of bringing up this particular boy. If he had been your own boy, you would have put him to it just the same, I suppose. The facts, I propose, speak for themselves.īetsey Trotwood: About this respectable business, a blacking factory, I believe. Murdstone: I placed this boy in a respectable business. Miss Murdstone: But not at all too strong for the situation. Miss Murdstone: Of all the boys in the world, this is the worst boy. ![]() ![]() Murdstone: This boy, you should know, Miss Trotwood, has a sullen, rebellious spirit, a violent temper and an intractable disposition. ![]() ![]() Readers of the series will delight in catching up with characters from the first two books while those new to the series will have no difficulty reading Between the Devil and the Duke as a standalone. Secondary characters, both good and bad, shine vibrantly in their respective roles, moving the story along without taking the focus off the hero and heroine. Gifting them with sparkling dialogue, sizzling passion, family secrets, heartwarming emotion, and a mystery with twists and turns aplenty showcases this brilliant match, landing Alex and Angelique on my list of all-time favorite couples. ![]() ![]() Alex and Angelique, hero and heroine of Between the Devil and the Duke are perfect examples of that skill. ![]() One of the things I most enjoy about 2017 RITA award winner Bowen's books is her skill in creating complex, intelligent, fascinating characters who are outside the norm. There were just so many good books!īetween the Devil and the Duke by Kelly Bowen (Jan 31) I'm adding a few bonus books to my list because there were titles that, while they didn't make the top ten cut, still needed to be mentioned. This year we were blessed with some outstanding new books which made 2017 a great year for reading but sure didn't help Janga and me whittle our "best of" lists down to ten titles. ![]() 5/29/2023 0 Comments 11 minutes paulo![]() The concept, which can hold about 315 passengers, is a collaboration led by specialists at Delft Technical University (TU Delft) Aerospace Engineering department in the Netherlands, with Airbus and KLM Airlines. But it could be carbon-free if the concept incorporates hydrogen fuel cells, which is part of the long-term plan. The Flying V is an experimental aircraft that promises 20-percent greater fuel efficiency over more conventional commercial jetliners like the Airbus 350. The first test flight is scheduled for 2028. NASA says the design creates less drag which, along with expected advancements in propulsion systems and materials, could potentially reduce fuel consumption and emissions by up to 30 percent compared with today’s most efficient single-aisle aircraft. The aircraft will have an engine under each wing-and a T-shaped tail in the rear. ![]() Its unconventional design stores the liquid hydrogen tanks beneath the wings, while two hybrid-hydrogen turbofan engines provide thrust.īoeing is working with NASA to create a Sustainable Flight Demonstrator, with long, skinny wings that extend from the top, rather than the bottom, of the plane’s fuselage. The blended-wing-body aircraft features wings that merge with the main body of the plane to create an exceptionally wide fuselage. ![]() The company’s blended-wing Maveric concept envisions seating up to 200 people using a hydrogen-powered aircraft that could fly an estimated 2,500 nautical miles. Airbus is on a mission to develop the world’s first hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft by 2035. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Agent: Hayley Steed, Madeline Milburn Literary. Description Details Reviews In this funny and sharp romantic comedy, a woman with a knack for turning her boyfriends’ lives around starts a professional service to help wrangle men, only to be unexpectedly matched with an old flame. It’s entertaining in its own right, and readers looking for a smart, empowering blend of romance and women’s fiction are sure to be pleased. Indeed, the primary focus here is on Aly learning to love herself enough to stop putting everyone else’s needs before her own. Charming characters and quick wit make for a fun, breezy romp, though some romance readers may wish the love story took more of a central role. As they reconnect, Aly struggles with the morality of secretly working to “fix” Dylan for her client. When social media influencer Nicki Wetherington-Smythe hires Aly hoping Aly can push her boyfriend to a proposal, Aly’s shocked to discover that the man she’s meant to be fixing is her own childhood friend and first love, Dylan James. Together, they launch Fixer-Upper, a top-secret consulting firm that promises to subtly “fix” the men in its clients lives. After a chance encounter leads her to realize that all her ex-boyfriends’ lives have improved after dating her, her friends convince her that she could sell this skill set. Aly Aresti has perfected the art of problem-solving. Walking the line between rom-com and tale of self-discovery, Forsythe’s debut delights with sure-footed plotting and an endearing cast. ![]() |