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Gone to Dallas: The Storekeeper 1856-1861
Laurie Moore-Moore has written an adult historical fiction novel entitled 'Gone to Dallas: The Storekeeper 1856-1861. 'Gone to Dallas: The Storekeeper' will give the reader a voyage back in time to see how things were different, but yet the same. This is the story of a woman named Sara and her voyage by wagon train at the time right before the Civil War or the War Between the States at the start of what will become a major city in the future. Sara is a storekeeper that has many decisions to make in dealing with all the different relationships that affect her life and living the way she wants. Laurie Moore-Moore wrote the novel for adults and even for young adults who like American history and relationships. From the scenes of the wagon train voyage to the building of her first store to the beginnings of a town of log buildings to a city that will become a major metropolis. Laurie as well as Sara has described the era and the life of a growing time for all of us.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
The Little Girl who lived in the Well
Roger Major has written a middle school novel entitled 'The Little Girl Who Lived in the Well'. This is a story that the past effects the present in many ways. It is the story of two little girls by the names of Emma and Wendy and how they solved a very cold case. It is also a story of how friendship even from different eras will meet at the age of ten and the belief in helping one another and their other relationships that are affected by their meeting. Roger Major wrote a story that will bring out many emotions of the reader for his showing and telling in how all the characters came together even if through technology. There are many scenes that will have the reader wondering.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
The Pirates of Pepper Pot Point
'The Pirates of Pepper Pot Point' is a children's picture storybook that seems to be written as one long very entertaining tongue twister. What a feat this author Michele Schultz and illustrator Paul Schultz has created. This is the story of a young boy named Peter Pickle and his cat Petunia and their adventure with the pirates and a battle of good and evil. Peter meets a pirate named Pedro and his parrot Percy and figures a way to help his friends and neighbors. Michele has written a story that shows the difference between right and wrong and how people can change. This is a story full of alliteration of the letter 'P'. Paul has drawn pictures that are fun to look at and 'read' and with the use of primary colors and the shading again makes this book a fun read.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Sami's Big Secret
'Sami's Big Secret' is a children's picture book written by W.J. Armstrong-Bungay. Animals of all kinds have all kinds of feelings and Sami is trying to figure out her feelings as well. Sami is a girl rabbit who is unhappy with her family life. She lives in a big family where it gets quite busy and one day it just seems like just too much. Sami needs a friend that understands, but will she find one and feel better about herself and the others in her life. W.J. Armstrong-Bungay is a show and tell writer using words that describe the pictures for when the reader sees the artwork and the detail for each of the characters the reader will get a sense for what Sami is going through in trying to fit in somewhere. The artwork is very detailed using various shades to depict the woods that seemed to come alive in many ways for it was like walking through the woods.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Meatball's Snow Day
'Meatball's Snow Day' is a children's picture book written by Jen Willett. Who doesn't like a Snow Day? This is the story of a little mouse named Meatballs and he lives on a farm with his mom and his friends. One day he wakes up and finds out that it is a snow day and his adventures begin, but not thanks to his mom has a good breakfast and a snack to take on while on his adventures. Meatball has a small friend by the name of Moe and they find many ways to have fun on the farm during winter. This is a book with glossy pages and pictures that have to me vivid colors that are also very detailed, as can be seen as the walk he takes with his friend as well as all the other activities that they do. At the end of the book there is a recipe that parents can make with their kids.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Bedtime
'Bedtime' is a children's picture book that was written by Nanette Newman and illustrated by Flora Daneman. Oh, sleepy time and a chance to dream 'Bedtime' is a story written as if a poem and even something else for a good night's sleep and pleasant dreams or a wish for a parents wish for their child. The words are written throughout the book as to me a breeze that blows through the clouds and trees that are floating by. It also has a sing-song manner about itself for as you read the words and enjoy the pictures it is quite relaxing. Flora has drawn the pictures using it seems muted colors and blending the colors blue, purple, tans, browns and a few primary colors. My favorite pictures if I had to choose would be and are when the mom is holding the baby with the teddy bear and the book along with the last page with the sleeping baby and the teddy bear. This is a book of love and hugs.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
If Grace is Dead I Killed Her
Why do people bully? T.G. Starr has written a teen novel entitled 'If Grace Is Dead I Killed Her- Teen Bullying Gone Bad'. This is the story of a character named Maddie who has so much angst in her that so goes too far in her teasing of another girl over something that happened that really did not happen. Maddie is the head girl of the 'Scarlet Squad' a group of girls who seem to follow whoever is doing the wrong thing. This is a period in everyone's life that requires a lot of patience that at the time we do not have a lot of this. T.G. Starr has written a story that will tug at your heart and make you remember your high school days and trying to fit in somewhere and making various right and wrong decisions. This would make a good group discussion reading.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Angels at the Table
Debbie Macomber has written a short Christmas novel entitled 'Angels at the Table'. This is the story of four angels or as they call themselves Prayer Ambassador's named Goodness, Mercy, Shirley and Will. They are sent down to earth in order to answer various kinds of prayers and even to give humans a little push now again, but these four ambassadors seem to make good decisions but in a wrong way. Debbie Macomber has created a novel that one will want to read over and over again especially during the Christmas season for this is when the story is set. Merry Christmas and enjoy 'Angels at the Table'.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Full House
'Full House' written by Janet Evanovich is one of her early works of literature. This is the story of Nicholas and Billie and a mystery of love and murder. To me this is also quite humorous when other family members get mixed up in the story as in Nick's niece and nephew and dealing with a wedding or two and solving some very interesting family issues. Janet Evanovich is a writer that writes romantic comedy novels in my opinion and are quite fun to read.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
One Season of Sunshine
Julia London has written a family romance novel entitled 'One Season of Sunshine'. This is the story of a woman and a man by the names of Jane and Ash. Jane is a second-grade teacher who knows she is adopted but wants to find out more about the mother who gave her up. Ash is a father and businessman who wants to keep his family together in working through losing his wife in a car accident. This is a story of adoption and trying to accept what has happened in the past in dealing with mental illness of a family member and how it is affecting others one way or another. Julia London is a show and tell writer for the reader will be able to picture all the various surroundings from Jane's family in Austin to Ash's mansion to the playhouse along with all the emotions exhibited by the characters.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Irish Rebel
Nora Roberts has written a short novel entitled 'Irish Rebel'. This is the story of Keeley and Brian and the world of horses in many ways. Each of these characters has choices to make in order to move on in their lives one one way or another. Nora Roberts writes scenes that are picturesque even in words for the reader will be able to see Keeley at her school as well as Brian working in the other facets of the world of horses.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Captivated and Entranced
This is one of those Nora Roberts novels that are two novels in one book. The first one is 'Captivated' this is the story of Morgana and Nash, a witch and a screenwriter. They each have to make several decisions in how they want to keep this relationship going. Nora Roberts has offered the reader a romance along with a family story as well. This is the start of a series of a family of witches and how they deal with the many ways that mortals see them. In the second book entitled 'Entranced' this is the story of Mel and Sebastian, a PI and a psychic working on a baby stealing racket. Nora Roberts is a writer that is quite visual in both these stories. She is a writer for those who like romance but also likes mystery and family stories.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique