Leslie
There is no unbiased review for this from me. I have read this book at least once a year for what may be about 3 decades. The story of the unpleasant little girl making herself strong by skipping rope and fighting against the wind, couched in descriptions of green and growing things lives with me and reminds me that we can grow, change, and become stronger, better people.
A story of a pair of children swept up into a fantastical tale of sleeping knights, biding darkness, and limited hope. Very familiar but sure how, like an echo of a memory of nostalgia of the best kind.
An odd duck of a book following a father and son duo stuck in the middle of a fantasy world being manipulated and exploited in what seems quite like a contemporary "real" world. Solid world building, interesting characters, surprisingly dark things handled with DWJ's deft whimsy. I forgot how much I enjoy it.
Inadvertently picked up a supernatural teen drama echo of The Westing Game. Different setting, era, players, but still a will-based game surrounding a murder mystery. Quite entertaining, not too teen drama-y.
A middle grade high seas adventure that becomes a 90s-style Angel Unaware trope mystery featuring a good-natured and apparently immortal pair of best friends helping folk. Features the banter, mysteries, and riddles familiar from Jacques' better-known Redwall series, but it does not quite reach the same heights of the best thereof. Still thoroughly enjoyable.
Delightfully absurd and slightly infuriating. Kind if what you want in a Star Trek Adventure Choice book.
It's nice. I guess it's cozy? I don't know - I guess I just wanted the story beyond the snuggle. Nothing really wrong with it but not my jam, I don't think.
Light mystery, with a friendly aspect, given the periodic inclusion of the author as an amiable history keeper for the famous thief and his exploits. This, the Magnetic Press publication, is also beautifully illustrated by Vincent Mallié. A larger book, with thick,smooth pages, it is a mentally and physically satisfying read.
Fabulous romp with phenomenal backgrounds and hilarious expressions. Mr Selim is a firm favorite, and Delilah is no slouch.
The series continues as a delightful, albeit somewhat pretentious reference-wise. Solid in the genre and style.
A book I read at the right time. Not all the stories are favorite, but all of them have worth. Tread with caution as you come - they are not light.