Room of Shadows was an entertaining middle-grade read with a unique premise. Almost everyone knows of Edgar Allen Poe’s works, and many know that his end was both abrupt and mysterious. It was a fittingly foggy end to a writer whose works continue to capture the imagination. Room of Shadows takes wh...
Based on real events in the civil Rights Movement in Alabama USA, this Young Adult book was well written and accessible. A worthwhile read for young adults and adults alike.In the 1960s, equality was written into Federal law, but some of the Southern States had yet to enforce it. The Freedom Riders,...
Pinocchio would not admitThe wrong thing he had done.And he kept on telling fibs--He didn't stop with one.To speak the truth is hard sometimes,But in the end you'll seeThat honesty, without a doubt,Is the best policy!Except, of course, that's complete bullshit. These "never lie" morals are always no...
Good neighbors are friendly,Good neighbors are sweet.They try to make friendsWith the people they meet.So if you're out playingAnd see someone new,Be sure to say welcomeAnd how do you do!...Disney, you're giving me mixed messages there. First it's "never talk to strangers", and now it's "be sure to ...
John went off to be a spyOn Hook's pirate ship.But then Michael fell intoThe captain's evil grip.Luckily John's trusted friendsCame up with a solution--When friends work together,Each one makes a contribution!And that's a lovely moral--teamwork--except that the entire plot is driven by the fact that...
In spite of its flaws, I adore Disney's Hercules. This book constitutes a bitter insult to that memory.First and foremost, Hercules threw a discus into a cloud and "caus[ed] a torrential downpour". Let's ignore the fact that I suspect most four year olds won't understand the word "torrential". Inste...
Though the title is Lady and the Tramp: A Trusty Old Pal, the two main characters of the story are Lady and Tramp's friend, Trusty, and son, Scamp.Trusty likes to reminisce with the puppies, but he has the tendency to repeat himself. And after one too many times hearing the same story, Scamp can't t...
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