Seven Wonders: The Colossus Rises by Peter Lerangis

I'd like to say that I know most of the books that come out, and like to read them as soon as possible. However, this series by Peter Lerangis truly caught me by surprise- I didn't even know it existed until I found the second book at Costco a week ago! So of course, I decided to buy it- and read it. I decided to give it a try partly because it looked to be alright- the writing was pretty good. And partly because Rick Riordan reviewed it.

"A high-octane mix of modern adventure and ancient secrets, The Colossus Rises is Lerangis's most gripping work yet. Young readers will love this story. I can't wait to see what's next in the Seven Wonders series!"

~ Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson series ~

So with high expectations, I started reading.

Meet Jack McKinley, Aly Black, Cass Williams, and Marco Ramsay, the four main characters of this series. Together, they encounter ancient secrets, twisting tunnels, and run away from people who want to kill them. Yet at the same time, do they really know who to trust? It's up to these four unlucky 'superheros' to save the world. Each of them have a certain character trait that makes them uniquely special- stronger, faster, smarter. These are called their G7W talents. Yet it'll take them more than that to save the world. They'll have to work together. 

Peter Lerangis wrote an intriguing adventure novel full of peril, danger, and friends. However, one thing I have to say that in this book, I got lost sometimes- his writing confused me from time to time- on how the sentences were layed out. 

I recommend this to ages 8-12. It's an okay book, and will keep you entertained when you're bored!

*** I give this book a 7.8 out of 10! ***

The Complete Horse and Rider by Sarah Muir and Debby Sly

As anyone who knows me will be able to tell you, I am completely in love with horses. So when I saw this book at Chapters, of course I had to buy it!

And I can tell you right now- I am super glad I bought it. This book has completely everything you would need for Horseback riding!!! Hats off to Sarah Muir and Debby Sly!

The Complete Horse and Rider covers Saddlery and Equipment, Learning to Ride, and World of the Horse. Seriously, this book blew my mind. It's absolutely amazing. I love it!!! It covers everything from the Saddle, to Mastering the Gaits, to Jumping Sports. It's a book every horse-lover should have in their library, and I found it to be highly informative. The colour pictures help you along with the small text as well!

This is a book worth having, if you are interested in horses- you will be amazed at how much you can learn from this! It's not every day that I get interested in a non-fiction book, but really, this is a must read for any horse-lover. That certainly includes me... I promise you will be fascinated by all this book has to offer you- from improving your balance, to horse sports, and even how to tack up properly. You will emerge with a fuller understanding of horses and how the powerful, beautiful creatures that many love to ride work, and how they can be rewarded, and how you can maintain connections with them!

I recommend this book to older kids, teens, and adults who love horses!

*** I rate this book a 9.89 out of 10!***

Frozen ( The Movie )

Just yesterday, I went to go and watch Frozen, the new Disney movie that had impossibly good feedback about it. And I have to admit- I see why.

From the creators of "Tangled" and "Wreck-It Ralph" comes a touching story about love, family, and snow. Really- it'll make you cry by the second scene. I watched Frozen in 3D, and I have to say that the graphics were really really really good. Like... Wow. You really can make snow fall these days! Telling of a scared, super beautiful Ice Queen by the name of Elsa and her sister, a lovely, determined girl who wants nothing but to have her sister back by the name of Anna, Frozen will touch even the coldest of hearts. You definitely have to watch this movie- it's an absolutely stirring tale. The characters will all worm themselves into your heart- from the Ice Queen to sweet little Anna. 

Meet the slightly crazy-looking loyal reindeer, Sven,

the Prince-that's-not-what-you-think-he-is, Prince Hans,

Elsa, the Ice Queen and my favourite character in the movie,

Olaf, the slightly really insane snowman,

Kristoff, the anti-social really weird person...

and last but not least, Anna, the sweet, kind one who just really really doesn't want to be alone.

"Yoohoo! Big summer blowout!"

This film will make you sympathize with the Ice Queen, fall in love with the characters, and fall to the ground laughing at the characters. I spent at least half the movie laughing at the characters' absurdities. 

I recommend this movie to kids and teens- it shows a lot about family, and how nothing is stronger than love. I bet everyone can sympathize with Elsa- she's a highly relate-able character. Mixed with humor, Frozen is a great family movie, like most Disney movies, except this one doesn't have an evil witch who cursed them, or whatnot. Really- the 'evil' character isn't really even that evil. I'd have to say that this is personally my favourite Disney movie, with Tangled not very far behind.

***I give this movie a 8.7 out of 10!***

Infamous by Sherrilyn Kenyon

Infamous is an amazing book by Sherrilyn Kenyon. If you're in need of a good fantastical book to read, this is it. The Chronicles of Nick are here to entertain you. 

With a wacky sense of humor, and a serious magnet for danger, Nick gets in trouble. A lot. Even then, he has a doting mother, a bodyguard/friend/thing, a girlfriend, and others who care about him. However, just before you get too interested in the book, I have to say that this book is the third book in the series. The first would be:

I suggest that you read Infinity before you read this book, because some things just don't make sense... 

This is a great book for you to dig into when you're bored, and need something to entertain you. I love this series- it's a great series and it will definitely have you hooked. Sherrilyn Kenyon is a great author, and she writes really intriguing stories! 

Once you pick up this book and start reading, you will be hooked, and you will find yourself reading it over and over again until you can find the next book. And then the next. And the next. You'll find yourself enveloped in the depths of the intoxicating folds of... a good book.

I recommend this book to teenagers and young adults, and especially those who love fiction. I enjoyed this book a lot and I bet that you will, too!

*** I give this book a 9.5 out of 10!***

Odysseo by Cavalia

Many Vancouverites may have seen the huge white tent set up next to the Cambie Bridge. Believe me, I see it every day. And besides. I've been kind of obsessed over horses these days.

So for my Christmas present, my good parents decided to privilege me with the purchase of these beautiful things:

And while I was there, I even graced myself with another present:

I strongly advise any horse lovers to go to this show- you won't regret it. Seriously. Convince your parents, or scrape together some money to go see this epic show. I loved it. It was absolutely AMAZING!!! They had live music, a wonderful singer, and many many talented people. The riders were all amazing. I can't express how awesome this show is!!!! It is definitely a sight for sore eyes. The riders ride so well, and the horses are so beautiful! My personal favorite was the large black horse- he reminds me of the horse that I ride, myself. A group made up of only geldings and stallions, the Odysseo by Cavalia will take your breath away. It's stunning, and powerful.

*** I give this show an 11 out of 10. Absolutely. Amazing.***

Odysseo site

Snoopy ~Cowabunga!~

Another comic many people have enjoyed: Snoopy. With his witty ways and terrible writing, many people love Snoopy. Personally, I have to say that I like simple-minded Garfield better, but I still enjoyed reading this book from the Peanuts Collection!

Snoopy is one intellectual dog that cannot write. As he talks with his family and his little friend Woodstock, you will laugh at his witty conversations and as he struggles to master sports intended for humans, ventures into the woods, and pals around with Woodstock, spreading merriment along the way. Charles M. Schulz wrote a hilarious series of misadventures by everyone's favourite dog, Snoopy.

While reading this comic book, you will be taken aback and amazed at the big brain on Snoopy. Really. He has an amazing sense of logic.

Why dogs are superior to cats... They just are, and that's all there is to it!

... that logic....

You can stick with this adorable Snoopy while he fails over and over again to get his work published anywhere. Believe me, Snoopy? I can relate.

... Even then, I think I'm more of a cat person, thanks.

I recommend Snoopy Cowabunga! to all readers ages 6-12. I guarantee you will love his weird humor!

*** I give this book a 8.4 out of 10! ***

Diary of a Wimpy Kid ~Hard Luck~

If it isn't everyone's very favourite middle-schooler, Greg Heffley. And he seems to be in some kind of pickle, yet again.

Greg's not going very well in middle school so far. Especially now that his best friend, Rowley Jefferson, has ditched him, and finding new friends is proving to be tough. Greg's decided to take a leap of faith and turn his choices over to luck. After a few falls, maybe things will even out for Greg?

Greg has the worst of luck sometimes... Middle school isn't going too swimmingly for Greg. It makes you really wonder when the tide is about to turn for him. When you're feeling like you had a bad day, and things aren't going so well for you, you can always turn to Greg Heffley and have a little laugh at his expense sympathize with him. Sometimes you think that all the bad luck in middle school just landed on him...

With a silly sense of right and wrong, and a hilarious magnet for bad luck, Greg will have you laughing on the floor in minutes. At the same time, you can't help but feel a little bad for the guy.....

Jeff Kinney wrote a comical mix between novel and comic book to entertain readers. This would be the 8th book, and I suggest that you start off with the first.

I recommend this book to readers ages 8-16. It will bring a smile to your face any day!

*** I give this book a 8.9 out of 10!***

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

Hello everyone! I'm back- winter break has just started! And to start off, I decided to review one of my very favourite books- The Fault in Our Stars by John Green.

Also the author for Looking for Alaska, John Green is an amazing writer. He is also the author of many other books, including An Abundance Of Katherines, Paper Towns, and Will Grayson, Will Grayson. I loved all his books and suggest you to read them very much!

The Fault in Our Stars is a heartbreaking novel of two teens with cancer, that will make you want to die of laughter and sob at the same time. This book is probably my favourite of all the books John Green has wrote, and that's saying a lot- his books are all so amazing. A raw, energizing novel, it brilliantly explores the funny, thrilling, and tragic business of being alive and in love. And Hazel Grace and Augustus Waters are hopelessly in love. Featuring the Literal Heart of Jesus, a lonely swing set, and a writer with no heart, John Green wrote a straight forward yet touching tale that everyone should enjoy and love!

I recommend this book to young adult readers. It's a hilarious book that everyone will cry over. By the end of the book, I was sobbing. Be sure to read this book before the movie comes out in the summer! It is amazingly written and beautifully crafted, after all. He may write to the young adults, and yet he writes for all the kids- the ones with over-protective mothers and fathers, and especially the ones who are suffering from cancer. He speaks to all the doctors and nurses in the universe, and also to the patients in the hospitals. 

"Qualities of a Good Nurse: Go," I said.

"1. Doesn't pun on your disability," Isaac said.

"2. Gets blood on the first try," I said.

"Seriously, that is huge. I mean is this my freaking arm or a dartboard? 3. No condescending voice."

"How are you doing, sweetie?" I asked, cloying. "I'm going to stick you with a needle now. There might be a little ouchie."

Seriously... this book will make you die from laughter.

***I give this book a 10 out of 10! I LOVED IT!!!***

Ender's Game ( The Movie )

Many of us have seen this particular poster all over the place. I know I definitely have! So on November the 1st, when it first came out, I got myself over to the theater to watch it- after all, I had been enthusing about it for forever. This movie and Catching Fire were one of my many highlights to look forward to in November!

Ender's Game, full of Andrew "Ender" Wiggin's emotional and physical problems, is a compelling movie full of action. Based on the science fiction book by Orson Scott Card, it is said to have followed the book's plot line (the major points, anyhow), unlike the Percy Jackson movies. It is definitely a movie that's worthwhile watching, and Ender, as a child genius, is an intricate and interesting character, as you will be able to see from watching the movie- dealing with a psychopathic brother by the name of Peter Wiggin, and many bullies. Starring Asa Butterfield, also known as Hugo from the Invention of Hugo Cabret, Ender`s Game is one of the must-see movies which are coming out in November!

However, every movie has it's faults, right? Ender was originally supposed to be 6 years old. To start with, he acts much too sophisticated to be a 6 year old... Not to mention that he looks to be around 10... Also, if he was 6, I would think that he wouldn't have that strong of a will- even genies have a capacity of how much they can stand without cracking. He was pretty much a 10 year old, with the mind of a 20 year old- he was way way way too sophisticated! Another thing which bugged me was the ending- it left me with two thoughts about the movie: 'What'll the sequel be like?' and '...What...? Seriously???' 

Even with the few faults, it's a great movie, and I thoroughly enjoyed watching it, as it was very entertaining. I recommend it to people who enjoy science fiction, and enjoy action! It carries the strong personality of Ender Wiggin and his loyal companions, alongside his loving sister, Valentine Wiggin, and his many mentors and teachers!

***I give this book an 8.2 out of 10***

What?! Back to School ALREADY?!

So, summer's gone by pretty darn quickly this year! With a woosh, it's gone like the wind already! And school's waiting on the students, looming like a black dementor to suck out our souls making them busy with back to school things, and parents trying to help their child get ready for the next grade. Oh, and my cousin and aunt left for Korea, and now she's back in school too. None the less, I'll be going on to grade 9 now, and seeing that... Well, I'll be one busy camper. I won't be able to blog as much, and not be able to take the time out of my busy schedule to update that often... So thank you for the people who kept reading the book reviews and stuff that I updated, and please keep in tune to this blog- I won't be updating as frequently, but I will be able to get one or two up once and a while! Have a good school year, everyone, and I hope you all the luck!

Lots of love,
Ivy.

Mystic City

Guess what? I got this book at the library, too. It's not a bad book- a alternate universe fantasy book. Theo Lawrence really worked his imagination into this book! 

Welcome to a Manhattan where magic is real and true love can change the world. In the Mystic City, otherwise known as Manhattan, the rich and powerful live in skyscrapers- the Aeries. The poor live far below, in the Depths, alongside magic-wielding mystics who provide the energy that keeps the city pulsing. Aria Rose is high in the Aeries, daughter of a powerful family. And she's madly in love with Thomas Foster.

At least, that's what she's told. Yet some things are not what they seem. And Aria is going to find that out- life as she knows it will stop, as she falls in love with a Mystic of the name Hunter. And he may just hold the ket to her past. But as she begins to unlock the dark secrets behind her memory loss, she ricks losing her one true love forever. Mystic City is full of forbidden passion, deep betrayals, and dazzling bursts of magic.

I recommend this book to teens who love magic, mystery, epic tales, and fantasy. It's a great novel and Theo Lawrence really shows how good of a fantasy novel writer he is! In a whole different Manhattan, set in the land of powerful and the mystics, Mystic City really leaves your imagination running!

*** I give this book a 9.2 out of 10!***

Unraveling

Yet another book from the library, Unraveling is a great novel, that I'm sure all teens will enjoy reading. A sci-fi novel, Unraveling is a delicious read, and anyone who reads it won't be able to put it down until it's done!

'SHE DIDN'T SEE IT COMING...

A TRUCK

THAT CAME OUT OF NOWHERE.

A BOY

WITH THE POWER TO RESTORE LIFE.

A COUNTDOWN

TO THE END OF THE WORLD.

... UNTIL IT WAS TOO LATE.'

A gripping story of a girl that came back from the dead, and the end of the world, this book is an irresistible thriller. Full of fast-paced, non-stop action, a heroine full of boldness, wicked surprises around every corner, Elizabeth Norris wrote an amazing tale. Stop the countdown. Save the world.

The thing I love about this book is that the characters are all so well-developed and the plot is so intricate- you can tell Elizabeth Norris really worked at it. This novel will hook you and never let you go. A mysterious adventure novel, Unraveling shows the beginning of a new life for Janelle Tenner. And the end of life as she knew it.

I recommend this book to any sci-fi, adventure, mystery lovers, and all teens. This book is one that will surely keep readers up at nights, reading under their beds with flashlights on!

*** I give this book a 9.6 out of 10!***

Kobo Mini

So, I got a new Kobo- the kobo mini. It was just there, at Costco, so I decided to buy it, and try it out!

The first thing that I need to set clear about the kobo is that there are hardly any free ebooks. It's hard to find good ebooks that are free, and even then, most of them are trials or samplers. However, it is true that most ebooks are cheaper than you could buy them for paper copies, and classics are pretty cheap. If you are looking for free books, though, you shouldn't buy the kobo, seeing you do have to pay. Your best bet would be to look towards the internet- the gutenberg project is a good site- second link on google. Or I will post the link below. However, since I have such mixed feelings towards the kobo for now, I will make Pros, and Cons.

Pros:

- your eyes won't get bad, unlike the computer, your phone, ipads, ipods, etc.

- it's extremely light and portable

- you can get discounts on books- they're less expensive

- you can store up to 1000 books on it

- you can control the font size, zoom, and other reading settings

- you can hook the kobo up with Facebook, so you can track your readings

- it's easy to use

- the battery is good for a month

- it has a anit-glare screen.

- the speed is pretty good.

Cons:

- it's slightly small

- There really aren't many free books, and most of them are samples or excerpts.

- you need to make a kobo account

- you can't read it anywhere dark

- the screen is black and white

- it's sort of hard to start at the beginning and takes a lot of time.

Overall, it's pretty good and I like it, it's good for my reading, and also for my eyes. 

*** I give the kobo a 8.9 out of 10! ***

Intuition

Past lives make the present a dangerous place.

 A book by C.J. Omololu, Intuition is a great book and another pick of mine from my library. A book of the past, present, and future, Intuition talks of the Akhet and their lives. 'The best thing about being an Akhet is that you remember everything. The worst thing about being an Akhet is that you forget nothing.' In this book, Reincarnation changes all the rules of life and love... Especially for Cole. With every new vision of her past lives, Cole understands more about who she is in this life. Yet what if that knowledge changes her opinion on things as well? 

Akhet are unique. Cole is an Anket. And even at that, she's an Akhet with unique abilities. She has the ability to sense people's innermost emotions, making her a much-needed asset to the Akhet's worldwide plan. And there is another person- a billionaire by the name of Drew, who seems to be related to her past. Yet with Drew, Griffon, and her best friend, Rayne, Cole is forced to make many decisions, some of which she doesn't want to make.

C. J. Omololu wrote an inciting book of a universe living alongside our 'normal'. However, I have to state that sometimes in this book, things don't make very much sense and you get lost. Also, there are parts where it gets really dreary, and you really want to skip ahead... It has a good plot line and and the idea is great, but I have to put it out there that this book isn't one that will make you stay up at night because it's so good. It's an okay read, but I didn't explicitly enjoy reading it. I recommend it to teens, and anyone who likes Reality, fantasy, special power fiction.

*** I give this book a 7.5 out of 10!***

Immortal Lycanthropes

"A shameful fact about humanity is that

some people can be so ugly that no

one will be friends with them.

It is shameful that humans can

be so cruel, and it is shameful that

humans can be so ugly."

Again, another book that I took out from the library. I started reading the other day, and now I'm nearly finished. I guess that just says how great the book is!

As some of you may know, lycanthropes are werewolves. Seeing that the title talks of immortal werewolves, you would think that this book is about immortal werewolves. Nope. Immortals? Yes. Werewolves? Kind of, but not really. In this book, a certain group of people are 'immortal lycanthropes'. Not werewolves though. Wereanimals. Each different animal has one immortal lycanthrope, who can only be killed by the teeth and claws of another immortal lycanthrope in their animal state.

Hal Johnson wrote a great tale of the immortal lycanthropes, with unique plot twists, and very well developed characters. Also, I really loved how he wrote this book- the narrative really makes it humorous and entertaining!

I recommend this book to any fantasy/ adventure lovers, from teens to young adults. It's a great book to read in your free time and it will definitely capture your attention. Welcome to the life of Myron Horowitz, a disfigured thirteen year-old boy just trying to fit in at his Pennsylvania school. Follow him and his amazing tale of running, hiding, attacking, and finding answers. After all, people will turn into animals and here come ancient secrets and rivers of blood.

*** I give this book a 9.5 out of 10!***

The Lost Girl

I got this book out of the library, and I have got to say that I definitely enjoyed reading it! I recommend this book to any teens-young adults. It's a story with a very unique concept upon the 'life after death' notion. Basically, there's a girl named Amarra who died, and another person has replaced her. Of course, Eva, the 'echo' of Amarra, looks exactly like Amarra. But no person is exactly like another. The same says for Amarra and Eva. No matter what they believe, they will always be different.

'Her life begins when another one ends.'

Eva is not a 'human'. She's a person, just not a human, and made by the weavers. And she has been created for one sole purpose. To substitute a dead human, by the name of Amarra. She has been studying Amarra for 16 years, studying her, prepping her for taking Amarra's place. But nothing has prepared her for when Amarra actually does die in a car crash. Eva manages to stay 'Amarra' and things are alright. Until things go tragically wrong and people start to find out that she is not Amarra. She's Eva. And nothing is going to change that.

'If you pretend to love a boy,

maybe after a while you start to care.

If you spend months with the traces of someone else's

love and memories inside you,

maybe those traces become a part of you.

Or maybe I care because

I'm jealous of what Amarra had.

The kind of love.

That kind of freedom to love.'

This tale written by Sangu Mandanna tells of a girl who is torn between her love, her fate, her freedom, and herself. Who knew that a dead person could be so resilient?

*** I give this book a 9.8 out of 10!!!!***

Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Sea of Monsters ( Movie. )

I watched the Percy Jackson Sea of Monsters movie not so long ago. I was quite looking forward to it too...

But sorry to say to myself and the other Percy Jackson fans around? IT. WAS. TERRIBLE. The book is amazing, the movie was made pretty well, too. But it really wasn't the Percy Jackson movie at all. How could they change.... everything?? They may as well have called it an alternate universe Percy Jackson Sea of Monsters movie!

To say the least, I was very disappointed with this movie. I mean, it's alright to change a few things in the movie, make it a little different from the book, but this movie just made me feel like asking: "Did the director even read the book?" They pretty much edited all the important scenes out, and everything that really makes the Sea of Monsters the Sea of Monsters. I didn't like the movie. At all. Everything was so... changed. They just took the ending, and completely changed everything else, leaving only the ending. 

I really doubt any Percy Jackson fans will have much good to say about this movie, and I really don't think the movies should me continuing on like this- it's really just way too different from the actual books!

I recommend this movie to anyone who hasn't read the Percy Jackson books.

*** I give this movie a 2.5 out of 10***

Twilght

Warning: DO NOT READ THIS IF YOU ARE A TWILIGHT FAN.

Okay, let's put this straight. I don't like Twilight, I don't tolerate Twilight, and I.... dislike it immensely.

Many people know of the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer. It's an altogether famous series, and I've got to say that there are lots as fans as well. Yet as for those people out there that say that Twilight is better than Harry Potter, I've just got to say: ... right. Like that'll ever happen.

Twilight is an absolutely horrible novel. I despise it. Vampires sparkling? What happened to them shriveling up into ashes in the sun? Also, how old is Edward? He's been living for forever. Is that not pedophilia of some sort? The whole Twilight series is based on the love of a pedophile and a young girl. Does that seem like something teenagers should really be reading about? Therefore, technically speaking, the whole Twilight series is about the love triangle of a pedophile vampire who sparkles in the sun, a werewolf that can read minds, and can turn into a wolf any time, and a human girl who is attracted to a pedophile. Lovely.

All in all, I wouldn't read it if I were you... I mean- if you enjoy twisted romances and messed up plots that all really rotate on pedophilia-love? Go for it. This is definitely a young adult book, and I would not recommend it to any children what-so-ever.

*** I give this book a 1 out of 10. ***

Smurfs 2

I just recently viewed the Smurfs 2. It's a good movie, and I watched it with my family, including my aunt and my cousin. I've got to say that of all of us, my cousin was the one that probably enjoyed it the most...

For all those people who have watched Smurf, you know that this movie is a sequel. However, there are people like me, who have never actually watched the first Smurfs movie. The great thing about this movie is that, even if you didn't watch the first movie, you can still watch it and understand. Even my cousin, who isn't able to understand english that well, enjoyed it.

The Smurfs  2 appeals to a large range of audiences, from the small children, to adults. Although it is more of a kids movie, adults can enjoy it as well.

Featuring the Smurfs, Gargamel, his cat, and two other 'smurfs', The Smurfs 2 will entertain plenty of children! However, to be honest, I think the best age to be watching this movie would be from 5 to 9. It's not a very engaging movie for anyone really much older than that...

*** I give this movie a 8 out of 10.***

How About a Little Rest from Book Reviews?

To be honest, I feel like I'm due for a little vacation from book reviews. So I have come to the conclusion to write some poetry. No flames please- I'm no professional writer, just a girl who enjoys to read and write literature!

What Do You Live For?

Butterflies, moths, and everything nice,

Beautiful meals with just enough spice.

Dawn turns to day as time ticks away,

Dragons in lairs, where precious jewels lay.

The glinting of sapphire,

The enticement of pie.

The petals of pansy 

Like beautiful fantasy.

Breathtaking thrills,

The loud noise of drills.

The language of French,

My warm clothes from Bench.

Cheshire cats,

Grandparents' pats.

These are some things

That I live for.

The Importance of Being a Dish

There are the cats:

The loyal and pure.

Siamese, Tonkinese, Shorthair, and Russian.

They are the mysterious, the kind, and the cuddly. 

The serene and the cautious, and the friendly and cute.

The dogs are there too:

The comforting and loving.

Pug, Chihuahua, Saint Bernard, and Retriever.

They are the comical, the humourous, and the soft.

The alert and the active, and the barker and the tail-wagging friend.

You can choose what you wish,

Please just not a fish.

But maybe, just maybe.

You'll settle for a dish.

The Fire Within

The Fire Within by Chris D'Lacey is a book that I enjoyed reading very much. Talking of dragons and models and mythical creatures, the Fire Within starts an epic series pertaining to dragons and other mythical creatures.

Do you believe in the powers of Dragons? David, as the main character of the story, kind of has to, seeing the place where he recently moved in. With Liz and her eleven-year-old daughter, Lucy, he finds a collection of clay dragons that may come to life. David's own special dragon inspires him to write a story, which reveals the secrets behind a mystery. Soon David, in order to solve the mystery and save his dragon, must master the magic of the fire within. Yet that's easier said than done. He must master it with his hands as much as his heart. 

The Fire Within is a book I read when I was pretty young, and the material can be read by anyone from 6 and up, really. The Fire Within is a great realistic-fantasy novel and I really loved it because from a young age, I was a fantasy lover. This book had dragons and fantasy, two things that I really enjoyed reading. Also, since there is a whole series, this book will keep you entertained and reading for a long time. I couldn't set it down until I finished, and still, I can go back to it, and happily read it all over again.

With the imagination of J.K. Rowling and the down-to-earth-ness of any non-fiction writer, Chris D'Lacey really talks of things that could actually happen in real life. As long as you believe, this story could have happened- and to anyone really. That's what I love about this book. It's amazing, a great read, easy to get into, and easy to relate to your regular life.

I recommend this book to anyone who likes dragons and/or fantasy. It's a great read and I bet anyone who gives it a try will love it!

*** I give this book a 9.5 out of 10!***