Wednesday, August 26, 2009

The Last Olympian

I can't believe it. The last book in the Percy Jackson series. And like all of the others, this one is FABULOUS!!!! I'm a HUGE fan, and I've even had the privilege of getting to meet Rick Riordan twice. Not only is he an accomplished writer, but he is a wonderful presenter as well. If you ever get the chance to meet him, go-go-go! In The Last Olympian we finally find out whether or not the Oracle's prophecy for demigod Percy Jackson becomes a reality, and if there is any romantic interest between Percy and fellow Camp Half-Blood camper, Annabeth. If you've read all the others, I'm sure you can't wait to get your hands on this copy. But if this is the first time you've heard of the series, be sure to start at the beginning with The Lightning Thief. It'll be a wild and rocky thrill read!!!

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Emma-Jean Lazarus Falls In Love

Emma-Jean is truly a character. She is usually great at solving problems, but when her heart starts fluttering when she looks at a boy she wonders is it a crush or true love... Emma-Jean is a great little read - its small number of pages probably won't intimidate the more reluctant reader, while its chock-fullness of unique vocabulary words will keep the more advanced reader entertained as well.