Eclair Goes to Stella's by Melody DuVal

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


What a delightful chapter book! Very well written and a relevant story, making it great reading for a fifth/sixth grader.



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Forever Amish: A Novel by Kate Lloyd

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Sally Bingham's world starts to unravel, a world she discovers is based on a lie. That's when her life becomes complicated, in more ways than one. It is the complications that make this a thrilling page turner. I read this e-book in just one day, it's that good!
Kate Lloyd is truely a gifted writer!

I received this e-book from netgalley.com for an honest review.



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The Music of Leaving by Tricia McCallum

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Tricia McCallum is a true poet! Her poetry is touching, I was very moved by so many of them. At Rest, brought tears to my eyes. The Music of Leaving is a beautifully written book. I look forward to more from this author.
I received this book from goodreads.com for an honest review.



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Brian Jones: The Making of the Rolling Stones by Paul Trynka

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


Such a tragic story in many ways, that being said, shows the rise of a very promising musician. Brian Jones came from an "affection free", middle class home. Highly intelligent, he found an outlet in music, greatly influenced by jazz, he learned to play the guitar and play it very well. It was at this time his family turned their backs on him, considering jazz to be "the beatnik horror" of music. Brian strove to be the best musician he could be and achieved just that. He helped to form and was a part of The Rolling Stones. There was a constant competition between Brian and Mick, each trying to one up the other. Unfortunately, just as the band was really coming into its own, and started riding the charts, Brian lost his life.
I was sent this novel as a 'first read' for an honest review from Goodreads. I gave it three stars because I found the first two chapters a struggle to hold my attention. However, the story did pick up after that and became more interesting, and informative.



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