August 20, 2005
Yellow Raft and others
A quick roundup of the last few books I've finished:
A wonderful three-generation story. Looks like a movie may be on the way. I could see it appealing to YAs.
by Sid Fleischman
I started listening to this one on CD, but the second CD turned out to be for an entirely different book, so I finished it in book form. I really liked the characters - a brother and sister who escape a crazy stalker and start a new life together in Venice, CA.
by Philip Ardagh
Kelly recommended this one when I was finishing around for CDs to listen to the other night. It was ok, but Mad Uncle Jack and Even Madder Aunt Maude ran up against my low tolerance for really stupid things. The main character, Eddie Dickens was likable though, and I may go back for the 2nd and 3rd parts to see what becomes of him.
The Kite Rider
by Geraldine McCaughrean
Not to be confused with the Kite Runner, this is a children's story about a Chinese boy strapped to a great big kite.