Aged 85, British novelist Eva Ibbotson passed away on October 20 this year. Ibbotson was a very active writer in the final years in her life. In fact, all of her novels were published in the latter half of her life.
I remember reading several Eva Ibbotson children's books when I was in elementary and middle school. Her novels are filled with magical creatures and places, along with a bit of humor, the perfect combination for imaginative young boys and girls. These are my favorite Ibbotson books:
The Secret of Platform 13 - Platform 13 is a portal at King's Cross
An Education, by Lynn Barber
by Jane Wangersky November 24th, 2010 | Nonfiction
If you've seen An Education, you may have wondered what happens to "Jenny" (real name: Lynn Barber), who is only 18 when the movie ends. If you read this expanded version of the memoir the movie was based on, you'll see there's been much more to Lynn Barber's life than a few teenage adventures with a questionable older boyfriend. She gives a quick, fascinating account of her childhood, her time with "David", university, her long and happy marriage, and her successful career in journalism (including seven years at Penthouse).
Viewers may also be wondering how closely the movie sticks
Viewers may also be wondering how closely the movie sticks
This Week’s New Releases (11/22)
by Jaclyn Abergas November 22nd, 2010 | Choosing Books, Fiction, New Releases, Nonfiction, Reading
Biography
Decision Points (George W. Bush)
George W. Bush, son of Former US President George H.W. Bush, was the 43rd President of the United States of America. During the eight years of his presidency, he experienced a lot of scandals, crises and dangerous events that required critical decisions to be made. In Decision Points, George W. Bush talks about these decisions, from 9/11 to the war in Iraq to Hurricane Katrina to Osama Bin Laden. Learn more about his faith, his relationship with his family, his decisions and his deep concerns in this newest release by one of the most criticized
Decision Points (George W. Bush)
George W. Bush, son of Former US President George H.W. Bush, was the 43rd President of the United States of America. During the eight years of his presidency, he experienced a lot of scandals, crises and dangerous events that required critical decisions to be made. In Decision Points, George W. Bush talks about these decisions, from 9/11 to the war in Iraq to Hurricane Katrina to Osama Bin Laden. Learn more about his faith, his relationship with his family, his decisions and his deep concerns in this newest release by one of the most criticized
Newbery Medal Winners: Children’s Books
by Jaclyn Abergas November 17th, 2010 | Children's, Choosing Books, Fiction, Reading
Check out these Newbery Medal winning books!
When You Reach Me (Rebecca Stead)
From the author of First Light, When You Reach Me is about Miranda and her best friend, Sal. They know New York City like the back of their hands. But when Sal gets punched by a street kid for no reason and shuts Miranda out of his life, things start to unravel for Miranda. And then a mysterious note arrives at her home. And another. And another. And another, about things no one should know. Who is sending her the notes? And what do they want her to
When You Reach Me (Rebecca Stead)
From the author of First Light, When You Reach Me is about Miranda and her best friend, Sal. They know New York City like the back of their hands. But when Sal gets punched by a street kid for no reason and shuts Miranda out of his life, things start to unravel for Miranda. And then a mysterious note arrives at her home. And another. And another. And another, about things no one should know. Who is sending her the notes? And what do they want her to
Eden Springs: A Novella by Laura Kasischke
by Jane Wangersky November 15th, 2010 | Fiction
The setting of this novella is so bizarre -- a utopian religious colony in 1920s Michigan, where members practice celibacy, run an amusement park, and field a semi-pro baseball team -- that it's a shock to learn it really existed.
Yet the House of David was once very much part of the real world, and its founder, Benjamin Purnell, still has his followers (who seem to have written his Wikipedia article). Purnell promised his faithful they would live till the end of time, then possess eternal youth. At Eden Springs, near Benton Harbor, Michigan, they built luxurious houses and seemed
Yet the House of David was once very much part of the real world, and its founder, Benjamin Purnell, still has his followers (who seem to have written his Wikipedia article). Purnell promised his faithful they would live till the end of time, then possess eternal youth. At Eden Springs, near Benton Harbor, Michigan, they built luxurious houses and seemed
