because a girl is not a tree, - children are scary
Written by admin on October 31, 2009 – 7:47 pm -(Much more press was devoted to del Torro’s Pan’s Labyrinth, which is another great freaky film centering on children and childhood . But the latter movie is based in fairy tales , while the former is rooted firmly in the supernatural horror genre.) … The book basically collects Link’s stories that are suitable for young readers , some previously published in her adult story collections, some only in print in literary magazines. The rest is here: because a girl is not a tree, - children are scary Read More →
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Spooky October 7: A Mother's Love Defied The Bonds Of Death …
Written by admin on October 31, 2009 – 11:22 am -My favorite storytellers from my childhood were my first cousin, much older than I, my mother’s nephew, Earl Hood and his wife Allie Winn Hood. This delightful couple had no children of their own, but they seemed to be very pleased when Earl’s nephew … Here is the original: Spooky October 7: A Mother's Love Defied The Bonds Of Death … Read More →
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Lost in Books: Take Me Away…to Russia (Fiction Edition)
Written by admin on October 31, 2009 – 11:12 am -As a lover of books that take place in different cultures and are about different cultures, Take Me Away is a way to share this love with you, my readers and friends! Each week I feature a different country or culture (ex. …. Davinsky Labor Camp, Siberia, 1933: Only two things in this wretched place keep Sofia from giving up hope: the prospect of freedom, and the stories told by her friend and fellow prisoner Anna, of a charmed childhood in Petrograd, and her fervent … Continued here: Lost in Books: Take Me Away…to Russia (Fiction Edition) Read More →
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Temple Library Reviews: Horror Authors Talk
Written by admin on October 31, 2009 – 9:49 am -Halloween has established a pantheon of monsters used for scaring small children and grown-ups alike. Whether you yourself celebrate this holiday or don’t, can you say what monster or paranormal concept scared you in your youth and … Go here to see the original: Temple Library Reviews: Horror Authors Talk Read More →
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Broken Teepee: Book Review - Children of Dust: A Memoir of …
Written by admin on October 30, 2009 – 10:40 pm -Children of Dust begins in rural Islam at the lowest levels of Pakistani society in the turbulent eighties. This intimate portrayal of rustic village life is revealed through a young boy’s eyes as he discovers magic, women, and friendship. … Read the original post: Broken Teepee: Book Review - Children of Dust: A Memoir of … Read More →
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Teenreads.com - Updates
Written by admin on October 30, 2009 – 8:15 pm -She also recalls the experience of collaborating with her husband, illustrator Jim Di Bartolo, sheds light on the stories ‘ recurring themes, and lists some of her old and new favorite books and authors. Here is the original: Teenreads.com - Updates Read More →
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New Titles - November 2009
Written by admin on October 30, 2009 – 3:19 pm -Neanderthal planet. [ Book Club ed.]. New York : Avon, c1969 View original post here: New Titles - November 2009 Read More →
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More Tepid Than Intrepid « Blogula Rasa
Written by admin on October 30, 2009 – 3:00 pm -Lori is shocked because she had thought adventurous Dimity was her mother’s fictional creation, the star of made-up bedtime stories . Excerpt from: More Tepid Than Intrepid « Blogula Rasa Read More →
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Temple Library Reviews: Gather the 13 or Something Similar
Written by admin on October 30, 2009 – 2:45 pm -What scary stories about monsters and ghosts did you grow up with? Read more: Temple Library Reviews: Gather the 13 or Something Similar Read More →
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Ghosts to My Rescue | Red Room
Written by admin on October 30, 2009 – 1:21 pm -Award winning author and dynamic public speaker, Ying is the author of many children’s books , cookbooks and a novel. Ying has been featured on many national television programs and she has been profiled in national magazines and newspapers … Adults used scary ghost stories to entertain, and discipline unruly children Go here to read the rest: Ghosts to My Rescue | Red Room Read More →
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