Summary of Emma, by Jane Austen After the wedding of her beloved governess Miss Taylor, young Emma Woodhouse declares that she was successful in making the match. She tells her father, Mr. Woodhouse, and her brother-in-law, George Knightly “Mr. Knightly” that she plans to play more matchmaker. The opportunity arises when a new, bright-eyed young lady…
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3 Minute Review of The False Prince
“I will be your prince, Conner.” Synopsis of The False Prince The False Prince, by Jennifer Nielsen, follows the perspective of a 15-year-old orphan boy called Sage. Sage is witty, clever, and sarcastic. He is living in an orphanage in Carthya. While there, a mysterious man named Bevin Conner pays for Sage’s freedom and takes Sage…
Book Review: Words on Fire
Summary of Words on Fire Audra is a Lithuanian girl living during the time of the press ban. She hadn’t known about the ban, because her parents had kept a lot of their secrets from her. She had never known they were hiding things from her until the summer she turned twelve, when Russian Cossack soldiers…
Content Review: Miracle of Christmas by Sight and Sound Theatres
This past weekend we took a family trip and drove to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, to watch Sight and Sound Theatres’ Christmas production, Miracle of Christmas. Synopsis of Miracle of Christmas The show opens with Mary and Joseph at their betrothal celebration. Actors in Biblical costumes sing and dance to toe-tapping beats. But there are some…
3 Minute Review: Mercy Watson Fights Crime
“Screeeeechh was the sound the toaster made when it was being pulled across the kitchen counter! Mercy Watson loved toast. She particularly loved toast with a great deal of butter on it.” Synopsis of Mercy Watson Fights Crime Mercy is a pig who lives with Mr. and Mrs. Watson. One night she…
3 Minute Review: Pride and Prejudice
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife. Synopsis of Pride and Prejudice In Jane Austen’s popular novel, Pride and Prejudice, Elizabeth Bennet is part of a family that has one goal: to marry off all of their daughters to…
3 Minute Review: Here, There Be Dragons
Here, There Be Dragons, by James A. Owen, is an exciting read for all Lewis and Tolkien fans alike. “You have no choice, I’m afraid,” said Bert. “They’re coming for John and me, so we must leave–but if they come to find we’ve gone, you would fare the worse for it.” “Coming for me?” said…
3 Minute Review: The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street
“Wouldn’t it be great if we were able to convince the Beiderman to let us stay? It would be like giving Mama and Papa the most amazing Christmas present ever.” Synopsis of The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street In the middle of 141st Street in New York City there is a red brick brownstone with three…
3 Minute Review: Lines of Courage
“Medals are given to those who show exceptional courage. But do you know? Most of the people who receive them claim they are not courageous at all…” Synopsis of Lines of Courage Felix, from Austria-Hungary, wishes he could be brave like his father. Kara, from Britain, longs to become a Red Cross member and save…
3 Minute Review: The Girl with the Glass Bird
The Girl with the Glass Bird, by Esme Kerr, is a charming read about two best friends trying to solve a mystery. “No…I’m not hiding anything. I’ve…I’ve lost something!” Synopsis of The Girl with the Glass Bird Edith (Edie) Wilson, is an eleven-year-old girl who was living with her cruel cousins on a little farm…