From the back cover: A celebrated playwright and poet, Oscar Wilde also penned incomparable nonfiction and fiction—and lovely gem-like fairy tales. Filled with princes and nightingales, mermaids, giants, and kings, his tales carry the mark of his signature irony and subtle eroticism. This volume brings together all the stories found in Wilde's two collections, The Happy Prince … [Read more...] about Complete Fairy Tales of Oscar Wilde: A
Children's Fiction
Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos by R. L. LaFevers: B-
From the back cover: “Frankly, I'm not fond of surprises, as ones around here tend to be rather wicked.” For poor Theodosia, however, surprises abound. She spends most of her time at the Museum of Legends and Antiquities in London. There, all the artifacts that her parents dig up around the world are put on display and studied. But what her parents can't see—and what Theodosia … [Read more...] about Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos by R. L. LaFevers: B-
Geek Chic: The Zoey Zone by Margie Palatini: C
From the back cover: MEET ZOEY Age: Eleven. Well, almost eleven. Backspace. Halfway to eleven. Factoid: 198 days to sixth grade. Problem: Coolability (see glossary inside). Connect the dots: A bad hair situation... Growing earlobes... WANTED: 1. A fairy godmother. 2. A molto chic makeover [molto = very in Italian]. 3. A seat at the primo lunch table. [Primo is also Italian. It … [Read more...] about Geek Chic: The Zoey Zone by Margie Palatini: C
Betsy-Tacy by Maud Hart Lovelace: A
From the back cover: There are lots of children on Hill Street, but no little girls Betsy's age. So when a new family moves into the house across the street, Betsy hopes they will have a little girl she can play with. Sure enough, they do—a little girl named Tacy. And from the moment they meet at Betsy's fifth birthday party, Betsy and Tacy become such good friends that … [Read more...] about Betsy-Tacy by Maud Hart Lovelace: A
Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator by Roald Dahl: C
From the back cover: Now that he's won the chocolate factory, what's next for Charlie? Last seen flying through the sky in a giant elevator in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Charlie Bucket's back for another adventure. When the giant elevator picks up speed, Charlie, Willy Wonka, and the gang are sent hurtling through space and time. Visiting the world's first space hotel, … [Read more...] about Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator by Roald Dahl: C