Author Archives: Mrs.N

Technical Difficulties, Please Stand By

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Mrs.N

People, I am at my wit’s end with my hosting service. First they messed up and turned off the blog and now none of the links work. All of this has conveniently coincided with my having a brand new baby … Continue reading →

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Water Water Everywhere…

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Mrs.N

When it come to the heat of summer, I can only think of one true relief…water.  Whether it’s heading to a beach house on the shore, swimming in a pool, running through a sprinkler or just turning the shower to … Continue reading →

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Wednesdays in the Tower

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Mrs.N

Wednesdays in the Tower by Jessica Day George This is the sequel to Tuesdays at the Castle.  If anything it is even more adorable.  Celie, who has always been close to the somewhat sentient castle, finds a surprising new staircase … Continue reading →

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The Beasts of Clawstone Castle

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Mrs.N

The Beasts of Clawstone Castle by Eva Ibbotson When Madlyn and Rollo’s parents are given the opportunity of a lifetime to work in American for a price that will pay all of their debts, it seems the children have no … Continue reading →

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Castle Waiting

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Mrs.N

Castle Waiting by Linda Medley I can honestly say I have never read anything like Castle Waiting. Epic in size, it’s a twisting winding tale which references many familiar fairy tales but also introduces unique characters and stories.  Those hunting … Continue reading →

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Stephan Biesty’s Castles

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Mrs.N

Stephen Biesty’s Castles by Meredith Hooper The book shares stories about ten different castles.  The first page of each section features a large illustration of the castle along with all of its inhabitants.  The next pages give more detailed information … Continue reading →

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The Castle Corona

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Mrs.N

The Castle Corona by Sharon Creech When I discovered that Sharon Creech had written a book with a castle I was excited and intrigued.  The cover, with it’s intricate illustrations reminiscent of an illuminated manuscript drew me in.  Sadly, the … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Two Castles

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Mrs.N

A Tale of Two Castles by Gail Carson Levine Elodie of Lahnt is leaving her family to travel to the capital of Lepai, a place called Two Castles.  She has been instructed to apprentice herself to a weaver, but Elodie … Continue reading →

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Princess Academy: Palace of Stone

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Mrs.N

Princess Academy: Palace of Stone by Shannon Hale Miri has grown up quite a bit since her days at the Princess Academy.  Mount Eskel is faring much better since she negotiated better prices for the linder stone they bring out … Continue reading →

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Howl’s Moving Castle

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Mrs.N

Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones This review was originally posted on October 19, 2010. One powerful, vain, girl-crazy wizard plus his incredible moving castle. I seriously love this book.  I love Calcifer the fire demon, I love poor … Continue reading →

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