There is so much danger and excitement in the story that once kids have a taste, they will be curious to find out what happens and they will forget that the book seems old-fashioned, boring, or difficult to read. My recommendation would be to read at least some of the book aloud before asking a child to read it independently. The main character's experiences are very far removed from the concerns of most middle grade readers, and the lack of illustration and dialogue make the book look more intimidating than it actually is. Certainly there is much to learn from this book - about Mayan culture, about conquistadors, about the dangers of sailing, even about wilderness survival - but of all the books I've read for this project thusfar, it would be the hardest one to effectively sell to kids. While the story is engrossing, the emotional darkness, including Julian's struggle to maintain his relationship to God, makes it difficult to enjoy. The story starts out fairly harmless and hopeful, but devolves slowly, showing first the moral decline of those around Julian, and then Julian's own descent into egotism. This book is heavy reading, and very academic in tone.
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Today, she covering how to find books for an advanced young reader which can be tricky because the content might be too advanced or inappropriate for them. She has wonderful enrichment activities and life skills for advanced learners on her blog. Please welcome my guest author, Natalie from After School with Smarty Pants. The prequel novelette, Heir to Edenbrooke, is told from Philip's point-of-view and includes his side of the story of when he met Marianne for the first time. Will Marianne be able to rein in her traitorous heart, or will a mysterious stranger sweep her off her feet? Fate had something other than a relaxing summer in mind when it sent Marianne to Edenbrooke. From a terrifying run-in with a highwayman to a seemingly harmless flirtation, Marianne finds herself embroiled in an unexpected adventure filled with enough romance and intrigue to keep her mind racing. Thinking she'll be able to relax and enjoy her beloved English countryside while her sister snags the handsome heir of Edenbrooke, Marianne finds that even the best laid plans can go awry. Access a growing selection of included Audible Originals, audiobooks and podcasts. So when an invitation arrives from her twin sister, Cecily, to join her at a sprawling country estate, she jumps at the chance. Pick 1 title (2 titles for Prime members) from our collection of bestsellers and new releases. Read more Book 1 of 1 Edenbrooke Print length 272 pages Language English Publisher Shadow Mountain Publication date MaReading age 15 years and up Dimensions 15.24 x 2.03 x 22. Marianne Daventry will do anything to escape the boredom of Bath and the amorous attentions of an unwanted suitor. Fate had something other than a relaxing summer in mind when it sent Marianne to Edenbrooke. This hardcover gift edition pairs the bestselling, Edenbrooke, with the never before published novelette, Heir to Edenbrooke which is the prequel to the story, told from the point of view of the dashing suitor of Edenbrooke. The inner light in oneself and the souls that all together is fascinating. The novel has some mature content apart from that it, has more thought-provoking things like the history of prostitution where they spoke about sex as a sacred thing. So, the story is very captivating and flowing. Not everyone speaks or tells a tale about them. Eleven Minutes is the story of a prostitute. When I read the blurb, I made my mind to read this book for sure because of the very unusual story. Can she move beyond the meeting of bodies to a meeting of minds or even souls – to a place where sex itself is sacred? My reviewįirst and foremost, the storyline is very much interested me. 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