Chrysten’s Book Blog
Whether it’s novel reviews, book recommendations, writing techniques, or illustrations, I’m sharing my love of literature with you.
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The Warrior Heir
The Warrior Heir by Cinda Williams Chima is a captivating fantasy story with a classic modern twist. It blends the European Dark Ages, high school characters, small-town setting, and sword-fighting. Definitely my kind of book. Quick Summary Since it IS a fantasy novel, there’s a lot of complicated world-building, magical politics, and other interesting aspects…
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THE HOBBIT
you’ve heard all about Lord of the Rings from me…but what about a time before Frodo and Aragorn, before all those wars? what about The Hobbit? the original book of the Hobbit is really long, so they film makers split it into three full-length movies, the first called ‘An Unexpected Journey’. Guests, if You Can…
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Carry On, Mr. Bowditch by Jean Latham is, yes, another historical fiction novel, set in the 1700-1800s. It details the adventures and trials Nathaniel Bowditch, a genius mathmetician, faced on his way to becoming a renowned navigator. This book review will give you my highlights, lowlights, and insights into Carry On, Mr. Bowditch. Characters Favorite…
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The classic that I’ve recently read for the FIRST TIME! Can’t wait to share my thoughts about it. the story I really enjoyed the many individual adventures Anne was a part of, from climbing a roof to Ms. Allan’s tea party. My favorite was probably her first day of school–especially when she broke her slate…
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The historical fiction novel The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare has become a very popular read—for good reason. If you’ve ever read this book, you know about the lovable people, realistic lifestyle, intensifying plot line, and overall great story. Here’s my review of it! Characters Personally, my favorite parts of this book…
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I recently read a historical-fiction novel that was based on an actual story. Indian Captive, by Lois Lenski, tells the amazing journey of a teenage English girl taken into the Seneca Indian Tribe. It is the riveting, thought-provoking, unforgettable tale of Mary “Molly” Jemison. Just a Pennsylvania Family The book begins by setting the scene.…
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I said that the last post was the last of our Pilgrim’s Progress posts, but really, I have to write a quick overall review of it. So, let’s give one final look into Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan. My Rating I’d give this book a 4/5 stars. It’s a really pure, interesting, heavy story of…