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 Windeby Puzzle
Iron age, a child found in a bog, mystery, speculation. These are the things that Lois Lowry’s book The Windeby Puzzle originated from. It’s a touching, but tragic, novella that enraptured me from the start. Real Person The story is based on an actual human: a body known as the Windeby Child, found in a…
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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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I’ve done a lot of posts about books I’d recently read for the first time, but in this post I’ll be sharing one of my childhood favorites: Winnie the Horse Gentler by Dandi Daley Mackall. Horses, Riding, and Books Every kid has a horse phase, don’t they? When I was little, me and my sister…
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If you’ve ever wondered where C.S. Lewis and Tolkien got their inspiration for their books, a big part of it was their reading of George MacDonald.
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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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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…