Tuesday, November 16, 2010

suspense continues

Sliver of Truth (Ridley Jones, #2)Sliver of Truth by Lisa Unger

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Suspenseful continuation of Ridley and Jake's adventures. Where is her father and why is everyone looking for him? Who is telling the truth. The story unfolds beautifully



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Good title: beautiful lies

Beautiful Lies (Ridley Jones, #1)Beautiful Lies by Lisa Unger

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Suspenseful with twists and turns. A good read. Ridley meets Jake and together they realize they have a stake in following the clues of a note that said "Are you my daughter". The note calls into question her life as she knows it and brings her to see the truth behind an orphange that rescues children from the streets.



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natural history

Close to Shore: The Terrifying Shark Attacks of 1916Close to Shore: The Terrifying Shark Attacks of 1916 by Michael Capuzzo

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


what a great book. So much natural and social history surrounding the attacks of one white shark in 1916.
In the end, I had a better understanding of sharks. The detail about the life of a shark reminded me a bit of Founding Fish, not quite as wordy though.




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new reads for the younger folk - Houdini

Escape!: The Story of The Great HoudiniEscape!: The Story of The Great Houdini by Sid Fleischman

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Great Biography. Story well told.



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Monday, November 1, 2010