The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz By: L. Frank Baum

This is another Classic that has been on my list to read. The funny thing about all these classic books is they have been on my list for so long because I have always been afraid to read them. Thinking that they would be hard to understand or take to long to read. But I have enjoyed them a lot. As far as the length and understanding the only one so far that I seem to have trouble with has been the Count of Monte Cristo. Length on that was understandable and understanding the language was mostly because of all the french names and language.

Anyway I really enjoyed this book. Growing up I LOVED the iconic movie that everyone knows with Judy Garland. I actually wore out our VHS tape watching it; and like most kids I was scared of the flying monkeys. I actually enjoyed the book, parts of the book I actually enjoyed more than the movie. One of those parts was the flying monkeys and actually being able to hear their backstory. This is a wonderful read and I am so excited to try and introduce this to my little girl.

Through the Looking Glass

Through the Looking Glass  By: Lewis Carroll

Ever since finishing Alice in Wonderland I was excited to read this. I found this to be a little easier to follow than Alice in Wonderland. It was also fun because every new situation that Alice comes face to face with brings on such wonderful new characters and such an imaginative adventure. It brought back a lot of memories for me; watching the various adaptions of this and Alice in Wonderland as a child. I can definitely see why both children and adults alike can enjoy this story. It was also a quick read with only a little over 200 pages. 

The Count of Monte Cristo

The Count of Monte Cristo  BY: Alexandre Dumas

I have been wanting to read this book for awhile. It has been sitting on my list of "Classics to Read" for a few years now. My husband (who is not really a reader) loves this book; and pointed out to me that in the time and hours it took me to read all 7 Harry Potter books, I could have read this. 52 hours of listening later. (I cant actually read a paper book, between kids, graveyard shifts and school. So listening to them is my best option.) I am dumb struck. What an AMAZING book!!! At times I had to go back a re-read (listen) to a certain part again because it didn't make sense. But I find that with classics and the old world language that often occurs for me.

If you love classics then this is a MUST read!

Time Jumpers

Five Kingdoms Time Jumpers By: Brandon Mull

Just like a lot of series the last book in the series wraps everything up and is one of the best books of the series. This book did NOT disappoint. Time Jumpers was an action packed edge of your seat thrill ride. I enjoyed this book and this series so very much. I believe this will be a return series that I'll listen to again.

Death Weavers

Five Kingdoms: Death Weavers By: Brandon Mull

This book had me on the edge of mt seat the whole time. Cole Randoloh and all his friends seemed to have everything working against them from the start. It seemed like all their situations kept going from bad to worse through out this whole book. But at the same time some really remarkable things happen to all the characters as well. As a fan of Brandon Mull's writing, I have enjoyed most his works from "Fablehaven", "Dragonwatch", and the "Beyonders" series. So I received a big surprise and bonus when a couple characters from the Beyonders series showed up in this book. Including one of my favorite characters. I was so happy; it was like being reunited with a long lost friend. I am so excited to continue on to the next and final book to see what finally happens to Cole, Mira, Jayce, Joe, and more.

Upside-Down Magic

Upside-Down Magic

This was a cute little book that I read with my daughter. Its a bout a girl Nory that comes from a magical family. Her magic though doesnt work like it should. She's suppose to be able to change into an animal and keep her senses as a human. But every time she practices turning into a kitten it always goes wrong. So he father sends her to live with her aunt and to go to a public magic school. This school has a special program for kids with UDM--UPSIDE-DOWN MAGIC.

I enjoyed reading this with my daughter, she did lose interest and it took us awhile to finish it. But overall it was a super cute story.

Crystal Keepers

Five Kingdoms The Crystal Keepers By Brandon Mull

I have really enjoyed this series so far. Cole Randolf is still searching for his friends that were taken from Arizona to this new world. He is also trying to help his new friends which includes princess Miracle to find her sisters and regain her powers.  I am excited to continue this series.