Go buy his books!!!!!!
You can buy The Dragon's Tooth hardcover here: http://www.amazon.com/The-Dragons-Tooth-Ashtown-Burials/dp/0375864393/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1342402295&sr=8-1&keywords=the+dragon%27s+tooth
or pre-order the paper back here: http://www.amazon.com/Dragons-Tooth-Ashtown-Burials/dp/0375863966/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1342402429&sr=1-3&keywords=the+dragon%27s+tooth+paperback
you can also pre-order The Drowned Vault, book 2 of the Ashtown Burials series here: http://www.amazon.com/Drowned-Vault-Ashtown-Burials/dp/0375864407/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1342402520&sr=1-1&keywords=the+drowned+vault
Sunday, July 15, 2012
The Dragon's Tooth
Cyrus Smith lives in a rundown motel along with his sister, Antigone, and his older brother, Daniel. It is a pretty boring place, the Archer Motel, until an unexpected guest shows up.
The man is called Skelton. The first thing Cyrus notices about him is that he is strange. He has a skeleton tattoo covering as much of his skin as Cyrus can see, and he requests a specific room- Cyrus's room.
Within a day of Skelton's arrival, the Archer Motel is in a state of turmoil, and Daniel has gone missing. Skelton, near death, asks Cyrus and Antigone to recite a strange oath, and then passes on a couple of his belongings to them.
A few hours later, Cyrus and Antigone find themselves in a place known as Ashtown. They are scared and are worried about their brother. Together, they must find a way to save their brother, and get back home. However, the evils of Ashtown may keep the siblings from reuniting anytime soon.
If you are looking for an action packed fantasy fiction, The Dragon's Tooth is it. This is one of those books that will keep you up half the night because it is so good. I like how the author does not spend too much time describing(we all hate those books that waste five pages describing the leaves on a tree), but jumps right into the action within the first 30 pages. You do not want to miss out on this, it is a great read for people of all ages.
The man is called Skelton. The first thing Cyrus notices about him is that he is strange. He has a skeleton tattoo covering as much of his skin as Cyrus can see, and he requests a specific room- Cyrus's room.
Within a day of Skelton's arrival, the Archer Motel is in a state of turmoil, and Daniel has gone missing. Skelton, near death, asks Cyrus and Antigone to recite a strange oath, and then passes on a couple of his belongings to them.
A few hours later, Cyrus and Antigone find themselves in a place known as Ashtown. They are scared and are worried about their brother. Together, they must find a way to save their brother, and get back home. However, the evils of Ashtown may keep the siblings from reuniting anytime soon.
If you are looking for an action packed fantasy fiction, The Dragon's Tooth is it. This is one of those books that will keep you up half the night because it is so good. I like how the author does not spend too much time describing(we all hate those books that waste five pages describing the leaves on a tree), but jumps right into the action within the first 30 pages. You do not want to miss out on this, it is a great read for people of all ages.
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Friday, July 6, 2012
100 Cupboards
Henry York is, for the most part, an average twelve year old boy. A family emergency lands the him in Henry, Kansas, living with his aunt, uncle, and their three daughters. Upon arrival, Henry is thoroughly unimpressed with his temporary residence. Until he discovers the cupboards.
Henry, along with his younger cousin, Henrietta, uncover a wall of 99 cupboards in Henry's attic bedroom. The cupboards become Henry and Henrietta's secret summer project. Together, they study the cupboards and learn that what they have discovered is not just a bunch of cupboards, but 99 magic cupboards that lead to different worlds.
The 99 cupboards on Henry's wall entertain Henry and Henrietta for quite some time. They find a cupboard that leads to a post office, and even a cupboard that opens into a forest. The two kids deem these cupboards the greatest discovery ever. However, upon examination of the cupboards, they come across an ebony cupboard that conflicts with their fun.
The cupboards lead the two children on a journey which ultimately brings them closer together. They reveal a whole new meaning to Henry's life, while forcing him to evaluate his past. The cupboards change Henry's life forever.
100 Cupboards is a great read. I never got bored while reading this book. It is short enough that the reader does not lose interest, yet long enough to cover the storyline in a captivating manner. A few of the things that I especially like include the rural Kansas setting, the relatable characters, and the balance between the natural and the unnatural throughout the novel.
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