The fourth book in the Harry Potter series. This is a long book, 734 pages.
Harry is allowed to go to the Weasley's for the last bit of summer. Mr. Weasley, his children along with Harry and Hermione go to the Quidditch World Cup. With some problems accruing afterward, the Ministry of Magic goes into long hours to combat the problems.
Once back at school, they learn that there is to be a Triwizard Tournament, but due to the dangerous nature of the tasks; only students 17 and older can apply. Two other schools will be coming to Hogwarts for the school year so that a student of theirs can participate. On the day the champions are announced, somehow there end up being four instead of three and Harry is one of them.
Add to the regular schoolwork, the getting ready for the tournament and staying alive during them. He also has been having episodes where his scar is extremely painful. Is it because He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named is around.... If so, Harry could be in danger. Can Sirius his godfather help him?
AMAZON - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
SANDY SAYS 3/3 STARS
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
HOLLOW EARTH by John Barrowman & Carol E Barrowman
A little magic and mystical powers can go a long way.
Matt and Em Calder are 12 and twins, they live with their mother Sandie in London. As with a lot of twins they have a language of their own, however they have no idea of what powers they have. While waiting for their mom at the art gallery, they end up drawing a copy of a painting and somehow they end up in the painting swimming with the boy in the picture. Now they've done it, their mom hurries them home. Where she rushes to get them packed and out the door. Unfortunately, they are not quick enough and people show up banging on the door. They managed to escape and end up heading to Scotland and a grandfather they do not remember. At their grandfathers estate, which is a former abbey; they learn about Guardians and Animares. Also, they discover their mom is an Animare and their father was a Guardian. These two groups of special people were never to have children because of the combining of the powers. There is also a group that believe in the Hollow Earth and its monsters.
What will happen as they have one escaped after another?
AMAZON - Hollow Earth
SANDY SAYS 3/3 STARS
Matt and Em Calder are 12 and twins, they live with their mother Sandie in London. As with a lot of twins they have a language of their own, however they have no idea of what powers they have. While waiting for their mom at the art gallery, they end up drawing a copy of a painting and somehow they end up in the painting swimming with the boy in the picture. Now they've done it, their mom hurries them home. Where she rushes to get them packed and out the door. Unfortunately, they are not quick enough and people show up banging on the door. They managed to escape and end up heading to Scotland and a grandfather they do not remember. At their grandfathers estate, which is a former abbey; they learn about Guardians and Animares. Also, they discover their mom is an Animare and their father was a Guardian. These two groups of special people were never to have children because of the combining of the powers. There is also a group that believe in the Hollow Earth and its monsters.
What will happen as they have one escaped after another?
AMAZON - Hollow Earth
SANDY SAYS 3/3 STARS
Saturday, January 25, 2014
LOWCOUNTRY SUMMER by Dorothea Benton Frank
A first read for me of her work. I did finish the book, however it was a bit tedious for me.
Caroline has taken her son Eric and moved home to Tall Pines Plantation in South Carolina following her divorce. Also, living on the plantation are her brother Trip and his girlfriend Rusty and Millie and Mr. Jenkins who are long time servants. Caroline is in the main plantation home and the others have homes on the property. The story is written from Caroline's point of view including her thoughts. A serious of catastrophes occur including her sister in law's drunkenness and disorderly conduct causing a return to a clinic for alcoholism.
Trip has 4 daughters, Amelia who is a Jr at college, Belle a senior in high school, Linnie a Junior and Chloe 8 years old. Other than Amelia the others have issues that need to be dealt with.
AMAZON - Lowcountry Summer
SANDY SAYS 2/3 STARS
Caroline has taken her son Eric and moved home to Tall Pines Plantation in South Carolina following her divorce. Also, living on the plantation are her brother Trip and his girlfriend Rusty and Millie and Mr. Jenkins who are long time servants. Caroline is in the main plantation home and the others have homes on the property. The story is written from Caroline's point of view including her thoughts. A serious of catastrophes occur including her sister in law's drunkenness and disorderly conduct causing a return to a clinic for alcoholism.
Trip has 4 daughters, Amelia who is a Jr at college, Belle a senior in high school, Linnie a Junior and Chloe 8 years old. Other than Amelia the others have issues that need to be dealt with.
AMAZON - Lowcountry Summer
SANDY SAYS 2/3 STARS
Monday, January 20, 2014
CRYSTAL COVE-a Friday Harbor Novel by Lisa Kleypas
An unusual story, about Justine who is a natural born witch. I usually don't read these type stories, however this pulled me in and I read it in a day.
Justine owns a bed and breakfast in the Pacific Northwest. She is comfortable and has everything she needs except the one thing she wants, love. She has tried everything including spells with no success. She was raised by her mother Marigold, her father died when she was young. Marigold moved on a whim and never gave Justine the love she craved. Justine's bed and breakfast is rented out in full for a group from a video game company. The elusive and very rich Jason and Justine meet and things start to happen. One thing about natural born witches, is that they lose their spouse or loved ones.
What will happen?
AMAZON - Crystal Cove-a Friday Harbor Novel
SANDY SAYS 3/3 STARS
Justine owns a bed and breakfast in the Pacific Northwest. She is comfortable and has everything she needs except the one thing she wants, love. She has tried everything including spells with no success. She was raised by her mother Marigold, her father died when she was young. Marigold moved on a whim and never gave Justine the love she craved. Justine's bed and breakfast is rented out in full for a group from a video game company. The elusive and very rich Jason and Justine meet and things start to happen. One thing about natural born witches, is that they lose their spouse or loved ones.
What will happen?
AMAZON - Crystal Cove-a Friday Harbor Novel
SANDY SAYS 3/3 STARS
Saturday, January 18, 2014
SEA CHANGE by Karen White
A story about Ava Whalen and her new husband Matthew. They move into Matthew's updated but centuries old family home on St. Simons Island, Georgia. What Matthew does not know is Ava is deathly afraid of water. And, they live right on the water. Ava has no memories before the age of 2. Matthew agrees to put her under hypnosis and she begins to find out what she believes is her past life. This story is also about Pamela and Geoffrey who lived in the 1800's. This book jumps back and forth between the two stories, with a lot of twists and turns. Ava becomes interested in local history and begins to research it, unaware of what she may uncover. She is also trying to find out about Matthew's first wife.
I don't really like books that jump back and forth like this one did, however I did finish the book and if that doesn't bother you, you may enjoy it.
AMAZON - Sea Change
SANDY SAYS 2/3 STARS
I don't really like books that jump back and forth like this one did, however I did finish the book and if that doesn't bother you, you may enjoy it.
AMAZON - Sea Change
SANDY SAYS 2/3 STARS
Sunday, January 5, 2014
SURRENDER BAY-a Nantucket Love Story by Denise Hunter
This is a first time read of one of Denise's books. I enjoyed it.
Samantha-Sam and Landon grew up a little New England Island, living right on the ocean. They were best friends and always together. Even though they lived 2 doors apart, their childhoods were total opposites. Landon had a loving family including a brother Bailey. Sam's dad died when she was young and her mother remarried Emmett. Then one day Sam's mother took the boat and all her things except for Sam and left. She never came back. Emmett had adopted Sam at this point. Emmett was a drunk and a hard task master-making Sam do all the work. He also started locking her in her closet. She never told anyone because he told her it was her fault.
Landon goes off to college and Sam leaves the island after Landon's brother dies. Years later Sam gets a letter informing her that Emmett has died and left her the cottage. Knowing that ocean front property would fetch a lot of money therefore securing her and her daughter Caden's future, she returns to the island to get the house ready to be sold. This is not easy as she is bringing secrets. The story also has references to God.
AMAZON - Surrender Bay- A Nantucket Love Story
SANDY SAYS 3/3 STARS
Samantha-Sam and Landon grew up a little New England Island, living right on the ocean. They were best friends and always together. Even though they lived 2 doors apart, their childhoods were total opposites. Landon had a loving family including a brother Bailey. Sam's dad died when she was young and her mother remarried Emmett. Then one day Sam's mother took the boat and all her things except for Sam and left. She never came back. Emmett had adopted Sam at this point. Emmett was a drunk and a hard task master-making Sam do all the work. He also started locking her in her closet. She never told anyone because he told her it was her fault.
Landon goes off to college and Sam leaves the island after Landon's brother dies. Years later Sam gets a letter informing her that Emmett has died and left her the cottage. Knowing that ocean front property would fetch a lot of money therefore securing her and her daughter Caden's future, she returns to the island to get the house ready to be sold. This is not easy as she is bringing secrets. The story also has references to God.
AMAZON - Surrender Bay- A Nantucket Love Story
SANDY SAYS 3/3 STARS
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
FAR FROM HERE by Nicole Baart
This story is about flying, Alaska, live and hurt.
Dani and Etsell were high school sweethearts in their little Iowa town of Blackhawk.
Etsell loves flying planes and teaches people to fly, but his dream is to be a bush pilot. Dani is terrified to fly and wants to stay in their hometown. The day after he turns 27 Etsell leaves to fly to Alaska to help out a friend, he is only to be gone three weeks. They had been married for seven years and together for ten at this point. Just before he is to leave to come home, his plane goes missing. Dani and Ells surrogate mother fly to Alaska to aid in the search. Nothing is found of the plane or Ell, but they did find out he was with a woman Samantha. And, she knows nothing abut Ells whereabouts. Dani and Hazel head home to try to put their lives back together. A few months later Sam visits Dani with surprising news.
I couldn't stay focused on the story, but did finish the book
AMAZON - Far from Here
SANDY SAYS 2/3 STARS
Dani and Etsell were high school sweethearts in their little Iowa town of Blackhawk.
Etsell loves flying planes and teaches people to fly, but his dream is to be a bush pilot. Dani is terrified to fly and wants to stay in their hometown. The day after he turns 27 Etsell leaves to fly to Alaska to help out a friend, he is only to be gone three weeks. They had been married for seven years and together for ten at this point. Just before he is to leave to come home, his plane goes missing. Dani and Ells surrogate mother fly to Alaska to aid in the search. Nothing is found of the plane or Ell, but they did find out he was with a woman Samantha. And, she knows nothing abut Ells whereabouts. Dani and Hazel head home to try to put their lives back together. A few months later Sam visits Dani with surprising news.
I couldn't stay focused on the story, but did finish the book
AMAZON - Far from Here
SANDY SAYS 2/3 STARS
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