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A science fiction series for young readers |
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Written by Lori Calabrese
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Wednesday, 10 February 2010 17:55 |
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 P.J. Hoover has done it again with the second book in The Forgotten Worlds series.
In The Navel of the World (The Forgotten Worlds, Book 2) , the reader picks up right where they left off in The Emerald Tablet (The Forgotten Worlds) . In the Emerald Tablet, we're introduced to Benjamin and Andy who are telegens, more advanced life forms than humans who are able to communicate via telepathy. We also learn from an ancient relic that the fate of the world rests on Benjamin's shoulders. At the end of summer school, Benjamin was given one task--find his missing brothers. In the beginning of The Navel of the World, we learn Benjamin is interning at his father's office over spring break. While he's there, he finds a mysterious file written in ancient Lemurian. Even though he's unable to read it, he is able to decipher that his name is on it! But who would have known about Benjamin that long ago?
As Benjamin is reunited with his friends at school on the hidden continent of Lemuria, the Emerald Tablet alliance searches all over the world to find Benjamin's missing brothers. Iva uses her telekenetic powers to search for Benjamin's brothers' DNA, but when the friends are introduced to time travel, they realize they haven't been looking in the wrong place, but the wrong time.
Character relationships are expanded upon and Hoover continues to add intrigue with ancient mythology and mystery. I'm amazed that even though these books are science fiction and take place in another world, you'll feel as though the characters could be your next door neighbors as they face all the challenges a middle-schooler would face.
Read an excerpt at CBAY books.
Additional Information:
Reading level: Ages 10 and up
Hardcover: 312 pages
Publisher: Children's Brains are Yummy Books (October 12, 2009)
ISBN-10: 1933767146
ISBN-13: 978-1933767147
Source of review copy: author
Lori Calabrese is an award-winning children's author. To learn more about Lori and her books, please visit www.loricalabrese.com
Disclosure: Some of the books I review are received from publishers , PR agencies, and authors, but it does not sway my opinion of the book. I maintain affiliate accounts with Amazon and Barnes & Noble. If you purchase a book through one of my links, I will receive a small commission (at no cost to you). You can support this site by originating your purchase via these links and I appreciate your support of Lori Calabrese Writes!
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The Emerald Tablet will hook your middle grade science fiction lovers |
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Written by Lori Calabrese
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Wednesday, 10 February 2010 17:51 |
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 Imagine spending the summer in school, but not just any school. Benjamin and his friend Andy are heading to eight weeks of summer school someplace that can only be reached by a teleporter hidden in his hallway.
P.J. Hoover has created an amazing world in The Emerald Tablet (The Forgotten Worlds), the first in a middle grade science fiction series. I had already read this book and loved it, but when I received the 2nd book in the series, The Navel of the World (The Forgotten Worlds, Book 2), I had to read this one again.
When Benjamin and Andy head off to summer school on the hidden continent of Lemuria, they learn they aren't human, but telegens, able to communicate via telepathy.
They always knew they were special, but when they arrive in Lemuria, they realize they're only normal. They meet friends who also have special talents, take classes where they learn everything from telegnosis to genetic engineering, and find out from an ancient relic known as the Emerald Tablet that the fate of the world rests on Benjamin's shoulders.
Benjamin's adventure is intertwined with science fiction, Greek mythology, and tons of imagination. He's continually tested as champion of the Emerald Tablet, and faces many mysteries along the way such as finding the keys of the hunter. Will Benjamin learn why he was chosen as an age old war rages on on against Atlantis?
You'll fall in love with each of the characters in this book and you'll also be surprised to find out who the villains are. I know I can't wait for The Necropolis coming Fall 2010.
Read my interview with P.J. Hoover
Additional Information:
Reading level: Ages 9-12
Hardcover: 288 pages
Publisher: Blooming Tree Press; 1 edition (October 21, 2008)
ISBN-10: 1933767138
ISBN-13: 978-1933767130
Source of review copy: author
Lori Calabrese is an award-winning children's author. To learn more about Lori and her books, please visit
www. loricalabrese.com.
Disclosure: Some of the books I review are received from publishers , PR agencies, and authors, but it does not sway my opinion of the book. I maintain affiliate accounts with Amazon and Barnes & Noble. If you purchase a book through one of my links, I will receive a small commission (at no cost to you). You can support my site by originating your purchase via these links and I appreciate your support of Lori Calabrese Writes!
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Don't be left in the pop culture dark |
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Written by Lori Calabrese
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Wednesday, 10 February 2010 17:34 |
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 Maybe you don't get to watch a lot of movies or maybe you do and you're one of those people who can recite movies line by line. (Man, you guys bug me because I can't even remember the first sentence I wrote) If you fit either scenario, then Reel Culture: 50 Classic Movies You Should Know About (So You Can Impress Your Friends) has your name written all over it!
Classic movies have influenced everything: your favorite TV shows, jokes, and even song lyrics. But if you don't know what comes from where, you are in the pop culture dark. And you so don't want to be in the pop culture dark! 50 classic movies are covered. You'll find out 'What It's About,' 'Why All the Fuss?,' 'The Stuff People Still Talk About,' and a famous quote. For example, who doesn't know "Yo, Adrian!" It's only from one of the greatest movies ever...Rocky. The movie launched then unknown actor Sylvester Stallone to superstardom. But did you know Stallone wrote Rocky in less than four days and the total shooting budget was a low $960,000, but it became the year's top-grossing film?
This book is so much fun and a wide variety of movies are listed from The Godfather to Casablanca to Breakfast at Tiffany's. So if you don't want to be that person wondering who said, "Would you just watch the hair?", make sure you get your copy of Reel Culture and before you know it, you'll be the one spitting out classic movie citations at an unheard of rate!
Additional Information:
Reading level: Young Adult
Paperback: 160 pages
Publisher: Zest Books (November 18, 2009)
ISBN-10: 0981973310
ISBN-13: 978-0981973319
Source of review copy: PR agency
Lori Calabrese is an award-winning children's author. To learn more about Lori, please visit www.loricalabrese.com
Disclosure: Some of the books I review are received from publishers , PR agencies, and authors, but it does not sway my opinion of the book. I maintain affiliate accounts with Amazon and Barnes & Noble. If you purchase a book through one of my links, I will receive a small commission (at no cost to you). You can support this site by originating your purchase via these links and I appreciate your support of Lori Calabrese Writes!
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The coolest un-diary on the planet |
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Written by Lori Calabrese
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Wednesday, 10 February 2010 17:29 |
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 The DUDE! book spawned so much interest in interactive books for boys Fine Print Publishing was asked to create a diary for boys. But we all know boys hate mushy-gushy diaries. So they created the coolest UN-diary on the planet!
Dude Diary is officially not a journal or a diary. It’s just a place to write some stuff down, draw some things, and even tear pages out if you need to. Kinda like a Captain’s log of your life – in your neighborhood, under your bed, at school, and in other dimensions. And that’s not all. Let’s say you have a genius idea for a really sweet invention which will make you super famous some day. You can draw up the plans in here and then lock it up, dude. (Cuz you need to hide your genius ideas from all those other not-so-genius dudes.)
This really is the perfect solution for all "dude kind." Dude Diary will get boys thinking about things they're interested in and writing about them. The outrageous "what if" scenarios and anything-but-ordinary questions are sure to be a hit. For instance, would you rather have to take on a shark in the ocean or a crocodile in a river? What would you do if you were invisible? Are your nostrils the same size and shape? Who's cooler -- Batman or Wolverine?
It's the ultimate un-diary that boys will want to write in, draw on, and lock up. In fact, Dude Diary comes with a lock and key, so all the awesomeness can never be leaked out. Access denied to anyone but the owner. Sweet.
To learn more, please visit thedudebook.com
Additional Information:
Written and Designed by: Mickey and Cheryl Gill
Pub. Date: November 2009
Publisher: Fine Print Publishing Company
ISBN-13: 9781892951458
ISBN: 1892951452
Source of review copy: PR agency
Lori Calabrese is an award-winning children's author. To learn more about Lori, please visit www.loricalabrese.com
Disclosure: Some of the books I review are received from publishers , PR agencies, and authors, but it does not sway my opinion of the book. I maintain affiliate accounts with Amazon and Barnes & Noble. If you purchase a book through one of my links, I will receive a small commission (at no cost to you). You can support this site by originating your purchase via these links and I appreciate your support of Lori Calabrese Writes!
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Re:The coolest un-diary on the planet
Feb 14 2010 00:02:42
My son would probably like this - thanks for the review!
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Re:The coolest un-diary on the planet
May 13 2010 08:41:18
The DUDE! book spawned so much interest in interactive books for boys Fine Print Publishing was asked to create a diary for boys. But we all know boys hate mushy-gushy diaries. So they created the coolest UN-diary on the planet!
Dude Diary is officially not a journal or a diary. It’s just a place to write some stuff down, draw some things, and even tear pages out if you need to. Kinda like a Captain’s log of your life – in your neighborhood, under your bed, at school, and in other dimensions. And that’s not all. Let’s say you have a genius idea for a really sweet invention which will make you super famous some day. You can draw up the plans in here and then lock it up, dude. (Cuz you need to hide your genius ideas from all those other not-so-genius dudes.)
This really is the perfect solution for all "dude kind." Dude Diary will get boys thinking about things they're interested in and writing about them. The outrageous "what if" scenarios and anything-but-ordinary questions are sure to be a hit. For instance, would you rather have to take on a shark in the ocean or a crocodile in a river? What would you do if you were invisible? Are your nostrils the same size and shape? Who's cooler -- Batman or Wolverine?
It's the ultimate un-diary that boys will want to write in, draw on, and lock up. In fact, Dude Diary comes with a lock and key, so all the awesomeness can never be leaked out. Access denied to anyone but the owner. Sweet.
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