by envisionmg | Jan 28, 2021 | Michelle Reviews, Middle Grade Fiction
“Since she was a pup, Zima has been taught to fear humans—especially witches—but when her family is threatened, she has no choice but to seek help from the witch Baba Yaga. Baba Yaga never does magic for free, but it just so happens that she needs a wolf’s keen nose...
by envisionmg | Jan 25, 2021 | DVD/Movie
My German Friend “After World War 2, Argentina became a haven for Nazis and Jews alike. Friedrich and Sulamit are childhood friends, and later lovers, whose paths wind apart and back together as Friedrich becomes involved in extremist political activities that...
by envisionmg | Jan 21, 2021 | Michelle Reviews, Middle Grade Fiction
Middle Grade readers aware of the story of Saint George and the Dragon may be happy to meet a St. George who opts to adopt and love the dragon he encounters rather than slay her.[efn_note]Please note: Familiarity with the golden legend of Saint George is most...
by envisionmg | Jan 18, 2021 | Ari Reviews, YA Fiction
Stepsister is a dark version of the tale of Cinderella that is told from the viewpoint of the stepsister named Isabelle. Isabelle does not have the qualities compared to Cinderella with beauty, grace, kindness, etc. Isabelle tries to deceit the prince to claim him...
by envisionmg | Jan 14, 2021 | Becca H Reviews, YA Fiction
I understood too well what it was like to feel like you were defined by one superficial thing- to feel like you would never escape the box people had put you in.” Despite being an avid reader, there are only a few books that I have read all in one sitting, and Tahereh...
