4 stars A fascinating look into the Jungian analysis of fairy tales. This book is based on a series of lectures given at the C. G. Jung Institute. It is not meant to be a complete interpretation of global fairy tales (the original title was actually An Introduction to the Interpretation of Fairy Tales ). Rather it…

4 stars A fascinating read documenting some of Eugenie Clark’s adventures with underwater creatures. This was a very interesting book that touches on Clark’s life, her scientific interests, conservationism, and of course her escapades with various sharks and other animals. Written in a way that is simple yet engaging, this is a great book for…

4 stars This is kind of a tricky one for me to rate. I specifically remember ordering this book as a young child and being so excited to have all of Dahl’s stories in one book. It seemed like a great deal to me. Then the book came and I was very confused with the…

4 stars I love these books! They are so much fun. Nice, simple reads that are fast-paced and entertaining. Perfect for reluctant readers and bookworms alike. As with the previous books, the story is so ridiculous and hilarious. It was great to see some character growth with Petey in this one and I absolutely adored…

4 stars Another hilarious and fun adventure featuring Dog Man. This was just what I needed after a stressful week. Silly, strange, and humorous, this a great book, especially for reluctant readers and adults looking to not take themselves so seriously. The story swings from one adventure to another, taking the reader on an action-packed…

5 stars I loved Amelia Bedelia as a child, but I’ll be honest, there were tons of references I didn’t understand. I specifically remember not seeing what she did wrong when she was told to “draw the drapes”. Still I loved the books and Amelia Bedelia’s goofy antics. The Young Amelia Bedelia series is a…

4 stars Such a fantastically entertaining story that is pure Dahl. In anticipation for the release of the newest movie adaptation (I remember being utterly terrified of the original), I thought I’d give this book a read. I’ve read bits and pieces of it as a child but I think this is my first time…

5 stars After reading Dragons at Crumbling Castle: And Other Stories, I’ve been hooked on Pratchett’s short stories so it was only natural I track down a copy of this book. Another fantastically amazing collection of short stories by Terry Pratchett. I loved this book. It is hilarious, creative, and so fun to read. The story-telling…

2 stars After how much the last two books dragged on, I was hoping for a big final resolution in this one to tie up all the lose ends. However, I found the ending pretty lackluster. The majority of the resolution has the individuals behind everything incriminating themselves, with the main characters doing one simple…

2 stars Similar in style to the second book, this one continues the theme of not much happening and ending on a cliffhanger to get the reader to continue the series. While I enjoyed the plot of the first book, the second and third have been very drawn out and don’t seem to go anywhere….