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Whalers, a Book Review

by: Kyle Farnsworth

 

Current, clever, calculated writing in a very present conversational format. I felt like the author was with me, telling me this gripping story.

There is a lot of thought, literary knowledge and real-life experience poured into the pages of this book. Whalers also tells the side bar story of a city, from its glory days when money and business boomed from the whaling industry, sliding down over time through the mill era to its current day city of survival.

Set part of the time in a public school, Whalers explores issues with public education with a city population struggling and social system infrastructure failing to serve some students. Farnsworth’s focus on the needs of students’ v/s cookie cutter education on a tight budget highlights the wins and losses of the present systems. Ultimately the view of the school story is who get swallowed up by the system and who pays the price.

The main character is on a gritty journey you won’t want to miss! I highly recommend this book!

Review of The Shepherd’s Life

The Shepherd’s Life By: James Rebanks   Have you ever had a friend loan you a book and say, “You have to read this!” That is how I acquired this book “The Shepherd’s Life. The funny thing is, I’ve been following James Rebanks on Twitter/ X for a long time. (@herdyshepherd1) I first fell for… Continue Reading

Reviewing Last Night by Luanne Rice

Luanne Rice has written another gem. I love the rich array of characters in her book. As I read, I was playing detective as the story unfolded. This story also spoke to me personally as I performed as a storyteller, once at Ocean House at Christmas. The scenes were bringing back memories. The best novels… Continue Reading

Ekaterina; My Favorite Book This Year

I introduce you to the debut novel from Tom Brillat, Ekaterina. Knowing the author as a storyteller and museum interpreter I couldn’t wait to see where his muse would take readers. Within a few chapters, I began having images of a roller coaster in my mind as I settled for the night after reading. The… Continue Reading

Everwud Book Three Revolution

To the classroom teachers, homeschoolers, and afterschool programs, have I found a trilogy for you! It took me a while to get to book three, sorry I waited. This book was such a satisfying culmination of the children’s adventures in our world and the magical one next door. Book Three can easily stand alone, when… Continue Reading

Rosa’s Voice Book Review

Rosa’s Voice by Barbara Connery  –  Book Review   Time to order books for your classroom. Don’t miss this empowering book! Barbara Connery has penned an important book for young people to read. The discovery of the power of public speaking and the confidence to represent yourself and bigger ideas is well portrayed in Barbara’s… Continue Reading

Half Broke Horses, a Book Review

Book Review: Half Broke Horses   Jeannette Walls   Are you looking for a heroine? I was given the book Half Broke Horses by Jeannette Walls, what a story! I owe my friend a huge thanks. I love a good story, adding horses, is even better. This novel is based on the life of the author’s… Continue Reading

Book Review: The Midnight Disease

Book Review: The Midnight Disease – The Drive to Write, Writer’s Block and the Creative Brain By: Alice W. Flaherty The cover caught my eye, the content blew my mind! This is an incredible book of deeply researched and experienced investigations of the creative mind and the troubles that prey upon it. The full spectrum… Continue Reading