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Whimsy and delight, tenderness and heart. Such are the paths that Anne of Avonlea traipses down in this marvelous sequel to Anne of Green Gables.

This is a delightful and short read. Full of humor and whimsy, it's a story clearly aimed at younger children. It explores the wonderful, enchanted life of a girl named Nim and her experiences on a remote island, largely on her own.

With only his imprisoned father's promise that they will be reunited after the war, Rudi must learn how to survive in hiding, how to be truly brave, and how to overcome the hatred of his enemies. He must learn to die to himself and to trust the God.

An orphaned boy and a kidnapped horse gallop for Narnia...and freedom. The Horse and His Boy is a wonderful, often surprising, and always engaging adventure.

The Prince of Narnia has gone missing and it's up to Jill, Eustace, and a curious Marshwiggle named Puddleglum to find him.

The adventures of Edmund, Lucy, and the insupportable (but later quite wonderful) Eustace, their cousin, as they are once again drawn into Narnia.

The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe
Children's Books, Fantasy / January 9, 2019

This is at once very much a children's story and at the same time a story for all people at all times. But it is best read through a child-like lens, remembering what it was like to hide in closets or imagine you were a knight or some other sort of hero, saving the day.

A Tale of Two Cities
Classics / May 30, 2018

A masterpiece of literature. One of the greatest books of the English language. A beautiful tale of love, loss, tragedy, hopelessness, cruelty, and ultimately of redemption. Its characters are larger than life and unforgettable.

Lilith
Fairy Tale / March 13, 2018

This book is full of complex metaphors and imagery that is difficult to understand fully. However it is still an intriguing story which touches on many incredible truths about the human condition. The reader is given a window into the nature of redemption and the paradox of finding life in death.

Little Women
Classics / February 6, 2018

Little Women Review. Written in the 1800's and still holds so many truths for today's audiences. Emotional stories of four sisters coming of age.

The City of Ember (Book of Ember, #1)
Science Fiction / February 5, 2018

City of Ember is a delight. Though much of the narrative is filled with tension about Lina and Doon's efforts to save their city, there was a homey quality to the way it was described that made the story seem curiously gentle in the telling. While dystopian science fiction stories abound this was one that was strangely optimistic and wholesome.

Lewolkien Launch!
Announcement / February 5, 2018

Welcome to our brand spankin' new website! The dust is still settling and the paint is not completely dry, but we are open for business! Check out this announcement to find out about all the great things you can expect to find on this site!

The Brothers Karamazov
Classics / February 4, 2018

This novel is a masterpiece. It is complex, rich, and brilliantly written. All of the characters are strongly portrayed and are not only memorable for their own sake, but through them, Dostoevsky is able to treat many of life’s greatest questions.

The Complete Fairy Tales
Fairy Tale / February 4, 2018

I give this book 5 stars really on the strength of three of its stories- The Light Princess, The History of Phtogen and Nycteris, and my favorite of all, The Wise Woman or the Lost Princess. Not that the other stories are bad, but to me these three rise above the rest

Around the World in Eighty Days
Classics / February 4, 2018

I can't say enough about what an enjoyable journey this was. The characters were vivid and charming, the plot brisk (once it got going), and the language and descriptions were superb. Phileas Fogg, the main character, proved "equal to the task" as Verne says, coming off as an iconic figure who is both mysterious and surprisingly heroic.