Maria Fernanda itibaren Yagodnaya, Respublika Bashkortostan, Russia

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2019-04-07 06:40

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When I was little, I used to think that chaos was pronounced tcha-Os, which makes sense when you don't understand the rules of English, especially when it isn't even an English word. So the title Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos will helpfully assist in some pronunciation lessons for some precocious children. Of course, that isn't all that Theodosia will do. Theodosia Throckmorton, or Theo, is peculiar and knows it. As an 11-year-old in Edwardian London, she should really be in boarding school or under a governess's tutelage, but she instead creates her own studies based on the scholarly materials available at the museum where her father is curator: The Museum of Legends and Antiquities. Even more fantastic is her ability to see the dark curses surrounding the artifacts, including those that her archaeologist mother is bringing from Egypt. So if you are like me, you can already see why I am super into this series. Theo spends some nights in the museum sleeping in a sarcophagus (which keeps her safe from curses) and creates her own curriculum, learning all about Egyptian history, relics, and hieroglyphs. Aside from the scary curses bit, what book-loving kid would not want to practically live in a museum? Of course, it is not glamorous (very dirty), and Theo does not get along with the second assistant curator. Theo also has a wonderful cat called Isis, who seems at home with her human in the museum. Now I am going to say SPOILERS AHEAD, though they are vague. Sensing the curator's interest in dark curse-ridden artifact, Theo uses the methods of curse removal she has learned from her studies to make it safe. I love how R. L. LaFevers actually describes the methods that Theo uses and her substitutions for living in England. Some might find these parts slow, but I like how they add realism to the story. There are unfortunate side effects to this removal, which make Theo's life more difficult. Also, Theo's mother brings back The Heart of Egypt, which is very powerful and soon brings out evil forces interested in obtaining it. But it reveals another group of powerful men who are dedicated to stopping this evil force, The Serpents of Chaos, from trying to descend Great Britain and the entire world into chaos. Theo also makes friends with a pickpocket, Sticky Will, who becomes her help and eventually messenger with the wise group, the Brotherhood of the Chosen Keepers. End Vague Spoilers What captured me with the Theodosia books is the mythology, archaeology, supernatural, and historical in one place. As an anthropology student as an undergrad, I loved archaeology. And even as a child, I loved Egyptology. In theory, this might be great to fit in with mythology curricula. There aren't enough Rick Riordan books to go around, and this would provide an alternate series, especially for girls who don't like as much action*. I cannot say that everyone will enjoy this book. Fans of Percy Jackson or the Kane Chronicles may find little action. The detail combined with only a little action may not appeal to certain readers, but it is a perfect series for me. However, as the series progresses, there is more and more action and travel and danger. *If a reader finishes the book but is not convinced based on lack of action, let them know there is more to come. I recently referred to R.L. LaFevers on her blog as a sort of Judith Merkle Riley for teens and children. The more I have thought about the sentiment, the more I agree. I have read all LaFevers' books since Theodosia began (there are few written before that), and I have read all Judith Merkle Riley's works. The detail, history, and supernatural elements are in both authors' works. I give Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos 9 out of 10 sonic screwdrivers.

2019-04-07 07:40

Karanlığın Gözleri - Eleanor T. Beaty TrendKitaplar Kütüphanesi

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what an interesting biography. the blurb the cover exaggerates a bit though - i would not quite describe it as full of scandal, sex and illegitimate children. there are chapters on the basics - like growing up and in the end it chronicles the last weeks of the last surviving sisters married, widowed or single. it does give a really intense and interesting insight into the lives of privileged women. i am still touched by the idea that the king was so very glad to finally have a daughter with his princess royal. aaaaaah. makes one's heart melt. otherwise also very sad seeing they were so at mercy at their father's hands. and to spend basically all your life seeing your dear female relatives almost every single day of your life? not being able to travel? and not being able to be with whom you love? that must have been a sad life. ms fraser quotes extensively from letters which is highly interesting and the index is absolutely brilliant, sometimes you don't get one with these non-academic history books. the illustrations i liked too. more would have been better as several times she alludes to a portrait or other we don't get to see and are hard to find (for me anyway). some other points: it was also fascinating as in most other literature popular and academic the prince of wales is not portrayed favourably. in (most of) his sisters' accounts he comes across as more or less caring and considerate. mh. who'd have thought. it turns out again how closely england and germany have been "allied" by marriage "policy". almost every spouse was german. i had not been aware that the prussian princess friederike had married an english son of george III. ah! the one who took over the throne in hanover. and who seems to have been a right rascal. as another reviewer has said: in order to avoid flipping to the front continually do make a copy of the family tree at the front of the book. and then annotate while you go along or you will be lost (like me more than once). well. and there i have run out of things i can say about it. a good book. read it if you're interested in the 18th and 19th century and don't mind a bit of gossip.

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