Book Review: The Big Rock Candy Mountain

September 26, 2000

The Big Rock Candy Mountain by Wallace Stegner:This is a beautifully written novel, large in scope, rich in emotion and ideas, and one I'll remember for a long time. It is the heartbreaking saga of a family during the first third of the 20th century....

Book Review: Beauty by Robin McKinley

September 21, 2000

This turned out to be a really nice retelling of the very familiar story of Beauty and the Beast. I think that the Disney film was much influenced by some of the imagery in this book. The descriptions are lush and imaginative, but the world of the...

Book Review: Alive: The Story of the Andes Survivors

September 6, 2000

Alive: The Story of the Andes Survivors Piers Paul Read Adult, Non-Fiction, Documentary You might like this book if: You enjoy survival stories, situations where group dynamics and working together are important, or you've heard of this story and are...

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