I joined the summer reading program at our library (check yours, some have em for adults!) And the book log is busted, so rather than wait a day and rewrite, I shall cut and paste the note for you, not that it is useful, or a good review, just happens to need stored online, and Jeffrey and Nate have made this site so easy to access...I can't help using it!
The method of recording includes a list of author name and title, so this is just notes...to remind myself that I read the book, not a formal report or review.
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The Wizard of London is a wonderfully light story of children rescued and coming into power of their own, plus love (or at least friendship) conquering all.
Not at all what I expected when I picked up the book, more romance novel than fantasy, but pulled off well. Rather like a fairy tale, it would be perfect for reading to children at bedtime.
It runs in my mind (which is built like a sieve) that Lackey is fond of rewriting fairy tales. Something about a phoenix bird from an old Russian tale in a previous book.
This particular book is a loose telling of the 'snow queen', though of the two I would rather read Mercedes version.
I do think I shall take a way a useful tidbit from the book. At one point one of the girls offers some advice regarding forgiveness. 'not forgiving someone is like not pulling a thorn out of your foot because you didn't put it there'.
Book notes 'the wizard of London'
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