![]() ![]() The Twelve Dancing Princesses is also a combination of those two versions, as there were elements that I preferred in each version. For Cinderella, I wove elements from both the Grimms’ version and the French version, as one was very dark, and the other way too light for my taste. Retelling a fairy tale is both challenging and fun. Ruth: Often in a retelling I’ll combine elements from stories that have similar themes, and add little twists, so it becomes more like an original story. My personal favorite is your retelling of The Twelve Dancing Princesses! This scene from the woods is just mesmerizing.Īs you’re doing research on one (e.g., Cinderella) do you ever find ideas for stories that you’d like to write? ![]() RT: A number of your children’s picture books retell fairy tales. Now, in a visit to the Family Bookshelf and The Reading Tub ®, Ruth not only shares more of her art (it’s amazing!) but also brings us up to date on all that she’s been doing these last four years. In a wonderful August 2008 interview with Mark Blevis Ruth talked about her art and illustrations. ![]() If you don’t remember her name, you may recognize this wonderful Curl Up with a Good Book dragon she created for Mark and Andrea’s Love of Reading Gallery at Just One More Book! She is an award-winning illustrator of children’s fairy tales (and more). Diverse Easy Reader | Illustrated Chapter. ![]()
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![]() But beneath their cordial interactions is a wealth of temptations, secrets, and toxic jealousy. The life next door.Īs Neena's secret fixation grows, so does her friendship with Cat. When Neena's infatuation escalates into obsession, it's just a matter of eliminating a few obstacles to get the life she wants. It's also making Neena aware of what she doesn't have. This beautiful new town is a step in the right direction. A life coach with off-the-rack dresses, personal issues, and a husband who hasn't delivered, she's anxious to move up in the world. Neena Ryder isn't a fellow lady of leisure. ![]() While cautious, a good neighbor like Cat greets them with open arms and warm hospitality. Then a friendly new couple moves into the estate next door. Watch your husband, watch your friends, and watch your back.Ĭat Winthorpe has worked hard to get what she has: a gorgeous home social standing and William, her successful, handsome husband. ![]() ![]() Jazmyne: Before the Sole the doyenne tells Jazmyne she knows she is working with the Nameless. She finds one of her family's secret tunnels and maps them out for the Jade Guild to use in their raid the next day. Ira: While being escorted back to the Cuartel, Ira leads the Xanthippe in a wrong direction in the castle before killing them. Once Ira is gone, Jazmyne and Kirdan decide that they will kill Ira. They plan to release a beast and for Ira to kill the doyenne during the Sole the next day. Back in Jazmyne’s study they find Ira waiting for them. ![]() Jazmyne: It’s the final task of the Yielding and Javal emerges victorious. ![]() ![]() Because this book was a bit longer, I'll give everyone until Sunday, May 30th, to get their thoughts in! Come back and discuss the ending once you're caught up! I will randomly be selecting one comment from throughout the week to win a free OwlCrate box. Today we are finishing the book! That's right, we have conquered this chunky tome and might I say it sure was worth it! One final time please don't read my chapter summaries until you're done and dusted. We made it, friends! It's the final day of the Witches Steeped in Gold readalong! ![]() ![]() ![]() Guillermo Romero, Director Enterprise Architecture at Best Buy Canada said: “Algolia's NeuralSearch technology will help us better understand customer intent to improve our search relevance across our extensive, rich product catalog. It uses advanced Large Language Models (LLM) – the same technology underpinning ChatGPT and generative AI – and goes a step further with Algolia’s Neural Hashing™ for hyper-scale and constantly learns from user interactions for better results. 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Instead of merely trying to overcome anxiety, Dr. But when work and life become more complex and unpredictable, when there isn’t a straightforward to-do list or clear step by step solution, this nervous energy can spiral into anxiety and stress, becoming a roadblock to success. Nervous energy is something many of us are familiar with―it’s the urge to double check our work, to create a tidy strategy for an overwhelming goal, or make a to-do list and tick every box neatly. Learn how to overcome anxiety by transforming it from an obstacle into an advantage. Deepak Chopra, MD, New York Times bestselling author of The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success Frequently, stressed people find themselves at the pinnacle of success at the cost of unhappy lives, fractured relationships, and unhealthy bodies. “ Anxiety and stress are the number one epidemic of modern civilization. ![]() ![]() ![]() With her step-by-step guides to starting and growing a home business, you can too! Paige is living her dream of working from home and writing full time. Working from home and owning her own business has been her reality for over 10 years and she has spent the last five years planning and researching writing about her two loves - business and fantasy. Paige took that negative event and turned it into one of the best things that had ever happened to her. However it took becoming a victim of corporate downsizing to give her the nudge she needed to go out on her own. ![]() Paige always dreamed of writing Young Adult Fantasy novels (for ages 9 and up). She didn't acquire her two new loves - writing and business - until much later in life. Paige has been a rabid reader for as long as she can remember. ![]() ![]() ![]() In 1939, Turing worked for the British Intelligence team at Bletchley Park. Alan Turing is the father of computer Science They travelled often between London and India since his father worked for the Indian Civil Service.Īlthough they briefly lived in India with their parents, the parents preferred to have their children grow up in England. Their parents worked in India and would occasionally visit. Together with his older brother John, they lived with foster parents, a retired army couple. ![]() Turing was born on 23 June 1912 in London. Alan Turing grew up away from his parents Their house is now a historical landmark with a blue plaque. His parents bought a house in Guilford where he stayed during school holidays. ![]() He excelled in history and classical classes too despite being less attentive and active during the classes. Growing up, Turing loved playing chess and solving complex problems, unlike his peers. He was able to work out several of his equations some of which were never solved. When he turned 16, Turing came across Albert Einstein’s work. ![]() He was able to solve advanced mathematical problems at the age of 14. His headmistress was among the first adults to notice his talents. Turing loved numbers from a very young age. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() She does not go to school (but is tutored at the Plaza by a young man who is not cut out to be a teacher to a child who is like Eloise). If you do not know the story of Eloise, it is simple: She is a little girl who runs around The Plaza Hotel because she has nothing else to do. Again, is this to make the anti what a girl “should” be? I will be honest. She is pudgy and has a hair style that is not in style. However, is that to contrast how not “pink” Eloise it? Okay, I lied, if there is one redeeming quality about this character that is Eloise in her physical appearances she is not stereotypical. ![]() I just saw the glorification of being bad.Īnd what about that art Hilary Knight? Okay, I understand that it was expensive to do color, therefore, color would not be the focus and the highlight of pink is edgy. Or was that the point? This is what not to do? However, I never got that. I have to say in 1955 you had an odd idea of what people wanted to read. Rude, inconsiderate and not even remotely funny. ![]() Please tell me WHY she has been so popular for over 60 years? Why have there been sequels, modern book updates/adaptations, toys and at least two movie adaptations? She is a spoiled brat, with absolutely no redeeming qualities. Cbr12bingo Adaptation Oh, I just hate hate hate Eloise: A Book for Precocious Grown Ups, Kay Thompson. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() This extremely popular story introduces some of the most timeless, internationally known characters such as Scrooge, the unforgettable miser Bob Cratchit, the underpaid clerk and Tiny Tim, Cratchit's frail, loving son. A Christmas Carol is without question one of Charles Dickens' greatest works. Each 64-page softcover book retains key phrases and quotations from the original classics. This series features classic tales retold with color illustrations to introduce literature to struggling readers. These literary masterpieces are made easy and interesting. Annotation: Themes: Hi-Lo, adapted classics, low level classics, graphic novel. Published in December 1843, Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol was an instant bestseller, followed by countless print, stage and screen productions.Series Title: Illustrated Classics Ser. ![]() ![]() As we follow the soul of Wanderer, who is implanted into the body of her host, Melanie Stryder, we gradually learn the history of this alien species and how their possession works. Stephenie Meyer’s (so far) stand-alone novel, The Host, departs from her popular Twilight series and explores the theme of bodily possession of humankind by alien souls. As outside forces make Wanderer and Melanie unwilling allies, they set off to search for the man they both love.įeaturing what may be the first love triangle involving only two bodies, The Host is a riveting and unforgettable novel that will bring a vast new readership to one of the most compelling writers of our time. Unable to separate herself from her body's desires, Wanderer yearns for a man she's never met. Melanie fills Wanderer's thoughts with visions of the man Melanie loves-Jared, a human who still lives in hiding. But there was one difficulty Wanderer didn't expect: the former tenant of her body refusing to relinquish possession of her mind. ![]() Wanderer, the invading "soul" who has been given Melanie's body, knew about the challenges of living inside a human: the overwhelming emotions, the too vivid memories. ![]() The earth has been invaded by a species that take over the minds of their human hosts while leaving their bodies intact, and most of humanity has succumbed. ![]() |