So, thinking about chocolate, which I am totally addicted to and books, which I am absolutely addicted to, brought me to thinking about some really cool books, as I am eating chocolate in order to think wisely.
My book comparisons are all children book writers who I know and admire.
Sir Nathan and the Troublesome Task by Mark Simon Smith, bk. 2.
These books are hilarious and so much fun: the silliness, the smiting, the dastardly situations, the
humor, the unique characters, especially Sir Nathan and when he has 'lengthy
screaming fits about the dastardly tricks of evil and how it sneaks about,
ruining everything'.
My comparison to chocolate is to the Double Dipped Oreo Cookies Tin (for special occasions): all the fun of twisting off the tops and licking the middle of regular Oreo cookies, but with much more intrigue in the middle, on top, and all around.
The Adventures of Tomato and Pea Book 1: A Bad Idea
by Erik Weibel
Super-hero/O.L.E. agent Tomato wins an all-inclusive space cruise for himself and three
This is a wonderful adventure written by an eleven-year-old who is also a book reviewer at http://thiskidreviewsbooks.com/ Who better to write a middle grade book than someone who reads a bazillion middle grade books?
My comparison to Erik's book is to Chocolate Covered Popcorn--when watching or reading something entertaining, popcorn is a must. If it's very entertaining, then chocolate is required to top off that popcorn.
The Faeries of Birchover Wood--The Bad, #1, by Ian S. Rutter
Back in the days when the King of England
fought along side such great beasts to defeat
the Bad, a magical pact was formed so that
if at any time the Bad was to find a way to
escape from the tree, then the spirits of the
myths, legends and folklore would come back
and fight side by side to protect the innocent.
It was their duty. Their solemn vow. It was
now that time to fulfill that promise.
This book reminds me of Chocolate Truffles: ganache centre (chocolate, caramel, nuts, almonds, berries, nougart, fudge, liqueur etc.) coated in chocolate, icing sugar, cocoa powder or chopped hazelnuts, almonds or coconut. You get the picture, a lot of good stuff in each bite.
Elven Jewel, # 1, by Kasper Beaumont
The story is a fantasy adventure about good versus evil. Four halflings,
along with their bond fairies, set out to save their land, Reloria, from the evil Vergais (large, scaly creatures). There are also dwarfs, elves, knights and a dragon that team up with the halflings on their adventures to return the stolen Elven Jewel and, in turn, save their homeland.
The comparison here is to Milk Chocolate Almonds: there's just no way you're going to have a few--eating the whole bag is a necessity, just like turning every page of this book.
My comparison to Erik's book is to Chocolate Covered Popcorn--when watching or reading something entertaining, popcorn is a must. If it's very entertaining, then chocolate is required to top off that popcorn.
The Faeries of Birchover Wood--The Bad, #1, by Ian S. Rutter
Back in the days when the King of England
fought along side such great beasts to defeat
the Bad, a magical pact was formed so that
if at any time the Bad was to find a way to
escape from the tree, then the spirits of the
myths, legends and folklore would come back
and fight side by side to protect the innocent.
It was their duty. Their solemn vow. It was
now that time to fulfill that promise.
This book reminds me of Chocolate Truffles: ganache centre (chocolate, caramel, nuts, almonds, berries, nougart, fudge, liqueur etc.) coated in chocolate, icing sugar, cocoa powder or chopped hazelnuts, almonds or coconut. You get the picture, a lot of good stuff in each bite.
Elven Jewel, # 1, by Kasper Beaumont
The story is a fantasy adventure about good versus evil. Four halflings,
The comparison here is to Milk Chocolate Almonds: there's just no way you're going to have a few--eating the whole bag is a necessity, just like turning every page of this book.
The Adventures of Lovable Lobo, #3: Lobo Finds Bigfoot, by C. L. Murphy
This book reminds me of Ghiradelli Hot Chocolate with peppermint sticks: warm, smooth chocolate with adventurous peppermint. Totally satisfying.
The last part of the Chocolate Blog Challenge was to find three bloggers to carry on the challenge. Well, that part didn't work out so well as all my blogger friends said "No" in one way or another. Here's what they said: "I'm busy that week studying flora in Peru."; "That's weird you asked since I'm on a diet."; "I'm scared."; "Ny cat ate the "N" key on ny laptop."; "Oh, what is to become of men and mice?" Huh?
So I've decided to just send you to some of my friends blogs to see what they are up to.
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