The Fellowship of the Ring

Yesterday morning I finally finished The Fellowship of the Ring, which is the first book in The Lord of the Rings series. I read The Hobbit (a.k.a. There and Back Again) two years ago, but somehow never got around to reading The Lord of the Rings until now.

I found it a very interesting book, and I can’t wait to read the second one, but Dad says we don’t own it. Guess I have to go to the library…

If you haven’t read The Fellowship of the Ring, I suggest you try it. It is an excellent book and quite imaginative. Between the hobbits, dwarves and elves (I like the elves best) you won’t be able to put it down! Be sure to read The Hobbit first though, it comes before The Fellowship of the Ring chronologically.

Mister Monday

I am a big fan of Garth Nix. He is my absolute favorite author! Nix recently came out with the newest book in his Keys to the Kingdom series, Superior Saturday. The previous five books are Mister Monday, Grim Tuesday, Drowned Wednesday, Sir Thursday, and Lady Friday.

Mister Monday is the first book. It gives us a well explained (and hard to put down) tale of magic and creation. Mister Monday also introduces us to the concept of the House, which is more or less the epicenter of the universe and home to the immortal Denizens and Piper’s Children.

Arthur, the main character, is an asthmatic. He is the adopted son of an extremely famous doctor and an equally celebrated musician. Arthur also is the chosen Rightful Heir of the Architect’s Will, though his parents have no idea whatsoever.

Suzy Turquoise Blue, a Piper’s Child, is employed as one of the ink fillers for Mister Monday and is Arthur’s friend. Without her, Arthur probably would be completely lost since he is a mortal from Earth and hasn’t the faintest idea what the House is.

The Will is a bossy, self-serving document intent on making Arthur the ruler of the House.

And the Architect? Well, she is the architect of all creation, but most Denizens and Piper’s Children don’t know anything other than that.

This book is aimed at preteens and teenagers, but would be appropriate for kids of at least 7 or 8 years of age, providing they have a high reading level.

Abhorsen

Abhorsen is the final book in the Abhorsen/Old Kingdom Trilogy. In this book, the most important characters from the previous two books come together for a breath-taking finish. Lirael as an Abhorsen sets out to confront an ancient power, and the Disreputable Dog reveals another part of herself. I don’t think this book would be understood by someone who has not read the first two books. It is a conclusive book, it can’t stand alone. However, if you have read the other two books, Abhorsen is an exciting read and a wonderful and brilliant finale.

Sorry about the wait for this post. I got busy :)