The Lunenburg Werewolf

The Lunenburg Werewolf And Other Stories of the Supernatural
By: Steve Vernon

 

This book is awesome! I love books that touch on the supernatural, the stories in The Lunenburg Werewolf are not long, so it makes the book very Quick and easy to read. Steve does a fantastic job of telling these stories, and giving them a sense of realism. I love the history he adds at the beginning of  each story, it really makes it come to life.

 

I usually tell you which Story I like best, but honestly I don't think I can choose just one, Although I think "The Lady in Blue" gave me real chills. This summer I spent a lot of time traveling around Canada in an eighteen wheeler, I spent much time at Peggy's cove, so this story really tickled my spine.

 

I highly recommend reading this book, Especially if you like Real Life Ghost Stories. I'm thinking maybe this summer I'll travel Nova Scotia trying to find all the Ghosts.

 

Enjoy this read. I know I did!

 

 

A little about Steve:

Steve learned the tradition of storytelling from his Grandfather, in my opinion he is very good at it. He now carries on the tradition by teaching Nova Scotia children the same art. Steve has written over fifty published short stories, along with several books. Check out his website at users.eastlink.ca/~stevevernon 

Angels of the Maritimes By your side, and Angels of the Maritimes Vol. 2

Angels of the Maritimes
By your side.
and Angels of the Maritimes Vol. 2

By: Karen Forrest


These books are about 120 pages long each. They are beautifully compiled books of different stories, ones of people being touched by the aid and comfort of Angels in times of need, times of pain, sorrow, sadness... But also in times of happiness, hope and love. These books are broken up into what I would call "testimonies", they are very fast  pace, and they will touch you, no matter who you are there is a story in at least one of these books that will touch your heart. Many have touched mine, but I believe my favorite is from the first Book... it is called "Saving a Soldier", it's about a hero from WWI, he wore a medallion every single day, and because of it he lived! this story really touched my heart because I often on travels where my St. Christopher medallion and I believe it has saved the lives of me and many of my loved ones on our travels. I truly believe miracles can happen, and that the Angels watch over those who seek their aid.

I love these books, Karen Forrest Did an excellent Job!

A little about Karen:

Karen Forrest, BN, ATPR, CD, Angel Therapy Practitioner (certified by world-renowned Doreen Virtue, Ph.D), has received spiritual training. Her vision is to assist people in connecting with their angels and the divine, to honor their life's purpose, she offers readings and workshops in angel/medium readings, and Words of Wisdom Counseling. She has a background in Mental Health Nursing, in which she is now a retired officer of in the Canadian Armed  Forces. She now counsels and heals with a heart of compassion.

  

The Cat That Barked

The Cat That Barked

By: Budge Wilson
illustrated by: Terry Roscoe


This book is 62 pages long, a great chapter book for children. It follows a young girl named Stephanie Henderson through a tough move, and looks into her relationship with her furry best friend "Fido". She has a hard time at first fitting in at school, but soon, with the help of  Fido, she finds a way to fit in just fine.

Budge Wilson lives in Nova Scotia, She is the Award-winning author of many Children's books.

Terry Roscoe lives in the woods near Annapolis Royal, and as illustrated a few of Budge's books before. Together these two make beautiful Children's books.

The Cat That Barked is a very well done Children's book, it really reflects how a child feels moving from one province to another, and leaving their friends behind, only to go somewhere where they don't know anyone. Being a cat lover, i enjoy the fact that the cat plays a huge part in this book. I think this book is beautiful, it has a great story, and even some cute facts about this great country of ours. I believe this book needs to find it's way into the school system for young children, Two very BIG thumbs up from me :)!  A++

Go get your copy!

Thank you!

I want to thank Emily Mackinnon, for sending me so many great books to review. They are great books, and I will post my reviews on them very shortly., thank you for your patience in this. And sorry to everyone who has viewed my blog and not seen any new developments lately, my computer is not very cooperative right now, it has a big black leaf-shaped blob in the middle of it. I just hope my spelling doesn't suffer too bad from it :). Thank you all for your patience .

Christina

Betrayed



Betrayed By: Wodke Hawkinson



Great book! the writers really knew what they were doing here. Bone Chilling and the type of book that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Characters that you  will not soon forget.  Sure it has an aspect to it that most books don't have... This book is very graphic. Although some scenes are dirty and make you want to throw the book through the window, in the end you're really glad you read the book. I thank Wodke Hawkinson for their trust in me to allow me to have an ARC of their book to review. I knew in a way I was going to like it before I read it because it sounded a lot like Murder in the Cove, witch was my first look into reading and I loved it. Very good book, would recommend it to anyone who is an adult, and has a strong stomach.

INKHEART!!!!






Cornelia Funke's INKHEART



I Adore this book with all my heart. I have not yet read its' sequel but I just love this one so much! I am in love with the Mortal Instruments. But this book is a close second, it may even tie with TMI. Ink Heart was my first look into the Y.A Genre, and Wow what a first look it was! Moe, Maggie, Dust finger, Ressa, Capricorn, The henchmen, little Tink, oh What a wonderful mixture of fabulous! you'll have to read it to find out what it's about. Just thinking about this Book makes me so excited I just want to go read it again. When Maggie was very young her mother disappeared, Moe (Maggie's father) has been searching ever since for her, he has an obvious obsession for a book called InkHeart, and looks for it everywhere he goes...Why do you suppose that is? Remembering this book brings a big smile to my face. It's full of Passion, adventure, true heroes, and lots of fantasy, there are characters in this book you may already know, and I'm telling you it's well worth the read. Go pick it up! Open the Magic!

Another thing I must Stress to you is that If you think going to the movie Store and picking up Inkheart is going to be even close to reading the book, You are WRONG! The movie is fine, I appreciate all the hard work they put into it (and the shadow is OMG amazing!) But the movie is nothing like the Book and the book is worlds better. Sure Toto was a nice sub for Tink, but I love her mischief. So sure go pick up the movie, but you're missing out if you don't read the book.

The Incridible Mortal Instruments Series!

The Mortal Instruments, By: Cassandra Clare

Okay, First Came Murder in the Cove, Then Ink Heart, Then my true Love...  The Mortal Instruments. Though it is true I have never Met a book I didn't like, (even books like Ryan's Commander which I liked even though it's non-fiction.) I have never read a book I liked more than The mortal Instruments. My Favourite so far in this series is City of Glass, I don't know why but I adore Sebastian, I know he's not a nice guy, but I love that Character. The books themselves are well written, and OMG Clary Fray! What a Role-model! Strong, Sincere, Courageous, True to her Family and friends, She is an amazing Girl. Jace, oh Jace, the boy is just to hot for words, and he knows it. He's awfully troubled, but all the more to love him for. We follow Clary and the Shadow hunters through their lives and many terrible and wonderful situations, with fighting, love, betrayal, death and struggles.  there are so many cool characters in these books, But you'll have to read of them  yourself, because I could be here all day telling you of my love for these books. You really need to go get yourself copies if you haven't already done so!  Find them at your local book store, or on Amazon, you will NOT regret this I promise you!