the silver anklet by mahtab narsimhan

     The Silver Anklet is part of the tara trilogy, a sequel to 'The Third Eye'. The first chapter draws the reader in and from then on is full of action with the main character Tara. It begins, "The patch of sunlight at the edge of the forest had an odd look; dirty yellow and striped. Tara squinted hard and before her very eyes it moved, took shape, stood up: a yellow-eyed hyena!"
     The hyenas take Tara's brother and two friends away and it is up to her and her friends to find them. The story is set in Morni, India. Suraj, Tara's brother, needs them to rescue him. Can Tara overcome the obstacles she faces with Zarku, her enemy with the third eye? Can she prevent him from doing away with her? Can she convince him to let Suraj free?
     Here is another exciting excerpt:
                     The hyena's teeth ripped the edge of her kurta, but Tara
                     didn't stop. The snap of its jaws was unnaturally loud.
                     She reached the edge of the clearing. The hyena was
                     gaining on her, its teeth grazed her ankle. She shrieked
                     and went crashing into the trees.
     There are many exciting, nail biting chapters in this book. The Silver Anklet, a young adult book, is a great read. I give it four out of five books!
     Thank-you Mahtab for sending me an autographed copy!
     All the best, Lily

The Kayak by Debbie Spring

'The Kayak' is a novel published by Thistledown press. This novel was entertaining and a page-turner! It begins... "THE CHOPPY WAVES RISE AND FALL. My kayak bobs like a cork in the swirling waters of Georgian Bay." The first line enticed me to read the entire novel. It drew me in for more. Teresa, a sixteen year old, uses a wheelchair. Every summer she goes camping and kayaking. Her kayak is her freedom.

One day, she is out in the water during a storm and rescues a windsurfer named Jamie. Their relationship flourishes and she learns eventually that her insecurities can be conquered.

I give this novel four out of five books. It's a great read!

Stay tuned for the next review of the 'Silver Anklet'.

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I am in the middle of reading a book by Debbie Spring called 'The Kayak'. I am looking forward to reviewing it. Also on the list is 'The Silver Anklet' by Mahtab Narsimhan, Going Home-The Mystery of the Animal Kingdom by Marianne Berkes, Amy's Light by Robert Nutt and How We Know What We Know About Our Changing Climate by Lynne Cherry and Gary Braasch.

The Fossil Hunters-Book Review

The Fossil Hunters by Marilyn Helmer, illustrated by Dermot Walshe is published by Orca Book Publishers. It is part of their ORCA ECHOES series for children seven to nine.

Here's an excerpt: "Kyle and I are too busy to play kid's games," said Marcus.

"Monopoly is not a kid's game," Shelley declared.

"Last Summer everyone played."

"So, go play with everyone else," said Marcus.

"Kyle and I are busy."

Shelley was mad and sad.

Three children are camping together during summer at Gray Rock Lakes. Shelley finds a fossil and Marcus wants to have it. Did Marcus take the fossil? Read and find out.

I enjoyed reading this book. I give it 4 books out of 5 books!

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