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What arrived in YOUR mailbox this week? Visit Marcia at The Printed Page to leave a link to your post and see what other readers acquired!Didn't get much in the mail this week, not even junk mail. Very strange, but did get a book and that is always lovely :D
Polar boy by Sandy FussellWon over at We love YA
Not loving the cover, but it does look like a YA book. And I do love historicals.
Set in a 13th century polar community, a young boy's destiny transforms him from a frightened child into a courageous hero.
What turned up in your mailbox this week?
Hi Blodeuedd!
ReplyDeleteThis one kind of looks like Hatchet by Gary Paulsen, kind of action adventure-ish. Boy struggles against the wild. Loved it when I was in school, and again when I re-read it with my kids. If it's anything like Hatchet, it will probably be good.
Dottie :)
i don't mind the cover - isn't strange how we are all attracted to different pictures. Can't wait to hear what it is like.
ReplyDeleteI think the cover is kind of cute :)
ReplyDeleteHey Blodeuedd, I didn't get much in the mail this past week either, but I did buy several books in the store :).
ReplyDeleteNothing! But I do get a Kindle tomorrow so there may be some showing up later this week:)
ReplyDeleteHi Dottie,
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard about Hatchet, have to check it out. Let's hope it's something like that then :D
Scrap girl,
Lol, yes we are all do different, to me the cover just isn't inviting. But I have sure learnt not to judge by the cover
Yvonne,
Yes, it is kind of cute when I think about it :)
Amy,
Buying books, lovely :) When I finally went to town last week the store was closed, but gotta keep track of the money so.
Mandi,
A kindle! I am so jealous. Do have fun :D
Hey, Blodeuedd. Aw, the cover is kinda cute. I hope you enjoy the story!
ReplyDeleteHi Barbara,
ReplyDeleteI am sure I will :)
I always like to try something differnt
The cover reminds me of Lost in the Barrens — a Canadian Classic, it was one of my favourites in school.
ReplyDeleteHope you like the book better than the cover!
It looks pretty good. I hope you enjoy it. Have a gret week. Here is my mailbox
ReplyDeleteWanda,
ReplyDeleteHaven't heard about that one, must look it up :)
I sure hope that too.
Kaye,
Thanks for stopping by :)
I will
The book sounds like it will be really interesting. I've never read anything based on the 13th century polar community before. Not sure about the cover. I guess it matches the story probably.
ReplyDeleteDar,
ReplyDeleteI am not loving the cover, and it looks very YA.
I have sure never read anything about that either, but I have read something about that region placed thousands of years back...I should re-read
I'm sure the cover would turn me away from the book, which is too bad because I know that you shouldn't judge a book by it's cover. I hope that it's a good one.
ReplyDeleteHi Alyce,
ReplyDeleteSo true, shouldn't judge a book by it's cover, but I know I do, and it's sure a shame
It is so hard to NOT let the cover impact your feelings about a book. :) I sometimes put off reading a book because of the cover, just to finally pick it up and discover that it is great! I love the idea of that book and look forward to hearing how you like it. Sounds like one my niece might really like.
ReplyDelete~ Wendi
I am trying to get away from judging books by their covers because I do it all of the time. :) I am sure I am missing out on so many good books because of it.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Dottie, the Gary Paulsen books are really good: I have read Hatchet and Brian's Winter. :)
Wendi,
ReplyDeleteI hear you, there have been covers that has been so awful that I have walked past the book. Like one that I remembered seeing but never picking up before a friend told me to, and then i loved it.
You'll get to hear my thoughts on it :)
Missy,
I sure do it do, and lovely covers sure persuades me to read something ;) It's just the way it is.
I will look them up :D
I received an ARC copy of Dawn Halliday's upcoming uber hot release 'Highland Obsession'. I can't wait to start it!
ReplyDelete:) VFG
Hey Blodeuedd!! Nice book there, please let me know how you like it. It looks very interesting... not a normal pick up, but please let me know!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear there was not that much in the box for you!! Might be better tomorrow!
VFG,
ReplyDeleteTook a look at the cover of the book, it made me go all grrr in all the best ways ;)
Can't wait to hear what you feeel about it
Hi Dottie :)
Yes, not a normal pick for me either, but I shouldn't always read the same things :)
Hopefully I will get to read it soon...just have to make it though my huge pile of library books ;)
Here is to hoping :)
Very interesting summary - happy reading!
ReplyDeleteThe cover looks like a children's book to me. I'm looking forward to your review of this one.
ReplyDelete--Anna
Diary of an Eccentric
It does look pretty interesting!!
ReplyDeleteI wonder if my son would like this one? I will be looking for you review!
ReplyDelete*smiles*
Kim
Belle,
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by, and I sure will :)
Anna,
I was thinking YA, but cover of a kids book, yup that is it, no wonder I was not drawn to it. let's hope it's better than it's cover :)
Staci,
It does sound like I would like it :)
Kim,
It could be something for him :) it does seem to have those elements
If you are interested in participating in the Southern Reading Challenge I can suggest some books for you, if you would like. :)
ReplyDeleteOK at least you have one to start with...you only need two more :)
ReplyDeleteHere are some that you may want to try:
ReplyDeleteTo Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Before Women Had Wings by Connie May Fowler
Fay by Larry Brown
Where The Woodbine Twines by Sherry Austin
Tender Graces by Kathryn Magendie
:) Let me know what you end up with :)
The cover kind of gives me the creeps. Hope you enjoy it anyway!
ReplyDeleteHi Princess Blodeuedd, I've given you an award. Stop by for the logo when you get a chance. Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteThanks Missy :D
ReplyDeleteJanel,
lol, yes not the best choice of cover there.
Thank you so much kaye :D
Wow, did you ever get a lot of comments on this post! I agree with you, the cover's not great, but I hope the book is!
ReplyDeleteme too :)
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