Reviews

“I kinda liked this book. But my opinion on the matter probably shouldn't be trusted....” – Patrick Rothfuss via goodreads.com In addition to having a sense of humor, Rothfuss writes a bang up fantasy novel.

Ewing Kauffman grew up as a farm boy in Missouri. Ewing spent part of his early life  in the United States Navy.  After the military experience he married Marguerite, with whom two children, Larry and Marion were born. Ewing lived in Leawood for much of his life. The kids attended school in the Linwood School District, an early partner of the Shawnee Mission School District.

Spanning the early part of the 20th century, this tale of England chronicles the end of the established view of those “in service” - those who worked “downstairs” for the privileged class. It is the story of Grace, who, as a girl of 14, began work as a servant at Riverton just before the outbreak of World War I.

Kimberly Chang is eleven years old when she and her mother come to America shortly before Mainland China resumes control over Hong Kong. Her aunt Paula (Kimberly's mother's older sister) along with her husband Bob act as Kimberly and her mother's sponsors covering all expenses for travel, visas, and an apartment in New York City.

Government information for children, parents, teachers, and librarians is readily available at the Gov Doc Kids Group Wiki (http://govdocs4children.pbworks.com/). This site is rich in internet government information resources especially designed for children. Also available are instructions for the annual Constitution Day Poster Contest

Stones into Schools by Greg Mortenson, author of "Three Cups of Tea" is the most inspiring and entertaining book I have read in a long while - probably since I read "Three Cups of Tea" a few years ago.

 The first volume of the series serves as an introduction to the character, world, difficulties, and companions of Edward Elric, the Fullmetal Alchemist.

Christopher’s goal is “to become a spy or at least a spyish-type figure”. Therefore, he is quite happy to accept a part-time summer job in a hospital morgue and hopes to learn something about forensic pathology before starting college. He expects an easy job.

This little paperback was full colorful and creative fantasy short stories that have a twist of mystery and humor. There is a story of magical murder by Donna Andrews.  Simon Green has a short story from, "the Nightside, Needless to say", where death comes to visit.  Mystery of a fantasy story includes bad guys and magic. Mike Doogan clever fantasy about alien delegates and Federated Plates Corps Diplomatique who shout out famous bad guy names instead of cussing. Overall the book was full of humor and mystery and it makes for a great short story read.