The Revised Life of Ellie Sweet

The Revised Life of Ellie Sweet
By Stephanie Morrill

About the book:
Ellie Sweet is a lot of things—good girl, novelist, silent adorer of the new boy at school, Palmer. But when “outcast” gets added to the list, she decides it’s time to take reality into her own hands … and tweak it as needed.

In the pages of her book, she’s Lady Gabrielle, favorite of the medieval Italian court. Her once-friends are reduced to catty ladies-in-waiting, and the too-charming Palmer—who in real life never spares her a second word—gets to be nothing more than a rake wracked by unrequited love for her. She even has a perfect real-life villain in the brooding Chase, who hails from the wrong side of town.

But just when she’s getting along great in her fictional world, the real one throws her a few curves. With Chase pursuing her, Palmer wanting to date her—but in secret—and the details of her manuscript going public, Ellie suddenly receives more attention than she ever really wanted. And when her former-friends discover what she’s been writing, they’re determined to teach Ellie a lesson about the severe consequences of using her pen as her sword.

My thoughts:
The Revised Life of Ellie Sweet was an awesome read. I was never sure who I was rooting for.

Ellie was a great character, She's a teen writer letting out her angst in a book that takes her on a journey she never planned. Even when she was awkward and wanted to he invisible she had a great wit about her with a deep confidence brewing inside of her.

*i received this book free for review from Playlist Fiction*

Character connection:
Make a typewriter key bracelet likes Ellie's
http://www.ehow.com/how_4827704_typewriter-key-bracelets.html#page=0

Top Five Friday- toys

Top Five Friday is when we post our favorites, depending on topic. This week toys!



1. Polly pocket



2. Fashion plates



3. Barbies



4.Nano baby



5. Dear Diary



What were your favorite toys?

Couponing For the Rest of Us

Couponing for the Rest of Us
By Kasey Knight Trenum

About the book:
Kasey Knight Trenum knows what it's like firsthand. When her family's finances were in a tailspin, she gritted her teeth and gave in to the need to save. In Couponing for the Rest of Us she shows you how she learned to save hundreds of dollars every month and offers time-saving tips and tricks you can easily implement in your busy life. You'll discover

· where to find coupons for what your family eats
· how to reinvent your shopping strategy
· how to make grocery shopping less stressful-even fun!
· and much more

If you want to save money and time, this book is a gold mine.

My thoughts:
You can do it, everyone can! Yes it is possible for everyone to save money using coupons, you decide how much and which approach is suited best for you. Kasey Knight Trenum does an extremely good job providing an easy to understand, easy to follow guide to saving money using coupons. Kasey goes step-by-step through the entire process suggesting alternate techniques then backs up her suggestions with a host of support lists as well as her online blog which can provides real-time help and information to anyone wishing to take advantage of it. One of the best parts of this book is Kasey teaches how everyone can use what she has learned and turn it into a ministry of giving to others.

*Available May 2013 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.*

Rating: 5 carats

Top Five Friday- Games

Top Five Friday is when we post our favorites, depending on topic


1.Apples to Apples



2. Candy Land



3. DreamPhone



4. Babysitters club game



5. Pictionary



What have been your favorite games?

Roses Have Thorns

Roses Have Thorns
By Sandra Byrd

About the Book:
In 1565, seventeen-year-old Elin von Snakenborg leaves Sweden on a treacherous journey to England. Her fiance has fallen in love with her sister and her dowry money has been gambled away, but ahead of her lies an adventure that will take her to the dizzying heights of Tudor power. Transformed through marriage into Helena, the Marchioness of Northampton, she becomes the highest-ranking woman in Elizabeth's circle. But in a court that is surrounded by Catholic enemies who plot the queen's downfall, Helena is forced to choose between her unyielding monarch and the husband she's not sure she can trust--a choice that will provoke catastrophic consequences.

Vividly conjuring the years leading up to the beheading of Mary Queen of Scots, Roses Have Thorns is a brilliant exploration of treason, both to the realm and to the heart.

My Thoughts:
Sandra Byrd really knows how to set the scene and take you back in time. "Roses Have Thorns" is a drama dicier that prime time that will pull you in an tug at your heart creating empathy for the plight of the heroine.

The author used extensive research to create a story filled with loyalty, betrayal, and surprise. A definite and captivating read for any lover of historical fiction and anyone who wants to step out of their typical genre.

*i received this book free for review from Howard Publishers*

Rating: 5 carats

Top Five Friday - Disney Princesses

Top Five Friday is when we post our favorites, depending on topic

1. Belle



2. Merida



3. Rapunzel



4. Cinderella



5. Snow White




Who are you favorite Disney Princesses?

Between These Lines

Between These Lines
By Jennifer Murgia

About the book:
I never told anyone how I felt about her. Not even Evie—not in so many words. And now, I’ll never get the chance to.
When a class assignment brings quiet Chase Mitman and the stunning Evie Cunningham together, a mutual attraction ignites. There’s only one problem—Evie already has a boyfriend—one who practically OWNS Whitley Prep, and her.
Knowing their relationship comes at a price, Chase’s life collides with Evie’s, and after entrusting her with a tragic secret, the last thing he’d ever expect is to learn she keeps a few of her own.
An innocent prank turns ugly. An anonymous note changes everything. And lives at Whitley Prep will never be the same.

My thoughts:
This book is a roller coaster of emotion and takes a look at how we all have similarities no matter where we come from.

Character connection:
How to make a marhsmallow gun like the ones in the book!


http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Marshmallow-Gun