Wednesday, April 1, 2015

A To Z Challenge: BOOK NOOK REVIEWS "A"






Title:  Abbie Against The Storm
Author:  Marcia Vaughan
Illustrator: Bill Farnsworth
Publisher:  Beyond Words Publishing
Ages: 7-9

Synopsis:

Abbie Burgess helps her father care for a lighthouse on a small island off the coast of Maine. When Abbie’s mother becomes ill, her father must sail to the mainland to find food and medicine. Seventeen-year-old Abbie will be left alone to care for the lighthouse that guides so many ships to safety. 

Why you should read it: 

I have always been fascinated with lighthouses and now that I’m beginning to write creative nonfiction stories, this story about a real life lighthouse keeper caught my interest. Award winning author Marcia Vaughan creates a powerful visual tale of life as a lighthouse keeper during the 19th century. Readers will wonder how Abbie will be able to keep her family safe after the biggest storm of the century comes between her and the only thing saving the ships at sea from crashing on the rocks below her home.


Like-o-meter Rating scale**: 5 out of 5…grab it!

**Rating scale**

 5 out of 5...grab it!

 4 out of 5...think about it.

 3 out of 5...take or leave it.

 2 out of 5...maybe not for you.

 1 out of 5...forget about it!




Blurb:

Addie comes from a long line of readers or "story catchers" as her family likes to call themselves. Every time Addie tries to catch a story on her own the wiggly words play tricks on her. She tries different ways to make those words sit still but it will take a little faith for Addie to become the next STORY CATCHER.

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26 comments:

  1. Sounds like a neat book! I think my daughter would enjoy.

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    1. Hi Mike! It really is a nice book but then I'm partial to lighthouses...;~)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  2. Hi Donna .. I too think I'd be fascinated by your Lighthouse book - they resonate with me too ... Abbie against the storm looks an informative and gripping read. Your Addie - and her story catcher ... sounds entrancing .. cheers Hilary

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    1. HI Hilary! Thank you for your kind words about my book and you should check out the lighthouse story...it really is a good story...;~)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  3. I have long loved lighthouses. I'm sure my granddaughter will enjoy this one and your book, as well. Thanks for sharing these! Hopefully I'll be able to check back throughout the Challenge.

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    1. Hi Calisa and welcome to my blog! This month will be full of wonderful books to share with kiddies...;~)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  4. I'll share this with my niece who loves to read.

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    1. Hi Katy and welcome to my blog! I hope you will get a chance to check back throughout this month for more good books to share...

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  5. This is my first year of A-Z and I love the idea of doing reviews! I'll be checking back in a lot!

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    1. Hi Holly and welcome to my blog! This is probably my 5th or 6th challenge and it's more fun every year...;~)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!


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  6. Hi. I'm returning your visit on the A-Z blog challenge and will refer others to your reviews.

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    1. Hi Ally and welcome to my blog! Thank you for telling others about my blog and I wish you much luck with the challenge...

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  7. Another lighthouse lover here! Sounds like a great book.

    Marie from www.marie-everydaymiracle.blogspot.com

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    1. Hi Marie and welcome to my blog! As much as I love lighthouses (and even have a model one on my entertainment center) I have NEVER visited one! I probably need to remedy that in the near future...lol...

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  8. My daughter is 18-months old. But I am glad I visited your blog to help me pick our prospective books for her (and for me to read lol !). Sounds like a great book. Thanks for the review. :)

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    1. Hi and welcome to my blog! My bookcase is full of children's books I'm just waiting to be able to read. Guess that comes with the writing territory...;~)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  9. Sounds like a wonderful book! Great review. I love lighthouses as well.

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    1. Hi Beverley and welcome to my blog! I'm glad you liked the review and hope you get a chance to check it out...

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  10. Sounds like a good book for kids. I'm also fascinated with lighthouses.

    Sunni
    http://sunni-survivinglife.blogspot.com/

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    1. Hi Sunni and welcome to my blog! I'm beginning to wonder just who DOESN'T like lighthouses...;~)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  11. Seems like an interesting story even for adults
    You can also add goodreads and amazon links to your future posts

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    1. Hi Ahmed and welcome to my blog! I agree...I think adults would enjoy this book as well...I know I did!

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  12. Hi Donna, I've also got a fascination with lighthouses and I'd be intrigued to read this book, based on your review and your 5 rating :) #AtoZChallenge - Carol Cameleon at VirtuallyAllSorts.com @AllSortsHere

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    1. Hi Carol and welcome to my blog! I'm really hoping in the next couple of years to have enough money to visit some real lighthouses instead of just looking at the model lighthouse on top of my entertainment center...lol...

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  13. And look! the first book goes on the list. This looks like a really interesting and fun story.

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    1. Hi and welcome to my blog! I'm glad you like the first review of my A to Z Challenge...hopefully you will find more to your liking...

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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