leah86 Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 (edited) I can honestly not believe I've never read this book. I'm certainly starting Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson, as soon as possible. I've Never read this either..strange..its such a classic.I think i'll invest in a copy..My friend recently bought the new J.K Rowling offering so I'm next on the waiting list for that one:) Edited February 13, 2009 by Kell fixed quote code Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted February 13, 2009 Author Share Posted February 13, 2009 Ah, I found Treasure Island brilliant! Although the writing style is hard for some people to get used to. The Tales of Beedle the Bard wasn't half-bad. It was a simple, but rather enjoyable book to dip into when I didn't have a lot of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 What age group do you think Treasure Island is aimed at? I'm wondering whether Beth would like it.. she's 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leah86 Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Ah, I found Treasure Island brilliant! Although the writing style is hard for some people to get used to. The Tales of Beedle the Bard wasn't half-bad. It was a simple, but rather enjoyable book to dip into when I didn't have a lot of time. I'm quite looking forward to it now..is the writing style in Beedle the Bard quite different from HP books? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andaira Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 The Tales of Beedle the Bard wasn't half-bad. It was a simple, but rather enjoyable book to dip into when I didn't have a lot of time. I'm thinking of reading this book now that I'm done with the HP series. And I have the same question as leah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted February 15, 2009 Author Share Posted February 15, 2009 I'm not too sure really. The short tales are wrote very simply, so are very easy to read. The comments on them, written as Albus Dumbledore, are a bit more complicated. Nothing to confusing to read, but takes a bit more concentration, if you get me. That's not a very good help I know. Michelle, sorry I must have missed your post. I think the story line behind treasure island she would enjoy, but because it's a classic it might be a bit of a struggle to read. I know some adults that find that style of writing hard to read, so I imagine it would be tricky for Beth. Hope that helps you. Finally, I'm going to write a review on The High Lord by Trudi Canavan very shortly. Then you'll all be please to know I'm starting my first Discworld novel, The Colour Of Magic. I can't wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted February 15, 2009 Author Share Posted February 15, 2009 (edited) The High Lord. - Trudi Canavan. Review Here. 10/10. Edited February 15, 2009 by Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted February 15, 2009 Author Share Posted February 15, 2009 Starting The Colour of Magic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted February 17, 2009 Author Share Posted February 17, 2009 (edited) Finished The Colour of Magic. - Terry Pratchett. Review 8/10. Edited February 18, 2009 by Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Ooo ooo, did you enjoy it?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted February 17, 2009 Author Share Posted February 17, 2009 (edited) I did! Review's there now. Edited February 18, 2009 by Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephanie2008 Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 The Colour of Magic is one I'm going to add to my list. I have never read a Terry Pratchett book so I'm going to start reading them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted February 18, 2009 Author Share Posted February 18, 2009 Go for it! Let me know what you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted February 18, 2009 Author Share Posted February 18, 2009 Hm, what to start Noughts and Crosses or The Host? Not too sure, I think I'll finish Ice Palace by Robert Swindells. It's very very short, I could finish it in like 30min or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookBee8 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Hm, what to start Noughts and Crosses or The Host? Do I even need to answer this? (Noughtsandcrossesnoughtsandcrossesnoughtsandcrosses...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanC_84 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Hm, what to start Noughts and Crosses or The Host? Not too sure, I think I'll finish Ice Palace by Robert Swindells. It's very very short, I could finish it in like 30min or something. I haven't read 'The Host' but Noughts and Crosses is definately a great book. I am halfway through Knife Edge right now and it is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted February 19, 2009 Author Share Posted February 19, 2009 Do I even need to answer this? (Noughtsandcrossesnoughtsandcrossesnoughtsandcrosses...) Well I was expecting that reply from you. I haven't read 'The Host' but Noughts and Crosses is definately a great book. I am halfway through Knife Edge right now and it is awesome. Thanks, I'll probably be starting that one next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted February 19, 2009 Author Share Posted February 19, 2009 (edited) Finished Ice Palace. - Robert Swindells. Review. It was a bit short and a bit young for me, but it wasn't too bad as a very light read. Edited February 19, 2009 by Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted February 19, 2009 Author Share Posted February 19, 2009 (edited) Bought five books yesterday for only Edited February 19, 2009 by Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexiepiper Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Ohhh I read Life Expectancy last year, it's pretty good, definitely one of Koontz better books, let me know what you think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted February 19, 2009 Author Share Posted February 19, 2009 I will when I get to it. A fair few to get through there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted February 19, 2009 Author Share Posted February 19, 2009 Synopsis from back. Callum is a nought - a second-class citizen in a world run by the ruling Crosses.. Sephy is a Cross, daughter of one of the most powerful men in the country.. In their world noughts and Crosses simply don't mix. And as hostility turns to violence, can Callum and Sephy possibly find a way to be together? They are determined to try.. And then the bomb explodes.. Looking forward to this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share Posted February 20, 2009 Noughts and Crosses. - Finished. Review coming shortly. Was impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Bought five books yesterday for only Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share Posted February 20, 2009 I know My local co-op (?!) had a book sale. All the books people had donated they were selling at 50p for paperbacks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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