I loved this book growing up and still enjoyed it now. I think this is because it has the fantasy element for children but has a religious undertone as well. It has been greatly debated whether Aslan is to represent Christ. Edmund, who when first entering Narnia was put under at trance by the White […]
I like this book, but at the same time I didn’t. I think this is because some of the magical creatures such as the talking china dolls were unnecessary and got in the way for the real reason of the story, to get Dorothy back to Kansas with Aunt Em and Uncle Henry. Even so, […]
Review Was the Wicked Witch of the West truly Wicked, or just a misunderstood green girl? This is the question asked while trying to uncover the root of true evil. Elphaba is born “damaged” being green, and seems to know more of what is going on around her than she lets on. While growing up […]
Quick Impressions Alice’s In Wonderland by Lewis Carroll is a very fun, quick read that is not just for children. The obscureness of Wonderland makes it all the more enjoyable, and sometimes wonder if Lewis Carroll added something magic to his tea while writing this story for a little girl.
Why I Read It After watching Jean Cocteau’s Beauty and the Beast I was inspired to read Jeanne Marie Le Prince de Beaumont’s fairy tale of which it was based on. Impressions While Reading Beaty and the Beast is a lovely fairy tale and while it has the storyline we all know and love is […]