The Book Without Words
A Fable of Medieval Magic

And my Avi kick is still going strong! I have been reading quite a few novels written by Avi lately and I have been enjoying the ride. This one, though I didn't like as much as his other novels, was still a very good read. I liked the story and I liked the writing style but I do have a few minor com......more

I am a big fan of Avi's books. This one was a little disappointing.......more

Junior Books Project Category- Fiction (Literary Folktales) Source- Textbook pg 151 This book is an exciting tale of three kids and a crow trying to figure out the magic of making gold. The alchemist, Thorston, has left a book without words that contains the secret to making gold and the children are......more

I listened to this, with a wonderful narrator giving voice to all the characters very effectively. I especially enjoyed the voice of Bashcroft the city reeve. This book seems to be a hit or miss with many readers either finding the historical fiction engaging or lackluster. A main complaint of those......more

Here's the other Avi book I read over sping break. I just adore him and freely admit he has had a very strong influence on my writing. Once a Newbery winner and twice a Newbery honor winner, his works include some of my favorite titles ever. Though I’ve liked some better than others, I’ve yet to be......more