This is one of the instances where I would say: Watch the movie and don't bother with the books.
The movie had a tighter storyline while the book ... well, there wasn't near enough text in this little clunkster to give all the lovely back stories and build up the world of faerie.
This is one of the instances where I would say: Watch the movie and don't bother with the books.
The movie had a tighter storyline while the book ... well, there wasn't near enough text in this little clunkster to give all the lovely back stories and build up the world of faerie.
The book's illustrations make it worth keeping. But the movie is pure magic.
The Lovely Bones
Odd and the Frost Giants
This is a nice, short read for younger kids. Neil Gaiman's storytelling is sweet, and surprisingly not dark in this little gem.
Dragon Rider
If you loved her more famous, boook-to-movie Inkheart, you'll enjoy this one! It's a much easier and younger version of Eragon.
Good Omens
Don't get anyone religious riled up with this one. Read this one tongue in cheek and just enjoy how Armageddon gets seriously screwed up!
The Spiderwick chronicles
This is one of the instances where I would say: Watch the movie and don't bother with the books.
The movie had a tighter storyline while the book ... well, there wasn't near enough text in this little clunkster to give all the lovely back stories and build up the world of faerie.
The book's illust ... (continue)
This is one of the instances where I would say: Watch the movie and don't bother with the books.
The movie had a tighter storyline while the book ... well, there wasn't near enough text in this little clunkster to give all the lovely back stories and build up the world of faerie.
The book's illustrations make it worth keeping. But the movie is pure magic.