I enjoyed re-reading this book as it was one of my favorite books growing up. As I read, I smiled at remembering Mandy’s climbing over the wall, and even though I knew how it would end, I still worried when she was in the cottage while she was sick.

This was a very good literary thriller set in London, Harvard and the American southwest. I liked the mix of literary clues set in archives and libraries.

Robin McKinley does a wonderful job portraying the Sleeping Beauty/Briar Rose fairy tale in a fresh light. By delving into the people’s attempt to thwart the evil fairy Pernicia, she expands the story so that when I got to the inevitable confrontation, I was rooting for Rosie and her friends, both human and animal.

I liked this mystery set at the “Body Farm” and in the Appalachian mountains. I especially liked the interactions between Brockton and police officer Art Bohanan as they work together to solve the murder of the woman in the cave. I look forward to reading the next book in the series, Flesh and Bone.

I don’t know how many times I’ve read this book, but reading it again for the Childhood Favourites Reading Challenge was a joy. Even though I knew what was going to happen, I still laughed when I read about Stuart inside the piano, and I felt sad when his friend Margalo the bird left home.

This was a thought-provoking look at how faith can encourage helping others, promoting peace and being better stewards of the planet.

This was a very interesting look at how a people’s beliefs and laws were challenged by some outside observers and by ancient secrets coming to the front. I liked how the Questioner’s curiosity led her and others to the truth about Newholme.

This was a beautifully written book about storytelling, imagination, change and people’s resistance to change. I liked the interaction between the narrator’s father and the village members. I also liked how the narrator told the audience how sometimes telling stories can backfire when one wants to tell the truth.

This was a gripping thriller with many twists and turns. I liked the interaction between Jack and Malcolm as they try to outwit and out think the Sandman.

This was a beautifully written, thought provoking book about words, friendship, hope and love despite fear and uncertainty. I especially liked the interactions between Liesel and the people around her. I also liked Death as a narrator who sees both the good and bad in humans.