Splendors and Glooms

We love playing with puppets, and watching puppet shows- but what if you were a puppet? 

Master Puppeteer Grisini is an excellent expert at controlling and manipulating his puppets, that they appear to be alive. His two orphaned assistants are traveling a long distance to perform at the home of Clara Wintermute, as it is her birthday.

Suddenly, on the night of her birthday, Clara disappears. 

Newbery Medal winning author Laura Amy Schlitz writes about loneliness and loyalty, frienship and fate. The story takes the reader through a heart pounding story about magic and the extraordinary. 

Book Summary: http://aworldofstoriesfun.blogspot.hk/p/summary-of-splendors-and-glooms.html

Recommended for ages 12 and above

Percy Jackson and Heroes of Olympus Collage

Made a collage of Percy Jackson and the Heroes of Olympus :)

Lets thank these heroes for making the whole series an unforgettable adventure :) 

When You Reach Me

Your notes keep coming. And I realise that I am the only that can prevent a tragic death. 

Miranda and her best friend, Sal, go around their familiar New York Neighbour Hood. Boys fighting in the garage, the laughing man at the corner, his head under the mailbox, and their building. 

Until one day, Sal gets punched by a boy named Marcus, and from that day on, Sal shuts Miranda out of his life. Miranda's mom's hidden emergency key is stolen. And finally, the first note appears - scribbled on a tiny and crumpled piece of paper: 

I am coming to save your friend's life, and my own.

I ask two favours. First, you must write me a letter.

An engaging story full of mystery, time travel, forgiveness, and acceptance of others. 

Book Summary: http://aworldofstoriesfun.blogspot.hk/p/when-you-reach-me.html

Recommended for ages 9 and above.

The Heroes of Olympus drawing

Yay I'm done! One of my fav book series :)

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

 What does loving somebody else feel like? What is love? 

Edward Tulane is a toy china rabbit doll that has china arms, china legs, china body, and wears clothes made of silk. Many love him, especially a little girl named Abilene Tulane, who takes care of him with such care. 

However, Edward doesn't love them back.

Edward goes on journey learning about loss, feelings, care, and what love is. 

One of the most popular books for teens, Edward may have a pair of large ears, he may be arrogant in the start, but in the end, the most important thing of all is having a large heart.  

Book Summary: http://aworldofstoriesfun.blogspot.hk/p/the-miraculous-journey-of-edward-tulane.html

Recommended for ages 10 and above

Percy Jackson Collection

My Percy Jackson Collection! Woo hoo!
It took my sister and I lots of patience to make it complete!! :)

(I had to hold up the Son of Neptune because it was too big to fit in the shelf XD)

Percy Jackson and The Last Olympian

Prophecies tell the future. What about a prophecy that might save or destroy the world?

A half-blood of the eldest gods
Shall reach against all odds
And see the world in endless sleep,
The hero's soul, cursed blade shall reap
A single choice shall end his days,
Olympus to preserve or raze.

The prophecy is true, and it is revealed. The decision's on Percy. It is time for Camp Half-Blood's biggest fight yet, against Kronos, the Lord of the Titans. And to make things even worse, Kronos has unleashed Typhon, the most fearsome of all monsters!  

Percy Jackson and the other forty half-bloods must work together to make things right, even though it means that they may have to lose some of their loved ones. 

But its okay - because whatever happens, they'll know at the end, that when one door closes, another opens. 

A book full of love, adventure and trust.

Book Summary: http://aworldofstoriesfun.blogspot.hk/p/percy-jackson-and-last-olympian.html 

Recommended for ages 9 and above.

Whats your favourite story beginning?

My favourite story beginning is:
It was a dark and stormy night. - A Wrinkle in Time, Madeleine L'Engle

Whats yours? Comment down below!! :)

Book Discussion!

Hi Everyone, great news - here is a link to a Book Discussion!
Here, you can share books, recommend books, or tell us what you're reading and what you feel about it! Discuss and have fun with a world of stories!

Here is a link to the discussion: Discussion SharePadlet

or 

You can scroll down to the bottom of the page, and under the heading 'Pages', you will find a page called ShareBooks Discussion.

Thanks, and excited to see what books you guys have in mind!!

Happy Chinese New Year!!

I am chinese, so Chinese New Year is a very important celebration for my family and I. Tomorrow, it will be the first day, where families and friends visit and meet each other. We will wear red clothes, buy each other gifts, such as candy, fruits, cookies for the relatives that we visit,  the elderly will give out "red packets" to the younger ones. 

Finally, we say, "Gong Xi Fa Cai!", which means "Wishing you to be prosperous for the coming year!" 

It truly is an EXCITING celebration!!! :) 

Page One in Hong Kong

Page One is a bookstore in Hong Kong. The Page One in the photos is the one in the Festival Walk shopping mall.

Page One really is a world of books, don't you think so? :)

Entrance to Page One

Children's Books

Bestsellers

Wonder

My name is August. I won't describe what I look like. Whatever you're thinking, it's probably worse. 

A story that tells you about never judging a book by its cover, and that it matters more in the inside than the outside. It teaches you that eventhough things may seem hopeless, there will always be solutions to them.

Filled with friendship, family, and touching moments, this book is a timeless and a true bestseller. 

Book summary: http://aworldofstoriesfun.blogspot.hk/p/summary-of-wonder.html

 
Recommended for ages 9 and up.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Are you in love with chocolate?

One of Roald Dahl's best classics in history - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory! Filled with love, laughter and joy.

Willy Wonka is a mysterious and famous man, and is known for having a chocolate factory that makes all kinds of chocolate and candy. Finally, after all these years, the chocolate factory is opening at last!

Only five lucky children will aloud inside...
And Charlie has to be one of them!

Filled with love, laughter and joy, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory teaches you about being honest and brave.

Book Summary: http://aworldofstoriesfun.blogspot.hk/p/summary-of-charlie-and-chocolate-factory.html 

Recommended for ages 8 and up.

A Mini Book Collection

My mini collection of books may be small, but in the inside, it holds a magical journey...... :) I am trying to make as much space as I can in this shelf because this collection is growing super quickly!!! 

The Land Of Stories (Book 1) The Wishing Spell

Did you ever wonder what would happen after Fairy tales like "Cinderella" or "Snow White"?

Well, here's your answer! Alex and Conner Bailey are just ordinary kids that live in an ordinary rental house with their mum. But on their 12th birthday, not only will they meet their beloved Grandma, but also find out a magical and dangerous family secret when they open the Land of Stories....

This is the first book to the Land of Stories Series! Read an exciting, engaging and interesting book that takes you to a world of fairy tales and dreams.

Book Summary: http://aworldofstoriesfun.blogspot.hk/p/summary-of-land-of-stories-book-1.html

Recommended for 6 - 15 year olds

Because of Winn Dixie

Its all because of Winn Dixie....

Who doesn't want a dog like Winn Dixie?

Written by Kate Di Camillo, Because of Winn Dixie takes you on a journey about friendship, family and love. The main character, Opal, learns that even if there will be a bit of sorrow in their lives, there is always so much more to be grateful for! 

Book Summary: http://aworldofstoriesfun.blogspot.hk/p/summary-of.html                                                                                                                                  




















Recommended for 9 to 13 year olds.

Welcome to Stars & Dreams!

Stars & Dreams is a place where you can find Book Recommendations and Reviews! 

There will be recommendations and reviews on Fantasy, Adventure, Classic and Special Books. 

Special Books will include books and novels that won the a Newbery Medal, or a book that has been featured in the World's Bestsellers List.

There will also be posts of what goes on in a bookworm-ish life! :)

Step into the world of Fantasy and Adventure with Stars & Dreams. Enjoy!!! :)