tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post3688838202761954389..comments2024-03-25T05:24:31.357-04:00Comments on Constantine: The Vanished Knight/The Heir's Choice #fantasy #sword #sorceryCathrina Constantinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-52820145350716178942015-08-22T22:26:31.890-04:002015-08-22T22:26:31.890-04:00I recommend a book by Jim West called Libellus de ...I recommend a book by Jim West called Libellus de Numeros (The Book of Math) that my 11-year-old daughter just finished reading. The story is about Alex, a young precocious girl, who mysteriously gets transported to a strange world where Latin and Math combine in formulas and equations with magical effects. With a cruel council leading the only safe city of its kind in this world, she will have to prove her worth to stay as well as help this city as it is the target for two evil wizards who seek to destroy the city and its ruling council. To help the city and also get back home, she will need the help of the greatest mathematician of all time, Archimedes. In a world where math is magic, Alex wishes she paid more attention in math class.<br /><br />A Goodread 5-star review said: <br /><br />"The storyline inspires a hunger for knowledge and a 'can do' attitude - a strong message of empowerment for young readers. I’m sure that this book will be interesting to read for both, boys and girls, as well as adult readers. Libellus de Numeros means 'Book of Numbers' and it's a magical textbook in the story. Math and science are wonderfully incorporated into a captivating plot: Latin and math are presented as exciting tools to make 'magic' and while Latin is often used as a language of magic the addition of math is definitely a fresh approach. <br /><br />"The main heroine Alex is a very relatable character for young people, especially girls. I love that she has her flaws and goes through struggles all too familiar to a lot of young people. Alex is an authentic female role model - a very courageous girl, who is not afraid to stand up for herself and others and who is able to learn fast how to use knowledge to her best advantage.<br /><br />"She can definitely do everything that boys can and I find this to be a very powerful message that is needed in our modern society. Furthermore, it was a pleasure to read through the pages of a well-formatted eBook. Highly recommended!"Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16417704083463196856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-72328726963059371642015-07-31T08:35:48.315-04:002015-07-31T08:35:48.315-04:00Thanks Stephanie. :-)Thanks Stephanie. :-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-51414527583448594342015-07-30T14:26:52.804-04:002015-07-30T14:26:52.804-04:00Oh wow. Sounds intense! Congrats, Misha!Oh wow. Sounds intense! Congrats, Misha!Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-3698209829545487052015-07-29T12:38:21.057-04:002015-07-29T12:38:21.057-04:00Thanks! :-)Thanks! :-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-71057491945989009652015-07-28T21:38:34.290-04:002015-07-28T21:38:34.290-04:00I love your covers, and your books sound amazing!I love your covers, and your books sound amazing!Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-1728157092857434402015-07-28T20:55:31.923-04:002015-07-28T20:55:31.923-04:00Congratulations to Misha! :) I'll be giving yo...Congratulations to Misha! :) I'll be giving you a shout-out on Monday.Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-9135812086072408512015-07-28T19:11:44.613-04:002015-07-28T19:11:44.613-04:00My Pleasure, Misha!My Pleasure, Misha!Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-12544495670788392222015-07-28T15:46:46.446-04:002015-07-28T15:46:46.446-04:00Thanks Alex. :-)Thanks Alex. :-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-28217742313692704742015-07-28T14:06:16.469-04:002015-07-28T14:06:16.469-04:00Congratulations, Misha!Congratulations, Misha!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-49436381910236596282015-07-28T08:53:32.181-04:002015-07-28T08:53:32.181-04:00Thanks so much for helping to spread the word. :-)...Thanks so much for helping to spread the word. :-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.com