History and Mythology for Kids

This was an ok mythology book for children separated in three sections Norse, Egyptian, and Greek. There were also a couple of pages about Roman and Celtic mythology. I learned about Egyptian history in sixth grade so it's been a while. This book was a nice refresher. It could have used a few more pictures, preferably in color. It was a little steep in price though $30.

Lucy by Catherine Storr

This was an ok book by Catherine Storr about a girl who wants to be a boy and a detective. Her dream kind of comes true. She catches a couple of thieves and because of it gets accepted by the neighborhood boys. This wasn't essential reading. It was just an ok way to pass an afternoon. Still it was better than Storr's Vicky.

Vicky by Catherine Storr

I consider Catherine Storr to be an underrated children's writer. I read her book The Chinese Egg twice. It was an imaginative adventurous book with likable characters. Then I learned it had a sequel which was very out of print. I tracked it down for a reasonable price. Then I read it and was let down. It was about Vicky finding her biological mother and father. Not much happens in the book. There's no adventure involved in the search either. The characters Stephen and Chris were barely in the book. Then there was a hint of an inappropriate romance that pretty much destroyed the book for me. I suggest you read Marianne Dreams or The Chinese Egg again instead.

No Clock in the Forest

I decided to give this out of print fantasy book a chance. It's a Christian book influenced by Narnia. There's nothing wrong with being influenced as long as you try to bring something of yourself to the table. It wasn't my thing.