Ya books i love books good books books to read book suggestions book recommendations romance arte fantasy magic beautiful book covers. A jane austeninspired ya tale from mechthild glaser the book jumper about a sixteenyearold girl who finds a magical bookand discovers that anything she writes inside it comes true emma is used to things going her way. Amy never knew her moms pass on why she left to begin with but she will find out sooner or later. Jul 24, 2017 the book jumper is a book that attempts to give the reader an idea of what that life would be like. Mechthild glaser is an awardwinning author in her native germany. Sign up to receive information about new books, author events, and special offers.
I loved the characters and the idea of book jumpers and their ability to get to know. As exciting as amys new power is, it also brings dangersomeone is stealing from the books she visits, and that person may be after her life. Amy lennox doesnt know quite what to expect when she and her mother pick up and leave germany for scotland, heading to her mothers childhood home of lennox house on the island of stormsay. More adventurefantasy than the book jumper, feels almost dystopian though it takes place in an alternate history. So in order to jump inside a book, the book jumpers open a book and put it on. One of those reads was the book jumper by mechthild glaser. A clever book with winks at jane austen novels, this boarding school story will also delight fantasy fans. The book jumper is a book that attempts to give the reader an idea of what that life would be like. Interesting that you mention its a retelling of two jane austen. The book jumper by mechthild glaser at i am, indeed. Teaming up with fellow book jumper, will, amy vows to get to the bottom of the thefts at whatever. The forgotten book by mechthild glaser optional glaser, mechthild the forgotten book, 336 pages.
Andrea wedan, buchkultur mechthild glaser is bursting with ideasthis book is a firework. Sep 20, 2018 amy lennox doesnt know quite what to expect when she and her mother pick up and leave germany for scotland, heading to her mothers childhood home of lennox house on the island of stormsay. With her customary intellectual verve, murdoch the message to the planet, 1990, etc. After dealing with some trouble in germany, amy and her mother, alexis, return to their family estate. Bookmark magazineexciting and imaginative, not just for young readers. It was actually one of my most anticipated reads, but unfortunately it didnt live up to my expectations. Jan 02, 2017 teaming up with fellow book jumper will, amy vows to get to the bottom of the thefts at whatever cost. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. The book jumper by mechthild glaser, paperback barnes.
Librarys and books play a prominent role in this story, and i don t know about you but i always enjoy a book about books, and it. As a reader one wishes one could plunge into the world of books like amy. The book jumper pales in comparison to so many of the incredible books ive read that are about books or reading and i just wished the book jumper had spent some more time exploring its world and developing it. In case youre not familiar with bookstagram, its a popular hashtag used on instagram for bookrelated posts. Summary the book jumper tells the story of amy lennoxs adventures. Students have written in the book for generations, and excerpts from it appear throughout glasers novel, along with the story of a faun seeking his true love. Alternating between journal entries like mechthild glasers companion novel, the book jumper, the forgotten book is a. The book jumper blends together elements of fantasy, mystery and romance into a single whimsical little tale, all about a girl who does what every devoted reader secretly wants to do. I have been having family issues and had a wicked seizure last night. Mar 11, 2017 the book jumper by mechthild glaser has so much potential and the concept behind this novel is excellent.
Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. She is currently on the run, following the disastrous end of her mothers latest relationship. But the book isnt just any book, oh no, its magical. The book jumper by mechthild glaser overview in this english translation of the hit german young adult novel from mechthild gl ser, each book is its own worldwith its own dangers. Listen to book jumper audiobook by mechthild glaser. Mechthild glaser tells giant tales of mystery, adventure, fantasy and romance stretching the most captivating details until the very last page. The book jumper by mechthild glaser mary had a little. Amy learns that she is a book jumper, able to leap into a story and interact with the world inside. Alternating between journal entries like mechthild glaser s companion novel, the book jumper, the forgotten book is a cute and enchanting experience. Bookmark magazine exciting and imaginative, not just for young readers. Feb, 2017 but the book isnt just any book, oh no, its magical. The book jumper by mechthild glaser, translated by. It is an interesting take on the idea though i felt like it could have gone farther.
Her father is headmaster of her prestigious boarding school, her friends take her advice as gospel. Except sometimes the things she writes in the book actually have consequences for those around her. As exciting as amys new power is, it also brings danger someone is stealing from the books she visits, and that person may be after her life. Amy lennox doesnt know quite what to expect when she and her mother pick up and leave germany for scotland, heading to her mothers childhood home of. May 12, 2017 a dream of every book lover is to just jump inside a book and experience the fictional world. The book jumper by mechthild glaser is a novel translated from the authors native german, and while it is a teen novel most book lovers would love it. Amy has always been a bookworm so to her reading is an escape, a way to visit new worlds without leaving home. I would have rather had another book in the book jumper universe.
I also missed two blog tors recently, am overwhelmed by missing publication dates and im so sorry the email i sent back concerning your health somehow ended up in my drafts. This book did leave me with some questions and i dont know how to feel. The book jumper will take you on a fairytale adventure. The book jumper by mechthild glaser abellafairytale. Jan 02, 2017 the book jumper by mechthild gl a ser january 3, 2017 384 pages goodreads indigo goodreads summary. The paperback of the the book jumper by mechthild glaser at barnes. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. The book jumper is the kind of book youll wish you would have been reading over and over since you were young. Jul 20, 2017 listen to book jumper audiobook by mechthild glaser. Fallen by lauren kate finished the huntress of thornbeck forest by. The book jumper by mechthild glaser the first book from author mechthild glaser translated into english caught my eye with a unique premise sure to capture the child reader hidden deep inside. Teaming up with fellow book jumper will, amy vows to get to the bottom of the thefts at whatever.
Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals. Penumbras 24hour bookstore adult book, low fantasy the ink and bone series ya, one of my favorite series. Amy and her mom wanted and escape from their problems back staying on the island with amys grandma she hardly knows. To be fair, a lot of books i am comparing tbj too have been part of a series and can thus spend some more time on world building but. Romy fursland studied modern languages at the university of oxford and has a masters in literary translation from the university of east anglia. That setting is suburban london, and because descriptive details are not murdochs strengthshe thinks rather than looks characters and places have. A dream of every book lover is to just jump inside a book and experience the fictional world.
Aug 02, 2018 one of those reads was the book jumper by mechthild glaser. Review of the book jumper by mechthild glaser midorireads. The book jumper by mechthild glaser 2015 fantasy target audience this text would be appropriate for students in grades 8 and above, on at least an 8th grade reading level. So in order to jump inside a book, the book jumpers open a book and put it on their face and then theyre inside the book.
The book jumper by mechthild glaser fantasy books, books. Buy the book jumper by mechthild glaser with free delivery. This is one of those times when i liked the idea at the heart of the story more than the actual execution of the book. Romy fursland a teen girl discovers she is a book jumpershe can leap directly into books, meet the characters, and experience the world of the book. I dont know why it irked me that there was no reasoning behind it, but it just seemed like one of those things that i was supposed to accept as. Feb 16, 2015 the book was exactly what i wanted a lot of jumping inside the book and a mystery that our main protagonist had to solve with her friends, i loved the book world and i was so immersed in it, i really want to have the ability to book jump, life would be so much easier. Ill be honest, i totally judged this book by its cover. Online shopping from a great selection at kindle store store. The book jumper by mechthild glaser heres to happy endings. And it has the ability to make even the craziest of things happen if written down onto its pages. Mechthild glaser is a german author and i have to say that this book was amazing.
Jan 02, 2017 the book jumper by mechthild glaser amy lennox doesnt know quite what to expect when she and her mother pick up and leave germany for scotland, heading to her mothers childhood home of lennox house on the island of stormsay. Amy and her mother need to get away from their lives. Start reading the book jumper on your kindle in under a minute. Teaming up with fellow book jumper will, amy vows to get to the bottom of the thefts at whatever cost. It turns out that amy is a book jumper, able to leap into a story and interact with the world inside.
Amys grandmother, lady mairead, insists that amy must read while she resides at lennox housebut. Feb 04, 2017 the book starts off with amy and her mom leaving the mainlands and heading back home. Fleeing their personal woes in germany, amy lennox and her mother alexis travel to the scottish isle of stormsay, where amys grandmother lady mairead lennox. What i personally liked about this book is how it makes you feel with those bookish vibes, much like glasers previous book, the book jumper.
The book jumper by mechthild glaser lone star on a lark. Romy fursland a teen girl discovers she is a book jumpershe can leap directly into books, meet the characters, and experience the world of the book amys grandmother, lady mairead, insists that amy must. The book jumper is her first book to be translated into english. The book jumper by mechthild glaser fantastic fiction. Amy lennox grew up not knowing anything about her mothers family or anything about their unique ability.
I hate how people, especially girls, who love to read are always seen as people who. Honestly when i heard about this book i was so jealous. Dont worry im not going to spoil it for you, since i think that no matter. The book jumper by mechthild glaser with images fantasy. Mechthild glasers the forgotten book is a jane austen inspired novel about a 16year old girl named emma morgenroth who finds a magical book with a strange figure on the cover. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.
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