This book was a little absurd. I don't typically read sci-fi that involves an entirely new universe and various alien creatures, so maybe it's just not for me. However, I did enjoy many aspects of this story. Chambers created an entire universe with new creatures, social structures, and cultures. From a sociological perspective, it was fascinating. The relationships between the characters were definitely the most intriguing part of this book. The plot itself left a lot to be desired. It truly was about the journey and not the destination. If you enjoy world building and escaping into complex relationships between various species, then this book is for you. However, if you like an adventure story driven more by plot, you may want to look elsewhere.

This is a great book to read for little readers. I enjoyed reading this book because it was easy to read and I love Disney Stories.

This book is recommended for those who desire to pray for individuals at a Pentecostal altar. By the laying on of hands and general guidance assisting individuals in prayer at an altar can create an atmosphere for them to seek God, repent of their sins, make a conscious decision that they need to be Baptized in Jesus name and at that very moment they can be filled with the Holy Ghost and speak in a new tongue. The person can be introduced to the Acts 2:38 Salvation plan. Acts 2:38 KJV: “Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.”

This is really nice story which teaches not to lie.Clifford promised T-Bone that he will be watching his leaves. When Clifford's friend Cleo came they both jumped into the pile of leaves and the leaves flew away. Clifford and Cleo rebuilt the T-Bone's leaves pile but when T-Bone came back they told him the truth and three friends enjoyed jumping into leaves.

it keeps you on your toes and tryingto find the answers

We hurt and we experience pain when we suffer trauma, disappointment, sickness and any mishap in life.

The book goes back & forth between Slaverytime & Freedomtime around the Civil War. The mother is Miss May Belle & daughter is Rue. Miss May Belle is a healer, midwife & conjures curses on people. She teaches her daughter her craft. Rich in descriptions of plantation working & family life. Superstition & fear surround a boy named Bean that Rue birthed with a “caul”. Rue fears the boy & feels the need to protect him from the others on the plantation who accuse the little boy of bringing a deadly sickness to the other children. A preacher comes to the plantation & gets involved with “saving” the sinners,Bean & Rue through baptism. Theres a lot going on in the story between relationships of plantation owner, his daughter Varina, Rue, the preacher & May Belle. This is fiction based on history & I loved it!

Enjoyed devil's gate. It kept you hanging onto the last page as usual. Really like this author.

Christian Fiction Biography Well written insight into the adult life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer and his Christian writings. The author wrote about Bonhoeffer and the turmoil in Germany during Hitler's reign.

A young woman escapes an arranged, abusive marriage to become a desired henna artist. She reunites with a sister she never knew she had. The art of applying the henna & uses for ceremonies & healing properties was very interesting. The girl, Lakshmi, also makes sachets of herbs that prevent pregnancy & she sells them secretly.