None of my reading in June was particularly thrilling or worthwhile. Though, if you happen to be a fan of the Hellboy films, then the Hellboy graphic novel might be up your alley - an almost perfect translation of the film to the page. And I admit that I enjoyed it. Though, the film has a much more powerful message about choices and redemption made by a father's love. In contrast, The Vow is much more satisfying than the its film adaptation. A true story of Christians keeping their word - a vow made before God. The Rope Trick simply wasn't as interesting as Alexander's Prydain Chronicles, but I have more of his children's literature to peruse... so I haven't given up hope of another gem. In general, books are better than their film counterparts, but, as seen above, it isn't always the case. And How to Train Your Dragon is one of those exceptions that proves the rule. Filled with crude humor and disrespect for adults, HTYD fails the litmus test for children's literature.
The Vow by Kim Carpenter
Hellboy: Seed of Destruction by Mike Mignola
The Rope Trick by Lloyd Alexander
How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell
Oh, How To Train You Dragon. I read the bottom and was like "what?"
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Whoops! Thanks, Mel. :O] Fixed. The Rope Trick is not part of the Book of Three series and is not as fun either... Bummer.
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