The Berenstain Bears Get Stage Fright

The Berenstain Bears Get Stage Fright

By Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain; Random House Books 1986

Summary: Given the lead role in the school play, Sister Bear is sure she'll forget her lines. Despite Brother's teasing, she follows Mama's advice and practices until she's perfect. On the night of the performance, it's Brother who ends up with stage fright and who is rescued by his sympathetic sister.

My Review: I love this Berenstain Bears children’s book because it really shows you who is there for you. When Sister Bear is worried about her lines her family is there for her and help her and give her advice.  Stage fright is a scary thing. I’ve had stage fright when I did acting and it is horrible, but once I got out on the stage I felt confident and was able to say my lines because of practice. I think this a great children’s book and should be read! 

When the Bough Breaks -A Guest's Review

Hello everybody! I'm Cambria, a guest blogger for A Book Without Pages! I love books and I love writing. Sometimes when I read books I have to put them down just to think about the story! That's how much I love reading. So hopefully I can review this book and help you, the readers, love books as much as me.

When the Bough Breaks
By Kay Lynn Mangum; Dessert Book 2007


Summary:Rachel Fletcher thought the biggest secret she'd ever have would be her crush on Jason West. But everything changes the night her father dies in a car accident--an accident she believes is all her fault. Starting high school is hard enough but carrying her secret guilt, enduring her mother's depression, and, worst of all, dealing with the alcoholism of her seventeen-year-old brother Ryan, plunge Rachel into a world she never wanted or imagined. Add to all that the unwelcome intrusion of a stepfather and a teenage stepbrother--a stepbrother she doesn't want to like but can't help liking. Maybe too much. It isn't long before Rachel feels totally overwhelmed. Things like this aren't supposed to happen to good LDS people, so why are they happening to her? She's praying for Heavenly Father's help. Why isn't he listening? With two new people living in her home, nothing can remain a secret for long. Rachel learns that Heavenly Father doesn't always answer our prayers in the way that we want, but he does answer them--in his own time, usually through other people, and often in unexpected ways.


Review:  This book was very well written. Rachel Fletcher shows extreme courage throughout the entire book! Her dedication to her family is incredible. When her father dies, Rachel feels like it is entirely her fault. When her mother remarries, Rachel feels more pressured then ever. The only thing that makes her feel better is poetry and creative writing. This book was pretty good, but sad. I thoroughly enjoyed it. 


Watch Out For: minimal cussing, extreme drinking, and sexual tension.

Scribbler of Dreams

Scribbler of Dreams

Mary E. Pearson;  Harcourt 2002

Summary: Romeo and Juliet had the right idea. About dating the enemy that is. They were true to their hearts. 

Kaitlin Malone know what it's like to date the enemy. She was raised to hate the Crutchfields, and absolutely does - until she meets Bram Crutchfield. It turns out he's a great guy - one she could talk to, share things with...even love. But when Kaitlin gives her heart to Bram, her world spins out of control. Soon the Crutchfields are here friends and she's a traitor to her own family. 

To make things worse ,Bram was raised to hate the Malones, especially Kaitlin's father - who murdered Bram's dad. Bram doesn't know Kaitlin is a Malone. If he did he would hate her, too. 

What's a star-crossed lover to do?

My Review: I am a sucker for Romeo and Juliet-like books. The tale of Romeo and Juliet has always been my favorite.  It’s the whole idea of forbidden love I think. I find it so tragically romantic.  It’s hard to be in that position where you love someone so much, but you know that your parents don’t approve. It’s also hard knowing that the person you care for’s family doesn’t approve of you either. It makes the relationship you’re in difficult knowing that you’re families hate one another. It’s this tore feeling, it hurts, but you don’t want to give up on the person you care about. 

Sounds like I’ve had experience in this huh?  I think this is why I like this book so much because I had to lie to the person I cared about. It was like living a double life. I was really stuck in between family and a person I truly cared about.  I think that’s why I like this book so much it is because it is relatable to everyday life. 

 Teenagers lie, fall in love, deal with family drama, and so much more. This may not be a book that is beyond any other amazing read you can imagine, but it is simple and has a truth to it. A truth telling us that love is real, forgiveness can happen, and that families are important.  I whole heartedly recommend it.

What Out for:  Fighting, mild language, hate, some kissing, and mentioning’s of death.