Indiependence day the indie childrens authors connection. Author laura lond to be on publisher views dream books llc. I was recently asked to narrate a fantastic new book by laura lond entitled my sparkling misfortune. The old legend says that a mermans kiss will make a girl pretty and bring her luck. Lord arkus, a selfproclaimed villain, goes to capture a gormack, an evil spirit, to help him execute his. My sparkling misfortune the lakeland knight book 1 kindle edition by lond, laura, alekseyeva, alla. My 11 year old son and i loved both of these books with equal fervor. For eons, the rumplewhiskers have been among the greatest of lunes evil wizards, each generation more devious than the last. They combine my two favorite things, reading and performance. Check out books from bleh to basically amazing and a backwards story for more fairy tale fortnight. My sparkling misfortune by laura lond amazon goodreads itunes 164 pages, audio 3h12m. Author laura lond to be on publisher views dream books. May 06, 2011 my sparkling misfortune is the hilarious fantasy tale of the evil lord arkus of blackriver castle.
There is just one weird and unexplained thing i want to point out that happens at the begi. Laura londs inspiring and heartbreaking novel unfolds from a different time and a different place. My sparkling misfortune, volume 1 audiobook by laura lond. My sparkling misfortune, volume 1 publishers summary. My sparkling misfortune the lakeland knight book 1 ebook. Laura lond is an internationally published author of several novels and a collection. My sparkling misfortune, volume 1 summary lord arkus of blackriver castle readily admits that he is a villain and sees no reason why it should stop him from being the protagonist of this book.
I first started keeping track of the books i read in 2009, so this is far from a comprehensive list of all of the books ive read in my life. Hearts blood would be in my top 10 if i didnt already have 2 books by marillier that i love more. Apr 28, 2010 my sparkling misfortune is a humorous middle grade novel written by laura lond that will appeal to anyone looking for a lighter fantasy read. And the other books i picked stuck with me more than it did, but i did love it. My sparkling misfortune the lakeland knight book 1. Bound to lord arkus for five years of service and sworn to act in his best interests, the sparkling is not easy to get rid of, and of course his understanding of best interests is quite different from what lord arkus has in mind. Japan, by p sean bramble learning to bow, by bruce feiler all in all, not a bad month. I mentioned in my earlier post this week that despite all odds and time restraints i managed to find an ageappropriate, quality and free. Highly recommended, my sparkling misfortune is a sweetly hilarious novel, with likeable heroes and villains, a delightful child, and a wellcrafted message about the value of good deeds, good will, and good intentions.
My sparkling misfortune by laura lond short, but a very fun read. The story is narrated by lord arkus, a villain, who at the beginning of the book is being haunted by a monster and has been betrayed by prince kellemar, a man who wants to become a hero. Jan 19, 2011 my sparkling misfortune is a story spinning around the selfproclaimed villain, lord arkus of blackriver castle. My royal pain quest the lakeland knight book 2 ebook.
My sparkling misfortune, by laura lond tricksters girl, by hilari bell culture shock. Jan 08, 2019 my sparkling misfortune by laura lond. My sparkling misfortune lakeland knight laura lond, alla alekseyeva on. Laura lond has tolkiens subtlety, cs lewis quick adventure lines, and combined it with her own sense of humor and charm. The book is set in medieval times, in the days of knights, swordfights, and vast kingdoms. My library wishlists new account or log in hide my password. My sparkling misfortune by laura lond, alla alekseyeva. A party planner extraordinaire, katie marcelli loves her big, boisterous family even when their chronic matchmaking drives her crazy. The battle is laura londs completion of the adventures of jecosan tarres trilogy. Laura lond, christian author welcome to my website. I really hate reading, but this book i could read times.
Laura lond author of my sparkling misfortune goodreads. But he mistakenly captures a sparkling, a good spirit who is now bound to him for five years and has a much different interpretation of what is in lord arkuss best interests. My sparkling misfortune, volume 1 by laura lond my royal pain quest. Publisher views will be interviewing author laura lond on june 15, 2010 at 2. As an amazon associate i earn from qualifying purchases. My sparkling misfortune lakeland knight lond, laura, alekseyeva, alla on. Books 2 and 3 are also available, as well as a combined 3 in 1 edition. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. June 1, 2010 prlog internationally published author laura southcombe joins us on publisher views to discuss her newest childrens novel my sparkling misfortune which will be published by dream books llc. My sparkling misfortune is approximately 33,000 words 126 pages in the printed edition. Books ive read between january 2009 and april 2015 page. Smashwords my royal pain quest the lakeland knight.
Email ad links provided via amazons associate program. This acclaimed book by laura lond is available at in several formats for your ereader. Posted in books tagged coping, ebooks, fun reading, kindle, laura lond, light reading, my sparkling misfortune 2 comments. It was a beautifully transitioned book to movie, possibly because suzanne. So i am in love with audio books they combine my two favorite things, reading and performance. After being backstabbed by the notsohonorable wannabe hero, prince kellemar, lord arkus is now putting his villainous mind to work to think about a deserving revenge for prince kellemar. Author laura lond has written a book series with a balance of humor and a twist to the normal hero.
Lighthearted fantasy ya he says hes a villain, and he considers himself a good one or would that a bad one. Books ive read between january 2009 and april 2015 page show list info i first started keeping track of the books i read in 2009, so this is far from a comprehensive list of all of the books ive read in my life. He hopes to capture and enslave an evil spirit to help him with his devious plan, but accidentally captures a good spirit a sparkling instead. Night of the guppy books 1 and 2 by jamie wasserman. I enjoyed the first book, my sparkling misfortune, and i was really hoping to like this one. Typically, christian fiction is about as subtle as a 2x4 against the head. My sparkling misfortune is a humorous middle grade novel written by laura lond that will appeal to anyone looking for a lighter fantasy read.
Books by laura lond the prisoner the dark elf of syron by laura lond shadow on the land. My sparkling misfortune has won the first place in the young reader category of the reader views literary award. Lord arkus of blackriver castle readily admits that he is a. My sparkling misfortune, volume 1 audiobook laura lond. Captain torren, the warden of the dormigan prison, knows that the mysterious prisoner 34 is much more dangerous than the authorities think. Nov 07, 2011 i enjoyed the first book, my sparkling misfortune, and i was really hoping to like this one. My sparkling misfortune is a story spinning around the selfproclaimed villain, lord arkus of blackriver castle.
His father killed in war before he was three, his mother unexpectedly dying when he was eight, jecosan t. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. Laura lond, author of my sparkling misfortune, on librarything. Aug 20, 2010 my sparkling misfortune is a childrens book by laura lond. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Mar 01, 2011 my sparkling misfortune lakeland knight lond, laura, alekseyeva, alla on. Regina doman, author of the a fairy tale retold series. Oct 16, 2011 my sparkling misfortune by laura lond series. However, i must make it perfectly clear that i really did like my sparkling misfortune. I really would like another book though to find out how marriage suits a villain who isnt really that villainous and how hell deal with the villains league. Laura lond is an internationally published author of several novels and a collection of short stories. Or, why i spent a year trying to sing in the morning, clean my closets, fight right, read aristotle, and generally have. I couldnt stop turning the pages as i watched nathan and misty try to make their way out of a zombieinfested small town.
My sparkling misfortune by laura lond pages unbound book. Guest post by laura lond, author of my sparkling misfortune. Sep 22, 2011 however, i must make it perfectly clear that i really did like my sparkling misfortune. Lakeland knight audiobooks listen to the full series. The lakeland knight, book 2 by laura lond the dark elf of syron. We rushed on to read my royal pian quest which was a little darker in spots but still a fabulous read. Oct 18, 2012 i mentioned in my earlier post this week that despite all odds and time restraints i managed to find an ageappropriate, quality and free.
She is warned that she must do everything exactly as she is told but never warned about the effect it might have on the merman. In the marcelli household, fine wine and good food are as celebrated as true love, so when her eighteenyearold sister announces her engagement, katie promises her the perfect wedding. It is approximately 33,000 words 126 pages in the printed edition. My sparkling misfortune by laura lond pages unbound. My sparkling misfortune, by laura lond and alla alekseyeva which witch.
My sparkling misfortune no longer a dream books title. My sparkling misfortune by laura lond lord arkus, a selfproclaimed villain, goes to capture a gormack, an evil spirit, to help him execute his wicked deeds. Reviewtease of the sweetest spell by suzanne selfors. Having worked for 2 years at a literary museum, laura entered the world of business, working for large international corporations like xerox ltd. Torren does his best to guard him, going so far as to break some of his orders, but the new governors sudden wish to personally inspect the prison threatens to destroy the shaky balance the warden has achieved. My sparkling misfortune, volume 1 audiobook by laura. So i have decided to share some of my favorite snipits and audition pieces. After all, prince kellemar, an aspiring hero, has defeated him in a rather questionable way. The sparkling agrees to serve in arkus best interest for five years. Wenzel image comics fiction, ch fantasygraphic novel themes. My sparkling misfortune is a cute little childrens fantasy about a villain, lord arkus, who seeks revenge on a scheming prince. My sparkling misfortune is a childrens book by laura lond. Laura lond s inspiring and heartbreaking novel unfolds from a different time and a different place. Smashwords my royal pain quest the lakeland knight series.
Structural problems aside, it is a charming book with a great cast of characters including lord arkus, his sparkling tulip, the wouldbe hero prince kellemar, a beautiful princess, a frightful monster, and others. Click to the next page to hear the first five minutes, enjoy. To continue with your indiependence day blog tour event, link back to the indibles writers blog. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading my sparkling misfortune the. Oneclick unsubscribe later if you dont enjoy the newsletter. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading my sparkling misfortune the lakeland knight book 1. Brightdreamer books is created and maintained by tbw. One poor working girl is desperate enough to try it.
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