Andrea wedan, buchkultur mechthild glaser is bursting with ideasthis book is a firework. Interesting that you mention its a retelling of two jane austen. And it has the ability to make even the craziest of things happen if written down onto its pages. Amy is a teenager, and her mother, alexis, is more of a friend than a parental figure. Theres a lot going on in the book and it can get a bit confusing.
The book jumper amy lennox doesnt know quite what to expect when she and her mother pick up and leave germany for scotland, heading to her mothers. In this english translation of the hit german young adult novel from mechthild glaser, each book is. With the help of will macalister and the character werther, of the book named the sorrows of young werther by goethe, she will try to catch the thief but heshe is very smart and knows when is the right moment to enter a story and elude hisher persecutors. Amys grandmother, lady mairead, insists that amy must read while she resides at lennox housebut not in the usual way. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone.
The book jumper is her first book to be translated into english. Amys grandmother, lady mairead, insists that amy must read while she resides at lennox housebut. As a reader one wishes one could plunge into the world of books like amy. Listen to book jumper audiobook by mechthild glaser.
Can a young girl navigate these new worlds and get out. Online shopping from a great selection at kindle store store. The book jumper was her first book to be translated into english. The book jumper in this english translation of the hit german young adult novel from mechthild gl ser, each book is its own worldwith its own dangers. One of those reads was the book jumper by mechthild glaser. This article was originally published in the january 2017 issue of bookpage.
Bookmark magazine exciting and imaginative, not just for young readers. Alternating between journal entries like mechthild glaser s companion novel, the book jumper, the forgotten book is a cute and enchanting experience. Normally, book jumpers are trained at an early age, so amy has a lot of catching up to do. Years ago, when she was pregnant with amy, her mother left the island just as helterskelter as they left bochum now. Ya books i love books good books books to read book suggestions book recommendations romance arte fantasy magic beautiful book covers.
A clever book with winks at jane austen novels, this boarding school story will also delight fantasy fans. Video recensione book jumpers di mechthild glaser youtube. The book jumper 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. All i was thinking was why i couldnt have born in any of the families so i could have been a book jumper too. The book jumper by mechthild glaser posted by rashika the book jumper mechthild glaser genre. I felt like there were too many underlying stories to. I am not a cover designer but i can agree that cover layouts play an important role in the overall presentation of stories and i must admit, often times i first judge a book by its cover. Andrea wedan, buchkultur mechthild gl ser is bursting with ideasthis book is a firework. A dream of every book lover is to just jump inside a book and experience the fictional world. The book jumper by mechthild glaser, paperback barnes. The forgotten book by mechthild glaser, hardcover barnes. Sixteenyearold amy lennox has inherited what she calls.
She is currently on the run, following the disastrous end of her mothers latest relationship. Amy lennox doesnt know quite what to expect when she and her mo. They leave germany and go to alexis mothers home, where amy learns for the first time that she is a book jumper. Honestly when i heard about this book i was so jealous. The book jumper and millions of other books are available for instant access. Alternating between journal entries like mechthild glasers companion novel, the book jumper, the forgotten book is a. Like grace lins when the sea turned to silver, the book jumper celebrates the enduring power of literature and the integral role that stories can play in young lives.
Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. The book jumper by mechthild glaser heres to happy endings. Ill be honest, i totally judged this book by its cover. Short synopsis in this english translation of the hit german young adult novel from mechthild glaser, each book is its own worldwith its own. Nevertheless, mechthild glaser has created a unique tale for all bookworms. You are able to jump into your favorite works of fiction and live in that world for a time, except you are not allowed to interfere with the plot. In case youre not familiar with bookstagram, its a popular hashtag used on instagram for bookrelated posts. Teaming up with fellow book jumper will, amy vows to get to the bottom of the theftsat whatever. Amy learns that she is a book jumper, able to leap into a story and interact with the world inside. Teaming up with fellow book jumper, will, amy vows to get to the bottom of the thefts at whatever.
But the book isnt just any book, oh no, its magical. The book jumper by mechthild glaser fantastic fiction. But also for the beautiful way in which glaser is able to deliver. As thrilling as amys new power is, it also brings danger. Seventeen year old amy lennox lives in germany with her young mother alexis. But despite the ending, i still think that the book jumper is a fast, likable read, which sets up an intriguing mythos that will hopefully be expanded in future books. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Amys grandmother, lady mairead, insists that amy must read while she resides at lennox house but not in the usual way. Its an intriguing book about a girl with the ability to jump through books to. 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. I mean, who hasnt dreamed about being able to talk with their favorite heroines or watch the classic stories being lived right in front of them. Mechthild gl ser is an awardwinning author in her native germany. It turns out that amy is a book jumper, able to leap into a story and interact with the world inside.