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農場老屋的故事 ★出版人週刊年度最佳兒童圖書★紐約公共圖書館年度最佳兒童圖書: : 1. 2. 3. 4 67 8 Sophie Blackall
作者 / 繪者: 蘇菲．布雷克爾 | 譯者: 柯倩華
《燈塔你好》、《遇見維尼》
凱迪克金獎兩度獲獎作家 蘇菲．布雷克爾
媲美《百年之家》的經典兒童文學之作
★紐約時報年度最佳兒童圖書★
★紐約公共圖書館年度最佳兒童圖書★
★出版人週刊年度最佳兒童圖書★
▍故事簡介
越過山丘，走到路的盡頭，
彎彎曲曲、清澈透亮的溪水旁，
佇立著一棟房屋。
有十二個小孩在這裡出生、長大，
吃飯、睡覺、工作、遊戲，
一起被挨罵、一起做夢，還有擠牛奶和釣鱒魚。
他們在房間裡翻閱描述星星和星球的書，
然後上床睡覺，夢見火星（或貓咪或遠方的海）。
他們在房間裡小聲交換秘密，
玩「真心話大冒險」遊戲。
留下身高記錄的小孩全都在這房子裡長大了。
他們去外地讀書，或去農場工作，或開貨運卡車，
或受訓成為護士，或研究天文學，或有了自己的孩子。
直到有一天，那個最小的孩子也已經老了，
看了這房子最後一眼然後提起她的行李箱，打開大門，
走出去，上了一輛汽車，
她的姊姊在車子裡等她，預備開往海邊，
她們一直一直很想去看海。
這棟房屋嘆了一口氣，頓時鬆垮下來
震動了一些石頭，使得屋樑和柱子都微微的傾斜，
受驚的大門自動打開，讓微風隨意進來，
雨水也來拜訪並腐蝕了地板，
地板上長出一株小樹就在爐子旁邊，
壁紙一片片脫落像剝下的洋蔥皮四處飄散，
夾雜著許多落葉和鈕扣，
那些鈕扣曾經是海裡的貝殼。
我就是在春天的時候穿過尖尖刺刺的牛蒡、
蕁麻和雜草，走出一條小路，
發現還存留著的農場老屋。
我回到書桌前，把所有的東西攤放在桌上，
珍視倒塌的老屋送我的每一樣禮物，
並且開始想像曾經發生過的事情。
在十二個小孩出生、長大的家庭裡，他們怎麼吃飯、睡覺、
工作、遊戲、歡笑、相親相愛、漸漸變老……
現在，他們將繼續活下去，活在你手中的這本書裡，
就像你的故事也不會消失，只要有人繼續傳講它們……
凱迪克金獎兩度獲獎作家 蘇菲．布雷克爾
媲美《百年之家》的經典兒童文學之作
★紐約時報年度最佳兒童圖書★
★紐約公共圖書館年度最佳兒童圖書★
★出版人週刊年度最佳兒童圖書★
▍故事簡介
越過山丘，走到路的盡頭，
彎彎曲曲、清澈透亮的溪水旁，
佇立著一棟房屋。
有十二個小孩在這裡出生、長大，
吃飯、睡覺、工作、遊戲，
一起被挨罵、一起做夢，還有擠牛奶和釣鱒魚。
他們在房間裡翻閱描述星星和星球的書，
然後上床睡覺，夢見火星（或貓咪或遠方的海）。
他們在房間裡小聲交換秘密，
玩「真心話大冒險」遊戲。
留下身高記錄的小孩全都在這房子裡長大了。
他們去外地讀書，或去農場工作，或開貨運卡車，
或受訓成為護士，或研究天文學，或有了自己的孩子。
直到有一天，那個最小的孩子也已經老了，
看了這房子最後一眼然後提起她的行李箱，打開大門，
走出去，上了一輛汽車，
她的姊姊在車子裡等她，預備開往海邊，
她們一直一直很想去看海。
這棟房屋嘆了一口氣，頓時鬆垮下來
震動了一些石頭，使得屋樑和柱子都微微的傾斜，
受驚的大門自動打開，讓微風隨意進來，
雨水也來拜訪並腐蝕了地板，
地板上長出一株小樹就在爐子旁邊，
壁紙一片片脫落像剝下的洋蔥皮四處飄散，
夾雜著許多落葉和鈕扣，
那些鈕扣曾經是海裡的貝殼。
我就是在春天的時候穿過尖尖刺刺的牛蒡、
蕁麻和雜草，走出一條小路，
發現還存留著的農場老屋。
我回到書桌前，把所有的東西攤放在桌上，
珍視倒塌的老屋送我的每一樣禮物，
並且開始想像曾經發生過的事情。
在十二個小孩出生、長大的家庭裡，他們怎麼吃飯、睡覺、
工作、遊戲、歡笑、相親相愛、漸漸變老……
現在，他們將繼續活下去，活在你手中的這本書裡，
就像你的故事也不會消失，只要有人繼續傳講它們……
本書為凱迪克金獎兩度獲獎作家，蘇菲．布雷克爾的最新作品。以一間歷經光陰流轉的真實老屋為主角，化為筆下溫暖優美而畫風細膩的繪本工藝，記載下承載著歲月時光的美好回憶。佇立山丘上的老屋歷經不同世代，默默孕育了許多生命並且永續傳承，留下屬於一戶人家的光陰的故事。
▍本書特色
1. 充滿生命力又蘊含傳承的繪本：承載著無限回憶與感情的光陰歲月，以孕育生命的老屋為主角，串起一大家子人的溫馨故事。
2. 溫柔細膩的圖文合奏：凱迪克金獎兩度獲獎作家，蘇菲．布雷克爾最新作品。如詩歌般娓娓道來的文字，並透過工藝般的精心製作，呈現出充滿層次如藝術品般的繪本。
3. 用孩子的語言，說動人的故事：資深兒童文學評論家 柯倩華 翻譯，以淺語的藝術編織出具有旋律和節奏的翻譯文字，精心刻畫最貼近孩子理解的閱讀氛圍。
1. 充滿生命力又蘊含傳承的繪本：承載著無限回憶與感情的光陰歲月，以孕育生命的老屋為主角，串起一大家子人的溫馨故事。
2. 溫柔細膩的圖文合奏：凱迪克金獎兩度獲獎作家，蘇菲．布雷克爾最新作品。如詩歌般娓娓道來的文字，並透過工藝般的精心製作，呈現出充滿層次如藝術品般的繪本。
3. 用孩子的語言，說動人的故事：資深兒童文學評論家 柯倩華 翻譯，以淺語的藝術編織出具有旋律和節奏的翻譯文字，精心刻畫最貼近孩子理解的閱讀氛圍。
※適讀年齡：4-6（學齡前）親子共讀、7-8（國小低年級）自讀
學習領域：語文課程、社會課程、生活課程、藝術課程
議 題：家庭教育、生命教育、閱讀素養、多元文化、品德教育
關 鍵 字：繪本、名家、家人關係
作者／繪者
蘇菲．布雷克爾 Sophie Blackall
蘇菲．布雷克爾 Sophie Blackall
繪製了數十本美麗的書，包括榮獲凱迪克獎的《燈塔你好》和《遇見維尼》。她經營一所設在改建過的酪農穀倉裡的創意靜修中心，名為「乳樹農場」，緊鄰著一棟傾倒的老房子，正是這本繪本的靈感來源。當她不在農場時，與家人住在紐約市布魯克林區。
譯者
柯倩華
早期研究兒童哲學思考教育，曾在大學教授幼兒文學、圖畫書賞析等相關課程。目前主要從事童書翻譯、評論、推廣，並參與各項兒童文學獎評審工作。翻譯圖畫書及青少年小說共逾百本。現為台灣兒童閱讀學會、豐子愷兒童圖畫書獎顧問。譯作有《外公的大衣》、《我和媽媽》、《愛說不要的小兔子》和《小兔子準備好了嗎？》等。
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★★★★★ 5
AMAZING debut novel!!!
Format: Kindle
Plot ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice 🌶️🌶️.5
Romance 💘💘💘
Vibes ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Dual 1st person POV - Ara (26) & Rogue (39 - but looks mid-20s: they can live hundreds of years so this isn't that large of a gap as it could've been which I heavily appreciate lol)
Tropes: enemies to lovers, fae/human wars (deep hatred for each other), shifters (dragons- MMC can only partial shift with wings), one horse, one bed, touch her and d!e, found family, abduction turned to freedom
The Last Storm is the debut novel from JD Linton and let me tell you, you guys NEED to read this. The plot was engaging and the editing was was amazing (especially for a debut novel). Our FMC, Ara, is stuck in her gilded cage longing for a life outside of her small town. She uses her books to escape and live vicariously through the pages (honestly, relatable). After her father announces her betrothal to her childhood friend (to whom she has no romantic feelings for), Ara tumbles unknowingly into a desperate plot trying to stop the humans from slaughtering the Fae.
As one can expect from an enemies to lovers / kidnapper/captive romance, Ara fights her attraction and lust towards our MMC, Rogue (the King of the Fae), for as long as she can. Upon seeing Ara for the first time, Rogue is instantly aware that she is his fated mate (not a spoiler). Since she is the General's only daughter, he plans to abduct her and use her as leverage to stop the brutality. During Ara's time in Rogue's captivity, their banter and chemistry continue to rise until they finally boil over and come together (quite literally, and many times I may add 😉).
Here's what I LOVED:
- Rogue continuously seeks advice from his elders and deeply respects their opinions and life experience and tries to implement their recommendations
- Rogue makes many mistakes in the beginning but we see him actively work on not repeating them as the book progresses. The level of self-awareness and his ability to change his behavior was impressive
- The magic system is intricate and we have only scraped the surface. As the series continues and Ara progresses in her powers, I'm sure we'll get to see more of this. I absolutely LOVE the messaging system that is used in this book.
- Ara's struggles are so human and so raw. She is experiencing so much guilt and pain and hurt and getting to see her work through each of these emotions is inspiring. Especially as her and Rogue get closer and she learns she can lean on him as well, that she is not alone.
- While this is the start of a series, there is NO cliffhanger! There's a bit of a teaser of something major that is going to happen at the start of the next book, but it's not a cliffhanger in the sense that we aren't sure if someone is going to live or d!e or if they'll be separated. For that, I am very thankful! This book was so much fun that I will definitely be returning to book 2, even if it takes several months (or longer since this is an debut author) to publish!
- Lastly, the cover is GORGEOUS! And I love the title!
I'll copy a few of my favorite quotes below so you can have a little taste of the author's writing and the world she's cultivated. 😊
Top Highlights from The Last Storm
On days like this, when my heart was heavy and my mind clouded, I resorted to books— to escape, to forget, to find freedom where I had none.
If I were to marry him, my face would always be turned to the window, searching for more, and if not that, I would be a shell of the person I am now.
I stepped back to admire her, thr0bbing at the sight. She was the most beautiful woman I had ever seen. To ever exist. Nothing, no one, had ever deserved to be worshiped more. All men should be made to kneel before her. But she would have to settle for me.
The taste of her met my t0ngue as my scent merged with hers, forever branding her. Mine. I l!cked the wound. Hers. Completely and utterly hers.
I didn’t claim her in ownership. I claimed her as my one. Devoted myself to one. With that mark, my body and soul were bound to her. I would never be with anyone else, emotionally or physically. It would be her or no one, until my last breath.
“Scream my name. Let everyone know who I belong to.”
I had never really cared about the weather before, but now, clear skies meant everything to me, and I was grateful to see another calm morning.
“There will never be another woman for me.” He paused. “Ever.” I stilled at his words. “What… Why?” “This”— his thumb slid down across the mark—“ is a symbol of… surrender. I know you believe that it was my claim upon you, but it wasn’t. It never was. I bound my body and soul to you, little storm.”
“I also know that it is more than this tiny, insignificant mark on your skin that binds me to you. It’s you. All of you. Your strength and resilience. Your determination to endure no matter what fate throws at you. Your love for love and stories and hope. You are entirely the opposite of everything that I am and I would gladly wear your shackles if it meant I could have you.”
My mate. Mine. And then everything shifted and I understood. I understood everything. The surrender. The deep, soul-craving longing. Bound. I was bound to him. Body and soul. Entirely his. “I would’ve waited forever,” he whispered back, understanding.
Seriously, everyone.. add this to your TBR!!
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Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2022
★★★★★ 4
A Decent Fae Romance
Format: Kindle
** 3.5 Stars rounded up to 4 **
First off I want to say that I found the author, J. D. Linton, on TikTok right before the release of the sequel. I bought the first 2 books to support her release, so congrats to her for the release of the sequel!
Overall, I liked the story & plot, I liked the characters, and I liked the spice. The downfalls: not enough development between the characters for the romance, and it leaned a little heavy into the tropes. A lot of stuff is told to you, which could have been used as devices to drive the plot and emotions of the characters.
🛑🛑 Mild Spoilers ahead, I tried to hide the obvious ones 🛑🛑
This is very obviously a fated mates, which is a trope I usually really enjoy. But I wish the relationship between Ara & Rogue had much more development before it's realized that they're mates, instead of Rogue knowing almost immediately and using it for nefarious purposes (at least in the beginning before they get to know each other). By revealing this within the first quarter of the book, I feel like it leaves less room for them to fall for each other organically (albeit with help from the mating bond) and they love each other because of the mating bond. I was disappointed as soon as Rogue know (literally only 5% in) and I literally made a note: "As much as II love a good mating trope, I wish we had to work for it a little more. Where's the fun in just telling us?" I believe that by holding out and feeding the reader snippets of a potential bond, it would've been more rewarding as a reader.
I also wish there was more world building - we are told of a war between human & fae but don't get to really experience any of it. Ara is sheltered in her human home, then sheltered in Rogue's castle. There's bits and pieces about what the war has done on either side - but we're more told of the aftermath and don't really experience any of it. Ara's father is supposed to be the king's #1 general - yet he is at home with his family & with Ara for the first couple chapters. Her, her family, nor her village seem to be affected by the 10 year war going on on their borders. I wish there was a little more setup to make this conflict - an actual war - feel more than a skirmish between fighting territories.
Linton could also be a little repetitive - with the biggest culprit being when Ara is upset she "brings [her] knees to [her] chest]" and either sits like that or cries. Every time she is upset this phrase is mentioned. I would get it if this was her crutch, or how she copes with grief and stress, but that should be explained why she does it so often or it becomes repetitive. I started to get annoyed with how often she would sit like this solely because it happens every couple chapters.
However, I did really like the spice. I love an enemies to lovers trope, especially when it results in spicy scenes. The spicy scenes weren't anything new, but they were fun. Wish there were more but that could also just be me - there is no such thing as too much spice 😂
Would I read again? Probably not, I'm super picky with rereads. Although I did genuinely enjoy my first read through!
Will I continue the series? Probably, at least for the sequel. As for #3, kind of depends on where I am with my TBR once that is released
All in all an enjoyable, fast paced read
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Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2024
★★★★★ 3
I love indie authors
Format: Kindle
Let me preface this by saying—writing a book is HARD! Coming up with characters so real that they take on a life of their own, building an entire world, the political/magic system. Designing all of this is no easy feat.
That being said.
This book had so. Much. Potential. I was so excited to read this book, and I plan to finish it for the sake of finishing it. But. At this point, I would have set I’d aside as a DNF. The book could have benefited from some form of a developmental editor, or an in depth beta reader. I will say this. Within 5 chapters, there are so many… phrases that I’ve highlight that I’ve latched onto. Phrases about books and storms that were written BEAUTIFULLY! So, bravo Linton for hitting the nail on the head as to why readers disappear like they do!
However, 5 chapters in and I can already guess where a majority of the story is going. But that’s also because I read like a mad-woman and have read this particular type of story, many different ways. Enemies to lovers where the FMC isn’t who she thinks she is. I am all about supporting indie authors. BUT. I also feel like criticism should be constructive, and not degrading. So if I could give this book a 4 1/2, strictly because I know the work the author put into this, I would. So if you’re looking for an easy read with characters that aren’t hard to follow, look no further! They are easy to love and easy to care for. One of the biggest issues they lacked, to me, was depth and plausible reactions to their situations. JD, you have done BEAUTIFULLY writing this book. I applaud and will continue to buy your books in the future. My BIGGEST recommendation is to definitely hire some form of an editor for any upcoming books. Or in turn, I will be happy to beta read for you. Should my opinion change of the book by the time I finish, I will happily get on here and say I was wrong, delete this review and post a different one. Until then…
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Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2022
★★★★★ 5
this book set my soul ablaze! <3
Format: Paperback, Format: Paperback
"i had never really cared about the weather before, but now, clear skies meant everything to me, and i was grateful to see another calm morning."
this book. this book!
i loved the last storm so much. the writing style. the descriptions. the world-building. the characters. the plot twists. the tropes. the sexual tension. the—everything. everything was magic.
the last storm follows our two main characters, ara and rogue, giving us dual POV from both characters (which i loved, btw). ara, a human girl who has been locked away in her father’s estate most of her life, just wants to see the world. all she dreams of is seeing what else is out there. but when her father announces her engagement, she knows that dream will become nothing more than just that—a dream.
rogue, the fae king, is tired of the attacks being rained down on his people. in hopes of finding out the human king adon’s secrets, rogue infiltrates auryna’s borders. in his last resort to gain information, he visits the local pub. to his surprise, the general’s precious only child is sitting at the bar, drink round after round of mead. now he just needs to figure out how to take her without anyone noticing.
first and foremost, let’s talk about the endless list of my favorite tropes and aspects that this book had.
›› enemies to lovers
›› fated mates
›› one bed
›› the chosen one
›› elemental magic
›› actually good and shocking plot twists!!!
›› badass female lead
›› morally-grey love interest
›› fae/human war
›› force proximity
›› touch her and die
›› who did this to you?
›› captor/captive
›› praise k!nk (panting profusely)
“you are entirely the opposite of everything that i am, and i would gladly wear your shackles if it meant i could have you.”
it’s been a long while since i read a book i liked this much. but i just loved this book. it set my soul ablaze. thank you to the author for writing this beautiful story and for blessing me with an eARC! i loved it so much that i immediately bought the paperback upon release!
every aspect of this book was just beautiful. i was blown away by the way the world was described, the way feelings were portrayed, the way the elements were used in the fae’s magic. it just—AHHH! i just absolutely adored it all. i cannot wait for the second book to release next year!
also the way he calls her “little storm” sets my heart on fire.
this was a fast-paced read and if you are a lover of acotar, fbaa, deal with the elf king, or any other similar books, then please stop everything you’re doing and read this book right now. you won’t regret it.
thank you again, jd linton, for giving me the privilege of reading your arc and for blessing this world with the world you created. <3
"something about him pulled me in, like a moth to a flame, and it felt as if i was just waiting for the inevitable burn that came with flying too close to the fire."
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Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2022
★★★★★ 4
Fun, both heartwarming and heartbreaking
Format: Kindle
Only my second first person written selection, I am still getting used to that aspect, but unlike my first, I enjoyed that the story was told through both MCs. A great enemies to lovers, forced proximity, fated love etc, that resonated to me. There were some small twists that I could see coming, but also a few that I didn’t quite see until the characters were also seeing. Personally, I am more interested in the story than the spice, but with that said, it was well seasoned! I am kind of new to the spice world so I can’t say for sure how this would rate, but it definitely had some heat. I am very glad I happened across this author, and I do plan on also reading the next book….if nothing else, just to see for myself the “transformation” of the characters I’ve grown to love!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2024