Wednesday, April 13, 2016

FAIRY LAND by J.L. Bryan



Title:  FAIRY LAND
Author:  J. L. Bryan
Publish Date:   06.06.2012
Publisher:  JLBryanbooks.com
Category:  Fantasy, Fairy Tales
Recommended for:  Teens, young adults, and anyone who remembers being a teen
Received from:  purchased on Amazon.com
Date completed: 12.12.13

Description from the publisher:

The fourth book in the Songs of Magic series (after Fairy Metal Thunder, Fairy Blues, and Fairystruck).

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Jason and Erin's urgent mission takes them deep into the colorful and deadly wilds of Faerie, full of bizarre and rude creatures, and past the glittering volcanic islands of the Southward Sea.

In man-world, Mitch and Dred try to prepare for a live concert in front of millions of viewers while half their band is missing. The record company is furious with them, and so are a certain violet-haired fairy and her banshee wolf friend, who finally catch up with them in Los Angeles.

In Faerie, Queen Mab and the leprechaun Aonghus Mac Lobhar enter into a secret agreement over a new kind of magic that will change fairyland forever...

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Albert (my son) and I have continued this series as a read-aloud in the car on our way to and from work.

We're back with The Rioting Zebras, Jason, Mitch, Erin, and 'Dred.  This is the fourth book in the series and picks up right where FAIRY STRUCK left off.  Do not read this until you have read the first three books and in order. 

The Rioting Zebras are hosting an awareness-fundraiser in support of Jason’s missing sister.  Jason is certain that the Dullahand knows what has happened and leaves Los Angeles and returns to Chippewa Falls so that he can look for her sister.  Erin volunteers to accompany him. 

Together they re-enter Fairyland in an attempt to locate and rescue Katie.  Where is Katie?  Can they rescue her without being captured themselves?  How will Mitch and ‘Dred handle the benefit without Jason and Erin?  Will the fairies locate them and retrieve the instruments?

We have continued to love this series.  Both of us were laughing out loud throughout this.  This series has, so far, been very good.  Mr. Bryan writes terrifically detailed descriptions that bring this fantastic world alive. 

Albert hasn’t had near enough hours the last few weeks, so we haven’t started the fifth book, but hopefully soon!  This series is not lagging.  It is not becoming boring or predictable.  Keep on writing J.L.  We’re loving this!

Grammar/editing:  ungraded – since I was listening instead of reading, I don't know, but Albert said it was well done.

 Other books in the Songs of Magic series:
  1. Fairy Metal Thunder
  2. Fairy Blues
  3. Fairystruck
  4. Fairyland
  5. Fairyvision
Other Books from this Author:
  • Nomad
  • Helix: Humanity Is Reborn
  • Dark Tomorrows (Anthology)
The Paranormals Series:
           1.      Jenny Pox
           2.      Tommy Nightmare
           3.      Alexander Death
           4.      Jenny Plague-Bringer









originally posted 12.31.13 on my previous website
WordPress.com closed that site because I promoted authors and their books. 

FAIRY STRUCK by J.L. Bryan



Title:  FAIRY STRUCK
Author:  J. L. Bryan
Publish Date:   03.16.12
Publisher:  JLBryanbooks.com
Category:  Fantasy, Fairy Tales
Recommended for:  Teens, young adults, and anyone who remembers being a teen
Received from:  purchased on Amazon.com
Date completed: 10.09.13

Description from the publisher:
Book 3 in the Songs of Magic Series.  The sequel to Fairy Metal Thunder and Fairy Blues.

With their first single shooting up the Billboard charts, the Zebras hit the road as the opening band for an epic stadium tour across America. The future looks bright for the band, if they can survive the rioting fans, Queen Mab of Faerie, the dullahan, and the evil teddy bears.

Aoide the Lutist and Liadan the banshee wolf cross into man-world on the trail of the stolen fairy instruments. Aoide is shocked at the strangeness of life among the humans, but she also learns about a thrilling new kind of music never heard in Faerie...rock and roll.

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Albert (my son) and I have continued this series as a read-aloud in the car on our way to and from work.

We're back with The Assorted Zebras, Jason, Mitch, Erin, and 'Dred.  This third book in the series picks up right where FAIRY BLUES left off. 

We have continued to love this series.  Both of us were laughing out loud throughout this.  This series has, so far, been very good.  Mr. Bryan writes terrifically detailed descriptions that bring this fantastic world alive.  The puns are becoming more numerous and I love puns.  I find them to be a sign of intelligence.  I love the three interwoven stories of this series and look forward to continuing our unique reading arrangement.

Grammar/editing:  ungraded – since I was listening instead of reading, I don't know, but Albert said it was well done.

 Other books in the Songs of Magic series:
  1. Fairy Metal Thunder
  2. Fairy Blues
  3. Fairystruck
  4. Fairyland
  5. Fairyvision
Other Books from this Author:
  • Nomad
  • Helix: Humanity Is Reborn
  • Dark Tomorrows (Anthology)
The Paranormals Series:
1.       Jenny Pox
2.       Tommy Nightmare
3.       Alexander Death
4.       Jenny Plague-Bringer











originally posted 10.20.13 on my previous website
WordPress.com closed that site because I promoted authors and their books

FAIRY BLUES by J.L. Bryan



Title:  FAIRY BLUES
Author:  J. L. Bryan
Publish Date:   01.20.12
Publisher:  JLBryanbooks.com
Category:  Fantasy, Fairy Tales

Recommended for:  Teens, young adults, and anyone who remembers being a teen

Received from:  purchased on Amazon.com
Date completed: 09.19.13
Description from the publisher:
The sequel to Fairy Metal Thunder.

With their enchanted instruments charming the crowds, the Assorted Zebras attract interest from record producers, and soon they’re off to cut their first album and music video. Jason and his friends don’t know they’ve just become pawns in a sinister plot by a cabal of evil fairies...

Meanwhile, Aoide and her band pursue a new strategy for regaining their stolen instruments, one that will take them into the most haunted region in Faerie
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Albert (my son) and I have continued this series as a read-aloud in the car on our way to and from work.

We're back with The Assorted Zebras, Jason, Mitch, Erin, and 'Dred.  This second book in the series picks up right where FAIRY METAL THUNDER left off.  The Zebras have been offered a record contract!  Once the contracts are all signed, they’ll be going to Ireland and creating a video.  What kind of trouble could they get into doing that, right?

We have continued to love this series.  Both of us were laughing out loud throughout this.  This series has, so far, been very good.  Mr. Bryan writes terrifically detailed descriptions that bring this fantastic world alive.

A note for the author after reading chapter 1:  I WANT A SABER-TOOTHED SWAMP DUCK!
2nd note:  Roger should have been named Kenny!.

Grammar/editing:  ungraded – since I was listening instead of reading, I don't know, but Albert said it was well done.

 Other books in the Songs of Magic series:
  1. Fairy Metal Thunder
  2. Fairy Blues
  3. Fairystruck
  4. Fairyland
  5. Fairyvision
Other Books from J.L. Bryan:
  • Nomad
  • Helix: Humanity Is Reborn
  • Dark Tomorrows (Anthology)
The Paranormals Series:
            1.      Jenny Pox
            2.      Tommy Nightmare
            3.      Alexander Death
            4.      Jenny Plague-Bringer


 







originally posted 09.19.13 on my previous website
WordPress.com closed that site because I promoted authors and their books.