I really hate reading, but this book i could read times. Laura lond is an internationally published author of several novels and a. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading my sparkling misfortune the lakeland knight book 1. I enjoy this and its successor immensely, especially the audio version. For eons, the rumplewhiskers have been among the greatest of lunes evil wizards, each generation more. Mar 01, 2011 my sparkling misfortune lakeland knight lond, laura, alekseyeva, alla on. Laura lond is an internationally published author of several novels and a collection of short stories. 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. 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. My sparkling misfortune, volume 1 audiobook laura lond. The book of lost things is in a shopping cart at bwb. My name is memory by ann brashares my sparkling misfortune by laura lond n naomi and elys no kiss list by rachel cohn and david levithan nick and norahs infinite playlist by rachel cohn and david levithan o one day by david nicholls p paper towns by john green plan.
I was recently asked to narrate a fantastic new book by laura lond entitled. What makes this book so unusual is that it is told from the pointofview of the villain. Nov 15, 2011 they combine my two favorite things, reading and performance. 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. My royal pain quest the lakeland knight book 2 ebook. My sparkling misfortune is a humorous middle grade novel written by laura lond that will appeal to anyone looking for a lighter fantasy read. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. 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. My sparkling misfortune, by laura lond and alla alekseyeva which witch. My sparkling misfortune, volume 1 publishers 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. Jan 08, 2019 my sparkling misfortune by laura lond.
Last night, my fourth grader told me he was about to finish the hunger games trilogy and he needed something else to read my entire family has read the trilogy i started book 1 and couldnt finish it, but then again i didnt like the harry potter books but loved the movies. A book blog and booktube featuring lots of ya, lots of fierce female characters, and lots of jane austen. Laura lond is an internationally published author of. I was recently asked to narrate a fantastic new book by laura lond entitled my sparkling misfortune. I enjoyed the first book, my sparkling misfortune, and i was really hoping to like this one. Lighthearted fantasy ya he says hes a villain, and he considers himself a good one or would that a bad one. My royal pain quest by laura lond read by at chandler. My sparkling misfortune by laura lond pages unbound book.
My sparkling misfortune the lakeland knight book 1 kindle. Jan 19, 2011 my sparkling misfortune is a story spinning around the selfproclaimed villain, lord arkus of blackriver castle. My sparkling misfortune, volume 1 audiobook by laura. Laura lond has 29 books on goodreads with 3735 ratings. Night of the guppy book 1 of the sylvia chesterton vampire hunter series jamie wasserman 518. There is just one weird and unexplained thing i want to point out that happens at the beginning. The book is set in medieval times, in the days of knights, swordfights, and vast kingdoms. Laura lond, author of my sparkling misfortune, on librarything. Books by laura lond the prisoner the dark elf of syron by laura lond shadow on the land. This is a combined edition of books of the dark elf of syron series of fantasy novellas. 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. After moving from europe to the united states, she has been selfemployed as a freelancer. Jul 02, 2012 my royal pain quest is available at, and barnes and noble.
To continue with your indiependence day blog tour event, link back to the indibles writers blog. Books by laura lond author of my sparkling misfortune. Lord arkus of blackriver castle readily admits that he is a villain and sees no reason why it should stop him from being. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. My sparkling misfortune by laura lond, alla alekseyeva. Lord arkus, a selfproclaimed villain, goes to capture a gormack, an evil spirit, to help him execute his. Lord arkus, a selfproclaimed villain, goes to capture a gormack, an evil spirit, to help him execute his wicked deeds. Castle readily admits that he is a villain and sees no reason why it should stop him from being the protagonist of this book. Being a villain, and pretty good at that, lord arkus is well on his way to becoming the most notorious villain in the entire kingdom. My library wishlists new account or log in hide my password. Smashwords my royal pain quest the lakeland knight. My sparkling misfortune has won the first place in the young reader category of the reader views literary award. They combine my two favorite things, reading and performance.
After all, prince kellemar, an aspiring hero, has defeated him in a rather questionable. Author laura lond to be on publisher views dream books llc. My sparkling misfortune the lakeland knight book 1. It was a beautifully transitioned book to movie, possibly because suzanne. The lakeland knight, book 2 by laura lond the dark elf of syron. Wenzel image comics fiction, ch fantasygraphic novel themes. The battle is laura londs completion of the adventures of jecosan tarres trilogy. Aug 20, 2010 my sparkling misfortune is a childrens book by laura lond. Smashwords my royal pain quest the lakeland knight series. May 06, 2011 my sparkling misfortune is the hilarious fantasy tale of the evil lord arkus of blackriver castle. My sparkling misfortune by laura lond amazon goodreads itunes 164 pages, audio 3h12m. My sparkling misfortune, volume 1 by laura lond my royal pain quest. Having worked for 2 years at a literary museum, laura entered the world of business, working for large international corporations like.
Listen to the complete lakeland knight book series. Oneclick unsubscribe later if you dont enjoy the newsletter. Sep 22, 2011 however, i must make it perfectly clear that i really did like my sparkling misfortune. Laura entered the world of business, working for l. Click to the next page to hear the first five minutes, enjoy.
My sparkling misfortune by laura lond pages unbound. 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. 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. I picked this book up immediately after finishing my sparkling misfortune, the first book in the series.
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. This acclaimed book by laura lond is available at in several formats for your ereader. 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. May 22, 2011 my sparkling misfortune by laura lond title. Laura lond author of my sparkling misfortune goodreads.
Before leaving my fathers house, my family and i were attacked by lightning sent by. My sparkling misfortune lakeland knight laura lond, alla alekseyeva on. My royal pain quest is available at, and barnes and noble. My sparkling misfortune is a cute little childrens fantasy about a villain, lord arkus, who seeks revenge on a scheming prince. After all, prince kellemar, an aspiring hero, has defeated him in a rather questionable way.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. This one contains much of the same humor and reads well, but i did not find the story to be as compelling as in the first volume. My top 10, if i could do a top list of under 20, would at the very least be very close to yours. So i have decided to share some of my favorite snipits and audition pieces.
Nov 07, 2011 i enjoyed the first book, my sparkling misfortune, and i was really hoping to like this one. I mentioned in my earlier post this week that despite all odds and time restraints i managed to find an ageappropriate, quality and free. My sparkling misfortune the lakeland knight book 1 kindle edition by lond, laura, alekseyeva, alla. Guest post by laura lond, author of my sparkling misfortune. My sparkling misfortune the lakeland knight book 1 ebook.
Chandler deftly dishes up the irony in this tale of arkus, a member of the villains league who is in the awkward position of having to p. Of course one might expect a childrens book to be written in a simpler style, but a lot of the phrasing. Buy the two books in the series laura lond, whoever you are, i love your writing style. The dark elf of syron, books pdf epub laura lond ebook. We rushed on to read my royal pian quest which was a little darker in spots but still a fabulous read. What is even more surprising is that it is told with a great sense of humor. My sparkling misfortune lakeland knight lond, laura, alekseyeva, alla on. Lord arkus of blackriver castle readily admits that he is a.
My sparkling misfortune is the hilarious fantasy tale of the evil lord arkus of blackriver castle. My sparkling misfortune, volume 1 publishers summary. All you have to do is click it and it will bring you right back here, where you will find the event schedule, which will be updated daily. 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. My sparkling misfortune is a childrens book by laura lond.
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