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54 Classic Christmas Short Stories to Read Right Now

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54 Classic Christmas Short Stories to Read Right Now

Christmas short stories are tales that are perfect reads for people who are wanting to add some holiday reading into their schedule, but don’t have the time. The best classic Christmas short stories to read are all on our ultimate list. This list of the very best Christmas short stories to read has something for everyone. Find all of the genres from contemporaries to mysteries and fantasies, and more all on this classic Christmas short stories list. We recommend you read them all! Continue reading →

104 Classic Children’s Books We Love for Kids

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104 Classic Children's Books We Love for Kids

Classic children’s books are some of my favourite reads of all time. The best classic children’s books are all on our ultimate list. This list of the very best children’s classic books is better than an old time movie! If you are looking for a popular children’s classic book to read, there is bound to be one here for you to enjoy. So get your reading tracker ready to add all of our most loved classic children’s books. We recommend you read them all! Continue reading →

100 Classic Books You Must Read at Least Once in Your Lifetime

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100 Classic Books You Must Read at Least Once in Your Lifetime

Classic books to read at least once in your lifetime are perfect must-reads for people who are wanting to set a reading challenge. The best classic books to read at least once in your lifetime are all on our ultimate list. This list of the top classic novels you must read has something for everyone. Find all of the literature genres from contemporaries to mysteries and fantasies, and more all on this best must-read classic books list. Continue reading →

Book vs. Movie: The BFG by Roald Dahl

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Don’t Judge a Book by its Movie is a feature on The Candid Cover spotlighting and reviewing book to movie adaptations.

Book vs. Movie: The BFG by Roald DahlTitle: The BFG
Author: Roald Dahl
Narrator: David Walliams
Cast: Mark Rylance, Ruby Barnhill, Rebecca Hall
Director: Stephen Spielberg
Screenplay: Melissa Mathison
Genres: Fantasy, Middle Grade
Publication Date: June 28, 2013 (first published 1982)
Rating: three-stars

Summary (from Goodreads):

Captured by a giant!

The BFG is no ordinary bone-crunching giant. He is far too nice and jumbly. It's lucky for Sophie that he is. Had she been carried off in the middle of the night by the Bloodbottler, or any of the other giants—rather than the BFG—she would have soon become breakfast. When Sophie hears that the giants are flush-bunking off to England to swollomp a few nice little chiddlers, she decides she must stop them once and for all. And the BFG is going to help her!

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Book vs. Movie: The BFG

The BFG book is simply put, classic Dahl. There is a fantastical world that the reader can get lost in, wonderful and vividly described characters and humorous word play. In the audio version narrated by David Walliams, we are given a voice to these relatable characters that makes the listener feel like part of the story. It is a perfect book for an 11 year old. The film adaptation of this middle school book has some fun aspects and maintains the theme of friendship from the original story, however, it falls short of Dahl’s original work and just doesn’t seem to measure up. Continue reading →

Book vs. Movie: The Little Prince

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Don’t Judge a Book by its Movie is a feature on The Candid Cover spotlighting and reviewing book to movie adaptations.

Book vs. Movie: The Little Prince

The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry is one classic childhood book that everyone should revisit. The touching tale of the innocence of childhood, friendship, and loss is presented in a way that children can relate to, but there is so much that can be taken and learned as adults from this beautifully written story. While the movie is extremely moving and well done, there are some differences that might surprise fans of the book. Nonetheless, this film really does explore the themes and messages that Antoine de Saint-Exupéry intended in this wonderful film. Continue reading →