My sparkling misfortune, volume 1 publishers summary. I was recently asked to narrate a fantastic new book by laura lond entitled my sparkling misfortune click to the next page to hear the first five minutes, enjoy. My sparkling misfortune is book 1 of the lakeland knight series. Lord arkus of blackriver castle readily admits that he is a villain and sees no reason why it should stop him from being. Torren does his best to guard him, going so far as to break some of his orders, but the new governors sudden wish to personally inspect the prison threatens to destroy the shaky balance the warden has achieved. My sparkling misfortune is a humorous middle grade novel written by laura lond that will appeal to anyone looking for a lighter fantasy read.
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. Wenzel image comics fiction, ch fantasygraphic novel themes. Reviewtease of the sweetest spell by suzanne selfors. My sparkling misfortune the lakeland knight book 1 kindle edition by lond, laura, alekseyeva, alla. Author laura lond to be on publisher views dream books llc. Books by laura lond the prisoner the dark elf of syron by laura lond shadow on the land. 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. Jan 08, 2019 my sparkling misfortune by laura lond. So i am in love with audio books they combine my two favorite things, reading and performance. My sparkling misfortune by laura lond pages unbound.
However, i must make it perfectly clear that i really did like my sparkling misfortune. 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. Laura lond, christian author welcome to my website. One poor working girl is desperate enough to try it. I couldnt stop turning the pages as i watched nathan and misty try to make their way out of a zombieinfested small town.
And the other books i picked stuck with me more than it did, but i did love it. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading my sparkling misfortune the. Laura lond, author of my sparkling misfortune, on librarything. Laura lond is an internationally published author of several novels and a collection. Laura londs inspiring and heartbreaking novel unfolds from a different time and a different place. Author laura lond has written a book series with a balance of humor and a twist to the normal hero. My sparkling misfortune by laura lond pages unbound 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. It was a beautifully transitioned book to movie, possibly because suzanne. Having worked for 2 years at a literary museum, laura entered the world of business, working for large international corporations like xerox ltd. 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 royal pain quest the lakeland knight book 2 ebook. Jul 02, 2012 my royal pain quest is available at, and barnes and noble. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that.
The sparkling agrees to serve in arkus best interest for five years. I really hate reading, but this book i could read times. Japan, by p sean bramble learning to bow, by bruce feiler all in all, not a bad month. My sparkling misfortune, volume 1 audiobook by laura. Lakeland knight audiobooks listen to the full series. Books 2 and 3 are also available, as well as a combined 3 in 1 edition. Regina doman, author of the a fairy tale retold series. For eons, the rumplewhiskers have been among the greatest of lunes evil wizards, each generation more devious than the last. Publisher views will be interviewing author laura lond on june 15, 2010 at 2. May 06, 2011 my sparkling misfortune is the hilarious fantasy tale of the evil lord arkus of blackriver castle. Oct 16, 2011 my sparkling misfortune by laura lond series.
This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. My sparkling misfortune by laura lond amazon goodreads itunes 164 pages, audio 3h12m. Check out books from bleh to basically amazing and a backwards story for more fairy tale fortnight. They combine my two favorite things, reading and performance. The story is narrated by lord arkus, a villain, who at the beginning of the book is being haunted by a monster and has been betrayed by prince kellemar, a man who wants to become a hero. Laura lond author of my sparkling misfortune goodreads.
Laura lond has tolkiens subtlety, cs lewis quick adventure lines, and combined it with her own sense of humor and charm. My sparkling misfortune is approximately 33,000 words 126 pages in the printed edition. Lord arkus of blackriver castle readily admits that he is a. Mar 01, 2011 my sparkling misfortune lakeland knight lond, laura, alekseyeva, alla on. Hearts blood would be in my top 10 if i didnt already have 2 books by marillier that i love more. Lighthearted fantasy ya he says hes a villain, and he considers himself a good one or would that a bad one.
My sparkling misfortune by laura lond lord arkus, a selfproclaimed villain, goes to capture a gormack, an evil spirit, to help him execute his wicked deeds. My sparkling misfortune, by laura lond and alla alekseyeva which witch. My 11 year old son and i loved both of these books with equal fervor. Nov 07, 2011 i enjoyed the first book, my sparkling misfortune, and i was really hoping to like this one. Oneclick unsubscribe later if you dont enjoy the newsletter. Email ad links provided via amazons associate program. My sparkling misfortune no longer a dream books title. My sparkling misfortune the lakeland knight book 1 ebook. Indiependence day the indie childrens authors connection. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
My sparkling misfortune has won the first place in the young reader category of the reader views literary award. The lakeland knight, book 2 by laura lond the dark elf of syron. 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. Author laura lond to be on publisher views dream books. Books ive read between january 2009 and april 2015 page. His father killed in war before he was three, his mother unexpectedly dying when he was eight, jecosan t. So i have decided to share some of my favorite snipits and audition pieces. My sparkling misfortune the lakeland knight book 1. As an amazon associate i earn from qualifying purchases. Laura lond is an internationally published author of several novels and a collection of short stories.
My sparkling misfortune, volume 1 audiobook laura lond. After all, prince kellemar, an aspiring hero, has defeated him in a rather questionable way. Brightdreamer books is created and maintained by tbw. Captain torren, the warden of the dormigan prison, knows that the mysterious prisoner 34 is much more dangerous than the authorities think. 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. Lord arkus, a selfproclaimed villain, goes to capture a gormack, an evil spirit, to help him execute his wicked deeds. This acclaimed book by laura lond is available at in several formats for your ereader. Laura lond s inspiring and heartbreaking novel unfolds from a different time and a different place. My sparkling misfortune by laura lond short, but a very fun read. My library wishlists new account or log in hide my password. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading my sparkling misfortune the lakeland knight book 1. I enjoyed the first book, my sparkling misfortune, and i was really hoping to like this one.
Lord arkus, a selfproclaimed villain, goes to capture a gormack, an evil spirit, to help him execute his. Bound to lord arkus for five years of service and sworn to act in his best interests, the sparkling is not easy to get rid of, and of course his understanding of best interests is quite different from what lord arkus has in mind. She is warned that she must do everything exactly as she is told but never warned about the effect it might have on the merman. 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 lond. Sep 22, 2011 however, i must make it perfectly clear that i really did like my sparkling misfortune. I enjoy this and its successor immensely, especially the audio version. Smashwords my royal pain quest the lakeland knight series. Night of the guppy books 1 and 2 by jamie wasserman. 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. In the marcelli household, fine wine and good food are as celebrated as true love, so when her eighteenyearold sister announces her engagement, katie promises her the perfect wedding. I first started keeping track of the books i read in 2009, so this is far from a comprehensive list of all of the books ive read in my life. My sparkling misfortune is a story spinning around the selfproclaimed villain, lord arkus of blackriver castle. Or, why i spent a year trying to sing in the morning, clean my closets, fight right, read aristotle, and generally have.
My sparkling misfortune is a cute little childrens fantasy about a villain, lord arkus, who seeks revenge on a scheming prince. Highly recommended, my sparkling misfortune is a sweetly hilarious novel, with likeable heroes and villains, a delightful child, and a wellcrafted message about the value of good deeds, good will, and good intentions. To continue with your indiependence day blog tour event, link back to the indibles writers blog. I was recently asked to narrate a fantastic new book by laura lond entitled my sparkling misfortune. My sparkling misfortune lakeland knight laura lond, alla alekseyeva on. 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. Click to the next page to hear the first five minutes, enjoy. My sparkling misfortune lakeland knight lond, laura, alekseyeva, alla on. A party planner extraordinaire, katie marcelli loves her big, boisterous family even when their chronic matchmaking drives her crazy.
Typically, christian fiction is about as subtle as a 2x4 against the head. The old legend says that a mermans kiss will make a girl pretty and bring her luck. It is approximately 33,000 words 126 pages in the printed edition. There is just one weird and unexplained thing i want to point out that happens at the begi.
My sparkling misfortune the lakeland knight book 1 kindle. 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. Posted in books tagged coping, ebooks, fun reading, kindle, laura lond, light reading, my sparkling misfortune 2 comments. My sparkling misfortune, by laura lond tricksters girl, by hilari bell culture shock. Aug 20, 2010 my sparkling misfortune is a childrens book by laura lond. My sparkling misfortune by laura lond, alla alekseyeva. Laura entered the world of business, working for l. Books ive read between january 2009 and april 2015 page show list info i first started keeping track of the books i read in 2009, so this is far from a comprehensive list of all of the books ive read in my life. We rushed on to read my royal pian quest which was a little darker in spots but still a fabulous read.
The battle is laura londs completion of the adventures of jecosan tarres trilogy. A mermans kiss pdf epub laura lond ebook ebookmall. My sparkling misfortune is a childrens book by laura lond. The book is set in medieval times, in the days of knights, swordfights, and vast kingdoms.
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