Maria is occupied with trying to earn her doctorate, and she's far too busy for adventures. But when the library books she needs are unexpectedly borrowed (by a dragon) she finds herself on a quest to find the books, the dragon, a sword, courage, and the greatest cake recipe in the world. . . not to mention the last chapter of her thesis.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
Entertaining, funny and clever. I really enjoyed it. It features a lot of my favourite things - a dragon, books and a woman (a clever woman) in the main role. Great stuff.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By TeensReadToo
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Format:Kindle Edition
Maria is going to school to become a doctor of Asnac (study of people long, long ago) and is starting to write her final paper for her degree. When she goes to the library to get the books she needs, a dragon has taken all of them.
With the hope of being able to write her paper, she sets off on a journey to discover what she needs to defeat a dragon. She finds a magic sword, courage, and a friend. This dragon, however, is not your typical dragon - and it will take a lot more than the information in a story and a magic sword to help her get the books back.
Will Maria discover what she needs in order to get the dragon to give her back the books she requires?
NOT ORDINARILY BORROWABLE is a unique story that is a quick and entertaining read. The characters are amusing, especially the dragon. Avid and reluctant readers alike will recognize and enjoy reading about characters from other stories who come to life with Thurman's story.
Lovers of fantasy, adventure, dragons, and libraries will enjoy reading this book.
Reviewed by: Kira M
With the hope of being able to write her paper, she sets off on a journey to discover what she needs to defeat a dragon. She finds a magic sword, courage, and a friend. This dragon, however, is not your typical dragon - and it will take a lot more than the information in a story and a magic sword to help her get the books back.
Will Maria discover what she needs in order to get the dragon to give her back the books she requires?
NOT ORDINARILY BORROWABLE is a unique story that is a quick and entertaining read. The characters are amusing, especially the dragon. Avid and reluctant readers alike will recognize and enjoy reading about characters from other stories who come to life with Thurman's story.
Lovers of fantasy, adventure, dragons, and libraries will enjoy reading this book.
Reviewed by: Kira M
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4.9 out of 5 stars
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Fun Fantasy Adventure
1 Oct 2009
By Lisa A. Maddock
- Published on Amazon.com
This is the story of Maria, a scholar who lived long ago, but (unbeknowst to those around her) before the end of the time of the dragons. Maria has a goal of becoming a doctor, not a medical doctor, but a doctor of Asnac (the study of the way people lived even longer ago.)
Maria began her day by heading to the vast towering library in her town to find books on her subject of study, only to find the library in chaos, scorched from dragon fire, and all of the books she came to fetch gone. How would she find the stolen books in order to complete her studies? Her supervisor's reaction was to say: "I suppose you could study something else instead. Have you considered chemistry?" But chemistry didn't fit well into Maria's head. Overcoming her somewhat timid nature, Maria decided to find the book-stealing dragon (the one that most do not believe could exist), and get back the books she needed to complete her thesis.
Maria sets out on an exciting journey. Along the way, she begins collecting information, hearing opinions and overcoming obstacles. She gains courage, finds a magic sword, and makes a new and faithful friend (who is an excellent cook!).
In the end, Maria proves that she has a great deal more to offer to and learn from the world than her friends, or she herself, ever knew.
My favorite quotes:
"...a librarian who wore no glasses managed somehow to look at Maria and Jennifer over the top of them."
"...with two doleful cherubs who could not be cheered up even by having wings."
Not Ordinarily Borrowable or, Unwelcome Advice by Thomas Thurman is a fun, fantasy adventure that delivers with subtle humor a positive message for kids. Great for younger readers through young adults - and adults too! Read it with your kids!
Maria began her day by heading to the vast towering library in her town to find books on her subject of study, only to find the library in chaos, scorched from dragon fire, and all of the books she came to fetch gone. How would she find the stolen books in order to complete her studies? Her supervisor's reaction was to say: "I suppose you could study something else instead. Have you considered chemistry?" But chemistry didn't fit well into Maria's head. Overcoming her somewhat timid nature, Maria decided to find the book-stealing dragon (the one that most do not believe could exist), and get back the books she needed to complete her thesis.
Maria sets out on an exciting journey. Along the way, she begins collecting information, hearing opinions and overcoming obstacles. She gains courage, finds a magic sword, and makes a new and faithful friend (who is an excellent cook!).
In the end, Maria proves that she has a great deal more to offer to and learn from the world than her friends, or she herself, ever knew.
My favorite quotes:
"...a librarian who wore no glasses managed somehow to look at Maria and Jennifer over the top of them."
"...with two doleful cherubs who could not be cheered up even by having wings."
Not Ordinarily Borrowable or, Unwelcome Advice by Thomas Thurman is a fun, fantasy adventure that delivers with subtle humor a positive message for kids. Great for younger readers through young adults - and adults too! Read it with your kids!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A rollicking middle-grade novel of yore!
4 Oct 2009
By Novelist
- Published on Amazon.com
In this book, a young scholar named Maria goes in search of a not-so-extinct dragon who steals books. On her journey she encounters quite a few elements that resemble journeys of yore in Arthurian times: a friend in adventure, courage, a sword, ghosts of scholars past, and other characters who light her way. A fun, fantasy read for middle-graders.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun and not so ordinary story
15 Feb 2010
By Will Kalif
- Published on Amazon.com
I was captivated by the main idea of this book: "What would you do if you went to the library to check out a book and discovered a Dragon had wreaked havoc in the library and stolen your book?"
Would you embark on an adventure to find the dragon and recover the stolen book?
This is exactly what the main character in the story "Maria" does and it's a fun ride as we watch her find the things she needs including the courage...
I enjoyed the book and it's an excellent first book from Thurman. I am looking forward to more.
Would you embark on an adventure to find the dragon and recover the stolen book?
This is exactly what the main character in the story "Maria" does and it's a fun ride as we watch her find the things she needs including the courage...
I enjoyed the book and it's an excellent first book from Thurman. I am looking forward to more.
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