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Monster

2010-03-19T00:10:00.001-07:00

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BONUS FEATURE: Afterword read by the author

Sometimes I feel like I have walked into the middle of a movie. Maybe I can make my own movie. The film will be the story of my life. No, not my life, but of this experience. I’ll call it what the lady who is the prosecutor called me. Monster.

FADE IN: INTERIOR COURT. A guard sits at a desk behind STEVE. KATHY O’BRIEN, STEVE’s lawyer, is all business as she talks to STEVE.
O’BRIEN
Let me make sure you understand what’s going on. Both you and this King character are on trial for felony murder. Felony murder is as serious as it gets….When you’re in court, you sit there and pay attention. You let the jury know that you think the case is as serious as they do….
STEVE
You think we’re going to win?
O’BRIEN (seriously)
It probably depends on what you mean by “win.”
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"VHS - Gretchen" 2010-03-10
By Ingrid Cyros
Monster, by Walter Dean Myers, is an incredibly captivating novel about a 16 year old boy, Steve Harmon, from Harlem on trial for murder. This story is written in both first person, with journal entries from Steve's point of view, and in third person limited with a factual movie script written by Steve as well. As the plot unfolds, the reader is left to make assumptions as to how the trial be concluded.

Myers incorporates many of the elements which are vital to a great story. These include plot, characterization, pacing, setting, dialogue, and points of view. His writing is strong as his story is entrancing and moves extremely fast, yet sometimes his exchange between points of view can be confusing. As the story is for the most part written in a movie script form, the dialogue adds a great deal to the plot line. We see through each character's voice their diversity, personality, and characteristics, as well as the origin of each character. The dialogue of the suspects reflects the setting in Harlem in New York through the language they use and the structure of their speaking. Because the plot contains a trial, Myers introduces vital information through the witnesses here and there. This makes the plot very unclear. However, this obscurity is good in a sense; it allows the reader to make their own assumptions without being biased towards what the main character thinks.

"VHS- Eli" 2010-03-10
By S. Paine
The book, Monster by Walter Dean Myers is a book about a sixteen-year-old boy on trial for murder. It is written in a combination of journal entries and movie scrip format. The boy, Steve, is struggling to find the answers to the questions he ponders in the jail cell about what "being guilty" truly means.

The plot is told partially from Steve's journal entries which are windows into his mind and thoughts. The rest is told in a movie script format. It is not always clear because the movie jumps from scene to scene. There is constant symbolism that Steve uses and it is sometimes difficult to follow. Also, because the reader has to act as the jury to decide whether or not Steve is guilty there is very little information on the crime that Steve gives himself. All the reader knows is what the witnesses say and because most of the witnesses are criminals, it is difficult to know whether or not they are lying. More information in this area would have benefited the story and plot. The plot is crafted very well, however, despite any flaws and it truly draws the reader in from the very beginning. The reader gets attached to Steve and, from the very beginning, needs to know what the verdict will be.

The book is quickly paced, perhaps at times too quickly paced which can lead to confusion on the reader's part but it draws the reader in and leaves them hanging on to every word, and unable to put it down until the very end. The pace matches the plot of the story which is a beneficial aspect and it moves through the court case quickly so the reader does not become bored with the constant questioning of witnesses and court procedure. Walter Dean Myers does not linger on unimportant details that would slow the pacing of the novel and possibly bore the reader.

The prison the setting contributes to the dramatic effect of the novel the most of all the different settings. The reader gets a look into the lives of those in prison and witness things, through the movie script and the journal entries, that they may not want to witness but which are reality. By using this setting Myers explains the desperation that Steve experiences because it shows what he has to go through on a regular basis. If Steve was content with where he was then the story would have a very different feel. It is the desperation that he experiences that makes the story so intense. The setting helps that novel greatly. Because the reader is like the jury only bits and pieces of information are given at a time, through the witnesses, there is not a sudden large amount of information that is given at any point in the book. This is a good thing because the story in itself can get confusing and if there was an onslaught on information it could leave the reader very confused. This way of giving information is good because it keeps the reader's attention but also lets them think about new information before having to process more. Further more the "jury" method that Myers uses makes a very interesting and entertaining read. Myers is consistent with the time period setting throughout the novel besides flashbacks and so this makes the book a bit easier to follow.

Most of the characters that Myers created are realistic. Steve, for example, for the most part doesn't go along with the stereotypes generally associated with the group of people that he is associated with. All the characters are consistent in their actions throughout the book which also leads to more realistic characters. One weak point with the characters is that you get into no one's head but Steve's. If the story was from more then one point of view then the reader would gain a more in-depth understanding of the characters.

The dialogue in the story is consistent with the setting. The gang members use their "hood lingo" and the judge and lawyers use a more formal speech. This is consistent with the setting because, in life that is most likely how those two groups of people would speak. There is not too much profanity which could offend readers and there are not heavy accents which could be confusing to decipher. The dialogue matches the conflicts and the characters of the story.

Because of the point of view of the novel the reader gets the information in bits and pieces. This can be a good thing and a bad thing. Because the setting of the novel jumps around a bit having the point of view stay the same is beneficial because this way the reader always knows who is talking. Another good point is that this way you do not have a biased opinion of everything. Because you do not know any of the character's reactions to the courtroom proceedings you make your own opinions and are not affected by the opinions of the narrator. It is a bad thing because this way you only get inside the head of one person and so you do not truly understand the motivations and thoughts of the other characters. There is also a reason why the point of view is not beneficial to the story, because the reader does not process the information through a narrator it could be easy to become confused. When you are processing information with another, even if that other is simply a character it is helpful because they may be able to assist the reader in processing information by having their own thoughts revealed to the person reading the novel.

"FADE INTO MONSTER" 2010-03-08
By S. Cherry

FADE IN:

INT. JAIL CELL - DAY

STEVE HARMON, 16, a young, black boy on trial for felony murder, sits with his pencil between his fingers writing a screenplay titled MONSTER.

The plot of the novel Monster, written by Walter Dean Myers is about Steve Harmon, a young, black, boy on trial for felony murder. An interesting part of the book is that it's written like a script, except when it's Steve's notes, which is his point of view of how his case is going. I feel that the plot is clear and believable. Right from the start of the book, you get an idea of how the rest of the book will be, which is very slow moving. The story starts right when the case begins, which I think is a perfect starting point for the novel. The story ends with the verdict. The author used flashbacks before and after the robbery and murder to show details of the crime and background on Steve's life. There were no real subplots in the book, the story focused on Steve's case and Steve's life in prison during his trial. In addition, I think the pacing of the book is perfect. The story maintained my attention, and it moves nice and slow, adding drama and suspense, which is perfect because Monster is a dramatic novel. Moving on to the setting of the novel, I was made to feel like I was sitting in a courtroom on a hot July day. The descriptions of the setting gave me a good idea about where the story took place. The author does a great job keeping the dialogue authentic and order of events consistent. The characters from the projects talk like they are from the projects and the lawyers know lawyer lingo. Furthermore, characterization plays a key role in the novel Monster. The characters actions make the book more believable without promoting stereotypes. Both young kids in the projects and white lawyers really do act like that in real life, like how they are portrayed in the novel. Steve learns a bit more about society, the government, and racism throughout the story. Most of the time during the novel a character's background is given all at once. Another important part of Monster is the dialogue. All of the dialogue takes place in the form of characters lines in a script, which I feel engages the reader even more. The novel doesn't tell you when it takes place but you get the idea that it takes place in the present, and all of the language is correct with a present time frame. One character in particular, Osvaldo Cruz might have a bit of a heavy New York accent, but that definitely works with his character. Every character displays their own unique emotions and pattern of speech. Some characters feel differently than others and act differently than others would. I think there is a diverse bunch of characters with their own sense of being. The dialogue matches the conflicts and intensity of the novel. Everyone is nervous and anxious to see Steve's verdict whether he is guilty or not. Finally, the novel is written with two points of view. When the novel is written like a script, it's in third person, but when you are reading Steve's notes, the book is written in Steve's point of view, which is first person. Overall, the novel Monster is a great novel which enlightened me about racism within the criminal justice system.

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"Monster" 2010-03-08
By Jami-le Grace (springfield, VT, USA)
The plot in monster is clear and believable, what makes it clear and believable is that the plot is easy to follow and the situation could happen in real life. I believe that the story does start too soon it should start a little before the robbery and the kidnapping so that we can have some background information on all the characters. There was enough information about the robbery itself, but there could have been more background information on the characters. Steve did resolve all his conflicts in that he was found not guilty and gets to live out his youth and not spend it in jail. The subplots advance the story in giving us background information about story and the robbery itself.

Yes the pacing match of the story fit the genre of the story. The story moved at a good speed for me. The story does hold my attention it was hard to put the book down while reading it.

The story Monster does bring me to the court room where they are while reading it. The description of the settings just unfolds as story unfolds. The actions and vocabulary of the characters in the book Monster fit the time period and the type of setting that they were in. The order of events is not consistent though out the book they keep going back and forth from present to past.

The characters seem real in the book, they do have some stereotyping in there but I don't think that was what they were based on. I think that they were made to be real people not just stereotypes. We don't really get the background of most the characters, the ones we do get are small bits and pieces.Yes, Steve does change though out the story. He changes in a good direction neer the end of the book which is better than him changing in the bad direction. The characters actions are for the most part consistent, because the book takes place over only a week. The only characters actions that I would say have changed would have to be Steve's when he is released from jail he is a better person, because of the time he did spend in jail. Yes, Steve does change though out the story. He changes in a good direction neer the end of the book which is better than him changing in the bad direction. We don't really get the background of most the characters, the ones we do get are small bits and pieces.

Yes, the language of the story matches the time frame of the story nicely. Yes, the dialogue matches very good with the conflict in the novel. Yes, every character does have a different pattern of speech, they are all from different parts of the city so there dialogue would be different. There is little to no profanity used in the book at all. No heavy accents or other dialogue issues that were in the book.

The novel stays with Steve's point of view as if he was seeing it as a movie, so the n

"surprisingly relevant and intriguing read" 2010-02-22
By lisa shea (honolulu, hi)
i picked this book up not really knowing what to expect and it was definitely a surprise. it started off a little disjointed, got a little better in the middle and got to be a page-turner at the end, so i'm glad i picked it up. the opening line gives a great idea of what kind of power this book holds.

"The best time to cry is at night, when the lights are out and someone is being beaten up and screaming for help."

the story is told from the perspective of ...more i picked this book up not really knowing what to expect and it was definitely a surprise. it started off a little disjointed, got a little better in the middle and got to be a page-turner at the end, so i'm glad i picked it up. the opening line gives a great idea of what kind of power this book holds.

"The best time to cry is at night, when the lights are out and someone is being beaten up and screaming for help."

the story is told from the perspective of 16 year old Steve Harmon, on trial for felony murder for allegedly acting as a lookout in a robbery where the store owner was shot and killed. through his obvious fear of the situation, we become his audience, his jury, and are left to determine his guilt.

as an aspiring film maker, Steve tells his story in a screenplay fashion, complete with scene fades, camera close ups and voice overs. the style took some time to get used to, but it did work, for the most part. between the script, we are given some more personal insight into his life through journal entries detailing his thoughts regarding the trial.

"The movie is more real in so many ways than the life I am leading. No, that's not true. I just desperately wish this was only a movie."

the bulk of the story is spent in the courtroom, as we follow the proceedings, but it is written in a clear and simple way that isn't overly complicated. the few moments that are reflections of his time in jail are powerful statements of what it means to be incarcerated, without being too graphic.

"They take away your shoelaces and your belt so you can't kill yourself no matter how bad it is. I guess making you live is part of the punishment."

although there are a lot of side characters in the guards, lawyers, and witnesses, it's clear throughout that the focus is entirely on Steve. he comes across as a quiet kind of kid, just trying to make it through life in Harlem, passionate about his film-making and uncertain about his own future. we watch as he questions his own moral fiber, unsure if he is fact the Monster that the prosecution claims him to be.

although it had a rough start, i did enjoy this book and would recommend it to anyone interested in what it would mean to be a juvenile on trial. my only complaint is that there could have been more substance, more depth in Steve's journal entry moments. i think this could have given us more of a connection to the character, although that may have been against the author's intentions. i can see how this was written with the intention that the reader is there, as an impartial juror would be, left to our own decisions based on the information presented.

regardless, this would make for excellent reading in a classroom setting and is an excellent attempt to tackle race issues and violence in our society.

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Mr. Popper's Penguins

2010-03-18T08:22:00.001-07:00

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The unexpected delivery of a large crate containing an Antarctic penguin changes the life and fortunes of Mr. Popper, a house painter obsessed by dreams of the Polar regions.
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"Great classic!" 2010-02-06
By Kari A. (Georgia)
I bought this to go along with my son's homeschooling language arts curriculum. I don't know how I made it through childhood without reading this book, but I'm glad I got to enjoy it with my child as an adult. GREAT story that I'm reading to the little brother now. In this age of electronic everything, it's heartwarming to see two busy boys truly enjoy a classic like this!

"A Book Review" 2010-02-02
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My book was about a man who was named Mr. Popper. He was a house painter. He had two children named Janie and Bill. He and his family lived at 432 Proudfoot Avenue. He likes to read books about the Arctic, Antarctica, North Pole, and South Pole. Whenever there was a book in the library about these areas he was the first one to borrow the books.

He has always wanted to travel to the arctics. He loved to read about the messages of Admiral Drake that were in the library books. Then, one day the postman came and rang the bell. Finally, some one came and the post man asked," Do the Popper's live here?" They answered yes. You have a package. The package was from Antarctica. It had a penguin in it. Mr. Popper named the penguin Captain Cook.

Then one day, Captain Cook got sick. He got sick because he needed a friend. He was homesick for all his brothers and sisters. Mr. Popper called Antarctica and asked for them to send them another penguin.

One day, another penguin arrived. The Poppers named the penguin Greta. The Poppers wrote the penguins names on the their backs because the penguins looked alike. The Poppers painted the names of the penguins with white paint. The Poppers could tell them apart. Finally, Captain Cook was happy again.

I would tell people about this book if they liked animals, if they have pets, and if they enjoy being cold and in the snow. People who like to read things that are funny and people who have a big imagination would like this book. The fourth, fifth, and sixth graders would love it. I think the girls would like it the most.

My favorite part was when Captain Cook got happy because he had a friend. Then, he felt good again and his family did too. They all became happy when Greta came. That was my favorite part.

"Fun back in the day, continues to be fun today" 2009-12-12
By C. Jacoby (Falls Church, VA USA)
I greatly enjoyed this book when I was a child, but I had some hesitation starting it with my own kids, who have grown up with a much faster-paced multi-media lifestyle and for whom imagining life in the 1930s is more difficult than imagining life in a fairy tale.

I shouldn't have worried. By the end of the second chapter--if not sooner--my boys were completely tuned into Mr. Popper's universe. No questions about why the family traveled on trains instead of airplanes. No questions about ice delivery and ice boxes. They simply enjoyed the story (though they did want to learn more about penguins and whether they could have one as a pet, too).

The grammar and language of the book have aged extremely well; you can easily forget that this book was written over 70 years ago!

Highly recommended, both for children and for people who want to reconnect with their inner child.

"A classic tale for kids who love penguins" 2009-08-30
By Robert K. Muenchausen (Eastern Oregon)
This is a book I read as a child back in the early 1950s and enjoyed. When my grand daughter developed a liking for penguins from recent Disney movies (animated), I thought she might just enjoy this book as much as I had. She loves to read, and she was delighted to receive it on her birthday recently. Worth considering for any child in grades 2-4.

"A Story Not to Be Missed" 2009-07-29
By A Sea of Books (New England)
At 71 years old, this book is still as popular as it was when published back in 1938! How had I made it all the way through childhood and a looooong adulthood without ever having heard of it?

I decided it would be one of the books that 8 yo, "J", and I would read together. He's been pretty deep into the Wimpy Kid books lately, so I wasn't sure how he would take to some of the more old-fashioned elements of this story. But we really like penguins at my house, so I figured that aspect would capture his interest. I needn't have been concerned. He absolutely LOVED this book!

Mr. Popper is somewhat of an absent-minded dreamer, and he often finds himself in the middle of some of the most absurdly ridiculous predicaments -- even before any penguins take up residence at 432 Proudfoot Avenue. Once they begin to move in, though, the chaos is hilarious. One of the most hysterical scenes takes place when Mr. Popper telephones City Hall to find out whether he needs a license for his first penguin, Captain Cook. I won't spoil it for you, but it reads a lot like the old 'Who's on first' routine. "J" was literally rolling around laughing, unable to catch his breath! I got a kick out of the variant ways characters reacted to seeing a virtual chorus line of penguins walking around town. Some were completely freaked out, which of course was funny, but others took it completely in stride, and that acceptance was laughably ludicrous!

There are some illustrations here and there throughout the book which enhance rather than overpower the story. The interior drawings are the original illustrations by Robert Lawson, and they nicely set the story in the 30's as well as show the sweetness of the penguins. The cover art of this edition, by Michael Emberley, is cute and funny.

This is a story not to be missed. I think anyone would enjoy the silliness, but there's nothing quite like experiencing this sort of inanity with a kid at your elbow and seeing it through their eyes. I hope you all have one handy to share this comical adventure about what can happen when dreams come true.

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Mr. Popper's Penguins

2010-03-17T16:46:00.001-07:00

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The 1938 classic tells the story of Mr. Popper, the small-town housepainter who dreamed of exploring Antarctic regions, and Captain Cook, the redoubtable penguin who turned Mr. Popper's world upside down. Reprint. Newbery Honor Book. H. SLJ. NYT. AB.
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Mr. Popper's Penguins

2010-03-17T16:33:00.001-07:00

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Mr. Popper's Penguins

2010-03-16T08:09:00.001-07:00

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Mr. Popper dreams about leaving his boring life and going on an adventure to the Antarctic. When the legendary Admiral Drake sends him a live penguin in response to his letter, he is thrilled. Very soon, he also receives a female companion for his penguin and they have 10 children. But Mr. Popper has enough trouble supporting his human family, and so he has the idea to take his penguins to the stage. Soon, Mr. Popper is up to his ears in adventure as he tries to manage 12 performing penguins and the trouble they inevitably get into.

Mr. Popper's Penguins remains a classic, read and remembered by generations of loyal fans. Now, 70 years after its publication, it will be given a fresh new voice as an audiobook to attract a new generation of listeners.
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The Amber Spyglass (His Dark Materials, Book 3)

2010-03-16T06:51:00.001-07:00

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The Amber Spyglass brings the intrigue of The Golden Compass and The Subtle Knife to a heart-stopping end, marking the final volume of His Dark Materials as the most powerful of the trilogy.

Along with the return of Lyra, Will, Mrs. Coulter, Lord Asriel, Dr. Mary Malone, and Iorek Byrnison the armored bear, come a host of new characters: the Mulefa, mysterious wheeled creatures with the power to see Dust; Gallivespian Lord Roke, a hand-high spymaster to Lord Asriel; and Metatron, a fierce and mighty angel. So, too, come startling revelations: the painful price Lyra must pay to walk through the land of the dead, the haunting power of Dr. Malone's amber spyglass, and the names of who will live--and who will die--for love. And all the while, war rages with the Kingdom of Heaven, a brutal battle that--in its shocking outcome--will uncover the secret of Dust. Philip Pullman deftly brings the cliff-hangers and mysteries of His Dark Materials to an earthshattering conclusion--and confirms his fantasy trilogy as an undoubted and enduring classic.

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"Very bad ending of what could have become great trilogy" 2010-02-05
By M. Vladanoviæ (Zagreb, Croatia)
Really, only thing that could be said of this book that would pose some kind of justice to it is - Oh! My! God! And don't be mistaken. Those are not shouts of joy or praise. Now, I'm not a religious person, at least not in any conventional way, and I like more than anything intelligent bashing of any kind of organized religion, but this doesn't even come close to it. And what is even worse, it sucks at storytelling. Now, for those of you who have read first two installments of this series this may come as a surprise. It sure did come that way to me. First two books are excellent fiction, excellent storytelling and one of the better examples of writing in contemporary prose, but third book is something entirely opposite. It almost seems like Pullman casted aside story and started on a voyage of polemic arguments against religion. Which wouldn't be so bad if there were any argument present. It seems like this book is consisted of nothing more than angry, illogical phrases and events that serve only one purpose - to piss catholic Church off. And, as far as I can tell, it does very good job at it. But this attack actually does something else. It deals a heavy blow to every independent thinker out there who battles with fundamentalism of any kind. In a way that if Pullman novel is best what atheist thinker and novelist can offer, why trouble yourself with it. It isn't even worth disputing with. And, following the mysterious trail of analogy, and strange logic of one that stands for all, we can easily discard any argument against religion.

What Pullman does is huge misunderstanding of faith, theology, religion and concept of existence of God. And hey, it would be okay (so to say we could easily discard this as a fictional representation) if it isn't for the fact that Lyra and Will somehow got lost inside this debate. Not to mention huge change of Miss Coulter character (which, beside being illogical kinda makes you puke), trashy ending, liberation of the dead and "heart-breaking" conversations in underworld and all kinds of endeavors like those which make entire novel very high on throw-it-in-the-volcano-never-to-see-it-again list.

I guess one must make a slip at some point when writing the epic, and Pullman did it in third chapter. What started as a great adventure with lot of potential became a squishy mass of soap-opera dialogues and events that will be hard to swallow even for those with stomachs much tougher than mine. I suppose that if you're already reading this series and you've come this far, you have to finish it. But be warned, it doesn't pay off. You'll do better with imagining an ending of your own.

"Review by Page from One Book At A Time" 2010-01-30
By One Book At A Time
I wish I could say that this was one of the best series I had ever read. Sadly it isn't. And I had such high hopes for it. I watched the movie of The Golden Compass first and it intrigued me. So I looked into the book and discovered it was a triology. I really like that first book, but it's been downhill since then. First and foremost, The Amber Spyglass was long. And the funny part is I'm not really talking about the number of pages, because I've obviously read much longer. There just seemed to be too much of everything in this book. Too many characters to keep track of along with too many worlds that seemed to be interacting. And the story was too complex even for me. I've noticed that people seem to love or hate this book, but I'm firmly in the middle. I don't dislike it for the reasons that most people do. I don't think it's anti-god or anti-religion. I just found some of the ideas presented in the final novel to be way out of the realm of reasonable thought. And, I would love to talk to a preteen who has read these and understood them. These books don't present the same way the say The Harry Potter Series does.

"Philip Pullmand His Dark Materials Book 3" 2010-01-21
By Dianne Kerr (Eureka, CA, US)
I have already watched the movie The Golden Compass. I also read the first two books the Golden Compass, and The Subtle Knife. I thought the amber spyglass would have a different plot other then following along with the Subtle Knife book two. I felt sorry for the two kids that grew up together and then could not live together and watch each other grow old. I was glad to find a papper back copy for only 0.01 cents plus shipping charges 3.99. I did feel that I got my monies worth out of the book. I would not have liked to pay $7.00 for a new book. I did not feel that the book deserved such a price. I thought the 4.00 I paid a good price for such a disappointing read.

"Truly one of the great fantasy works ever written" 2010-01-20
By Robert Moore (Chicago, IL USA)
Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy is easily one of my all time favorite fantasy series. This is despite recognition that it resorts to some pretty weak storytelling techniques at way too many places (more of that later). But the books' weaknesses are overwhelmed by wonderfully sketched characters, almost endless imagination in creating worlds that astound and delight, and a wonderful and engrossing story. Pullman's story is also amazingly unique and refreshing, completely unlike any other fantasy stories of recent decades.

C. S. Lewis wrote that one of the joys of reading is that it pulls you into worlds of which you previously knew nothing. That is certainly the case here. My complaint with most fantasy novels is that they provide endless repackagings of Middle Earth-like worlds. At this point I'm suffering from pretty serious Middle Earth imitator fatigue, which is one reason that I've read less and less sword and sorcerer kinds of fantasy as the years have gone by. But the multiple worlds explored in Pullman's trilogy are both unique and delightful, and fantastically refreshing (yes, pun intended) after so much dreck out there.

Many of my fellow Christians detest these books because of their explicitly anti-Christian bent. I mean, seriously. People are afraid that a fantasy novel trilogy is going to threaten their faith? Moreover, I honestly believe that both the cosmopolitan (if Old School and decidedly orthodox) C. S. Lewis and the ultra reactionary pre-Vatican II Catholic J. R. R. Tolkien (who thankfully kept his reactionary religious beliefs out of his fantasy fiction) would both have loved this series of novels. Yeah, Pullman hates Christianity. So what? I found his antireligious stance trite and Pullman's depiction of God really had nothing to do with my God.

I can't express how much I love these books despite some really serious flaws. I refer to the Dei ex machine. Yep, the plural. Over and over and over Lyra and/or Will or other characters are saved by the miraculous intervention of one or another hero. The degree of coincidence is nothing short of incredulous. Many writers utilize coincidence, but Pullman is almost without shame in going to that well over and over. So repeatedly characters get in dire circumstances and someone shows up at the most crucial moment to rescue them.

The only other complaint that I have with the book is the resolution of the prophecies about Lyra. She is part the new Eve and part Christ figure. The latter role is played out in her emptying hell. In some Christian mythology (it is not orthodox theology since it is based on tradition rather than Scripture) Jesus after his death storms the gates of hell. Lyra performs that function before she goes on to become the new Eve. I enjoyed the freeing of hell part of the book, but it isn't clear precisely how the new Eve part fulfilled in any significant way acts that fulfilled the great prophecies made of her.

But the strengths of the book dwarf the book's undeniable weaknesses. It is, in fact, a testimony to the trilogy's strong points that you can forgive them because there is so much in the book to love and enjoy. Frankly, this is one of my all time favorite fantasy series, right up there with LORD OF THE RINGS, THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA, and the Harry Potter books.

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"What's the hype about?" 2009-12-09
By Ion Zone (Deep Space)
People aren't going to like me for not liking this series, but though I normally really love big thick books, this trilogy has more problems than I can list here, the main one being how boring it is, first one is 0k, second one takes forever and a lot of the plot points don't make a great deal of sense when you think about it, why is she explicitly attracted to murderers, for example (that's a little creepy to be honest).

First book is 0k action-wise, but highly prejudiced and ever-ready to caricature, the second and third are the same, but overlong, very slow, and very boring with little in the way of good action, to the point that I barely finished them, I'm not sure what the hype is about really, controversy couldn't make Dan Brown a good author, but he's still better than Pullman, who seems to hate rather a lot of people in a way I can only describe as xenophobic.

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In the second book her original friend, who she travelled half way round the world for, is discarded, with hardly a thought, for her new, and more-or-less identical, companion (I noticed that an awful lot of the characters feel copy-pasted, most of the white bears are paper-thin and all the antagonists seem to run on bile with no real convincing motive or personality).

The final battle, as well as all the action, feels distant and rather mellow-dramatic, as did everything in the second book. The trilogy doesn't seem to end as much as peter out, I left this series feeling unsatisfied and slightly puzzled, to be honest I've put it in a box upstairs and will probably forget about it totally. The characters and plot were unmemorable, nobody really seemed motivated to do anything, but did it anyway (Which is roughly how I felt when I finished the book).

Overall, this averages out as one of the most boring trilogies I have read.

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The Amber Spyglass brings the intrigue of The Golden Compass and The Subtle Knife to a heart-stopping end, marking the final volume of His Dark Materials as the most powerful of the trilogy.

Along with the return of Lyra, Will, Mrs. Coulter, Lord Asriel, Dr. Mary Malone, and Iorek Byrnison the armored bear, come a host of new characters: the Mulefa, mysterious wheeled creatures with the power to see Dust; Gallivespian Lord Roke, a hand-high spymaster to Lord Asriel; and Metatron, a fierce and mighty angel. So, too, come startling revelations: the painful price Lyra must pay to walk through the land of the dead, the haunting power of Dr. Malone's amber spyglass, and the names of who will live--and who will die--for love. And all the while, war rages with the Kingdom of Heaven, a brutal battle that--in its shocking outcome--will uncover the secret of Dust. Philip Pullman deftly brings the cliff-hangers and mysteries of His Dark Materials to an earthshattering conclusion--and confirms his fantasy trilogy as an undoubted and enduring classic.

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The Amber Spyglass brings the intrigue of The Golden Compass and The Subtle Knife to a heart-stopping end, marking the final volume of His Dark Materials as the most powerful of the trilogy.

Along with the return of Lyra and other familiar characters from the first two books come a host of new characters: the Mulefa, mysterious wheeled creatures with the power to see Dust; Gallivespian Lord Roke, a hand-high spymaster to Lord Asriel; and Metatron, a fierce and mighty angel. So too come startling revelations: the painful price Lyra must pay to walk through the land of the dead, the haunting power of Dr. Malone's amber spyglass, and the names of who will live - and who will die - for love. And all the while, war rages with the Kingdom of Heaven, a brutal battle that - in its shocking outcome - will uncover the secret of Dust.

Philip Pullman deftly brings the cliffhangers and mysteries of His Dark Materials to an earth-shattering conclusion and confirms his fantasy trilogy as an undoubted and enduring classic.

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"Overlong, but short on what made the first two books great" 2010-03-08
By Catherine Martin (Sheboygan, WI USA)
This last entry in the Inkheart series was difficult for me to get through, unlike the first two books, which were real page-turners. I believe this book would have been vastly improved by some major editing. Also, a warning for parents of younger readers: this book is quite dark; cruelty and gory descriptions abound. Meggie's character is shortchanged, as she is shunted to the sidelines with a weak love triangle subplot. Both her and her father's ability to make words into reality through their voices is not explored fully in this book, to my disappointment.

The translation may very well be to blame, but certain phrases pop up at an annoyingly frequent rate, and I find this distracting. The biggest offender? "All the same..." This is true of all three books.

I persevered and finished this book, being a completist and having enjoyed the first two very much, though there were times I considered abandoning it for one of the many books I've been meaning to read. The book did have its moments, but not enough of them to keep me engaged.

"The Satisfying End to the Trilogy" 2010-02-28
By Whatcha Reading Now? (Florida, USA)
The greatly anticipated end of the Inkheart trilogy is here! As a fan, I quickly rushed to the bookstore and bought a copy. Inkdeath by Cornelia Funke is the best book in the series. Every chapter is filled with suspense and excitement until the end. The translator, Anthea Bell, does her job well, making Cornelia Funke's language vivid and imaginative in English (the original was in German).

For readers not familiar with this series, it begins with Inkheart; the second book is Inkspell. Inkdeath is the third and final installment. Luckily, for readers who are new to the series, Inkdeath comes with a synopsis of the first two books.

The main characters, Mo and his daughter Meggie, have the ability to "read" themselves into books. In Inkdeath, we find them in Inkworld, a fantasy world where certain storybook characters live. One of the main conflicts, in a complicated plot, involves an immortal, evil ruler named Adderhead, who desperately wants to prevent his flesh from rotting. Only Mo, who is a bookbinder, can make the book Adderhead needs and read him out of this problem. But Mo refuses to help; he is only interested in getting back home safely with Meggie.

This series is just right for fantasy and adventure book lovers. The story is well-crafted, and any good reader will at least appreciate Funke's imagination. The only thing a potential reader might not like is the length, but it is really worth the time. For non-readers, there's always the Inkheart movie!

-- Reviewed by Veronica L. Hernandez

"Start reading...and you can't put the book down!! For Real!!" 2010-02-14
By Maryann Coberly
Sydney LOVE THIS BOOK.....THANKS for helping me with the perfect Christmas gift for her!!! GO SEE THE MOVIE!!!

"Read the trilogy without a break" 2010-02-01
By Deborah W. Cox (Union Springs, LA USA)
Inkdeath is the final book in the Inkheart Trilogy. I loved the set from the beginning to end. There was humor, saddness, good and evil, violence and tender moments. A fantasy and real world blend that was fun to read.

"Inkdeath" 2010-01-07
By Barbara J. Syre
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The Adderhead--his immortality bound in a book by Meggie's father, Mo--has ordered his henchmen to plunder the villages. The peasants' only defense is a band of outlaws led by the Bluejay--Mo's fictitious double, whose identity he has reluctantly adopted. But the Book of Immortality is unraveling, and the Adderhead again fears the White Women of Death. To bring the renegade Bluejay back to repair the book, the Adderhead kidnaps all the children in the kingdom, dooming them to slavery in his silver mines unless Mo surrends. First Dustfinger, now Mo: Can anyone save this cursed story?

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Caught between the covers of a cursed story…

Ever since the extraordinary events of Inkspell, when the enchanted book Inkheart drew Meggie and her father, Mo, into its chapters, life in the Inkworld has been more tragic than magical. Dustfinger is dead, having sacrificed his life for his apprentice’s, and now, under the rule of the evil Adderhead, the fairy-tale land is in bloody chaos, its characters far beyond the control of Fenoglio, their author. Facing the threat of eternal winter, Mo inks a dangerous deal with Death itself. There yet remains a faint hope of changing the cursed story–if only he can fill its pages fast enough.

Inkdeath–the captivating final tale in the Inkheart trilogy.
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The 39 Clues Book 4: Beyond the Grave - Audio

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A Clue found in Book 3 sends Amy and Dan jetting off to find out just what's behind the fierce rivalry between the Tomas and Ekaterina branches of the Cahill family. Was a Clue stolen from the Tomas branch? Where is it now? And most important, can Amy and Dan get their hands on it before their rivals do?

It's a wild race that will take Amy and Dan deep into the bowels of the earth . . . and right into the hands of the enemy

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Al Capone Does My Shirts

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Murderers, mob bosses, and convicts . . . these guys are not your average neighbors. Unless you live on Alcatraz. It’s 1935 and twelve-year-old Moose Flanagan and his family have just moved to the infamous island that’s home to criminals like notorious escapee Roy Gardner, Machine Gun Kelly, and of course, Al Capone. Now Moose has to try to fit in at his new school, avoid getting caught up in one of the warden’s daughter’s countless plots, and keep an eye on his sister Natalie, who’s not like other kids. All Moose wants to do is protect Natalie, live up to his parents’ expectations, and stay out of trouble. But on Alcatraz, trouble is never very far away.

A Newbery Honor Book
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People magazine Best Kids’ Book
A School Library JournalBest Book of the Year
A Kirkus Editor’s Choice
A San Francisco Chronicle Best Book of the Year
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Parents’ Choice Silver Honor Award
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"Great book" 2010-02-11
By C. Mercado (San Juan PR)
My kid (5th grade) loved this book and read it in an hour. He also read the second one just as fast. Good idea to buy both books.

"Gotta visit Alcatraz!" 2010-02-07
By swim. (NY)
This is a very funny story. My family went to Alcatraz for a tour....I can only picture Al Capone doing my laundry. The story is enjoyable and real touching. A must read!!!!!

"Al Capone Does myShirts" 2010-01-09
By Claudia Sainsot (Chicago, Ill USA)
I ordered this book from Amazon twice and paid for it twice, for my nephew. I did this in October of '09. It is now January of '10 and he does not have ths book. Amazon did not bother to send it to him on two occasions.

"Great for the reading disabled" 2009-12-21
By Pistol Pete
I purchased this book for my 11 year old dyslexic son. He read more fluently and was able to read aloud in his book group with more confidence. It's nice to have large print books that are developmentally appropriate instead of only baby books.

"A much needed dose of adventure for your boring life" 2009-11-15
By Kelly K
Moose Flanagan is a 7th grader in the year 1935, the great depression. Moose's dad was layed off from his old job as an electrician in Santa Monica. The only other job available is to be a prison guard on Alcatraz, which means moving to Alcatraz. Moose's sister, Natalie, is diagnosed with autism and is working with a woman named Carrie Kelly to get into a school for the mentally challenged, Esther P. Marinoff. For Natalie, life on Alcatraz is dangerous. Most of the criminals there haven't seen a woman in years so Moose needs to watch her 24/7. On Alcatraz Moose has to be careful also, he needs to stay away from Piper, a beautiful, scheming girl who is trying to get him in trouble with her dad, the Warden. Moose's mom, Mrs. Flanagan, is a piano teacher so when she and Mr. FLanagan aren't around, which is just about always, Moose has to watch Natalie very carefully, which he doesn't.

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Al Capone Does My Shirts (Newbery Honor Book)

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Moose Flannagan moves with his family to Alcatraz so his dad can work as a prison guard and his sister, Natalie, can attend a special school. But Natalie has autism, and when she’s denied admittance to the school, the stark setting of Alcatraz begins to unravel the tenuous coping mechanisms Moose’s family has used for dealing with her disorder.

When Moose meets Piper, the cute daughter of the Warden, he knows right off she’s trouble. But she’s also strangely irresistible. All Moose wants to do is protect Natalie, live up to his parents’ expectations, and stay out of trouble. But on Alcatraz, trouble is never very far away.

Set in 1935, when guards actually lived on Alcatraz Island with their families, Choldenko’s second novel brings humor to the complexities of family dynamics and illuminates the real struggle of a kid trying to free himself from the "good boy" stance he’s taken his whole life.
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My kid (5th grade) loved this book and read it in an hour. He also read the second one just as fast. Good idea to buy both books.

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1935
I want to be on Alcatraz like I want poison oak on my private parts. But apparently nobody cares, because now I’m Moose Flanagan, Alcatraz Island Boy–all so my sister can go to the Esther P. Marinoff School, where kids wear their clothes inside out and there isn’t a book in sight. Obedient Moose. I always do what I’m supposed to do.

When Moose’s family moves to Alcatraz Island so his father can work as a guard and his sister can attend a special school in San Francisco, he has to leave his friends behind. But it’s worth it, right? If his sister, Natalie, can get help, maybe his family will finally be normal.

But on Alcatraz his dad is so busy, he’s never around. His mom’s preoccupation with Natalie’s condition (today, it would be called autism) is even worse now that there’s no extended family to help. And of course, there’s never enough money.

When Moose meets Piper, the cute daughter of the warden, he knows right off she’s trouble. But she’s also strangely irresistible. All Moose wants to do is protect Natalie, live up to his parents’ expectations and stay out of trouble. But on Alcatraz, trouble is never very far away.
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"Great book" 2010-02-11
By C. Mercado (San Juan PR)
My kid (5th grade) loved this book and read it in an hour. He also read the second one just as fast. Good idea to buy both books.

Indigo, Crystal, & Rainbow Children

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Sensitive children are often misdiagnosed with ADHD and autism, and they sometimes have difficulties at school and at home. In this informative and entertaining live lecture captured on a two-CD program, Doreen Virtue discusses natural and spiritual methods to help the Indigo, Crystal, and Rainbow Children live happier lives.

Since the 1970s, parents and schoolteachers have noticed that children are becoming increasingly more sensitive, aware, and psychic. The first generation of the new children were the Indigos, followed in the 1990s by the Crystal Children. Now, the new Rainbow Children are starting to emerge. Doreen discusses the characteristics of the Indigos, Crystals, and Rainbows, and describes their souls' purpose and the beautiful messages they have for all of us.
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"Quick understanding of Indigos, Crystals and Rainbow children!" 2009-05-17
By Coyote Energy (Colorado)
I'd started reading information and books about Indigos, thinking I was going to find answers about my son, but then listened to this CD lecture, as Doreen Virtue described things from my whole life! The two cd's gives enough information to get anyone started on his/her quest, as well as some sensible insights, listing changes to make and directions in which to search for possible improvements to one's life (ie: Feng shui)

"Enlightening CD" 2008-07-05
By Vickie J. Groh
Wonderful, enlightening, entertaining way to learn. I hope she makes more of these CD's on these children.

"Indigo,Crystal Rainbow Children" 2008-06-19
By Stephanie Lehr
Not very well presented...not convincing.

There are better books on these children, better researched and

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"Excellent CD" 2008-04-28
By Susan Amy Sisk (Crouse, NC USA)
I was very impressed with the information in this CD. It explains why these kids are here and how they are going to help the world. Everyone should listen to this CD and learn to embrase these kids - they are our future.

"Slow & Flippant" 2007-08-16
By ddm (Winston-Salem, NC)
I was hoping to learn more about these children, and what I got was disappointing. While I'm a HUGE fan of Doreen Virtue, this ISN'T one of her best pieces of work. Sorry!!!

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Nate the Great Collected Stories: Volume 1

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Nate the Great
When Nate gets an urgent call from Annie about a lost picture, he immediately plunges into his new and baffling case with the cool detachment of a Sam Spade. Getting all the facts, asking the right questions, narrowing down the suspects, Nate, the boy detective who “likes to work alone,” solves the mystery and tracks down the culprit. In the process, he also discovers the whereabouts of Super Hex, the missing cat.

Nate the Great Goes Undercover
Nate the Great has his first night case! Somebody is raiding Oliver’s garbage can each night, but who? The list of suspects is long–Rosamond and Esmeralda, the girls down the street; Rosamond’s cats; and all the shrews, moles, skunks, birds and raccoons in the neighborhood. Nate courageously encounters a skunk and a telephone pole, but not until he goes under cover of the garbage can lid does he narrow the suspects down to one.

Nate the Great and the Halloween Hunt
It is Halloween night and Nate’s good friend Rosamond needs his help. Her cat Little Hex is missing. Little Hex hates Halloween, so maybe he is hiding. Or is he lost? Nate and his trusty dog, Sludge, take the case and hunt in the night for Little Hex. They pass robots, pirates, and witches. But where will they find Little Hex?

Nate the Great and the Monster Mess
Nate loves his mother’s Monster Cookies, but now her recipe is missing! Nate the great has never solved a case for his mother before. Can he do it? With his dog, Sludge, they look, sniff, climb up, bend down, push, and pull. They find long and short clues. And fishy, fangy clues, but which clues count? Can Nate the Great ever hope to eat those wonderful cookies again?
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"So Funny!" 2009-01-13
By J. Turner (Utah, USA)
I bought this CD for my 3 year old for Christmas and our whole family loves it (2 adults, 8 yr. old, 6yr. old and 3 yr. old)! The reader is so funny, and his voice impersonations are hilarious. The first book on the CD is definately the best, but the others are entertaining as well. I definately recommend this product.

"Captivating..." 2008-09-05
By Just Me
I do not yet own this collection, however I checked it out from the library almost 6 wks ago and just now returned it because we could not renew it anymore. My two 3yr olds just LOVED it. They listened to it almost every night. The stories are shorter than some of the other audio books we have listened to, maybe 15 or 20 mins. apiece, so they are perfect for the car. They offer humor which my 7 yr. old loves. Nate also likes pancakes, which my kids find hilarious - and he has a dog, which now my boys are sure that we are going to get too. (we are not) If your children are a little bit older, they could probably follow the books while being read to on the CD. The books have lots of pictures which really makes my boys happy. My daughter read the books a year ago, in between kinder and first grade, and she still likes the cd even though she knows what will happen next. This cd is a big hit in our family and I will acquire it soon.

"My kids love this!" 2007-02-05
By nikimc
This audio has really kept my 3- and 6-year-old entertained! They love to listen to it - especially in the car! The narrator is really good, using slightly different voices for each character. It's especially nice that my older child can follow along with the books while listening. I wish there were more books on tapes for kids. It really lets them use their imagination.

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Nate the Great
When Nate gets an urgent call from Annie about a lost picture, he immediately plunges into his new and baffling case with the cool detachment of a Sam Spade. Nate, the boy detective who “likes to work alone,” solves the mystery and tracks down the culprit. In the process, he also discovers the whereabouts of Super Hex, the missing cat.

Nate the Great Goes Undercover
Nate the Great has his first night case! Somebody is raiding Oliver’s garbage can each night, but who? The list of suspects is long. Nate courageously encounters a skunk and a telephone pole, but not until he goes under cover of the garbage can lid does he narrow the suspects down to one.

Nate the Great and the Halloween Hunt
It is Halloween night and Nate’s good friend Rosamond needs his help. Her cat Little Hex is missing. Little Hex hates Halloween, so maybe he is hiding. Or is he lost? Nate and his trusty dog, Sludge, take the case and hunt in the night for Little Hex. They pass robots, pirates, and witches. But where will they find Little Hex?

Nate the Great and the Monster Mess
Nate loves his mother’s Monster Cookies, but now her recipe is missing! Nate the great has never solved a case for his mother before. Can he do it? With his dog, Sludge, they look, sniff, climb up, bend down, push, and pull. Can Nate the Great ever hope to eat those wonderful cookies again?
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The Jack Prelutsky Holiday CD Audio Collection

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The poet laureate of the preposterous, Jack Prelutsky, takes on the wonder and absurdity of the holidays in this collection of his poetry. From the romance of Valentine's Day to the thrills of Halloween, from the stuffing (and over-stuffing) of Thanksgiving to the joy of Christmas, Jack captures these milestones of childhood with delightfully silly poems.

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It's Halloween: poems to spice up the holiday that ghouls and ghosts love most

It's Thanksgiving: Thanksgiving poems good every day of the year

It's Christmas: a celebration of the ups and downs of the season

It's Valentine's Day: a delectable and ingenious collection of Valentine poems

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"disappointed" 2009-12-23
By Dale N. Gnat
I love Jack Prelutsky and have numerous books. In fact, I use them in my classroom so much that they are falling to pieces. I have him reading his poems on both cassette tapes and records ( told you it's been long) but I've misplaced the Christmas cassette so when I saw all the holiday books on CD I jumped at the chance to get it. However, it is just Jack reading. There isn't any music or sound affects in the background. Really disappointed!!! I might as well read the poems to the kids. Sorry, I wasted my money.

"Funny, Kid-Friendly Poetry" 2009-11-09
By Tari L. Neiffer (PA)
This audio book is interwoven throughout all of our family holiday traditions--full of funny, kid-friendly poetry that keeps them interested while sneaking in a growing love and appreciation for this art. Our favorite genre is Thanksgiving. After Halloween is over and it's too early for Christmas carols, we break out the Thanksgiving poetry--and it is hilarious! I also highly recommend the hard copy books.

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The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963

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Ten-year-old Kenny and his family, the Watsons of Flint, Michigan, are heading for Birmingham, Alabama, and one of the darkest moments in American history. 1996 Newbery Honor Book. 1996 Coretta Scott King Honor Book. An ALA Notable Book. An ALA Best Book for Young Adults. A New York Times Book Review Best Book. A Horn Book Fanfare.
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"CGE student review" 2009-12-17
By Sharon Windsor (Palm City, Florida)
Christopher Paul Curtis is the master-mind behind the book The Watsons Go To Burmingham 1963. His writing styles in this book are most interesting,not the least bit boring! Each chapter leaves you wondering about the next. He adds in amazing details you think you would have never thought of yourself. Every reader immediately can tell that Mr.Curtis puts an amazing amount of thought into his characters. The Weird Watsons wacky ways will leave you laughing. Mr.Curtis also includes some hilarious titles such as "Every Chihuahua in America wants to Take a Bite Out of Byron." Even if the book didn't tell you which character was using dialogue you would know who right away. I'm not a critic but I give this author five stars! His writing style is 100% perfect!

"simply amazing" 2009-12-16
By David L. Burnham (Chicago,IL USA)
I read this book a couple of years ago and still reread it all the time! Simply put, Curtis did an amazing job!

"OK, I missed something" 2009-11-04
By SSL (Brooklyn, NY United States)
I will first say that I read the author's book "Bud, Not Buddy" before this and loved it, which is why I went and got this book. The book was OK overall and I would've given it 3.5 stars if I were able to. But I missed something somewhere. The bombing took place in September 1963, as is noted in the book. However, the Watsons drive down to leave Byron there for the summer, or perhaps the following school year as well. Wouldn't that imply they went in June or July? By September 15, they would've had to be back home for Kenny and Joey to be in school, even if the whole family had stayed down South for the summer. What am I missing?

"Entertaining CD" 2009-10-07
By a viewer (Tennessee)
Levar Burton does a great job of reading "The Watsons Go To Birmingham". The characters come alive.

"MUST READ!" 2009-10-04
By A. Hamby
In the Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Honor winning novel, The Watsons Go to Birmingham, a struggling family lives in Flint, Michigan, home of the author, Christopher Paul Curtis. While their juvenile delinquent son, Byron Watson, is gradually bringing his family members to the brink of destruction, a devastating event related to Civil Rights Movement pieces them back together. Believing his grandmother may be the only saving grace for Byron, the family embarks on a trip to Birmingham, Alabama.

Told through the perspective of the middle child, Kenny details the daily life of the Watson family and the events they encounter. The two brothers experience normal sibling rivalry as they point out each other's insecurities, but are willing to take a stand against anyone else who tries to do so. Furthermore, they have a younger sister, Joetta, who plays the part of the annoying tattletale with innocent intentions.

We enjoy how Curtis writes with such a strong, relatable humor. Byron's cockiness often leads to hilarious results in which the reader cannot help but laugh aloud. A prime example is when he attempts to kiss his reflection on a car window, but ends up freezing his lips to it instead. As future educators, we appreciate Curtis's understanding of his audience and how he purposely uses his humor to keep some of the deep subject matters found in the book from becoming too heavy for children to handle. While doing so, children are subconsciously learning a historical event and time. Also, The Watsons Go to Birmingham gives teachers an excellent way to introduce The Civil Rights Movement to their students.

While in Alabama, the family is brought together through a serious of perilous events. Despite his grandmother's warning of the dangerous whirlpool, Kenny must decide whether or not it's worth the risk. His older brother Byron, now the voice of reason, tries to stop him. Will he listen? Later, Joetta's Sunday school class is bombed. Did she make it out in time? Brought together through these tragic events, the siblings must rely on each other for their survival.

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A wonderful middle-grade novel narrated by Kenny, 9, about his middle-class black family, the Weird Watsons of Flint, Michigan. When Kenny's 13-year-old brother, Byron, gets to be too much trouble, they head South to Birmingham to visit Grandma, the one person who can shape him up. And they happen to be in Birmingham when Grandma's church is blown up.
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"simply amazing" 2009-12-16
By David L. Burnham (Chicago,IL USA)
I read this book a couple of years ago and still reread it all the time! Simply put, Curtis did an amazing job!

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Levar Burton does a great job of reading "The Watsons Go To Birmingham". The characters come alive.

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Enter the hilarious world of ten-year-old Kenny and his family, the Weird Watsons of Flint, Michigan. There's Momma, Dad, little sister Joetta, Kenny, and Byron, Kenny's older brother, who, at thirteen, is an "official juvenile delinquent."

When Momma and Dad decide it's time for a visit to Grandma, Dad comes home with the amazing Ultra-Glide, and the Watsons set out on a trip like no other. Heading South, they're going to Birmingham, Alabama, and toward one of the darkest moments in America's history.

By turns comic, tragic, and touching, this remarkable Newbery Honor work, delightfully performed by LeVar Burton in this unabridged production, will delight listeners young and old as they meet Christopher Paul Curtis, a storyteller of bold ambition and a true and original voice and his inimitable Watsons.
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"simply amazing" 2009-12-16
By David L. Burnham (Chicago,IL USA)
I read this book a couple of years ago and still reread it all the time! Simply put, Curtis did an amazing job!

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The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963

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Enter the hilarious world of ten-year-old Kenny and his family, the Weird Watsons of Flint, Michigan. There's Momma, Dad, little sister Joetta, Kenny, and Byron, Kenny's older brother, who, at thirteen, is an "official juvenile delinquent."

When Momma and Dad decide it's time for a visit to Grandma, Dad comes home with the amazing Ultra-Glide, and the Watsons set out on a trip like no other. Heading South, they're going to Birmingham, Alabama, and toward one of the darkest moments in America's history.

By turns comic, tragic, and touching, this remarkable Newbery Honor work, delightfully performed by LeVar Burton in this unabridged production, will delight listeners young and old as they meet Christopher Paul Curtis, a storyteller of bold ambition and a true and original voice and his inimitable Watsons.
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"simply amazing" 2009-12-16
By David L. Burnham (Chicago,IL USA)
I read this book a couple of years ago and still reread it all the time! Simply put, Curtis did an amazing job!

"Entertaining CD" 2009-10-07
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Levar Burton does a great job of reading "The Watsons Go To Birmingham". The characters come alive.

The Cookie Moon (Hank the Cowdog)

2010-02-19T08:59:00.001-08:00

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"disappointing" 2009-05-07
By Ruthie McBride (Greenwood, IN United States)
Our family has been listening to the Hank series for about 17 years now. We absolutely love most of the stories but I've found the earlier ones are the best. The Cookie Moon was disappointing because John Erickson got in a habit of restating situations again and again -- real overkill. He doesn't do that in earlier stories. It seemed like he didn't have a lot of ideas so he was stretching the time and story until he filled enough for the one CD.

"same ol Hank" 2009-02-19
By BigBonelessJerk (WA, USA)
anyone who knows Hank will like this story, more of the same (which is a good thing.) bought this for nieces and nephews and they all love it. any Hank books/CDs are appropriate for toddlers on up. i still enjoy the occasional Hank story and im in my 30s now.

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Inkheart

2010-02-19T08:45:00.001-08:00

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From the author of the sensational New York Times bestseller The Thief Lord comes a thrilling new adventure about magic and self-discovery.

Meggie lives a quiet life alone with her father, a bookbinder. But her father has a deep secret--he possesses an extraordinary magical power. One day a mysterious stranger arrives who seems linked to her father's past. Who is this sinister character and what does he want? Suddenly Meggie is involved in a breathless game of escape and intrigue as her father's life is put in danger. Will she be able to save him in time?

Includes an excerpt from Inkspell, the sequel to Inkheart, read by Brendan Fraser.
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"Inkheart Review" 2010-01-07
By Processes
Inkheart was much better than the movie. Of course, youi could not expect to get as much information in the moie as the written word. Another method to escape to a fantasy world. Delivery was on time and the book was so inexpensive for a hard cover.

"amazing!!!" 2009-12-14
By Christine (USA)
i truly loved this book! it really is a page turner that makes you not want to stop till its all over! if you liked the movie then the book is a must as an extended adventure with much more detail, twists, ad turns! I recomend this to anyone looking for an adventurous break from everyday life. enjoy, i did.

"A Book for Book Lovers Of All Ages " 2009-11-24
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I began this book expecting a children's book...well, it is a great book for older kids and teens, but anyone who loves books will adore Inkheart and it's sequels. It's a fantasy about books and the people who love them and write them and read them! How cool is that? I was able to relate to the characters very easily, especially when it came to their love of books and writing. The charactor who's an author is hilarious (when he's captured by the villian, he can't stop grinning, cause he wrote the guy!). Most of the charactors are adults, one is a pre-teen and another is an older teen. They are all very well-developed. The book is so well written, you will read a hundred pages as though it were ten. There are beautiful illustrations around each chapter name.

I wouldn't recomment this for very young children, as the idea of villians coming out of a book would be pretty scary to someone who didn't understand it was fiction.

All older children, teen and adult readers will love this, especially if they are readers or writers!

"Jenna Lake Tapps says"great book"" 2009-11-04
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The name of this book is Inkheart. You would think that a book called Inkheart would be about an Inkheart or dark and creepy stuff. Well if you think that this book is about that kind of stuff you are wrong. This book is about fantasy stuff. When I first started this book I was hooked. I thought I was not going to like it but I was wrong. Inkheart has over 500 pages. It was written by Cronelia Funke.

In the story Inkheart it's about a girl named Maggie. Maggie's fathers name is Mo. Mo can read people out of any book. When Maggie was little her mother wanted Mo to read her favorite book. When Mo started reading three strangers appeared out of nowhere in their living room. Mo stopped reading and Maggie's mother disappeared. Mo looked everywhere for her but he could not find her. A couple of years past and Maggie found out that she had the gift too. Mo read another book and a stranger came out. Maggie met one of the strangers. Cornella Funke is a great author.

My favorite part of the book is when Maggie made everything good. I liked it because it was very detailed.

I think this book teaches you that you can do anything. Never give up.

Some books in this series are Inkspell and Inkdeath.

I thought that this book was a very good book. My rating out of a scale of one to five I would give it a five.

"Awesome read!!" 2009-10-21
By Lisa Lynn Snow (Hawkins, Tx)
I purchased this during the summer for my kids to read and listen to the audio. This way they worked on reading and listening skills. We would listen to the CD's in the car and on trips and read at bed time. They loved it. I enjoyed it also and had to go back and read what I missed. My kids are in 6th and 7th grade and have to read so much during the school year I try to break it up with a book on CD to help the larger the book the better.

The story was awesome and not hard to follow enjoyed every minute of it.

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One cruel night, Meggie's father reads aloud from a book called INKHEART-- and an evil ruler escapes the boundaries of fiction and lands in their living room. Suddenly, Meggie is smack in the middle of the kind of adventure she has only read about in books. Meggie must learn to harness the magic that has conjured this nightmare. For only she can change the course of the story that has changed her life forever. This is INKHEART--a timeless tale about books, about imagination, about life. Dare to read it aloud.

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Cornelia Funke, the enormously talented author of the international best-seller THE THIEF LORD, brings readers another spellbinding tale of adventure and magic. Meggie lives a quiet life alone with her father, a book-binder. But her father has a deep secret-- he posseses an extraordinary magical power. One day a mysterious stranger arrives who seems linked to her father's past. Who is this sinister character and what does he want? Suddenly Meggie is involved in a breathless game of escape and intrigue as her father's life is put in danger. Will she be able to save him in time?
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7 Habits of Happy Kids [With Earbuds] (Playaway Children)

2010-02-19T08:19:00.001-08:00

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For the Seven Oaks friends, there is always something to do. Whether they're singing along with Pokey Porcupine's harmonica or playing soccer with Jumper Rabbit, everyone is having fun and learning all sorts of things. These seven stories show how practicing the 7 Habits makes this possible for the whole Seven Oaks Community.

From learning how to take charge of their own lives to discovering how balance is best, the Seven Oaks friends have tons of adventures and find out how each and every kid can be a happy kid!
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"A Wonderful Guide for kids and adults" 2009-12-22
By Chris (Bountiful, UT United States)
I must say I was initially skeptical about seeing the "7 Habits of Highly Effective People" transitioned into a children's book. While I enjoy the 7 Habits and the principles and concepts taught in that book, I wasn't sure how well it would translate into something that young kids could grasp onto. I was pleasantly surprised.

I read the book with my kids and they all really enjoyed it and have asked me to read various chapters to them again and again.

The book is divided into a chapter for each of the habits. There are cute animal characters used to teach and represent the various habits and to work through situations that can be addressed by applying the habits. Each chapter is written in language appropriate and accessible to young kids and uses plot and story elements they can relate to.

At the end of each chapter is a page with teaching guidelines for parents as well as some questions to ask and discuss with the kids. My kids, especially Julia, absolutely love responding to the various questions and coming up with solutions to problems.

The artwork is great. The stories are fun. The questions and discussions are productive and insightful. I'm not sure yet how much influence this book will have on my kids and their behaviors and habits. But at the very least, it's a good influence that will hopefully rub off on them to some degree.

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"Giving Kids a Great Start!" 2009-12-12
By K. H. Wilson (Magee, MS United States)
Having been a fan of Stephen R. Covey's "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" since the first publication of the book, I was ecstatic about the publication of this book by son Sean. He addresses the seven habits in short and linked stories. The stories teach the habits to kids at an age when they are still forming values that will become the basis of their actions long into the future. Kids who learn the principles, paradigms, and processes of the habits at a young age will have a running start on becoming happy, productive adults.

Sean's "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens" adds the details these young people will need to fully understand and apply the principles as they struggle with the challenges and temptations of the teen years.

Several years ago I was certified by Covey Leadership (now FranklinCovey) to facilitate the 3-day intensive seminars on the Seven Habits. I conducted over 30 of the seminars at the company I was employed with over a period of two years. These have been some of the most rewarding learning experiences of my life, as each seminar provided me with deeper and deeper insights as participants experienced their own "a-ha's". I remember telling participants, "Wouldn't it be nice if young children could be taught these principles?"

Wow! What you hold in your head, you draw into your world!

I have purchased "The 7 Habits of Happy Kids" for my 6-year-old granddaughter for Christmas this year. Her mom (my first daughter) is a Special Education teacher (and a participant of one of my intensive seminars back in 1996) who can use the book as she influences in a positive way the lives of her disadvantaged and at-risk students. She can help them become the "transitional figures" in their families' lives, breaking the cycle of abuse, hopelessness, and despair that they have been exposed to.

Thank you, Sean, for continuing your father's legacy with the publication of these books!

"great charater building book" 2009-09-14
By M. Yang (San Jose, CA)
this book is fantastic, the story is fun. I bought one, my 2 boys repeats reading every single stories. we practice every single habits at this summer when we went back to china. They also translate the stories to their cousin in Chinese, their cousin likes the book, too. So we left the book to them. Then they begged me for another book. This is the second book I bought.

"My seven year old loved it!" 2009-08-05
By Jennifer M. Klocke (Coal Valley, IL)
The characters in this book were easy to relate to. My seven year old and I read this book together. We read about one habit each night. He couldn't wait to sit down and read each night. We loved the characters and shared good laughs and conversation! I look forward to reading it with him again and again to help him understand and apply these principles to his life.

"To The Point Message That Will Reach Your Child Because It's Fun!" 2009-05-09
By crafting duo (USA)
This book gives you a solid direction to follow when trying so hard to instill in your children what you know are good long-lasting values but can't always find the 'child-friendly' words or ways to deliver them. I'm reading this to my 3 1/2 year old. Yes....3....not 13. He understands language and has from a young age. So the reading is not above his level to grasp the message contained. The phrases used in each chapter as key notes of the message are ones that any child can remember.

This book is a much needed resource that enables me to talk about the various things I've tried to teach him but in a way that draws upon memorable characters, impressionable drawings and a complete thought-provoking message. He has looked forward to reading each chapter AND talking about the questions at the end of each of them. We are able to draw upon the stories and examples of each character as we go through our day....which in turn redirects our choices and therefore our results....happiness - this book is a 'win-win'!

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Thumbelina and Other Fairy Tales [With Earbuds] (Playaway Children)

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This delightful selection of stories by one of the classic masters of the genre includes some well-known and lesser known tales, presented in lively Naxos AudioBooks style with music and sound effects. This recording is also unique in that the stories are read by the finalists in the Naxos AudioBooks/ The Times Voice of the Year competition which offered a recording opportunity to talented readers who had never studied or worked professionally. The competition produced some outstanding natural talents as this recording shows!
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"Super Value" 2009-07-15
By William B. Anderson (Mount Juliet, TN)
The production is great; and, I just found the same audiobook (Thumbelina and Other Fairy Tales) packaged with an additional three audiobooks from Naxos AudioBooks' Junior Classics series: Happy Endings [AUDIOBOOK] [SPECIAL LIMITED EDITION] (Audio CD)by Hans Christian Andersen (Author), The Brothers Grimm (Author).

All four audiobooks @ $15.59- That's a value!

"Excellent choice for auditory learners" 2008-09-13
By Mom of two (New England)
Very pleasant speaking voices, the classical music is well done and offsets the stories nicely without overwhelming the narrative. The stories have morals well worth listening to in the car or at bedtime. The prose is well-written and has an excellent selection of vocabulary words presented in a very straight-forward and intelligent format. Thumbelina was one of the stories with which I was previously familiar and the others will soon become favorites, as with most of Hans Christian Anderson. Wonderful way to expose children to the written word in an interesting format. The stories do not seem to be altered from the original prose, although I would have to check that to be sure. Excellent choice for auditory learners.

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The Cay

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Phillip is excited when the Germans invade the small island of Curaçao. War has always been a game to him, and he’s eager to glimpse it firsthand–until the freighter he and his mother are traveling to the United States on is torpedoed.

When Phillip comes to, he is on a small raft in the middle of the sea. Besides Stew Cat, his only companion is an old West Indian, Timothy. Phillip remembers his mother’s warning about black people: “They are different, and they live differently.”

But by the time the castaways arrive on a small island, Phillip’s head injury has made him blind and dependent on Timothy.
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"Friendship, love, and sacrifice" 2010-01-20
By Jenny Baker (USA)
This is a very sweet story about the friendship between a blind boy and an old man. Wise old Timothy becomes a savior figure for Phillip, first teaching him how to survive on his own and later saving his life. Reminding me a bit of Uncle Tom's Cabin, The Cay makes for great discussions with younger readers due to the themes explored including forgiveness, human nature, race, survival, love, and sacrifice. It's a fabulous quick read that I would recommend to everyone.

"Emotional, educational, entertaining" 2009-12-10
By Cathy G. Cole (Phoenix, AZ USA)
First Line: Like silent, hungry sharks that swim in the darkness of the sea, the German submarines arrived in the middle of the night.

It is 1942. Phillip Enright is eleven years old. He and his mother moved to the island of Curaçao off the coast of Venezuela when his father got a job with the Royal Dutch Shell oil refinery there. Phillip loves island life and thinks the sighting of German submarines is exciting until he sees one of his favorite ships torpedoed and sunk. His mother is homesick for her native Virginia, and the presence of the Germans makes her frantic with worry. Over everyone else's better judgment, she insists on taking Phillip with her back to Virginia.

The worst happens: their ship is attacked and sunk, and young Phillip (now injured and blind) finds himself marooned on a tiny island with an old black man named Timothy. Although Phillip's friends on Curaçao had much more relaxed attitude toward blacks, Phillip can't see, he's scared to death, and he treats Timothy as an American used to segregation would. That is something that old Timothy is not willing to accept.

This is a wonderful story about survival and acceptance with the rock solid character of Timothy at the center of it all. The setting of the tiny island is very well done, as is the use of dialect. This is a book that has a very high ethical purpose, and it succeeds because the author tells a believable, mesmerizing story-- he does not preach a sermon. Theodore Taylor has written other books, and I'd certainly like to sample more.

"A thought-provoking tale on racism" 2009-12-09
By N. DesLauriers
"The Cay" is an exciting, entertaining read for the young adult. Phillip, an American boy living in Curacao, is on a boat back to America with his mother and several other passengers when the small boat is sunk by a German U-Boat's torpedo.

Phillip wakes up on a life raft, with a splitting headache and the company of a cat ("Stew Cat") and an aged black man from the West Indies named Timothy. Several days later, Phillip awakes blind, and shortly after the raft ends up on a small cay in the "Devil's Mouth" - an area unforgiving for ships to travel.

The survival story speaks of overcoming racism imposed by authority figures/culture. What better way to portray a person realizing there is no difference in race than that person being blind and reliant solely upon a person of differing race?

Taylor writes with authority - short, terse prose reminiscent of Hemingway. Although the story is written for the young adult, it is an interesting and highly provocative read and a great story for all ages. The ending, however, is less than desirable as the last chapter wraps up the remainder of the story - which could have been several chapters in itself - in only a few pages.

"Book "The Cay"" 2009-10-12
By Nina G. Browning (los angeles)
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"Remembered why I loved this book as a kid" 2009-10-06
By Marji Rosenlund
I read this book again for my Young Adult Literature class and I found that it was just as moving as I thought when I read it for the first time in elementary school. Being older, I understood more as well. The Cay is set at the time of World War II and is about an 11 year old boy, Philllip, who's on his way home when his ship gets torpedoed and loses consciousness. When he wakes up he is on a raft with Timothy, an old black man from West Indies. As trial after trial occurs, Phillip learns about love and survival while on the cay with Timothy. It is an easy read, may be a little slow in the beginning, but worth the time. This book is probably best for late elementary to middle school students (starting about 4th grade).

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After the Germans torpedoed the freighter on which Phillip and his mother are traveling from wartime Curacao to the U.S., Phillip finds himself dependent on Timothy, an old, black West Indian sailor. Shipwrecked, there is just the two of them. This is the story of their struggle for survival and of Phillip's efforts to adjust to his new disability, blindness, and to understand the dignified, wise, and loving old man who is his companion.
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Phillip is excited when the Germans invade the small island of Curacao. Was has always been a game to him, and he's eager to glimpse it firsthand, until the freighter he and his mother are traveling to the United States on is torpedoed.

When Phillip comes to, he is on a small raft in the middle of the sea. Besides Stew Cat, his only companion is an old West Indian, Timothy. Phillip remembers his mother's warning about black people: "They are different, and they live differently."

But by the time the castaways arrive on a small island, Phillip's head injury has made him blind and dependent on Timothy.
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Little Town on the Prairie

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The little settlement that weathered the long, hard winter of 1880-81 is now a growing town. Laura is growing up, and she goes to her first evening social. Mary is at last able to go to a college for the blind. Best of all, Almanzo Wilder asks permission to walk home from church with Laura. And Laura, now fifteen years old, receives her certificate to teach school.

And so continues Laura Ingalls Wilder's beloved story of a pioneer girl and her family. The nine Little House books have been cherished by generations of readers as both a unique glimpse into America's frontier past and a heartwarming, unforgettable story.

The little settlement of The Long Winter becomes a frontier town and Laura, at 15, receives a certificate to teach school.

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"Enjoyable book" 2010-01-20
By M (I wait behind the wall, gnawing away at your reality)
In the other books, Laura and her family were more isolated. Part of this was of course due to her youth, but as Laura moves into womanhood, she is able to enjoy and do more things, and be treated more as an adult, including getting jobs to help raise funds for her sister to go to a college for the blind. Town life is also emphasized here, as opposed to living in the big woods and the prairie. And lo and behold, here's Nellie Oleson again! Yes, really! And she has the same bratty attitude as well, which makes for some rather entertaining parts in this book. Overall a great book in the Little House series, if you've enjoyed the other books you will enjoy this one too. Enjoy!

"breath of fresh air after that dreadful winter" 2009-10-18
By Penny (Los Angeles, CA USA)
Like many readers, I enjoyed watching Laura grow up: putting her hair up and letting her dresses down, attending her first boy-girl party, and house-sitting for a week while Ma and Pa saw Mary safely off to college. Laura had good work ethic, and academic diligence beyond most girls her age. She sacrificed much of her spare time to study hard enough to get teaching certification. Though she did not especially want to become a teacher, she was determined to earn money for Mary's college tuition. I liked Laura best when her fun or fiesty side showed itself. She couldn't help laughing her head off when two town drunks made a fairly innocuous scene in public, and she was playful at recess when the boys wanted to take the girls for sled rides. She fiercely stood up to her teacher (and sister-in-law in the future!) when that woman was mean to little sister Carrie. In Little Town, Laura also learned about the repercussions of gossip, and how to remain neutral but respectful when caught in the middle of others' conflicts. She experienced the excitement of literaries, potluck dinner fundraisers, and the attentions of the older handsome Almanzo. One of my favorite things about this book was the way in which Laura and Mary bonded during long walks. They talked about their sibling rivalry as kids. They were able to talk about Laura's resentment toward such a 'good' older sister, and Mary's secret enjoyment of her role and others' praise. For years, Mary did chide Laura for not being absolutely literal when she described things, but Laura's knack for metaphor and simile led HER to lay the foundations for these wonderful books. I think both girls did much growing during the final books of the series, Mary in capability and Laura in self-confidence. It was a joy to read about the entire family's changes, and about the excitement of living in a fast-growing town.

"Abridged Edtion" 2009-01-02
By Charles N. Clark
I am rating thisbook in reference to the abridged edtion this is. The Laura Ingalls books are classics, and its sad how they are cutting them short in these cheap imitations.

"excellent book" 2008-12-27
By Kristen Manthey
I love this whole series - I am reading it to my 9,7,5 year olds and they are enjoying it. I have boys and girls. I loved it as a kid and am enjoying sharing it with mine.

"Still a thing of wonder and beauty years later" 2008-09-04
By S. McCullough (Indianapolis, IN)
Twenty four years ago, I was a ten year old girl who saved every last penny to save $35.00 to buy the Little House on The Prairie boxed set by Laura Ingalls Wilder. It was my love of the TV show that started the savings venture...I heard it was based on a true story and I needed to know all the details. What happened when I received those books, and read them one after another that year changed me into a fan of the show, into a full fledge Laura Ingalls Wilder enthusiast. Why? Because of the simple beauty of the pioneer tales within. Stories that show that even when things are worse than you or I can imagine, family and faith still bring hope and contentment. Little Town on the Prairie is one of my two favorite stories. Even as a ten year old I loved watching Laura turn into a lady in this story. Its been several years since I read this one, and taking a break from my regular readings seemed a good idea. I noticed that I picked up new little things this time around. I can read different things into that meeting with Almonzo where he and Laura change cards, I can feel the shame and tension in the school house scene where Laura defends Carrie to Ms. Wilder (I think I felt this horror anew from a parents perspective) and I also noticed Ma's prejudices against the Indians more keenly as well. There was a scene I even felt uncomfortable with. In a social gathering at the school, some of the town's men dressed in black paint and acted like "darkies" to the amusement of the audience. I think Laura herself, would flinch from that in this day and age. But again, it only emphasizes the times the Ingalls family were living in, and how far this country has come. The country has made mistakes along the way (slavery and the Trail of Tears, for example). But where we are now is in no little part, due to the efforts of the brave pioneers like the Ingalls family. This is a historical, christian, pre-romance, and tale of growing from child to woman all in one and there is no doubt in my mind, why this remains a beloved story to children and adults everywhere today.

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