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The Lion's Paw

Robb White

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Total reviews: 71 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Editorial Review:

Childrens classic adventure novel The Lions Paw, one of the most sought after out-of-print books of all time is back in print through the self-publishing efforts of the authors family. The Lions Paw is the first of a series of books written by popular childrens novelist Robb White to be published by the familys own publishing imprint, A.W. INK, Inc. The Lion's Paw, originally published in hardcover by Doubleday in 1946 and in paperback by Scholastic in 1954, has been out of print for many years. Copies of the Doubleday and Scholastic editions go for hundreds of dollars on eBay, Alibris and other rare book selling websites, and The Lion's Paw has been listed as one of the Top 10 Most Sought After Out-of-Print Books year after year by Bookfinder.com. Robb Whites widow, Annie White said, reintroducing The Lions Paw to generations of old and new readers is a celebration of love for our family and we hope to see the book back in school libraries and public libraries across the country. Annie White said, my daughter, Leslie and I receive mail daily from many readers who proclaim The Lions Paw to be their favorite book ever!

City of God (Penguin Classics)

Augustine of Hippo

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Total reviews: 38 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Editorial Review:

Augustine's City of God, a monumental work of religious lore, philosophy, and history, was written as a kind of literary tombstone for Roman culture. After the sack of Rome, Augustine wrote this book to anatomize the corruption of Romans' pursuit of earthly pleasures: "grasping for praise, open-handed with their money; honest in the pursuit of wealth, they wanted to hoard glory." Augustine contrasts his condemnation of Rome with an exaltation of Christian culture. The glory that Rome failed to attain will only be realized by citizens of the City of God, the Heavenly Jerusalem foreseen in Revelation. Because City of God was written for men of classical learning--custodians of the culture Augustine sought to condemn--it is thick with Ciceronian circumlocutions, and makes many stark contrasts between "Your Virgil" and "Our Scriptures." Even if Augustine's prose strikes modern ears as a bit bombastic, and if his polarized Christian/pagan world is more binary than the one we live in today, his arguments against utopianism and his defense of the richness of Christian culture remain useful and strong. City of God is, as its final words proclaim itself to be, "a giant of a book." --Michael Joseph Gross

20,000 Leagues Under The Sea (Scholastic Classics)

Jules Verne

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Total reviews: 186 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Wow 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

I read this book many years ago and still have the book. This is a thought-provoking book, and I can honestly say that it's one of the best books that I have ever read in my whole life. There is much to be thought about in this book, and I intend to reread this book so I can appreciate it all over again. Truly, this book is one of these classics that must be preserved always, for the wonderful writing and lessons contained therein.

Shows its age 3 out of 5 stars.
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Unfortunately, "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" shows its age. While the story is, actually, quite good, the language is somewhat stilted and the book takes a while to really get going. I think many young readers will be puzzled by the vocabulary and will be bored. Eventually, the story picks up. However, I was bored in the 1950's and cannot imagine that today's youngsters will do much better. I think that the Walt Disney movie is a much better bet if you want to expose your child to a story that was a true classic. This is one of the few cases where a movie has an advantage over the written word.

Editorial Review:

A huge sea monster has attacked and wrecked several ships from beneath the sea.Professor Arronax bravely joins a mission to hunt down the beast.He goes aboard the Nautilus, a secret submarine helmed by the mysterious Captain Nemo.At first, the mission is exciting, as Nemo takes Arronax on a voyage around the underwater world.But when things start to go wrong, Arronax finds there's no escape from the Nautilus.He is now Captain Nemo's captive--20,000 leagues under the sea!

Stone Soup

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Total reviews: 12 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

first taste 5 out of 5 stars.
4 of 5 people found this review helpful.

The author has introduced multicultural idea. My family and I love it for starters in this respect. Highly recommended.

Beautiful! 5 out of 5 stars.
4 of 6 people found this review helpful.

Muth's watercolors are delicate and expressive, and work beautifully in retelling this familiar story. Oh, the wanderers are poor monks, and the setting isn't European, but it's still the same story we all love.

And that's why I chose this book over Muth's other children's books. I've enjoyed his adult artwork, and the paintings in the other kids' books are, if anything, better than the ones here. I just couldn't picture my four-year-old (check the suggested age groups) getting much out of Tolstoy's three existential questions, though. Maybe your kid is a bit more advanced, but Stone Soup seems to be a better match to this pre-schooler's philosophical needs.

//wiredweird

Editorial Review:

Three strangers, hungry and tired, pass through a war-torn village. Embittered and suspicious from the war, the people hide their food and close their windows tight. That is, until the clever strangers suggest making a soup from stones. Intrigued by the idea, everyone brings what they have until-- together, they have made a feast fit for a king! In this inspiring story about the strength people possess when they work together, Muth takes a simple, beloved tale and adds his own fresh twist.

Clifford the Big Red Dog

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Total reviews: 35 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Clifford makes toddler happy! 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Fast delivery... toddler lost original and replacement arrived fast enough to avert major crisis!

Clifford the Big Red Dog 5 out of 5 stars.
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This book is definitely one of the classics of modern literature. The humor is infinitely sharper than that of all other children's literature. The illustrations remind one of the early days of Ted Degrazia. Buy this book and your life will be changed for the better.

extremely disappointing 1 out of 5 stars.
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Empty CD (3 min twice - what a rip off!)
bad pictures, flat reading and not educational at all.
I'm giving a rating of zero.
Try the excellent stories by Arnold Lobel,
"Stories of Pirates" by Russell Punter, or Bear's series by Else Holmelund Minarik.

Satisfied Customer 5 out of 5 stars.
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Book came fast and in great condition. Would recommend for early twos and younger, because content is VERY simplistic.

Editorial Review:

Norman Bridwell. Ready or not here comes Clifford! When he and Emily Elizabeth play a game of hide-and-seek, it's simple to spot him -- even when he hides behind the house! Norman Bridwell uses captivating illustrations and text in this humorous paperback. 32 pages. Trim size 7.978" x 7.954".

White Fang (Scholastic Classics)

Jack London

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Total reviews: 144 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Free SF Reader 4 out of 5 stars.
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White Fang is a pup born a hybrid, part wolf and part dog. The other dogs, therefore, are not big fans of his. He ends up a tough super-dog as a result, and as such, attracts the attention of dog fighters, and keeps winning until he is rescused from a fight.

He ends up helping out his new owners, and getting to relax and enjoy his golden years.

Only the best book of all time [IMO] 5 out of 5 stars.
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I picked up this book in the 6th grade for an English class assignment. I didn't even finish it the first time I tried to go through it. I was bored with it as I usually am with books I am made to read. However, a year or two later I was back at the challenge. I feel guilty about leaving books unfinished, and since wolves are by far my favorite animal I needed to give this book another shot. Since then I've read this book about 6 times and can tell you all about the events and characters, the struggles, and the ending. It's become my favorite book with no close rivals, as Jack London has become my favorite author. It's excellently written, descriptive, with a wonderful story of the hardships and trials of one wolf-dog's life in the far North.

Editorial Review:

With an introduction from award winning K.A. Applegate, White Fang is one of London's classic tales of survival and one of his most popular stories. White Fang is part dog, part wolf, and the lone survivor of his family. In his lonely world, he soon learns to follow the law of the North--kill or be killed.

One Day At Horrorland (Classic Goosebumps) (Classic Goosebumps)

R.L. Stine

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Total reviews: 23 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Forgot your season ticket. 5 out of 5 stars.
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Me and my brother read this one at the same time. It starts out slow but it turns into one of those 'we took a wrong turn but look where we ended up' type book. And what a perfect area to get lost in--an amusement park. An amusement part gone horribly wrong. I love the way they use everything in the park from the house of mirrors all the way to the roller coasters. But the end of the book is the best part. Enjoy!

Editorial Review:

Werewolf Village. The Doom Slide. The Coffin Cruise. These are just a few of the famous attractions awaiting Luke and Lizzy Morris at HorrorLand, the amusement park where terror comes free with every ticket. Step right up and join the Morris family as they ride each ride--and scream each scream--for the very first time. Because it might also be their last.

It's the classic prequel to R.L. Stine's blockbuster GOOSEBUMPS HORRORLAND series. Now with exclusive bonus materials including secrets from the new Goosebumps HorrorLand series, tips & tricks for the Goosebumps HorrorLand video game, and more!

Out Of The Dust (Apple Signature Edition)

Karen Hesse

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Total reviews: 839 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Out of the Dust 5 out of 5 stars.
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I read this book for the first time this year and wondered why I didn't have to read it in when I was in school. The main character Billi Jo has to over come a lot and does a wonderful job of it. This could teach so much to young readers. I strongly believe that this book be in the schools as a required read.

One of my favorites. 5 out of 5 stars.
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The first time I read this book was in fourth grade, and it has been a favorite ever since. Like previously stated, it is not the most uplifting of stories, but you can't expect everything to be pleasant and delightful all the time. I honestly would reccommend this to someone of any age to read atleast once.

Excellent book for young readers 5 out of 5 stars.
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This book is well written, and the only book my 9 year old has ever asked for.

Editorial Review:

Out of the DustKaren Hesse (1998). "This intimate novel, written in stanza form, poetically conveys the heat, dust, and wind of Oklahoma along with the discontent of narrator Billie Jo... during the Depression." -Publishers Weekly, starred review "A powerfully compelling tale." -Booklist, starred review Grade Level: 3-6

The Best Ghost Stories Ever (Scholastic Classics)

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Total reviews: 7 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

I wouldn't call them "The Best" 1 out of 5 stars.
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I purchased this book because I like to read ghost stories. I am also a teacher, and my kids read them as well. I was somewhat disappointed when I perused the book after receiving it. Most of the stories I had already read...in college courses. My kids didn't like them either; unless you have an exceptionally bright child, the stories are a little deep and complex for anyone under 16. Also, if parents knew the true symbolism of "The Yellow Wallpaper," they may not want their child to read it. I had a hard time with this story being in the context of a children's book.

These stories are also a little too long and out-of-date to capture a child's interest. I teach 7th and 8th grade, and if they got bored with the stories, I'm sure anyone younger would too. If you are an older person, you may enjoy these stories a little more, as we tend to appreciate and understand "classics" a little better. But, like I said, if you have a bright child that enjoys multifaceted stories, by all means, buy the book. That's my .02.

Editorial Review:

Watch your step. Be careful what you do. Ghosts are everywhere. In houses new and old. In lonely walks and grim gatherings. Underneath the wallpaper. Riding through the night.These are some of the spookiest ghost stories ever written, from authors including Edgar Allan Poe, Robert Louis Stevenson, Bram Stoker, and Henry James.Prepare to be haunted...

Black Beauty

Anna Sewell

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Total reviews: 131 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Entertaining 4 out of 5 stars.
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Not up to par with the Disney classics, of course, but entertaining enough and of decent quality. Good for students learning Spanish.
My 3 y.o has watched it several times even though he's not into horses, so I guess he likes it well enough.
I would say that girls would like it better.

Editorial Review:

"A horse is a horse of course unless of course the horse is Black Beauty. Animal-loving children have been devoted to Black Beauty throughout this century, and no doubt will continue through the next. Although Anna Sewell's classic paints a clear picture of turn-of-the-century London, its message is universal and timeless: animals will serve humans well if they are treated with consideration and kindness.

Black Beauty tells the story of the horse's own long and varied life, from a well-born colt in a pleasant meadow to an elegant carriage horse for a gentleman to a painfully overworked cab horse. Throughout, Sewell rails--in a gentle, 19th-century way--against animal maltreatment. Young readers will follow Black Beauty's fortunes, good and bad, with gentle masters as well as cruel. Children can easily make the leap from horse-human relationships to human-human relationships, and begin to understand how their own consideration of others may be a benefit to all. (Ages 9 to 12)"