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Because of Winn-Dixie

Kate Dicamillo

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Total reviews: 750 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Because of Winn Dixie 5 out of 5 stars.
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This is an excellent book to be read to prereaders and for early readers on up to adults. Ms Dicamillo has another book 'The Tales of Desperaux' that is fantastic and will be a full length animated feature motion picture being released on December 19th.

how a stray dog wins friends and influeces people 4 out of 5 stars.
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Name your dog Albertsons because you found him there?
A lonely little girl finds a stray dog who can smile.
This preacher's daughter has been to India ( was named after it), but lost her mother very early.
Sadness and loneliness give way to new friends and
good times as Winn-Dixie wins friends her in the Florida summer.
The book is well written and a heart string plucker.
Most children and grandparents should enjoy the stories here.

Editorial Review:

Kate DiCamillo’s beloved, best-selling debut novel is now available in a paperback digest edition.

Kate DiCamillo’s fi rst published novel, like Winn-Dixie himself, immediately
proved to be a keeper — a New York Times bestseller, a Newbery Honor winner, the inspiration for a popular film, and most especially, a cherished classic that touches the hearts of readers of all ages. It’s now available in a paperback digest format certain to bring this tale’s magic to an even wider circle of fans.

The Boxcar Children Books 1-4

Gertrude Chandler Warner

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Total reviews: 83 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Trip down memory lane.. 5 out of 5 stars.
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This was my favorite book growing up in the early fifties. So happy to see that the Boxcar Children are still loved!

A Child's Reading Delight 5 out of 5 stars.
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The Boxcar Children is a creative, beautiful story that captures the interest of the child in all of us. 5 orphans, surviving on their own, making friends of a few select adults.... how quickly these capture the imagination and take us to another world. Each book, complete in itself, nests among the many other stories. However, I do recommend reading the books in order, although not necessary.
I discovered the Boxcar Children series when I entered first grade. I started reading at about 3, and the "See Dick Run" was not holding my interest. Although I loved to read, there seemed to be little literature "out there" for imaginative young children - after all, at 6, after the Bobsy twins, there was was little else - or so my parents thought.
My first grade teacher, a very wise person, gave me the Boxcar Children to read while the other students learned "Dick & Jane." It was a great discovery. I devoured the books, returning again and again to her bookshelves for another Boxcar book.
When my nephew turned 5, I gave him the first 4 boxcar children books. And he was hooked. He now has the entire set. I am now purchasing these for my niece, who is 5.
I cannot think of a better gift to help a child discover the magic of reading. The boxcar children live forever in my memory, and I share them whenever I can with children wherever I meet them.

Editorial Review:

The paperback editions of The Boxcar Children Mysteries: #1, The Boxcar Children; #2, Surprise Island; #3, The Yellow House Mystery; and #4, Mystery Ranch are offered together in a cardboard case.

Raven Rise (Pendragon)

D. J. MacHale

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Total reviews: 28 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

AMAZING!!! 5 out of 5 stars.
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This book is amazing! It has suspense and lots of action. In my opinion this is the best book of the series so far. Bobby Pendragon has grown up and is totally different from the 14 year old in book one.

pendragon 5 out of 5 stars.
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Great book, a must read. I did not put it down until I was done. Can't wait for the final book.

Editorial Review:

This is where it begins. The showdown for Halla. At stake is nothing less than all that ever was and all that will be.

There's only one thing missing--Bobby Pendragon.

While Bobby remains trapped on Ibara, the battle moves to his home territory: Second Earth. Mark Dimond and Courtney Chetwynde are left on their own to defend Second Earth agsinst the forces of Saint Dane. They must face off against a charismatic cult leader who has risen to power by revealing a shattering truth to the people of Earth: They are not alone.

The Convergence has broken down the walls. The territories are on a collision course. The final phase of Saint Dane's quest to rule Halla is under way.

And Bobby Pendragon is nowhere to be found.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Barbara Robinson

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Total reviews: 120 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

A New Family Favorite 5 out of 5 stars.
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This is the first year we've read this book as a family and it has been a delightful experience. The children of all ages love the story and we laugh together every night as we read it. More than that it gets us to reinforce and teach the true meaning of Christmas in a way that they can understand, relate to and enjoy. I love this book and reading it will be a family tradition for years to come.

Truly the best! 5 out of 5 stars.
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The best Christmas story for children that I have ever read. With wonderful humor it manages to help children really understand the Nativity.
My seven year old grand daughter was fascinated by the children's outrageous behavior but learned a lot through their innocent questioning of the story we know so well.

Editorial Review:

Called one of America's favorite Christmas stories, and now a classic television movie, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever has been a favorite of young readers the world over since 1972. Funny, memorable, and outrageous, it is the story of a family of incorrigible children who discover the Christmas story for the first time and help everyone else rediscover its true meaning.

Magic Tree House #29: Christmas in Camelot (A Stepping Stone Book(TM))

Mary Pope Osborne

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Total reviews: 23 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Magic Treehouse Series 5 out of 5 stars.
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The magic treehouse series has been and continues to be a wonderful series for my son. Educational and interesting, these books capture his attention and inspire his imagination. It is so rewarding to see your child be enthusiastic about reading stories and reading in general. I have and will continue to suggest these books to other parents.

Book-Series 3 out of 5 stars.
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Book arrived in a timely manner. Was suprised it didn't have a dust cover as that was not stated in advertisement. However, book was in good shape.

Editorial Review:

The Magic Tree House series has become a staple for inspiring kids to read. Christmas in Camelot is a very special Magic Tree House book. Here, author Mary Pope Osborne uses the literary skills for which she’s known to create a longer, more in-depth story featuring the characters kids have come to love. The result is magical: a fast-paced but detailed, easy-to-read story. Jack and Annie go on a quest to save Camelot, a quest that will prove to a beleaguered King Arthur that children and imagination really can make a difference.


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How To Be The Best At Everything (The Girls' Book)

Juliana Foster

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Total reviews: 26 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

LIARS! 1 out of 5 stars.
1 of 3 people found this review helpful.

This book is a lie.I tried to make a cystal from the instructions in this book, twice! and nothing happened! A rock sat in water for a week and nothing happened! I also tried to give her friend the morse code and she didn't even understand! I tried to make the frog and it fell apart! I think this book is stupid and it is going to make girls cry because they can't do it. I think the author should try doing these things before she puts them in her book.

Editorial Review:

How to do almost anything in one handy little book!

Want to be known for your unique style? Inside you'll learn how to design your own clothes (p. 35), do the perfect manicure (p. 82), or make your own lip gloss (p. 11).

Feel like impressing your friends? Show them how you can make a crystal (p. 16), juggle one-handed (p. 33), or deal with a bully (p. 42).

Bored and need something to do? Not anymore when you find out how to keep a secret diary (p. 88), make a scrapbook (p. 9), or put together a dance routine (p. 24).

And tons of other neat-o things you need to know how to do!

The Penderwicks: A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy (Penderwicks (Quality))

Jeanne Birdsall

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Charming 5 out of 5 stars.
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This is a charming book. It is extremely well-written with a simple plot and excellently drawn characters. It feels like a classic. In fact, I kept checking the copyright to make sure it really said "2005" and not "1935". My son and I can't wait to read the second, and hope that Jeanne Birdsall continues writing for many years to come.

Editorial Review:

This summer the Penderwick sisters have a wonderful surprise: a holiday on the grounds of a beautiful estate called Arundel. Soon they are busy discovering the summertime magic of Arundel’s sprawling gardens, treasure-filled attic, tame rabbits, and the cook who makes the best gingerbread in Massachusetts. But the best discovery of all is Jeffrey Tifton, son of Arundel’s owner, who quickly proves to be the perfect companion for their adventures.

The icy-hearted Mrs. Tifton is not as pleased with the Penderwicks as Jeffrey is, though, and warns the new friends to stay out of trouble. Which, of course, they will—won’t they? One thing’s for sure: it will be a summer the Penderwicks will never forget.

Deliciously nostalgic and quaintly witty, this is a story as breezy and carefree as a summer day.


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All Creatures Great and Small

James Herriot

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Total reviews: 110 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Likely the most delightful novel I've ever read 5 out of 5 stars.
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Mr. James Herriot is an uncommon writer, possessed of extraordinary skill and a mastery of the English language. When speaking of works of fiction, he is my favorite writer. His ability to choose perfectly appropriate and descriptive words, phrases, and metaphors to verbally illustrate unique characteristics, landscapes, feelings, and situations still has me mesmerized.

"All Creatures Great and Small" is autobiographical in that Mr. Herriot is the central character of the book, though James Herriot is the pen name of the real author, Jim Wight. However, since the work is defined as a novel, then one may assume that Mr. Herriot took certain liberties in relating many of the tales he unfolds. Mr. Herriot is a veterinary surgeon, and much of his novel specifically involves dealing with particular cases of sick livestock and ailing house pets. One should not quickly conclude, however, that this story is merely about the ramblings of a country animal doctor who at times finds himself in interesting situations, as some reviewers would suggest.

Instead, my feeling is that Mr. Herriot utilized his visits to multiple and varied farms and residences in the British countryside to highlight the individual conditions, attitudes, and distinctive persons he discovered at each location. The book becomes absolutely delightful and poignant, for instance, when Mr. Herriot kindly sits at an aging woman's bedside and tenderly comforts her with his voiced belief that her devoted, loving dogs and cats are indeed possessed of souls and that she need not fear that they will again be her companions in the afterlife.

And I do not believe I have laughed out loud so frequently while reading one book. Some of my personal favorites are when his brakes go out on his car and he must navigate a steep and winding descent to the bottom of a low valley, where his next veterinary visit is scheduled, and when he finds himself on his first date with the woman he is destined to marry and the only respectable dress suit he owns is several years out of fashion and far too tight-fitting, which is partly why he becomes far too nervous and a bout of awkward conversation and actions follow. Additionally, much might be said here about the quirky relationship Mr. Herriot has with his unpredictable and explosive yet perfectly harmless and generous employer, a Mr. Siegfried Farnon, and Siegfried's younger brother, Tristan. Farnon's demanding attitude regarding his veterinary business affairs, especially in the face of Tristan's irresponsibility in mishandling assignments and responsibilities, is often the basis for much of the hilarity in the book.

In speaking of his relationships with those to whom he is closest on a personal level and the frequently visited owners of his animal patients, Mr. Herriot has an especially profound gift when it comes to praising the best characteristics that are found in the human race. He speaks with eloquent fondness when describing the beautiful traits he sees in his lovely Helen, his soon-to-be wife. And when he stumbles upon a man or woman who he feels is in ownership of certain admirable exceptionality, such as industry or thrift or honesty or discipline or gentleness, his written accolades of such persons is heartwarming and deeply inspiring.

Thus I would say that this book has everything. It touches upon the topics of death, faith, humor, love, devotion, stewardship, human strengths and frailties, prosperity and poverty, work and idleness, occupation, and the list goes on. Given that these interesting topics are handled so capably by Mr. Herriot's writing talent, I doubt that any sensitive reader would find this book to be anything but delightful and praiseworthy.

Editorial Review:

Twenty years ago, St. Martin's Press published a volume of memoirs by an unknown Scottish veterinarian named James Herriot. Its title was All Creatures Great and Small.

Within a year, the book had become recognized as a masterpiece. In the two decades that have followed, James Herriot has become one of the most universally loved authors of our time.

Now, as we celebrate the publication of Every Living Thing-- the country vet's fifth book of memoirs-- St. Martin's is proud to reissue the book that started it all. Its pages, now as then, are full of humor, warmth, pathos, drama, and James Herriot's unique, richly justified love of life. His journeys across the Yorkshire dales, his encounters with humans and dogs, cows and kittens are illumined by his infinite fascination and affection, and rendered with all the infectious joy of a born storyteller.

As one reviewer wrote," If you ever loved a friend, human or otherwise, this is the book for you."

Ripley's Believe It Or Not Special Edition 2009

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Fun book 4 out of 5 stars.
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Great for the school-age crowd. My third-grader will spend hours reading this and looking at the pictures.

Believe It or Not 5 out of 5 stars.
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This is an excellent rendition for readers interested
in a plethora of curiosities on earth. The book
describes how the Zebrafish repairs its own eyes.
There is a beautiful picture of a monster mushroom.

A bionic hand is depicted along with a robotic
violinist. A section has a curious museum of brain
matter. The Colorado wrestling alligators are shown
in a popular action pose. Lastly, a spectacular
Crystal Cave depicts an atmosphere of pure ice.
The acquisition would make a perfect gift for the
curious at heart.

Excellent purchase 5 out of 5 stars.
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The book was awesome! I'm so glad to have Amazon. I can shop in peace and know I am getting excellent products.

Editorial Review:

The fascinating files of Robert Ripley prove there’s nothing stranger than the truth. Turn the pages, if you dare. But watch out! There are more creepy facts and crazy feats than ever before.

Dragonology: The Complete Book of Dragons (Ologies)

Ernest Drake, Dugald Steer

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• #1 New York Times Bestseller
• Chicago Public Library "Best Book for Children and Teens"
• Publisher's Weekly "Cuffie Award Winner" Most Unusual Book of the Year
• American Library Association "Best Book for Young Adults"

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Editorial Review:

For true believers only, a lavishly illustrated reproduction of a legendary volume by the world’s most distinguished dragonologist. Don’t let it fall into the wrong hands!

Do you believe in dragons? Now, for the first time, the long-lost research of renowned nineteenth century dragonologist Dr. Ernest Drake is presented in all its eccentric glory, happily bridging the gap between dragon legend and fact. The meticulous Dr. Drake assigns Latin names to various dragon species, ruminates on why dragons are able to speak, speculates on how they could fly, and explains the true purpose of their notorious hoarding habits. Here are just a few of DRAGONOLOGY'S fascinating features:

— Novelty item on every spread, including tactile samples of dragon wings, dragon scales, and dragon skin
— Booklet of dragon riddles (indispensable to the burgeoning dragonologist)
— Sealed envelope containing a powerful dragon-calling spell
— Embossed faux leather cover with silver foil, encrusted with three dragon gems

In his afterword, Dr. Drake reveals that one of the crucial goals of dragonologists is to preserve the magnificent creatures of their study wherever possible - a goal this tongue-in-cheek volume most affectionately achieves. An incomparable gift for secret dragonologists everywhere!