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Harry Potter Y LA Camara Secreta (Harry Potter)

J. K. Rowling

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Total reviews: 14 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Decente 3 out of 5 stars.
8 of 8 people found this review helpful.

Aconsejo no prestar demasiada atención a las críticas que se quejan del vocabulario castizo en contraposición al vocabulario americano. No hay prácticamente nada que un lector castellanohablante educado no pueda entender, y el castellano utilizado en el libro es adecuado para la trama.
La traducción en sí, exceptuando algún resbalón con el subjuntivo, es gramaticalmente correcta. No conozco el original en inglés.

El argumento abunda en lo descriptivo, con un ritmo de la acción lento durante casi toda la obra, concentrando la mayor parte del desenlace en los últimos 3 o 4 capítulos. La sensación de desasosiego que algunas críticas mencionan en este sentido es leg?tima.

En general, la obra es medianamente entretenida y contribuye a adquirir vocabulario.

Editorial Review:

Harry está en su segundo año en la escuela de magia y hechicería. En este episodio Harry tiene que defender la escuela de los malvados que pretenden destruirla. Se tiene que enfrentar con arañas gigantes, serpientes encantadas y fantasmas enfurecidos.

The Circuit

Francisco Jiménez, Francisco Jimenez

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Total reviews: 20 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Want to know what it's like? 5 out of 5 stars.
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This book is a great place to start if you are interested in learning about the life of someone less priviledged than yourself. Perhaps it will help you appreciate the simple pleasures in life and everything that you've got. When you reach the end of the book, you'll be glad Jimenez wrote a sequel (Breaking Through).
Written in a language that is accessible to everyone from grade school to adulthood, Jimenez doesn't exaggerate details or go into a lot of long desriptions. It's simply his memories of his childhood in a migrant family. As all memories go, the book does not flow smoothly from chapter to chapter, but rather gives you snapshots of his life, so take it for what it is and don't worry about the chronology.
As a teacher, this book really helped me appreciate the lives and struggles of many of my students (who lead lives similar to Jimenez in his childhood).

Editorial Review:

"'La frontera'...I heard it for the first time back in the late 1940s when Papa and Mama told me and Roberto, my older brother, that someday we would take a long trip north, cross la frontera, enter California, and leave our poverty behind." So begins this honest and powerful account of a family's journey to the fields of California -- to a life of constant moving, from strawberry fields to cotton fields, from tent cities to one-room shacks, from picking grapes to topping carrots and thinning lettuce. Seen through the eyes of a boy who longs for an education and the right to call one palce home, this is a story of survival, faith, and hope. It is a journey that will open readers' hearts and minds.

Bigmama's

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

A warm oportunity to reflect on special people and places. 5 out of 5 stars.
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Donald Crews departs from his usual simple text about such things as trucks and boats to share his childhood memories. The bold and colorful illustrations we usually find in his work are replaced by soft gentle colors and lines. Perhaps my endearment to this book stems from my own fond memories of riding the train back to my grandmother's home in Davenport, Iowa. Yet, there is more to this story than shared memories of days gone by. Even young children have memories of warm moments with someone special. As a first grade teacher I share this book with my students. It is a delight to see the special smiles that illuminate their faces, like the sweet smell of Spring, when they think of their special someone. For some children they think, like Crews, of grandma and her special cooking, for others their thoughts are of a visit to mom in a distant state. There thoughts are not meloncholy, like Crews, they are pleasant reminders of the treasures we find in each other.

Editorial Review:

When the train arrived in Cottondale, the summer at Bigmama's house in Florida began. Donald Crews brilliantly evokes the sights, sounds, and emotions of a memorable childhood experience. "A very special book by a superb artist and storyteller."--Horn Book.

Edgar Allan Poe's Tales of Mystery and Madness

Edgar Allan Poe, Gris Grimly

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Total reviews: 16 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Mystery & Madness Indeed! What Fun!! 5 out of 5 stars.
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Gently abridged seems to be the phrase of choice associated with this book...and it is an apt choice indeed. In this volume we have four classic Poe tales "gently abridged" for readers 12 and up. The age range shown on Amazon is 9-12 and while some 9 year olds might "get" these stories, they will probably be best appreciated by slightly older readers as there is a lot of subtlety to the work. Gus Grimly's magnificently macabre illustrations help bring the text to life and help draw the reader into the story. The four stories covered here are: The Black Cat, The Masque of the Red Death, Hop-Frog and the Fall of the House of Usher. This volume would make a fine introduction to Edgar Allan Poe's work for young readers and would certainly be welcome as a collectable item for those who love picture books and/or are fans of Poe's work already. Grimly's illustrated version is almost manga like but still retains the readability of a regular book...so really the best of both worlds and a format that young readers are likely to identify with and enjoy. I give it 5 stars and two thumbs up. A great introduction to Poe for young readers and a fun read for those of us who simply enjoy Poe's work and like illustrated versions of classic texts.

Editorial Review:

A sweet little cat drives a man to insanity and murder....

The grim death known as the plague roams a masquerade ball dressed in red....

A dwarf seeks his final revenge on his captors....

A sister calls to her beloved twin from beyond the grave....

Prepare yourself. You are about to enter a world where you will be shocked, terrified, and, though you'll be too scared to admit it at first, secretly thrilled. Here are four tales -- The Black Cat, The Masque of the Red Death, Hop-Frog, and The Fall of the House of Usher -- by the master of the macabre, Edgar Allan Poe. The original tales have been ever so slightly dismembered -- but, of course, Poe understood dismemberment very well. And he would shriek in ghoulish delight at Gris Grimly's gruesomely delectable illustrations that adorn every page. So prepare yourself. And keep the lights on.

Whistle For Willie (Live Oak Readalong)

Ezra Jack Keats

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Total reviews: 11 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

finally, a book my one year old and I both enjoy 5 out of 5 stars.
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I love Keats' beautiful collage-style illustrations. As an urban apartment dweller, I also appreciate a book that shows children living in cities and in apartments. The stereotypical "house" that appears in most children's books looks nothing like the home my daughter knows.

My one-year-old daughter loves finding the dog on different pages. I do the whistling for Peter and she does the barking for Willie. One day we read the book inside a cardboard box like the one Peter hides in in the book, and she thought that was great.

Willie 5 out of 5 stars.
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Charming book. Keats is among the best. Two and three year-old grandchildren love it.

Whistle for Willie 4 out of 5 stars.
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This book is for the primary grades. I'm using as part of Black History curriculum.

We love Peter! 5 out of 5 stars.
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I know Ezra Jack Keats is best known for "Snowy day" which also stars the adorable Peter but for me "Whistle for Willie" is where its really at. I grew up with this book and I never forgot it while I was growing up. I always prided myself on my whistling skills and I remember how important it was for me to learn and how I would practice and practice and the glee I felt when I finally heard that little sound. It's just a wonderful story of a small boy living in the inner city and his desire to be able to whistle and his dog come running! I never get tired of this book when I read it, its for both of us! It's just so nostalgic!

Editorial Review:

"Mr. Keats's illustrations boldy, colorfully capture the child, his city world, and the shimmering heat of a summer's day."--The New York Times. ALA Notable Children's Book. Full-color illustrations.

Guys Write for Guys Read

Jon Scieszka

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Total reviews: 23 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Thumbs up from a teacher 5 out of 5 stars.
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I teach eighth grade Language Arts, and I'm always on the prowl for books that will engage young boys to read. I picked this up on a whim, and I'm very pleased. This anthology has a little bit of everything in it: fiction, non-fiction, illustrations, cartoon strips -- the works. The shorts cover a wide-range of topics from the silly to the dead-serious. In short, there's something in this book for every taste. I think it will be a popular book for my classroom library.

There's only one little thing that I'm hesitant about: there's one illustration in the book that shows recognizable male genitalia on a monster drawn when the artist was in fifth grade (I think). Unfortunately, I'm going to have to take a Sharpie to that portion of the illustration. I'd rather not, but we live in interesting times.

Editorial Review:

This fast-paced, high-energy collection of short works features today’s most popular writers and illustrators writing about what it means to be a guy. Contributors include Chris Crutcher, Stephen King, Matt Groening, Daniel Pinkwater, Neil Gaiman, and many more. Includes an all-new foreword by Jon Scieszka and an excerpt from Knucklehead.

The Dollhouse Murders

Betty Ren Wright

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TheDollhouse Murders 4 out of 5 stars.
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The Dollhouse Murders
Amy took her little sister Louann to the Regents mall with her friend Ellen.Amy was looking for her sister but it was hard for her to find her because theywent to the mall on a Friday evening and the mall was full of Friday-evening shoppers.Then Amy heard a ripple of childish laghter.Amy darted around the corner a thick carpet was in the center of the walk ,a puppet show was going on.Louann was sitting in the middle of the carpet.Amy grabed louann and pulled her to the main part of the mall.Amy and Louann wanted for there mom to come pick them up.When she got thereAmy said that she was noting to take Louann to the mall ever again.Amy Aunt Clare came from Chicago and stayed in Amys great grandparents house.One day Amy went over there to see her aunt and her aunt asked her if she would like to come stay with her for a foow days because she was lonly so Amy said she would like to.So Aunt Clare called Amys dad and asked him if she could and he said yes.So the next day Amy got all her stuff that she needed and her dad took her over there.Amy found a dollhouse in the attic Amy started to play with the dollhouse.Amy asked her Aunt what happend to her great-grandparents but her aunt didnt tell her so Amy and her friend Ellen went to the libauryto find out what happend to them.Well thay found out thay wear murderd.Amy went home that night and told her aunt that she now what happend to them Aunt Clare was upset she said that thay didnt find the person that killed them.So the dallhouse in the attic began to show what happend to Amys great-grandparents.

Editorial Review:

A dollhouse filled with a ghostly light in the middle of the night and dolls that have moved from where she last left them lead Amy and her retarded sister to unravel the mystery surrounding grisly murders that took place years ago.

Jack and the Beanstalk

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Total reviews: 15 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

great illustrations but somewhat awkward wording 4 out of 5 stars.
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Overall I enjoyed the book - the illustrations in particular are amazing (and yes, possibly scary for the under 5 crowd). My only complaint is perhaps what other readers may view as a positive - that the text tries to capture the "Old world" language flare. At times, I found the wording to be unintentionally tongue twisting... not just the choice of words but the rhythm to the sentences - all made it a little rough for this reader the first time through. As examples, try reading aloud:
"What!" said Jack's mother."Have you been such a dolt, such an idiot as to give away my Milky-white, the best milker in the parish, for a set of paltry beans? Off with you to bed! And as for your precious beans, here they go out the window."
So Jack went upstairs to his little room in the attic, and sad and sorry he was to be sure, as much for his mother's sake as for the loss of his supper.
....
My only other criticism of the book is that only once does the Ogre give the full recitation of
"Fee, Fi, Fo, Fum, I smell the blood of an Enlishman.
Be he alive or be he dead, I'll grind his bones to make my bread."
Most of the time he only says Fee, Fi, Fo, Fum, or perhaps the rest of the first line. I've read another version that repeats the full verse at least thrice, and by the third reading, all the children are gleefully reciting along with you. So when I read this particular version to my children, I just ad lib that part and read the full verse each time, which the children seem to enjoy.

Overall, I'd say the illustrations make the book. Otherwise, the version is a bit too awkwardly worded for me, but others may enjoy that style.

Editorial Review:

Join young Jack as he climbs a giant beanstalk to a magic castle in the clouds. Meet a hen that lays golden eggs and a harp that sings by itself. And don't forget the ogre. A classic fairy tale with a vigorous look that will leave you chanting "Fee-fi-fo-fum!"

Elmer

David McKee

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Total reviews: 15 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

didnt want spanish 1 out of 5 stars.
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I had no intention of ordering 2 spanish versions of this book. I am not happy that I will have to pay to return them since "I" made the mistake. I went back and rechecked the description and it didnt mention that the books are in spanish. Not sure what I will do from here but not too happy about the situation. I have a class waiting for these books.

Editorial Review:

Elmer the elephant is bright-colored patchwork all over. No wonder the other elephants laugh at him! If he were ordinary elephant color, the others might stop laughing. That would make Elmer feel better, wouldn't it? The surprising conclusion of David McKee's comical fable is a celebration of individuality and the power of laughter.

Elmer the elephant, a colorful character because of his patchwork hide and sense of humor, tries to blend in with the herd, but soon realizes that he's happiest just being himself. "McKee's gentle humor and love of irony are in full force in this celebration of individuality and laughter."--Publisher's Weekly.

Happy Birthday, Moon (Stories to Go!)

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Total reviews: 26 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Unique book that kids love too 5 out of 5 stars.
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My three year old loves this. Easy, quick bedtime book.

One thing that went wrong 4 out of 5 stars.
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(on behalf of my 6 year old son). I like this book because nothing went wrong except one thing, and it was when bear said, "Hello" but it echoed. I recommend this book because it is a pretty good beginner book.

Brings Back Memories!!! 5 out of 5 stars.
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This is the best book ever... My mother used to read this book to me at bedtime every night and I loved it so much. It was also one of the first books I learned to read on my own. It is great that I could find it on here. I gave the one I had when I was little to my nephew. I am going to purchase this one for myself and for the friends of mine who already have children...This will definitely be on my childrens' shelves when I plan to start a family. A Great and simple read that teaches children to appreciate the little things..
Thanks for reading...

Editorial Review:

Bear travels to the highest mountaintop to find out what to give the Moon for its birthday and discovers a delightful surprise -- the Moon has the same birthday as Bear. Or so it seems....