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City of Ashes (Mortal Instruments)

Cassandra Clare

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Total reviews: 43 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

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Clary Fray just wishes that her life would go back to normal. But what's normal when you're a demon-slaying Shadowhunter, your mother is in a magically induced coma, and you can suddenly see Downworlders like werewolves, vampires, and faeries? If Clary left the world of the Shadowhunters behind, it would mean more time with her best friend, Simon, who's becoming more than a friend. But the Shadowhunting world isn't ready to let her go -- especially her handsome, infuriating, newfound brother, Jace. And Clary's only chance to help her mother is to track down rogue Shadowhunter Valentine, who is probably insane, certainly evil -- and also her father.

To complicate matters, someone in New York City is murdering Downworlder children. Is Valentine behind the killings -- and if he is, what is he trying to do? When the second of the Mortal Instruments, the Soul-Sword, is stolen, the terrifying Inquisitor arrives to investigate and zooms right in on Jace. How can Clary stop Valentine if Jace is willing to betray everything he believes in to help their father?

In this breathtaking sequel to City of Bones, Cassandra Clare lures her readers back into the dark grip of New York City's Downworld, where love is never safe and power becomes the deadliest temptation.

The Wheels on the Bus

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Total reviews: 71 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

The Best!!!!!! 5 out of 5 stars.
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My 22 month old, loves this book. He actually is obsessed with it, demanding "BUS" several times a day. He laughs hysterically at the interactive driver saying 'move on back, move on back" and finds it exciting to spin the wheels on the bus.

Great book - love all the moving parts! 5 out of 5 stars.
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OUr 2.5 son received this for Christmas, we have read it several times each day since. He loves the moving parts!!

Wonderful book for children 5 out of 5 stars.
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This is a most beautifully illustrated book. It turns a song that can become boring for adults after singing it 100 times into a beuatiful story about a dog chasing a bus, a lost kitten, crying babies, soothing mothers, and wheels that literally turn round and round. There are hidden stories within the story. A wonderful investment for a child's library.

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When The Wheels on the Bus, by Caldecott Medalist Paul O. Zelinsky, broke onto the scene twelve years ago, it created a sensation with its clever characters, sly subplots, luscious colors, and the incomparable flair of its moving parts. Almost a million young readers have enjoyed the wheels that go round, doors that open and shut, and people who go bumpety-bump. Today it remains as fresh and engaging as when it was first published.

Clique, The: Invasion of the Boy Snatchers - Book #4 (Clique Series)

Lisi Harrison

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Total reviews: 97 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Invasion of the Boy Snatchers 5 out of 5 stars.
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What can be more irritating than having someone take your boyfriend or your biggest crush ever? The book, Invasion of the Boy Snatchers, by Lisi Harrison is about four girls who are best friends, including Claire, who just has entered the group of the clique girls and is becoming best friends with Massie, the leader of the group. This friendship causes a lot of jealousy between the girls but that is not the only problem that Massie, Alicia, Kristen, Dylan, and Claire are anticipating. The real problem is when Nina, Alicia's cousin from Spain, comes in the OCD School and is suddenly the most popular girl in the school. She takes their crushes somehow with a very smart plan that nobody can figure out.
I really enjoyed this book because once I started reading it, especially in the part where the girls start to plan something on how to destroy Nina, I couldn't stop. Through this book you will discover who you are in the inside. Maybe unsure of yourself; you can find out what a great person you can be when you are a nice and caring person. That is something that Massie, one of the characters, finds out. If you have a little hidden love in your school or somewhere in your neighborhood this book will give you tons of ideas on how to get him and if someone is in your way it'll have the perfect plan to destroy that little person. This book also gives you ideas about how to be a superb friend because it teaches all the clique girls how to be good friends. This is something that happens in real life and girls have to go through with lots of difficulties in the way that affects their lives. For example they might not want to go to school because they have the whole entire school mad at them so they become frightened. If you are one of them, don't worry. This book is your solution.
The moral of the story is that you have to have a good relationship with your friends so that when someone tries to come and tear down your friendship, you and your friends can be ready and deal with the problem without destroying your relationship. I would highly recommend this book to all the girls in the world that enjoy and are interested in friendship and love. Will the clique girls succeed in their plan to destroy Nina, have their biggest crushes ready to win the Valentine's Cupid Award, and have their first romaaaaaaaaantic kiss? Read this book and find out!

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The holidays are over and Massies room is chock full of new things from Santa: jeans, sweater, and a new . . . roommate? Once Claire unpacks, Massies room feels more crowded than a Zac Posen sample sale. But whats worse, Claire isnt the only person moving into Massies territoryAlicias hot, Spanish cousin, Nina, shows up from Spain and starts edging in on all the Briarwood boys, including Massies crush! Will Nina, with her super-tight mall clothes, make every boy in Westchester fall in love with her? Or will Massie toss her out faster than last seasons Sevens jeans? The social minefields of Westchester Countys most privileged middle school girls drive the page-turning action of this addictive series, set in New York Citys most elite suburban county. The Clique . . . the only thing harder than getting in is staying in.

City of Bones (Mortal Instruments)

Cassandra Clare

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Total reviews: 118 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

Twilight Moms, check this out 5 out of 5 stars.
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I read reviews constantly on amazon.com, but have never written one. But I felt I had to add to this discussion because I feel some of the reviews for this book are far too negative, and might dissuade someone from reading a truly wonderful series. I almost didn't read this book because of said reviews, but as I received the second book in the series for free, I wanted to read the first book before I read the second book (City of Ashes, which is also wonderful). I am so glad I did. I love these characters and I love this series. To you other Twilight Moms, I highly recommend Clary and Jace as a balm for how must you must be missing Bella, Edward, and Jacob, as I was. I'm a 37 year old mom and I can't believe I have to wait until March when the third book (City of Glass) will be released. Try it, you won't be disappointed.

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Their hidden world is about to be revealed....

When fifteen-year-old Clary Fray heads out to the Pandemonium Club in New York City, she hardly expects to witness a murder -- much less a murder committed by three teenagers covered with strange tattoos and brandishing bizarre weapons. Clary knows she should call the police, but it's hard to explain a murder when the body disappears into thin air and the murderers are invisible to everyone but Clary.

Equally startled by her ability to see them, the murderers explain themselves as Shadowhunters: a secret tribe of warriors dedicated to ridding the earth of demons. Within twenty-four hours, Clary's mother disappears and Clary herself is almost killed by a grotesque demon. But why would demons be interested in ordinary mundanes like Clary and her mother? And how did Clary suddenly get the Sight? The Shadowhunters would like to know....

The It Girl #6: Tempted (It Girl)

Cecily von Ziegesar

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Total reviews: 7 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

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When Jenny Humphrey confessed to a crime she didn't commit-starting the rampant fire that burned down Miller Farm-she thought her life at elite Waverly Academy was over. But her last-minute escape from expulsion made her the most talked-about girl in school. What nobody knows is who saved her. Now at the annual Halloween masquerade ball, Jenny has a plan to unveil her secret admirer.

Callie Vernon knows who her Prince Charming is: Easy Walsh. But when he discovered she and Tinsley Carmichael tried to get Jenny kicked out, Easy dumped her on the spot. Now Callie is dressing up as Cinderella in hopes of winning back his heart. Can she convince him she's the one before the clock strikes midnight? Or will her glass slipper-and her heart-be permanently broken?

Everyone wants a fairytale ending. But there can only be one It Girl.


The sixth scandalous novel in the New York Times bestselling series about the naughty hijinx at an elite East Coast boarding school.

Katy and the Big Snow

Virginia Lee Burton

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Total reviews: 25 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

A Simple Favorite 5 out of 5 stars.
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I have fond memories of this book as a child, so I wanted to share it with my three year old daughter. To my surprise, it was not quite as interesting to me now as it was in my memories. My daughter loves it, however, and we read it together often! It is a simple story of a mess being cleaned up, and maybe that simplicity is what appeals to her.

My 25 month old love this book! 5 out of 5 stars.
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Discovered this book at our doctor's office. My oldest baby did not want to put it down. I told him we would go home and order it on the computer. Each day he looked out the window to see if "KATY" was there yet. Needless to say, he loves this book. It has an incredible map. And it's clear this will be a book we value for many years.

Katy and the big snow 4 out of 5 stars.
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This a good book--especially if your child loves trucks and construction equipment as mine does. We first ordered the classic Mike Mulligan's Steam Shovel and then got this book because of it's similarities. Its old-school illustrations are a nice change of pace from some of the newer books we read to our son.

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Katy, a brave and untiring tractor, who pushes a bulldozer in the summer and a snowplow in the winter, makes it possible for the townspeople to do their jobs.

City: A Story of Roman Planning and Construction

David Macaulay

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Total reviews: 19 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

How Romans Built 5 out of 5 stars.
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When taken together as a collection, Macaulay's books, from Castle and Cathedral and Pyramid, Mill, Unbuilding, Mosque, and most definitely this one, City, create what is probably the most readable, retainable, and approachable exploration of the story of architecture that's out there. These books, each highlighting an era and a project, are all a lot of fun to look at, read, and think about, and in this volume, City, the foundation and construction of a Roman population center is detailed. From the explanation for why the Romans built cities from scratch, to the selection and preparation of the site, to the actual erection of a brand new city, Macaulay leaves nothing unexplored or unexplained. These books are as enjoyable for adults as they are for children, and are truly classics of our time.

Roman Architecture Explained: Fascinating! 5 out of 5 stars.
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In this book, David Macaulay expertly describes and illustrates the construction of the imaginary Roman city of Verbonia. It is based hundreds of real Roman cities built between 300 B.C. and A.D. 150. I was amazed at the planning that went into the city, and the systematic and precise manner that everything was managed. I was fascinated to learn how they built the aqueducts for the city's water supply, even going through hills, and the sewer system underground to keep the city sanitary. The architecture of the forum and baths was so intriguing. Of course, this might be expected from the author of "The Way Things Work"! His detailed drawings are fabulous. This a terrific book for learning about Roman cities in this time period and for studying the way the cities were put together to provide for all the needs of the inhabitants.

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Text and black and white illustrations show how the Romans planned and constructed their cities for the people who lived within them.

Gossip Girl: It Had To Be You: The Gossip Girl Prequel (Gossip Girl)

Cecily von Ziegesar

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Total reviews: 18 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

bad book 1 out of 5 stars.
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this book should be taken off the shelves! it made me sick! i hope there arent girls who are truly that vulgar.

spectacular 5 out of 5 stars.
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one of the best based on a series written book that has ever been published

Upper East Siders Scandals 5 out of 5 stars.
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Gossip Girl tells the tale of the Upper East Siders sophomore year. It was really fun to read but the one thing I don't like in this series is the excessive use of inappropriate words. But the great thing about this book is that it doesn't focus on the female characters it also gave much importance to the male point of view. I like this one.

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Taking place over their sophomore year, It Had to Be You unveils the secrets behind the hot and sultry summer that Blair, Serena, and Nate's love triangle begins--and there's a lot more to this story than anyone realizes. Find out how Blair first snagged Nate, why Serena really left for boarding school, and how the legendary Gossip Girl column began. This beautifully jacketed hardcover addition to the #1 bestselling series will thrill author Cecily von Ziegesar's fans and will undo some of the myths created in the 11 previous novels, so don't believe everything you've read so far. After all, this is Gossip Girl.

And keep your eye out for more Gossip Girl novels--featuring a brand-new cast of fabulous characters-- coming in Spring 2008!

Belle (Stablemates)

J. Elizabeth Mills

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Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Recommend 5 out of 5 stars.
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My 4yr old loves this book, all she wants for Christmas is a "horse called Belle".(suitable for older children too!) A story about a little girl who has to sell her horse, and move from the country to the city. The book deals with adapting, getting lost, and trust.

My 6 year old loves it. 5 out of 5 stars.
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My 6 year old is going through a "horse" phase at the moment, so DH and I decided to purchase this book along with 2 other titles in this series. She LOVES this one particularly because it's a winter story....and it's winter now. Guess she'll move on to the spring one being her favorite as the season changes. Overall a good book for young readers and I would recommend this product to others. Great price too.

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Belle is a Quarter horse who lives in a big city park. Emmy is a shy young girl who has just moved to the big city from the country. Emmy is afraid of things in the city and needs a friend.

As Christmastime approaches, Emmy travels off path in the park, but Belle helps her find their way back to the stables safe and sound. Emmy begins to feel better about the city when her parents announce that her new present is Belle! Now they can be friends forever.

Secrets of My Hollywood Life: Family Affairs (Secrets of My Hollywood Life)

Jen Calonita

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Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Best yet 5 out of 5 stars.
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Kaitlin Burke is back to spill more secrets about her life as one of Hollywood's hottest young stars. Filming for "Pretty Young Assassins" has wrapped up and Kaitlin's back on the set of "Family Affair". But this time, there's an even bigger problem than co-star Sky Mackenzie. There's a new girl on set, Alexis Holden. Everyone seems to love the new star, all except Sky and Kaitlin, who are convinced Alexis is out to destroy their careers.

I enjoyed the first two books in this series, but this is by far my favorite and I couldn't stop reading it. Kaitlin is such a great character. She's likable and realistic. She's not spoiled and despite being a celebrity, she's facing normal problems, like driver's education and deciding what she wants her future to be, something all teens can relate to. Kaitlin's just another teenager, despite starring in a popular TV show, and she wants the world to know she's more than just a popular actress.

I also really liked seeing Sky in a position other than Kaitlin's nemesis. In the first two books, this rather two-dimensional portrayal of Sky annoyed me, but in this book, we see another side to the girl and if she's not exactly likable, she's understandable. The other characters are entertaining as well, though not especially nuanced. I enjoyed the writing in this book; Kaitlin's voice is strong and friendly, and the references to designers and other celebrities are nicely worked in. I also loved the script excerpts and tabloid articles that were interspersed within the narrative.

Basically, I loved this book. It was just what I needed after two AP tests. It's fun and cute and CLEAN. Hallelujah that there's a young adult series with a moral standard. This entire series is definitely worth reading.

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The filming for sure-to-be-blockbuster movie Pretty Young Assassins has wrapped, and teen movie star Kaitlin Burke returns to life on the set of primetime drama Family Affair. After ten seasons filming, she would have thought that she could see it all coming, but with a plotting new actress on set, all bets are off. The new diva, Alexis, makes even Sky seem like a puppy in comparison. Can Kaitlin keep her sane boyfriend, her insane job, and her composure in the face of this new star power?