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Peak

Roland Smith

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Total reviews: 21 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

What a thrill 4 out of 5 stars.
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This book is great! I teach middle school students where we do a One Book, One Community unit every year that the entire school gets involved with. I was very impressed with this book. It is a fast paced read that really intrigues the reader. I felt myself climbing Mt. Everest as I was reading. I feel honored that the author will be visiting our school later in the school year to meet with our staff and students.

Editorial Review:

After Peak Marcello is arrested for scaling a New York City skyscraper, he’s left with two choices: wither away in Juvenile Detention or to go live with his long-lost father, who runs a climbing company in Thailand. But Peak quickly learns that his father’s renewed interest in him has strings attached. Big strings. He wants Peak to be the youngest person to reach the Everest summit—and his motives are selfish at best. Even so, for a climbing addict like Peak, tackling Everest is the challenge of a lifetime. But it’s also one that could cost him his life.

        

Miracle on 49th Street

Mike Lupica

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Total reviews: 27 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Lupica did it again!! 4 out of 5 stars.
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I have been reading LUpica's books since Travel Team and everyone of them has been great. Molly Parker is very easy to relate to and this book brings out great emotions. His books have a good way of incorporating sports into the characater's life. I also enjoyed how all of his books contain character's from other books. I think that we were first introduced to Josh Cameron Summer Ball. Great read for boys and girls.

Editorial Review:

Josh Cameron is MVP of the championship Boston Celtics and a media darling with a spotless reputation. He has it all . . . including a daughter he never knew. When twelve-year-old Molly Parker arrives in his life, claiming to be his daughter, she catches him off guard. Molly says her mom, Jen, revealed his identity before losing her battle with cancer. Josh isn’t so sure about this girl—she must be trying to scam him for his money. Still, there’s something about Molly that reminds him so much of Jen. But as Molly gets to know the real Josh, the one the camera never sees, she starts to understand why her mother never wanted her to know her dad. Josh has room in his heart for only two things: basketball and himself. Does Molly really want this man for a father? Together, these two strangers learn that sometimes, for things to end up the way you want them to, you have to fire up a prayer at the buzzer and hope it goes in.

Junie B., First Grader: One-Man Band

Barbara Park

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Total reviews: 15 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

This book is great!!!!! 5 out of 5 stars.
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This is a wonderful book, sure the grammar isn't very good but
that's what makes the book funny.I have all the Junie B. Jones books and love them all. Great for children who are just learning to read!

Story Line is Excellent, Grammar Stinks! 4 out of 5 stars.
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My son and I read One-Man Band this week. The story line is entertaining -- and true to Barbara Park's creative form; however, poor use of grammar ruined the tale for both of us. Yes, I know that the defiance of grammar rules is supposed to add to the humor of the story, but it was a stumbling block for my son and I as we tried to decipher Junie's comments. Young readers have enough trouble learning to read and write correctly without Barbara Park adding to the confusion. My solution? Keep Junie B. coming -- but without the grammar faux paux!

Editorial Review:

Go Room One! It’s time for the first-grade kickball tournament! Only, here’s the problem. Junie B. has hurt her big piggy toe and she can’t play on the team. So, now what? She definitely doesn’t want to be a cheerleader. But wait! Maybe she could be in Sheldon’s halftime show! Then all eyes would be on her! And she would be the star! Hurray! Hurray! Junie B. . . . in the spotlight. What could possibly go wrong?

Stone Fox

John Reynolds Gardiner

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Total reviews: 283 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

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Based on a Rocky Mountain legend, John Reynolds Gardiner's story --like it's hero, Little Willy -- has all the ingredients of a winner, right down to the unforeseen drama at the finish line. Willy has a big job to do. When his grandfather falls ill, it is up to Willy alone to save their farm from the tax collector. Willy enters the National Dogsled Race, where he must beat the Indian Stone Fox and his five beautiful Samoyed dogs.

Allen Brewster has an amazing idea for his school science project: human photosynthesis, turning sunlight into food for humans. Everyone laughs at his outrageous scheme -- until Allen turns green, sprouts roots, and develops an overwhelming desire to soak up the sun instead of eating his dinner. Allan is turning into a plant! No one seems to believe that he isn't just playing a practical joke -- no one, that is, except the President of the United States, who declares Allen a threat to national security! Suddenly Allen Brewster and his discovery are...TOP SECRET!

Scaredy Squirrel at the Beach (Scaredy Squirrel)

Melanie Watt

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Total reviews: 10 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Scaredy Does It Again! 5 out of 5 stars.
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Scaredy's step by step plans and undoing have our house giggling all the time. Because of Scaredy we have discussed Godzilla, tarantulas, killer bees, ideas for dog's names, how the mail works, jellyfish, lobsters, and the necessity for finding our own pink flamingo lawn ornament. Melanie Watt does a great job providing Scaredy with a summer themed adventure that is not too long or too short for the toddler set but can be tolerated by a mom required to do multiple readings! Between Scaredy and Chester my daughter adores Watt's work.

Editorial Review:

We know by now that Scaredy Squirrel only feels safe when he's at home in his nut tree, with his defenses, his emergency kit and his back-up plans at the ready. So even though the sun is shining and it's time for a vacation, Scaredy does not want to go to the beach -- that vast, frightening place where a squirrel could get stranded. (Not to mention other hazards such as sea monsters, falling coconuts, seagulls, pirates and lobsters.) Instead, Scaredy builds his own safe beach getaway under his nut tree, complete with germ-free inflatable pool, artificial beach scenery, a flashlight and a plastic flamingo. Still, the lure of the genuine beach is strong -- even a dedicated homebody such as Scaredy can't resist it forever. Can his back-up plans save him from its perils? Will his No.65 sunscreen protect his delicate complexion?

Travel Team

Mike Lupica

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Total reviews: 69 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Review of Travel Team.......... 4 out of 5 stars.
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Mike Lupica's Travel Team is an engaging story about a thrown-together team that was started because some of the kids that tried out for the town travel team were meaninglessly rejected at the tryouts. Danny Walker was the most offended player that was deferred by the harsh scouts at the tryouts because of his small size. His dad, Richie Walker, was the star point guard of the 12-year-old Middletown Vikings travel team when they won the nationals. Richie was described by sportscasters back then as "The biggest little kid from the biggest little town in the world" (21) when his team was on their way towards an upset in the Nationals Championship. Danny's dad soon decides that all of the discarded players that didn't even get a chance should still be able to play, so he arranges another travel team for the town and gives them all a chance to play. The conflicts along the way for the Middletown Warriors are a huge battle for them, but they manage to gather enough players and enter the local seventh-grade travel team league.

Editorial Review:

Danny Walker may be the smallest kid on the basketball court, but no one has a bigger love of the game, or a better sense of how to hit the open player with the perfect pass. Then the local travel team—the same travel team Danny’s dad, Richie Walker, led to the national championship on ESPN when he was a kid— cuts Danny because of his height. But Danny isn’t about to give up on basketball. It turns out that he’s not the only kid who was cut for the wrong reasons. Now Danny and his dad are about to give all the castoffs a second chance and prove that you can’t measure heart.

Hour of the Olympics (Magic Tree House)

Mary Pope Osborne

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Total reviews: 14 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

I loved it! 4 out of 5 stars.
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The last Magic Tree House that I read was Hour of the Olympics. I liked it because it had a lot of interesting facts about the early olympics. I thought it was funny that some people wore armor when they ran in races! I suggest that you read this book!

MY BOY LOVES READING 5 out of 5 stars.
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My 1st grader hates to put it down, he would rather read Magic Tree House books, than play video games. He even reads them to his class and explains the story for show and tell. In his kindergarten class the teacher would also let him read the Magic Tree House books out loud, not to give her a break, but to promote reading out loud. Great books!

It's become a nightly tradition 5 out of 5 stars.
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My four year old son is in love with this chapter series! A friend suggested it to us since he seemed ready for a more advanced reading material at bedtime. My husband reads him a chapter every night...sometimes more because they don't want to stop. It's become a great tradition for them, and something they both look forward to. We love that there are so many in the collection! Start with number 1 and just continue. :)

Editorial Review:

Jack and Annie are off on another adventure! This time they are sent to ancient Greece, where a very important event is taking place. Join them as they race against time and witness the very first Olympic games!  

Danny and the Dinosaur (An I Can Read Book, Level 1)

Syd Hoff

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Danny & The Dinosaur 5 out of 5 stars.
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This is another terrific book by Syd Hoff that brings back childhood memories. I loved it then and I still love it now. My kids enjoy reading this book over and over again. It is filled with colorful pictures and the story line is so cute and fun. Another great book by Syd Hoff.

Editorial Review:

Danny loves dinosaurs. When he sees one at the museun and says, "It would be nice to play with a dinosaur," a voice answers, "And I think it would be nice to play with you." So begins Dannys and the dinosaur's wonderful adventure together!

But a dinosaur is no ordinary playmate. Even the most everyday activities become extraordinary, like finding a big-enough place to hide a dinosaur in a game of hide-and-seek, and keeping him from knocking over houses with his long tail. But Danny can teach a old dinosaur new tricks. It's the most fun this dinosaur has had in a hundred million years!

Originally published as An I Can Read Book over 40 years ago, this classic story is perfect for reading together.

Danny's out on the town with a real live dinosaur. And whether they're eating ice cream or playing hide-and-seek, these two are having one hundred million years of fun--all in one day.

Outstanding Children's Books of 1958 (NYT)

Miss Mary Mack: And Other Childrens Street Rhymes.

Stephanie Calmenson, Joanna Cole

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Total reviews: 4 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Brings back memories! 4 out of 5 stars.
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This books certainly brings back memories of games played on the playground at recess. Although some of the words are different than I learned them, as expected for such widely used rhymes, I recognized quite a few. One disappointment was that there is no indication of the music to go with each rhyme. The authors did not provide an indication of the notes to sing or even that it sounds like a common song. Also, there are some lyrics that are inappropriate for young children and others that are very sexist or condescending. This book is not for everyone and I would certainly not hand it to a young reader without editing it or carefully supervising the language used by the children.

Things Have Changed a Bit 4 out of 5 stars.
7 of 7 people found this review helpful.

I bought this book because I have so many memories of playing many of these games when I was a little girl, and I wanted to share that experience with my child.

I was a little disappointed because many of the words are quite different from how I learned them. But it is probably unreasonable for me to expect anything different.

If you can get past the fact that these games aren't 100 percent identical to how you played them as a child, you'll find this to be a really helpful guide.

Editorial Review:

A collection of rhymes used in street games remembered from the compilers' childhoods and those of their friends. Includes basic instructions for the activities.

Geronimo and the Gold Medal Mystery (Geronimo Stilton, No. 33)

Geronimo Stilton

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My kid loved it 5 out of 5 stars.
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We waited for a while for the book to come but it was worth the wait. My kid loved this book (and so would yours)...

Another enjoyable Geronimo adventure 5 out of 5 stars.
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Geronimo just doesn't understand why everyone is so excited about the Olympics starting in three days, since he's not exactly a sports fan. Then his sister, Thea, begs him to cover the games for The Rodent's Gazette. Geronimo refuses, of course, but that does him no good since his grandfather, the founder of the newspaper, insists he head straight to Athens to write an article and host a daily television program about the Olympics.

On the plane, a clumsy and pushy flight attendant turns out to be Hercule Poirat, Geronimo's old detective friend, in disguise. He confides to Geronimo that there's something strange going on at the Olympics. Hercule persuades Geronimo to help him investigate. While Geronimo must learn to overcome his shyness in order to star in his TV show, that's just one challenge he faces in Athens. Geronimo and Hercule must turn into spies in order to solve the Olympics mystery, which involves a character Geronimo Stilton series fans will remember.

This is another enjoyable Geronimo adventure and comes complete with tons of interesting facts about the Olympics, including history tidbits, traditions, participating countries' flags and much more.

--- Reviewed by Terry Miller Shannon

Editorial Review:

I, Geronimo Stilton, am not a sportsmouse. Running? Sweating? Not for me. I prefer relaxing in an armchair with a nice bowl of chocolate cheesy chews. But with the Olympics coming up, sports were all anyone in New Mouse City could talk about. Rat-munching rattlesnakes!