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The Complete Anne of Green Gables Boxed Set (Anne of Green Gables, Anne of Avonlea, Anne of the Island, Anne of Windy Poplars, Anne's House of Dreams, ... Rainbow Valley, Rilla of Ingleside)

L.M. Montgomery

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Total reviews: 189 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

type is tiny!!! 2 out of 5 stars.
3 of 4 people found this review helpful.

This a great price for a great series of books but it has a major problem. The type is so tiny, it's hard to read. I bought these books for my 8 year old and it's really a strain on her eyes to read them for long periods of time.

Anne of Green Gables/ Anne of Avonlea/ Anne of the Island 5 out of 5 stars.
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I honestly thought that before I read this book that Anne of Green Gables was about a girl who lives on a farm with her aunt and has all sorts of normal, sappy adventures. I thought it was going to be a dull, happy-happy sort of book. What I got was almost the exact opposite of what I expected. Even though the plot of the story was sometimes childish, I kept wanting to read the book to find out if the Cuthberts (specifically Marilla) would ever accept Anne. I liked how throughout the story Anne actually grew up, unlike other books I've read.

Sometimes the story got a little dull and repetetive and I had to say to myself "The chapter'll be done in a few pages, just get it over with". It was almost like a pattern. One chapter would be happy, the other Anne would have gotten herself into trouble again. I enjoyed some of the scenes where Anne would get herself into trouble, and sometimes found myself cheering on Anne as she whacked a boy for calling her 'carrots'. Also, the way Lucy Montgomery developed Anne's personality was enjoyable. I liked how Anne would actually stand up for herself when someone did something to her, and how she thought like an individual and was different. All in all, it was a cute, if childish, book. I would recommend this to anyone under the age of 13.


Anne of Avonlea is the sequel to Anne of Green Gables. Anne has grown up and is 17 years old, but is still every bit the imaginative girl she was in the last book.
Anne of Green Gables was a little childish for me, but Anne of Avonlea was more... not grown up, just different. In Anne of Green Gables, the schemes that Anne and her friends make up are over fantastical, like children will make up. The man they imagine they'll marry has to be 'dark, mysterious, tall'. In Anne of Avonlea, Diana's boyfriend/future husband doesn't match really at all what she wanted before. It adds a touch of reality. At first when I read on the back of the book that Marilla was going to adopt twins, I felt kind of resentful. I was like "They won't be as good as Anne.". But, when Davy and Dora joined the family at Green Gables, I fell in love with them. Prim and proper Dora, but rebellious and mischievous Davy. I laughed when I heard Davy put a toad in Marilla's bed.
The characters are well developed, changing from children to teens to adults. I appreciated the fact that Montgomery put in 'bad days' where one of the characters would have a horrible day and come home and complain. It (again) made the book more real. I had no trouble reading this at all, because there was never a boring page.

In Anne of the Island, Anne Shirley leaves Green Gables and heads for Redmond College. On her second day there she meets a new friend, Phillippa Grant, Phil for short.

Anne of the Island was better in some ways than the other books. It shows Anne's confusion on love and growing up. It also made me think more, specifically in the chapter of Ruby Gillis's death. It made me think about heaven and the afterlife.

The thing that irritated me and pulled me out of the story was that it was so corny. Anne hears Gilbert is sick and suddenly realizes that she did love him after all. 2 people she hardly knows propose to her. It reminded me that this was a fiction novel and filled with clichéd things. I also think that Anne depended too much on her imagination, and that it was slightly ironic that when her exact, ideal man came around that she turned him down.

The book was pretty good in the sense that it wasn't as silly, but when it comes to reality, it pretty much fails.

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Favorites for nearly 100 years, these classic novels follow the adventures of the spirited redhead Anne Shirley, who comes to stay at Green Gables and wins the hearts of everyone she meets.

The Screwtape Letters: Marvel Comics

C. S. Lewis

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Total reviews: 369 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Enlightening read for committed (and thinking) Christians 5 out of 5 stars.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.

I don't know how well this great book translates to agnostic readers, but for me it was a very enlightening and concrete way to understand what it means to try to be a good man in a world of temptation.

In keeping with the time period, I believe it was Winston Churchill who said "All evil needs to triumph is for good men to do nothing". In the Screwtape Letters the senior tempter, tells his apprentice, it is just as affective to get a man to stare into a fire until it turns to ash, as to get him to commit some great sin, because either keeps him from doing what he should. I wonder what Mr. Lewis would have thought of digital cable television? I am as guilty as anyone of staring at that box instead of doing good.

So here's the deal.

This is an excellent book for any believer from High School on up, that wants to be good and avoid evil.

But that's just me.

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Now available unabridged on cassette and CD--C.S. Lewis’ classic Screwtape Letters--the engaging correspondence between two devils. Read by Joss Ackland.

The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings

J.R.R. Tolkien

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Total reviews: 1242 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Great books but too descriptive 4 out of 5 stars.
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The best books set I've gotten thus far. However too descriptive, it makes me sleepy since I'm suspension and adventure story lover. I know it has adventure and fantasy but again, too descriptive, just like Frankenstein.

Good Book 4 out of 5 stars.
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Good Book to read in an airplane or bus or train, to kill time. However, it is easy to lose its own original binding shape after a few readings.

"The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings", book set by J.R.R. Tolkien 5 out of 5 stars.
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The classic and age old story of good vs. evil told in a way that captures the imagination from the first book to the last. Books to gather enjoyment and wisdom from as the tale unfolds: "The world is indeed full of peril, and in it there are many dark places; but still there is much that is fair, and though in all lands love is now mingled with grief, it grows perhaps the greater..." - Haldir, Elf of Lothlorien ("The Fellowship of the Ring")

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The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings
Four deluxe paperback volumes
by J.R.R. Tolkien

"J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings created a unique, wholly realized other world, evoked from deep in the well of Time, massively detailed, absorbingly entertaining, profound in meaning."
-- New York Times Book Review

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!

Beware, The Snowman (Goosebumps)

R L Stine

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Total reviews: 28 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

BEWARE,THE SNOWMAN!!!!by Rugellloodffgedvgfdjjyujyumyu 4 out of 5 stars.
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This Book is about a girl going to a place called Sherpia.Its Snow land there and its always cold.There is a snowman that is a monster.The girls parents were Wizards and created it.The snowman tried to trick the girl that he was her father.Does she get caught in the snowmans icy trap??Find out.

must read 5 out of 5 stars.
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my son wasn't big on reading until this book. Everyday he was reading this book without me telling him to read. After this book he ask to buy her other books. He's hooked on reading now.

goose bumps 5 out of 5 stars.
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These books are helping my grandson learn the enjoyment of reading. He was having a hard time, but these books hold his attention and he really looks forward to getting a new one in the series.

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No melting allowed! Jaclyn used to live with her aunt Greta in Chicago. But not anymore. They've moved to a place called Sherpia. It's a tiny village on the edge of the Arctic Circle. Jaclyn can't believe she's stuck out in Nowheresville. No movie theaters. No malls. No nothing. Plus, there's something really odd about the village. At night there are strange howling noises. And in front of every house there's a snowman. A creepy snowman with a red scarf. A deep scar on his face. And a really evil smile. . . .

Dark River (Warriors: Power of Three #2)

Erin Hunter

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Superb and well done! 5 out of 5 stars.
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This is the third Warriors series and has completely lived up to my expectations! Warriors is an excellent book to try for children but can also please older children and teenagers as well. Now some people may think that Clans of Warrior cats is a silly idea but it is actually very well done so that you almost believe it's real and the characters become just like people to you...

Lionpaw, Hollypaw and Jaypaw are all apprentices in one of the four clans: Thunderclan. Lionpaw and Hollypaw are both training to be great warriors. But Lionpaw seems to be serious enough about his training to look to an evil cat for the answers and he may become a liar to his clan because of a certain friend he isn't allowed to meet with.
Jaypaw is completely blind and despite the fact that he wanted to become a warrior, is stuck training to be a medicine cat. He's been seeing visions that no other medicine cats can and may be able to walk in other cats dreams.

When a group of Windclan kits go missing, Windclan jumps to conclusions and may start a war with Riverclan just because of it. These three apprentices with the help of some other brave cats must find the kits before battles break out and cats die for no good reason...

Please read this book and maybe even all of the series. They are really quite excellent and many would enjoy them!

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The three children of Squirrelflight and Brambleclaw, grandchildren of the great leader Firestar, have thrived in their apprenticeships: Lionpaw's strength and energy serve him well as a warrior in training, Hollypaw hones her understanding of the warrior code, and Jaypaw explores his mysterious powers and connection to StarClan as the medicine cat apprentice.

With more experience comes both power and danger: Lionpaw makes a friendship—and a discovery—that must be kept hidden; Jaypaw learns a secret that could benefit ThunderClan by damaging others; and Hollypaw knows something that could avert a battle, if she could convince the rest of her Clan.

The three are torn apart as each discovers darkness: in themselves, in the Clans, and in the past. And, as conflict begins over what it means to be a warrior, rising tensions threaten to overflow, washing away the peace that has existed for many moons.

Hardy Boys starter set (Hardy Boys)

Franklin W. Dixon

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Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Still good after so many years 4 out of 5 stars.
11 of 11 people found this review helpful.

We purchased the Hardy Boys starter set after my 5th grade son had read the first book. He had to read a mystery book for school. He liked it so much we purchased the others.
He just finished the second book in record reading time. Even though these books were written quite some time ago, they still can appeal to kids today.

Non stop action 5 out of 5 stars.
8 of 8 people found this review helpful.

My 12 year old son loved this series..He was given these as a gift and has read one after the other..The decades old technology, motorcycles, speed boats kept him very interested..The Hardys are a classic that never fails to satisfy..

Hardy Boys starter set 5 out of 5 stars.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

Books are wonderful. Grandkids are truely enjoying being introduced to these classics. Fast service during the holidays, too.

Great gift set 5 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

This was a great gift for my teenage nephew. At least I think so, he appreciated it but would have prefered a game but he is now forced to read more.

Editorial Review:

It's 6 books about the legendary Hardy Boys! This boxed set - just right for any kid who hasn't yet discovered these mystery classics - contains: The Tower Treasure, The House on the Cliff, The Secret of the Old Mill, The Missing Chums, Hunting for Hidden Gold, The Shore Road Mystery

Warriors: Power of Three #1: The Sight (Warriors: Power of Three)

Erin Hunter

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Total reviews: 53 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

did not like it 1 out of 5 stars.
1 of 6 people found this review helpful.

I thought it had some action but I mostly like Halo because I am a video game person and I just started reading books but I still like books like Halo and another is the Chronicles of Narnia that is proboly my favorit book series.

More Great Excitement With The Clan Cats 5 out of 5 stars.
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I read books aimed at children so that I can recommend books to my eight grandchildren. I can see why the Warriors series is so popular. Erin Hunter always has a new twist, a new direction to take the cats so you never get bored and you are always looking forward to the new book. If you are looking for a series to get your middle school children to read, this is it.

Editorial Review:

The time has come for three kits of ThunderClan—Hollypaw, Jaypaw, and Lionpaw—to become apprentices. Grandchildren of the great leader Firestar, all three possess unusual power and talent. But dark secrets surround them, and a mysterious prophecy hints at trouble to come. The warrior code is in danger of being washed away by a river of blood, and all the young cats' strength will be needed if the Clans are to survive.

Goosebumps: The Haunted School (Goosebumps)

R L Stine

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Total reviews: 28 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

The Haunted School will give you-- goosebumps! 5 out of 5 stars.
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"The Haunted School" is the first Goosebumps I ever read, even though I have gathered quite a collection of books in the Goosebumps series for the library. I am the librarian in a small elementary/middle school. The Goosebumps books are the most checked out books in our collection. Now that I have read one, I know why!

Children as young as Kindergarten and as old as middle school read Goosebumps. What appeals to both age groups? Key words: An exciting story hooks them and keeps them all the way to the end. That the story is framed with good writing is another key component. I was most pleasantly surprised with the writing quality. It's not great literature, but it is strong writing. In fact, the series is an excellent way for early readers to transcend the chapter books into regular novel reading.

The story is really a bit frightening for Kindergarten and first grade. I am amazed parents let them read these books because the story is really chilling (even for a veteran thriller reader). I'll not forget this particular story line for a long time. Even though I am giving away a bit of the story, basically here is the scary part. Two middle school children disappear from a dance into an alternate reality called the Grayworld, where everything is gray. It's what happens here that is so creepy. How the two try to get back into their world brings more goosebumps and I'm not revealing that!

Mystery solved! Now I know why children love this series! It is delicious, scary fun!

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He's hearing voices . . . from another world!Tommy Frazer's dad just got married. Now Tommy's got a new mom. And he's going to a new school -- Bell Valley Middle School.Tommy doesn't hate school. But it's hard making friends. And his new school is so big, it's easy to get lost. Which is exactly what happens.Tommy gets lost -- lost in a maze of empty classrooms. And that's when he hears the voices. Kids' voices crying for help. Voices coming from behind the classroom walls. . . .

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: A Commemorative Pop-up

L. Frank Baum

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Total reviews: 125 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Charming 5 out of 5 stars.
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This book was recommended by a friend who has it and reads it to her granddaughter. I bought it to give as a gift to my granddaughter, but was so thrilled at the charming and spectacular content, I have kept it for myself. The pop ups have such amazing color and are on heavy enough paper that it should last a long time. I have been a great fan of all the Oz books (which I Have, some printed in the early 1900's) and believe this will be a great addition to my collection.
Sincerely, Lise Jones

Captivating book 4 out of 5 stars.
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I ordered this book for my 8 year old niece. She really likes it, especially the tornado page at the beginning. She is just discovering the world of books and is always thrilled when she can actually keep one versus having to return it to the library!

Editorial Review:

Robert Sabuda has created a resplendent pop-up version of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the original publication. This glorious edition is told in a shorter version of L. Frank Baum's original text, with artwork in the style of W. W. Denslow. With sparkling touches of colored foil and Emerald City eyeglasses, this classic tale is certain to find an honored place on the family bookshelf.