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A Reader posted a review at 2011-06-24 02:27:00 for Looking For Ward.
(Language: English)
 
A simple (yet complicated) love story about giving up hope and faith. "How can I love you when I don't even know who you are?"
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A Reader posted a review at 2011-06-06 02:47:18 for Interview with a Vampire.
(Language: English)
"Interview with the Vampire" is a truly remarkable book. Without claiming to be a fantasy know-it-all, I'd like to say that the characters in this book are probably some of the most well-developed fantasy creatures out there. Each one has their own doubts, fears, hopes, and a whole system of values. They might not always act as expected from them, but then again, do they have to be perfect, all-knowing, wise and so very distant from humans every single time?
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A Reader posted a review at 2011-06-06 02:46:06 for It (Signet).
(Language: English)
A horror book about childhood, the friends we make, and all that we leave behind when we step into the larger world. Whoever would have guessed?
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A Reader posted a review at 2011-06-06 02:44:18 for Oh, the Places You'LL Go!.
(Language: English)
Everyone needs a little Dr. Seuss in their life, whether you're a child or childlike, or an adult wanting to recapture your youth.
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A Reader posted a review at 2011-06-06 02:42:50 for One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish (I Can Read It All by Myself).
(Language: English)
One Fish Two Fish Read Fish Blue Fish doesn't read like a story, but is more of a collection of child-length short stories. Each page is a new adventure as we explore everything from the fish to a Wump, a Zans, a Yink, a Nook, a Ying, a Yop and many other silly things. Not only does this book hold the attention of the kids all the way through, but it makes the reader giggle from beginning to end.
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A Reader posted a review at 2011-06-06 02:41:03 for The Diary of a Young Girl.
(Language: English)
Perhaps a curious surprise for any reader picking it up for the first time will be to find that Frank is not just full of feeling, but also ability. Her writing is characterized by keen execution and meticulous devotion to excelling at her craft. Her writing is mature, at times bitter, but almost always touched by a kind humanism that finds its strength in the certainty that human beings are better than they think they are. It's little wonder that people who've endured their own sufferings take solace in a book like this. The work has survived and flourished even where the girl never got to.
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A Reader posted a review at 2011-06-06 02:38:40 for Charlotte's Web.
(Language: English)
This story was really touching. It had a lot of heart and optimism in it.
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A Reader posted a review at 2011-06-06 02:37:06 for Every Living Thing.
(Language: English)
James Herriot shares stories from his days as a vet in Yorkshire, England. A fantastic storyteller and authentic friend to all types of animals, he writes stories that express his deep passion for veterinary work and the human/non-human connection. With little irony, the reader is drawn into the sincere, though sometimes fictional, accounts of his profession and the lives which made it so memorable. I often found myself with tears running down my cheeks.
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A Reader posted a review at 2011-06-06 02:35:27 for Romeo and Juliet.
(Language: English)
A familiar title, Romeo and Juliet is a heart-breaking story about a pair of "star-crossed" lovers. This is an inspiring literature written in Elizabethan age. Because of the ancient grudge, two households, Capulet and Montague are separated from the world with the hatred sword, otherwise blood. Until Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet's love becomes the key to open up the peace.
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A Reader posted a review at 2011-06-06 02:31:56 for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
(Language: English)
I love this book. It has all the elements of a good children's story. An ordinary event--factory owner seeks an heir to takeover his business after he's gone--is made extraordinary with vivid imagery, hyperbole, magic, and wit.
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A Reader posted a review at 2011-06-06 02:30:14 for Green Eggs and Ham.
(Language: English)
"Green Eggs and Ham" is a wonderful book for beginning readers. There are just 50 different words in the entire book, of which many are either sight words or rhyming pairs. The fact that there is a lot of repetition in the story also helps out the beginning reader.
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A Reader posted a review at 2011-06-06 02:28:11 for Where the Wild Things are.
(Language: English)
After reading this book I had to take another look at the title, the author did a great job describing the inner nature of the boy by using this title. Every creature in the text represents an attribute of the boy, even the words that he uses with his mother were used by the creatures; for instance, when he told his mother that he was going to eat her up, these are the exact words the creatures use as he departs the island. I also like the way the author gave the creatures human attributes, the hair and clothing causes the reader to focus on the odd looking creatures even more wondering why they have hair like people or modern clothing. It was intentional the author wants to show us what the inner person could look like. I like the emphasis placed on the size of the creatures. They are much large than the boy, yet he has all of the power. I believe that this represents choices we make. The situation can be much large than we are, but we have the power to overcome or defeat the situation if we choose. The colors that are used are natural earth tone colors that make the reader feel as if he/she is right there taking part in the adventure. This is a great story.
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A Reader posted a review at 2011-06-06 02:25:57 for Matilda.
(Language: English)
This is my favorite Roald Dahl book. Matilda has a pretty yucky home life and school isn't much better for her. She discovers a talent she didn't know she had that turns everything around. Pretty funny and a dose of sweet revenge.
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A Reader posted a review at 2011-06-06 02:24:15 for This Lullaby A Novel.
(Language: English)
This is an amazing young adult book by a brilliant author. Sarah Dessen, author of several other books including THAT SUMMER and SOMEONE LIKE YOU, does an awesome job of keeping the reader's attention throughout THIS LULLABY. She does it with her original story, told in Remy's unique voice. It doesn't hurt that Sarah Dessen is great at creating fresh, original, believable characters. Thoughtful and powerful, this book also has its moments that will make readers laugh, which is a nice change of pace in the story. Every aspect of this novel surpasses expectations.
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A Reader posted a review at 2011-06-06 02:22:38 for How the Grinch Stole Christmas!.
(Language: English)
This book is a classic. It teaches children the true meaning of Christmas. The number of gifts under the tree, decorations outside, or food on the table is not what matters.The rhyming of the book makes it even more interesting and exciting to read. This book was so great that it was made into a movie that is watched by families yearly during the Christmas season.
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A Reader posted a review at 2011-06-06 02:21:06 for The Secret Garden.
(Language: English)
For me it captures the sense of secrecy that hides much more than a garden...the inner workings of a child's mind, that adults have no clue about! I am also reminded that the same is true for many adults, myself included. After reading this book, I always feel a renewed sense of commitment to getting to know people beyond the public surface and letting more people see the real me.
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A Reader posted a review at 2011-06-06 02:19:27 for KING STEPHEN : STAND (Signet).
(Language: English)
This book is epic in it's scope and for a long time I tried to read it as fast as I could - but in the end I didn't really want to finish it because I knew some of my favorite characters would die
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A Reader posted a review at 2011-06-06 02:17:13 for Falling Up.
(Language: English)
Shel Silverstein's poetry and illustrations never fail to make me smile!
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A Reader posted a review at 2011-06-06 02:15:32 for If You Give a Mouse a Cookie (If You Give... Books).
(Language: English)
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie is about a small mouse that gets a cookie. After receiving the cookie he then asks for a glass of milk. After drinking the glass of milk he keeps asking for more things. At the end he ends up thirsty and wanting another cookie. This book could be a very fun read for children. The illustrations that the book provides are very colorful and vibrant. Children would easily be attracted to the illustrations.
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A Reader posted a review at 2011-06-06 02:14:04 for The Cat in the Hat.
(Language: English)
This is a great story about a brother and sister home alone on a rainy day with nothing to do. These children just sit starring out the window at the rain when suddenly a tall cat in a hat comes barging in the house. The cat in the hat tries to create some fun and excitement for these children which soon leads to disaster. This is a great book for children.
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A Reader posted a review at 2011-06-06 02:12:37 for To Kill a Mockingbird (Harper Perennial Modern Classics).
(Language: English)
A beautiful, if painful, coming-of-age story. Set in fictional small town in Alabama, the story talks about life in Depression-hit America.
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A Reader posted a review at 2011-06-06 02:11:30 for Where the Sidewalk Ends.
(Language: English)
This is a wonderful collection of poetry for children of all ages. Each poem focuses on different concerns that a child may witness or something so strange, you can't help but laugh. For this reason, these poems are wonderful for children because they can easily relate to them or just laugh
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A Reader posted a review at 2011-06-06 02:11:28 for Light in the Attic.
(Language: English)
This book is one of my all time favorites. It is book that has poems about very creative and imaginary characters such as Clooney the Clown, Pamela Purse, and the Bear in the Refrigerator. These poems are very funny and they tell all kind of stories. Some times they are sad, happy, or goofy
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A Reader posted a review at 2011-06-06 02:07:52 for Something Borrowed.
(Language: English)
This book was fabulous! And I always adore a book that turns out just the way I want it to. Emily Giffin covered all the emotions I like a book to evoke; happiness, sorrow, suspense, and of course love! She made me care for her characters and really buy into what they were feeling and the motivations for their actions. I like that the characters traveled and experienced new things that even I haven't just so I could kind of get a glimpse of things I want to see in my life.
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A Reader posted a review at 2011-06-06 02:04:54 for Goodnight Moon.
(Language: English)
A children's classic. Very simple and easy to help children use pictures to decode what the words are, it is also a patterned book which is great for easy readers.
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