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Ella Enchanted 1078 reviews
Gail Carson Levine
HarperCollinsChildren'sBooks, 2004
Cinderella Who? by Sara Martinez
Many young girls dream of having a fairy tale life just like the ones that appear in Disney movies such as Cinderella, but what happens when these girls grow into young ladies and expect a little more than your usual fairy tale? In her novel Ella Enchanted, Gail Carson Levine adds a whole new twist to the familiar story of Cinderella. With the use of point of view, characterizations and themes, ...
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Redeeming Love526 reviews
Francine Rivers
Recorded Books, 2001
Life-Changing Read
Francine Rivers is a fantastic writer. I couldn't put this book down! It's one of my all time favorite books and I've recommended it to numbers of friends...all agreeing that it opened their eyes to the extent of God's love and graciousness. Read with an open heart and prepare to have your life changed!
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Seabiscuit630 reviews
Laura Hillenbrand
Random House Audio, 2003
Seabiscuit for President!!!
I can't recall the number of non-fiction books that I've read. Little matter, this is the most incredible true story that I've read!!
Laura Hillenbrand has captured a time in American History. She is a true storyteller who has done impeccable research. It must have been the time she spent in Gambier, Ohio at Kenyon College that inspired her to such great in depth writing.
For those ...
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Have a Nice Day! A Tale of Blood and Sweatsocks687 reviews
HarperAudio, 2000
Laugh, cry, get blown away with this spellbindingly heartfelt autobiography, with no ghostwriters attached!
Amazing that in a few weeks, Mick Foley poured his life and soul into 760 pages of notebook paper that would make it, lightly cut and without any major edits, onto book, and earn it's New York Times #1 Bestseller's List. If only it weren't for that Oprah! (readers of the book will understand)
Starting from childhood, he makes it quick, but sweet as he tells humorous stories about his friends, ...
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire5168 reviews
J. K. Rowling
Large Print Press, 2003
J.K. Rowling brings more maturity to the series.
After the brilliant Prisoner of Azkaban expectations were running very high.
Fortunately, Rowling delivers yet again.
Another book that was almost impossible to put down.
Azkaban was shorter, but this one is really long.
Its length didn't deter anyone from reading through it in record time, including me.
Adding even more drama and action and a story line that was simply amazing, Goblet of ...
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Alanna (Song of the Lioness)567 reviews
Tamora Pierce
Topeka Bindery, 1999
A heroine that fails to disappoint.
Admittedly a huge fan of the "women-warrior, disguised as a man" characters, I have been disappointed time and again by peoples take on them, but not this time. The take on magic, the involvement of the gods, and the world, which holds different morals, gave to a very interesting atmosphere for the books to be set in. Alanna is a character that I couldn't help cheering for, and identifying with. ...
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Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Fight Terrorism and Build Nations...One School at a Time1112 reviews
Greg Mortenson, David Oliver Relin
Viking Adult, 2006
A Good American
Only someone living on Mars the past few decades would not wonder why the USA has such difficulty in its dealings in the Middle East. The military prowess of the US seems to be all that our leaders feel is necessary when dealing there. Greg Mortenson, a US citizen and former Himalayan mountain climber, found a better way.
Ignorance is rampant in much of the world. It is especially so in ...
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Harry Potter 3 and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Adult Edition2598 reviews
Joanne K. Rowling
Bloomsbury Publishing Inc, 2004
Fabulous narration
My family has enjoyed listening to the Harry Potter audio books for several years. Jim Dale's readings include a host of characters with remarkably distinctive voices that carry over from the first book, the Sorcerer's Stone, to the last. He reads with fabulous energy and makes these great stories come to life like nothing I've ever heard before.
The Prisoner of Azkaban is no exception. ...
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone5414 reviews
J. K. Rowling
Large Print Press, 2003
It lives up to the hype.
One fine day while I was at work, I went into our café and came across a coworker reading Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.
Like a lot of adults I started laughing and said, "Aren't those for kids?"
My former coworker said, "Don't laugh until you've actually read them."
I took her advice and picked up the same book.
And I have to admit, she was right!
The Sorcerer's Stone was, like many ...
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Rocket Boys (Coalwood, Book 1)534 reviews
Homer Hickam
Simon & Schuster Audio, 1998
Amazing True Story
Homer Hickam grew up in a rural isolated mountain town but went on to win the National Science Fair.
This book is his story and how he was successful.
I bought 24 copies of this book to inspire my advanced 6th grade Reading class. They loved the book. In our discussions they mentioned never giving up. Homer and his friends kept trying until they had success.
Thank you for sharing your ...
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Lonesome Dove378 reviews
Larry McMurtry
Topeka Bindery, 1999
Everything Lonesome Dove is worth it.
I originally saw the movie "Lonesome Dove" which intrigued me and interested me in the book. I loved the book! It had even more info then the movie (as is generally the case) and though the 8 hours of movie are very true to the book, there is a lot that you miss until you see it in print.
I disagree strongly with the reviewers who say this is not a western. It is a story rich with action and ...
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The Lost Boy: A Foster Child's Search for the Love of a Family446 reviews
David J. Pelzer
Recorded Books, 2001
The Lost Boy
This is a story about a young boy who gets abused and treated unfairly. He doesn't have any clothes besides the ones he caries in a brown paper bag. He runs away from the world he hates. He has no home to go to, then he finds hope. To find out more information about this book find it and venture into it.
In my opinion this book was excellent and amazing.Why? Because it made me cry on ...
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Truman274 reviews
Simon & Schuster Audio, 2001
wonderful sense of American history
I have read most of McCullough's books, and so I knew that after reading this I would understand Harry S. Truman more deeply than I ever had. What I didn't know what was that I would learn so much about 20th century American history. McCullough is a great story-teller. His use of historical details to recreate the man and the times is magnificent. I cannot recommend this book highly enough.
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Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul (Chicken Soup for the Soul (Audio Health Communications))473 reviews
Jack Canfield
Health Communications, 1997
A great gift!
I bought this book as a gift for my 16yr old niece. The very next day, she told me how much she loved the book. She even cried reading it. I think it's nice to find reading materials that can move the minds and feelings of teenagers.
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Count of Monte Cristo382 reviews
Alexandre Dumas
Audio Books on Cassettes Dist, 1989
The 2nd best book ever!
except for the Bible, this is the best.
It is the full and undiluted version from the first english translation.
read it, learn it,live it.
j
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The Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches (Keeper Martin's Tales Series, Book 1)314 reviews
Robert Stanek
Reagent Press, 2002
Should Be Newberry Medal Book
I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking for not only an adventure but also an extremely well written story of life. I loved reading it. Every page either had me surprised or blown away. It feels like your actually there. This book sucks you in from the first couple words, and drops you off when you wish it hadn't! If you haven't read this book yet you are missing out. This book tells ...
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Elder Rage or, Take My Father... Please! How To Survive Caring For Aging Parents275 reviews
Jacqueline Marcell
Impressive Pr, 2000
Thank you for a WONDERFUL book. Both entertaining AND full of valuable information.
I wish to extend a huge thank you to Jacqueline for writing this book! My mother-in-law had been diagnosed with dementia and had progressed to point where we felt it was no longer safe to allow her to continue to live alone. Our problem was that she was fighting us "tooth and nail" at every turn. She did not realize the scope of her problem. She felt she merely could not remember things once ...
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Dealing with Dragons (Enchanged Forest Chronicles)299 reviews
Patricia C. Wrede
Listening Library, 2006
Delightful
An excellent book for young children that enjoy fantasy with an odd twist. Highly recommended.
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Mossflower298 reviews
Brian Jacques
Philomel, 2004
GREAT FOR ALL AGES!!!!!
It is all you want in a good book.It has just the right amount of action,
peril,valor,and humor. If you want a book that is good for everyone, you just found one!
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The House of the Scorpion299 reviews
Nancy Farmer
Simon Pulse, 2004
Timeless
A real page turner, I can see why its now on many schools summer reading lists.
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