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The Skull of Truth: A Magic Shop Book 21 reviews
Bruce Coville
Magic Carpet Books, 2007
Charlie Eggleston cries out in the book The Skull of Truth
Charlie Eggleston cries out in the book The Skull of Truth!
"Hold on to your skull"!
When Charlie Eggleston is running from a school bully, He runs through a swamp to get to freedom. While he is running the swamp ends. Then he sees the most odd and old magic shop.
While he is in the magic shop he starts looking around. He is looking for a pay phone to call his ...
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The Prince and the Pauper 63 reviews
Marianna Mayer
Dial, 1999
The Prince and the Pauper
Very good edition with original illustrations replicated. Sent in a timely fashion and arrived in good condition.
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Jennifer Murdley's Toad (Magic Shop Books)16 reviews
Bruce Coville
Aladdin, 1993
jennifer murdley's toad
I REALLY ENJOYED THIS BOOK. MY FAVORITE PART IS WHEN SHE DISCOVERED THE TOAD COULD TALK. ONE OF MY OTHER FAVORITE BOOKS IF JEREMY THATHER DRAGON HATCHER. I RECOMMEND BOTH THESE BOOKS. BRITTANY,
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The Bookstore Mouse5 reviews
Peggy Christian
Harcourt Paperbacks, 2002
An amusing short book
When I first picked up The Bookstore Mouse I was thinking "gee, another new library book, maybe this will provide about an hour of reading," but when I opened the book at home I got more than I had bargained for. I became entoiled in the affairs of a mouse and a wanna be knight. The way the book was written was original, the mouse knowing that he was reading and the knight and the way they use ...
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The Fantasy Illustrator's Technique Book: From Creating Characters to Selling Your Work, Learn the Skills of ... 7 reviews
Gary A. Lippincott
David & Charles PLC, 2007
A Fine Book for the Young Artist
This is a light-hearted, profusely illustrated book on the making of fantasy art, with a nice gallery of other artist's works in the back.
It is, though, not necessarily a book for present illustrators looking to get into the fantasy market; it is really more for a young person just starting out. Artists who are further along with fundamental skills in drawing and painting would benefit more ...
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The Involuntary Human2 reviews
David Gerrold
Nesfa Pr, 2007
Blood, fire and the involuntary human
On my weekly, traditional browse through Galaxy Bookshop (Sydney, Australia), I swung past the "G" section to check out if David Gerrold's latest "War of the Chtorr" title was out yet. I was surprised to see a 477 pp hardcover omnibus, "The Involuntary Human" - and even more surprised to see that this book publishes the complete text of Gerrold's controversial (and axed) "Star Trek: The Next ...
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A Knock at the Door52 reviews
Angi Sullins and Silas Toball
Duirwaigh, Inc., 2006
Must have!
This is a MUST HAVE for every coffee table or bookshelf! You have to see it!
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Hiding Glory1 review
Laura Chester
Willow Creek Press, 2007
The first of a new fantasy series for children.
Turner Flint lives in an apartment with her mother and annoying older brother. Scattered around her room are many toy horses in various colors and positions. Turner is nearing the end of Summer Break and feeling a little down when she spies a tiny, beautiful blue horse. The horse's name is Glory. He is the guardian of the morning glory vine, such as the one in Turner's window box.
Glory takes ...
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Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher: A Magic Shop Book78 reviews
Bruce Coville
Magic Carpet Books, 2007
Great Book Fun to Read
My daughter read this book recently as an AR (Advanced Reader) Book. She loved the book and couldn't put it down. She would have to tell me all the things that were happening as she read it. This is a Level 4.9 AR book and is great for challenging a 3rd grader who is a very good reader. I would highly recommend this book.
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Birds on a Wire: A Renga 'round Town
J. Patrick Lewis, Paul B. Janeczko
Wordsong, 2008
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The Involuntary Human (ISBN : 188677866X/98) 1 review
David Gerrold
NESFA Press, 2007
Table of Contents & How to Order this book
Table of Contents
* The Truth About David Gerrold by Spider Robinson
* Author's Rebuttal by David Gerrold
* Interlude #1: Solomon Short
* The Martian Child
* Pickled Mongoose
* Interlude #2: Solomon Short
* Blood and Fire
* A Shaggy Dog Story
* The Strange Death of Orson Welles
* Interlude #3: Solomon Short
* It Needs Salt
* The ...
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The Vampire's Beautiful Daughter3 reviews
S.P. Somtow
Atheneum, 1997
A Great love Story with a modern gothic twist
I thought The Vampire's Beautiful Daughter was an excellent book. I picked it up and read it all the way through without stopping. It's about a boy who moves to a new town and has to go to a different school. He meets. well, a half-vampire. He falls in love with her and screws up her choice to stay half human or become a full vampire. You'll have to read it to find out the details, but I ...
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Caesar Rodney's Ride: The Story of an American Patriot1 review
Jan Cheripko
Boyds Mills Press, 2004
A COURAGEOUS RIDE FOR FREEDOM
There are surely many heroes in our America's history. Caesar Rodney, though perhaps little known, is remarkable for his tenacity and courage. It was 1776. A vote was taking place in Philadelphia that would determine America's future: delegates to the Second Continental congress were soon to cast votes for or against independence. Against meant safety but continued unfair taxation imposed by ...
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Franklin D. Roosevelt and the New Deal (Profiles of Great American for Young People : Henry Steele Commager's ...
Sharon Shebar
Childrens Pr, 1988
This enlightening series introduces children to famous Americans whose lives helped shape our history. Overcoming deadly polio, Roosevelt went on to be elected President of the United States in 1932. His leadership and imagination helped America weather its worst economic depression in history.
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The Fisherman and His Wife1 review
I. M. Richardson
Troll Communications, 1988
Classic retelling of an old fable
The fisherman and his wife can take any number of retellings and some are better than others. The story is a great parable about greed and the misuse of power and appeals to many age groups. I would like a few more versions of it to add to my collection.
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With Love, at Christmas 3 reviews
Mem Fox
Abingdon Pr, 1988
With Love at Christmas is a woderful book.
This is a magical book about the true meaning of Christmas. It makes children think about the true nature of Christian giving. The main character is a lovely grandmother who enjoys giving gifts to her family more than anything. However, this Christmas she gives away all their gifts to people who are less fortunate and needy. The miracle that her generosity brings forth is powerful ending ...
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