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299 reviews
Nancy Farmer

Thorndike Press, 2005

Amazing book for even the most conservative readers
This book is simply amazing--fluidly well told, with none of the typical "coming of age" tawdry sexualization, no offensive language, just an interesting take on contemporary issues. The realistic characters and well-paced story make this book worthy of all the awards it garnered. Buy your kid this book--then read it yourself!

Where the Wild Things Are

357 reviews

HarperTrophy, 1984

"And it was still Hot!"
The last line in this great book is "...and it was still hot", and it is! I first read this book in a Children's Literature class in college (which was taught by our county's wonderful head Children's Librarian); I used it for my picture book presentation. I later over the next few years told it at different events as an "oral tradition" style presentation, which goes to show you how well it is ...

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

314 reviews
Bill Martin Jr.

Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), 1996

FAVORITE
This was one of my son's favorite books! It brings back a lot of memories!

The Ultimate Hitchhiker's Guide: Complete and Unabridged

306 reviews
Douglas Adams

Portland House, 1997

In one word, great.
I am going to make this simple. I read an old paperback copy of the original "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy". Having enjoyed reading the original, I found the "Ultimate" version in the discount section at Barnes and Noble. What a great buy for ten dollars. Not all may like the series. For those that do, I highly recommend all additional books to the original. You will not be let down, as ...

Ella Enchanted

1077 reviews
Gail Carson Levine

Thorndike Press, 2000

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, ...

The Count of Monte Cristo

382 reviews
Alexandre Dumas

Regnery Pub

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

Wild Magic (The Immortals)

271 reviews

Full Cast Audio, 2005

Wonderful Story
I read this before I read the other series (Song of the Lioness)so I really had no background info on the setting. The plot is intriguing and the details back it worthwhile.

Song of the Lioness Quartet #1: Alanna: The First Adventure (Song of the Lioness, Number 1)

576 reviews
Tamora Pierce

Listening Library, 2000

Modern Classic for Young Adult Fantasy Readers
A tale of growing up and acceptance with a strong female lead who shows, without being ultra feminist, that girls can accomplish anything that boys can.

Lonesome Dove: A Novel (Simon & Schuster Classics)

381 reviews
Larry McMurtry

Simon & Schuster, 2000

One of my new favorites
Count me among the many people who completely loved this book. Even at nearly 1,000 pages, I didn't want it to end. To say it's about a bunch of cattlemen making a drive from the Texas-Mexico border all the way up into Montana hardly makes it sound exciting. To say it's a romance between a cowboy and a reformed whore makes it sound more melodramatic than it is. But to say it's about the American ...

Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time

1173 reviews
Greg Mortenson, David Oliver Relin

Penguin (Non-Classics), 2007

There is a reason why this book caught on
I heard about this book from several different friends and acquaintances. They all gave it glowing praise and said it was a "must read." I finally found time to pick it up and they were right. So right, in fact, that I promptly ordered two more copies for family members. It's that kind of book. A heartwarming, though at times frustrating, account of what one person can do to heal some of ...

The Prophet

260 reviews
Kahlil Gibran

Little Brown & Co, 1999

Fabulous writing
The Prophet is a very thought-provoking and inspiring book. I purchased it after reading a few pages from a copy that my sister-in-law had, and I knew I had to have my own. An excellent collection of short stories and poems.

The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles

258 reviews
Julie Edwards

Topeka Bindery, 1999

My ten year old son's review: Best Book I've Ever Read!
"I stumbled upon this book in my school library looking for a good book for a book report. I had no idea it was going to be so good! Even though it's fantasy, it is written so well you could almost believe it being real! This book had many mind-boggling ideas included, but that just made the whole plot more interesting! I don't know how anyone could not absolutely love this book! This is almost a ...

Les Misérables (Signet Classics)

252 reviews
Victor Hugo

Signet Classics, 1987

Every Christian Should Read This Book
I have read this incredible work of art several times and never cease to be amazed by the enormous impact it has on me. The first time I ever read it, I cried off and on for about three days, I was so moved. Victor Hugo tapped into something profound when he penned this story. It is long, yes, but I find that every little rabbit trail Hugo goes down has a very important point. I can just read the ...

The Little Prince

191 reviews
Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Topeka Bindery, 1999

Little Prince speaks to the child in me
I was an adult when i read this book, and i really appreciated the lessons in life that Saint-Exupery shares through the Little Prince. A great book, full of beautiful illustrations, easy to read, while fun and sad at the same time. I personally read it as if Exupery is sharing with us the conversations he has with his own inner child, in the image of the Little Prince. That is why the ...

Mattimeo

213 reviews

Recorded Books, 2004

EXCELLENT! 10/10!
This is either the best or the second best Redwall book. It's the direct sequel to the Original Redwall, so there will be a lot of familier characters. Complete with 3 huge battles, a cruel monster that lurks in the dark, and an evil slaver named Slager, this book is ultimate, and I highly reccomend it!

The Neverending Story

261 reviews
Michael Ende

Demco Media, 1996

Beautiful Edition
Many reviewers have already given a synopsis of this fantastic story of a boy literally drawn into a book he is reading. So, I wanted to comment on this particular edition. I was hesitant to spend so much money on a book that has been in print for so long and is readily available in cheap paperback copies. However, this is a beautiful hardcover edition. Collectible quality. The dust ...

The Dark Is Rising Sequence: Silver on the Tree; The Grey King; Greenwitch; The Dark Is Rising; and Over Sea, ...

203 reviews
Susan Cooper

Simon Pulse, 1993

Wonderful, wonderful series
This series is my son's absolute FAVORITE. He's 8 and I recently decided to introduce him to the books, and he ate them up. He said he likes how the bad people aren't always perfect, and he likes the way the Drew siblings work together in OVER SEA, UNDER STONE and again in GREENWICH and SILVER ON THE TREE. I'm pretty sure that he didn't understand all the symbolism in THE DARK IS RISING, though ...

The Dark Tower, Books 1-3: The Gunslinger, The Drawing of the Three, and The Waste Lands

218 reviews
Stephen King

Penguin (Non-Classics), 1992

Foaming at the mouth for the next in the series!
This series is outstanding!!!! True King fans love it, and I think it's an interesting change for those who may not care for King's normal "horror" genre. Bits and pieces of this masterpiece are hinted at in many of King's other books,a nice "inside joke" for King's Constant Reader. This series grabbed me and would not let go! I've read them all at least twice and like the header says, I'm ...

With the Old Breed: At Peleliu and Okinawa (Classics of Naval Literature)

194 reviews
E. B. Sledge

US Naval Institute Press, 1996

Great wonderfully written book
I enjoyed reading this book so much I finished it in less then a week. Parts of it are featured on a PBS documentry called "The War" (Or somthing like that), anyhow, the book gives all the reader could ask for; loss, comraderie, and the absolute brutality of war. It is my favorite first person account I have read so far, although William Foley's "Visions From A Foxhole" is exceptional as well. If ...

Oh, the Places You'll Go! (Classic Seuss)

268 reviews
Dr. Seuss

Random House Books for Young Readers, 1990

Excellent, Motivational for all ages
This makes a great book. I gave one to a friend who's daughter is going to Kindergarten, I bought one for my little one and sent one to my brother who needed a little pick me up to get back on the right track. Its very motivational and I recommend it to every one of all ages.

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