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Waiting in Vain 447 reviews
Colin Channer
One World/Ballantine, 1998
An Amazing Literary Journey That Took My Breath Away
Colin Channer to me is like a modern day Picasso with a pen. His dialogue is compelling, soul-stirring and purposeful and his characters are engaging. You can almost close your eyes and imagine yourself seeing the story unfold as if you were a fly on the wall at a gallery in New York, a beach house in Jamaica, or the Streets of London. This is the mark of a truly great storyteller.
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Ella Enchanted1078 reviews
Gail Carson Levine
Listening Library, 1998
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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Harry Potter 3 and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Adult Edition2597 reviews
Joanne K. Rowling
Bloomsbury Publishing Inc, 2004
Dive deeper into Harry's personal life
Harry does have family! A "crazy" god-father that he is completely unaware of having until this book. A great mystery book in the series. It will have you wanting more!
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Redeeming Love556 reviews
Francine Rivers
Multnomah Books, 2001
Redeeming Love
This book tells not only of a seemingly impossible, desperate love between a man and a woman but also of the endless and unconditional love that God has for each and every one of us. A really great read.
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Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time1339 reviews
Greg Mortenson, David Oliver Relin
Penguin (Non-Classics), 2007
Absolutely Wonderful!
This is one of the best books I have ever ready. It is interesting, uplifting and once you start reading it, its hard to put down. If we can have more people like Dr. Greg, the world will be a better place!
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Alanna576 reviews
Tamora Pierce
Oxford University Press, 1984
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.
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October Sky (The Coalwood Series #1)536 reviews
Homer Hickam
Dell, 1999
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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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire5176 reviews
J. K. Rowling
Large Print Distribution, 2003
A little darker...
This is when the Harry Potter series starts to get a bit "darker". The ending will make you buy the next book. You will want to know what happends.
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Seabiscuit: An American Legend638 reviews
Laura Hillenbrand, 2007
Seabiscuit: An American Legend
I saw both flims the original with Shirley Temple/Lon McAllister also the newer version both were great
So the the book was a must have also to learn what had happen to rest of the story(the horse/the people)
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Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone5429 reviews
J. K. Rowling
Topeka Bindery, 2001
AMAZING
This is a new elaborate world with some of the best characters written, and some of the most unique experiences imaginable. So many twists and turns!
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Dealing With Dragons300 reviews
Patricia C. Wrede
Topeka Bindery, 2002
on audio
Princess Cimorene is tired of embroidery, etiquette, and protocol classes. She wants to take Latin, fencing, magic, and cooking lessons instead. But, that's just "not done." So to avoid a betrothal to a handsome and charming (but not particularly bright) prince, she runs away to become housekeeper for a dragon. As a dragon's princess, Cimorene gets the freedom to cook and clean and to organize ...
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Brown Bear Brown Bear What Do You See316 reviews
Bill Martin
Harcourt School, 1993
Great book for young readers
Great book. My son's favorite. At 9 months of age he knew it by name.
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Mossflower298 reviews
Brian Jacques
Red Fox, 1994
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 Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches (Keeper Martin's Tales Series, Book 1)309 reviews
Robert Stanek
Reagent Press, 2002
Good But Continue on to the other books
I first read The Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches as a ninth grader and remember loving it. I then continued on to books 2, 3, and 4, which were excellent. I decided to re-read The Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches books this summer since I found I had forgotten the majority of the story. After re-reading it now as a college freshman, I enjoyed it even more.
Clearly it's a remarkable ...
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Where the Wild Things Are363 reviews
HarperTrophy, 1984
The BEST
Where the Wild Things Are
I purchase this book for my two year old grandson, he loves to hear his poppa read it to him. It is the only way I have found to get a two year old grandchild to set still for about 15 minutes.
Love the book remember it from when I was a child.
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The Ultimate Hitchhiker's Guide305 reviews
Douglas Adams
Wings, 1996
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 ...
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The House of the Scorpion300 reviews
Nancy Farmer
Simon & Schuster Audio, 2008
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!
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Phantom367 reviews
Susan Kay
Delacorte Press, 1991
Exactly as advertised.
Excellent product with very fast shipping. I am completely satisfied and would recommend the seller and the book to anyone.
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Friends and Lovers271 reviews
Eric Jerome Dickey
NAL Trade, 2000
AAMBC Reviews
If you ever want to get to know a true artist, why not embrace a writer like Dickey. The characters in this book are so relatable that it is almost like your inside the book. There is a play on this book as well same tittle and I strongly suggest you read this book. You can't say your a true book reader without obtaining this novel.
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Lonesome Dove388 reviews
Larry McMurtry
Simon & Schuster, 1985
Best Westerns
Though published in 1985, this classic reached its peak in the 1990's with the film. The movie in this case did not hurt the book, as it was well done, but as is often the case did not elicit the same response as reading the novel, chapter by chapter. A richer flavor of the west is seen through the eyes of the reader, whereas the film concentrates more on the characters relationships, perhaps for ...
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