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153 reviews
Rory Stewart

Harvest Books, 2006

Outstanding Must Read book
This is an extraordinary book. How many people do you know who would set off alone on foot across Afghanistan just after 9/11 armed with a stick? I had just read Three Cups of Tea so it was not unlikely for me to gravitate to this book, after seeing Rory on a CNN interview. What I did not expect was the sheer grit of the book and the man. This is not a comfortable book to read. It's a highly ...

The Hobbit

1623 reviews
J.R.R. Tolkien

Houghton Mifflin, 2002

The Hobbit
I liked it better in English than in German, which isn't astonishing as the original is in English. I like Bilbo and his being an anti-hero and I felt with the elbs when they shot down the dragon who in the end got, what all greedy, power hungry people deserve.

The Middle Place (Voice)

77 reviews
Kelly Corrigan

Voice, 2008

a careful dance between lightheartedness and gravity
Kelly Corrigan does an amazing job at recounting her experience of dealing with cancer with 2 very young children. During this traumatic experience, she learns her father who is her idol is diagnosed with cancer as well. The most remarkable aspect of this novel is how light-hearted Corrigan manages to keep her tale while alternating between stories of growing up as a Corrigan between her ...

The Children of Húrin

262 reviews
J.R.R. Tolkien

Houghton Mifflin, 2007

Excellent Story
The story was tough to get into; however, once I was into it, it was impossible to put down. The language style is a little tough to get used to, but once the story starts moving along you don't even notice it. This is another great book about elves and men. If you enjoyed the Silmarilion you will like this book.

It's Not Easy Being Mean (Clique Series)

57 reviews
Lisi Harrison

Poppy, 2007

The clique girls will do anything to get the key
Skye Hamilton gives Massie and the pretty committee a DVD about the contest for the key. The key unlocks OCD's secret room and Massie is physched. It's just what she needs to kick off the beggining of eighth grade in popularity! However, finding the key is simply harder than it seems. Skye claims to have hidden the key in the bedroom of a Briarwood boy in which she has kissed. While Claire ...

The Lord of the Rings (50th Anniversary Edition)

164 reviews
J.R.R. Tolkien

Houghton Mifflin, 2004

For now...
For now I just can say that it is a primorous job. And it must be said that it is a complete work of perfection, an item of beauty. Henceforth I have to begin my reading.

The Lord of the Rings: 50th Anniversary, One Vol. Edition

35 reviews
J.R.R. Tolkien

Houghton Mifflin, 2005

A Classic in Every Way
Full disclosure: I'm a fan that was brought in by the movies. Normally, I try to read a book before seeing it in movie form, but I was actually convinced not to in this case (more on that in a moment). Eventually, though, I watched the Peter Jackson film adaptations, loved them, and decided I'd like to get the full story. As a first-time LOTR reader, this edition looked like the best choice, as ...

Cybele's Secret

4 reviews
Juliet Marillier

Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2008

Cybele's Secret
I loved "Wildwood Dancing", so I was thrilled when I saw that Juliet Marillier was writing a sequel (or companion) to it. The main character this time is Paula. We don't see too much of the other sisters (Jena, Iulia, or Stela), as Paula leaves them behind to travel with their merchant father to Istanbul as his assistant. Paula and her father, Teodor, are hoping to purchase a legendary ...

The Silmarillion

663 reviews
J.R.R. Tolkien

Houghton Mifflin, 2001

Must read
Wasn't my intention, but I read Tolkien's books, in this order, LOTR, Hobbit, Turin, and Silmarillion. I think it has worked out quite well reading them in reverse chonologic order. The Silmarlillion is a fantastic backdrop and foundation to the entire world Tolkien has created. A Masterpiece.

The Bronze Bow

94 reviews
Elizabeth George Speare

Houghton Mifflin, 1997

Even better the second time around!
I read this with two of my children a handful of years ago and just recently, for the second time, with my youngest. It's even better than I remembered! Others have summed up the plot very well, so I'll just say, this is an excellent book!

The Lord of the Rings. 3 Vol. Set

1002 reviews
J.R.R. Tolkien

Houghton Mifflin, 2003

Lord of the Rings Book Review
Hello there, I am about half-way through the first book of the Lord of the Rings trilogy and I am loving it. I am amazed at how Tolkien is so descriptive in his writing and puts so much thought to it. The first one-hundred pages are a little rough, but after that it is impossible to put the book down. Obviously, there are no questions asked about how good this book is. Thank you!

The Atlas of Middle-Earth (Revised Edition)

80 reviews
Karen Wynn Fonstad

Houghton Mifflin, 2001

AMAZING book!!!
omg~for any tolkien fan out there, this is a must have! Especially for anyone who is fascinated with the maps already included in the Hobbit, LOTR, and the Silmarillion. Extensive maps (all based on Tolkien's writings, maps, and illustrations) - for everything from the Spring of Arda and Valinor to the Battle of Helm's Deep. There are maps following everystep of LOTR and the Hobbit - plus a ...

The Lord of the Rings

126 reviews
J.R.R. Tolkien

Houghton Mifflin, 2002

Best edition of LOTR there is!
This review is for that of the edition of the book not the writing itself. Or course Tolkien's writing is phenomonal. This edition has a beautiful case and amazingly illustrated cover protecters. They are all hardcover and are not too heavy. The pages are near tear-proof (of course, not if you try) and are resistant to dirty fingerprints and small bends (if you don't do it on purpose). All in ...

Deluxe Then and Now Bible Maps with CD-Rom: Bible Atlas with Clear Plastic Overlays of Modern Cities and ...

6 reviews
Rose Publishing

Rose Publishing, Inc., 2008

MORE THAN MAPS!
This is definitely a great source for finding Biblical locations and referencing them to present day geography however it is so much more than that. Biblical history is summarized in charts and diagrams. The Time Lines of the Old Testament and New Testament reference the books of the Bible to Biblical history, World history, and politcal rulers (Old Testament) of the time. Activities of Jesus' ...

The Librarian of Basra: A True Story from Iraq

36 reviews
Jeanette Winter

Harcourt Children's Books, 2005

Wonderful Simple Book on Iraq War and Books
I thought this book was wonderful. It is beautifully illustrated, simply written and carrys a powerful message. My students were captivated by it. It tells the story of a librarian in Basra named Alia who goes far in order to save the books from the public library, including some very valuable editions. I liked this book very much and so did my students.

Morgoth's Ring: The Later Silmarillion, Part One (The History of Middle-Earth, Vol. 10)

15 reviews
J.R.R. Tolkien

Houghton Mifflin, 1993

More in depth Silmarillion writings, and more depth than you could ever imagine
Part 1 starts out with another version of the Ainulindale. Tolkien would always be revising his stories and the reason for it could be many things. In the Ainulindale he rewrote it to make radical changes to the cosmology. It is very easy to see why most of his writings were never finished, every little change he made would throw off the entire Middle-Earth world from what it was before. ...

Iqbal

12 reviews
Francesco D'Adamo

Aladdin, 2005

A gripping tale you just won't put this book down
Iqbal is a book about bonded labour. It is about Pakistani children Iqbal, Fatima and fourteen other children. They have been sent out to work to pay off the debt, which their family owe to the unkind and evil Hassan Khan. Hassan Khan tricks these children. Their job is to weave carpets day in and day out. Each child has a slate with lines on it. They have to work hard each day for these lines ...

Forgotten New York: Views of a Lost Metropolis

15 reviews
Kevin Walsh

Collins, 2006

wonderful guide to the real New York
Every large city has its famous landmarks & signature structures which define it in the eyes of the world. For New York, the statue of Liberty, the Empire State building, Times Square and, after 9/11, the absence of the World Trade Towers. These are the sights that travellers and tourists want to see, and having seen them, think that they have "done" New York. But they have surely missed the ...

Season of the Sandstorms (A Stepping Stone Book(TM))

11 reviews
Mary Pope Osborne

Random House Books for Young Readers, 2006

Smarty Pants
Season of the Sandstorms is about Jack and Annie going on one of Merlin's Missions.This time they go to the golden age of Baghdad and are suppose to help the Caliph sread wisdom to the world.Your going to have to read the rest yourself.You'll also learn who the Caliph is!This was the best book I ever read!

China, Portrait of a Country
James Kynge, Karen Smith

TASCHEN America Llc, 2008

The People's Republic seen by Chinese photographers. This book brings together a vast selection of images by Chinese photographers since 1949, giving readers a visual journey across the great People's Republic; edited by esteemed photojournalist Liu Heung Shing, longtime Associated Press correspondent and Time magazine contributor. In post-Mao China, late Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping urged his one billion countrymen to "seek truth from facts." ...

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