morganville masterpiece illuminated experienced

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1 review
Sean Murphy

Delta, 2004

funny, magical, & wise
This novel, a sort-of sequel to THE HOPE VALLEY HUBCAP KING, is funny, magical, and wise. The setting is a world different from our own, yet oh so familiar. Contains delightful wordplay and a host of liminal characters who set out to save the world from the humorousless, the greedy, & the obssessive monoculturalists.

Murphy's Boy

35 reviews
Torey L Hayden

Gollancz, 1983

The Best Book Ever
This book is quite possibly the best book i've ever read. I must go out and buy more of Torey Hayden's books, I am hooked. I was clinging to every page, staying awake all night to see what happened next. Her devotion and patience with these kids is astounding. The way she cared about Kevin amazed me. The way she practicly sacraficed her life for this child, just to see him come through to the ...

The Pipes Are Calling

3 reviews
Loretta A. Murphy

PublishAmerica, 2006

Wonderful!
Brigid and Daniel love each other, but Tommy O'Toole, an interfering leprechaun causes the two to be forever separated. It was 1873, when Daniel was arrested as a rebel and deported to America. While Daniel's plight takes him to Pennsylvania Coal Company and the Molly Maguires, Brigid is left behind in Ireland, where loneliness and hunger are constant companions. Tommy O'Toole is ...

A Boy and His Bunny (Bccb Blue Ribbon Picture Book Awards (Awards))

10 reviews
Sean Bryan

Arcade Publishing, 2005

Wonderful for kids, thought provoking for parents
On the face, this book is a wonderful, adventurous story about a boy with a bunny on his head. My 6 year-old daughter loves the wonderful places they visit, especially the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. My son, 3, simply loves the silliness of it all, right from the opening line, "Once upon a time, a boy woke up with a bunny on his head." The book is more than worth the purchase price if for this ...

The Boys' War: Confederate and Union Soldiers Talk About the Civil War

4 reviews
Jim Murphy

Sandpiper, 1993

Wonderful intro to young soldiers lives in the Civil War
Read this aloud with my children about 2 years ago. It sparked my son's interest in Civil War historical fiction. He is not an avid reader, but has read several civil war books including "Red Cap" by Clifton Wisler and just picked up "Across Five Aprils" for his sixth-grade historical fiction assignment. Jim Murphy is a fine writer, weaving quotes, diary entries and anecdotes into a lucent and ...

Gone A-whaling: The Lure Of The Sea And The Hunt For The Great Whale

1 review
Jim Murphy

Turtleback Books Distributed by Demco Media, 2004

Wonderful reading
I've been reading one chapter a night to my eight year old, and he and I have both loved this book. It discusses the history of whaling, from early humans through modern times. Whenever possible, the author quotes primary sources, including the writings of "cabin boys", the young all-around helpers who served on whaleships. This youthful perspective keeps even an eight year old interested. ...

A Young Patriot: The American Revolution as Experienced by One Boy

4 reviews
Jim Murphy

Scholastic Inc, 1996

This is a great book!
I'm 12 years-old and I thought this story was very exciting. My older brother read it also, and he said it was great. It is about a fifteen-year-old boy who is eager to go to war. However, it ends up being the most horrifying life a young man could have. I would give six stars if I could. Since I can't, I'll write it down: six stars!

The Boy with Illuminated Measles (Knight Books)

1 review
John Antrobus

Knight, 1988

Illuminated measles
I loved reading this very funny book. There are alot of jokes and puns, it is about Ronnie who wakes up one morning with flashing spots on his face, which turn out to be illuminated measles. He is pursued by a Russian spy, meet the band who played on the Titanic and his mum is in outer space in an elevator! I am reading it to my 7 year old niece and she enjoys the story. It was pretty hard to ...

The Boys' War: Confederate and Union Soldiers Talk About the Civil War

1 review
Jim Murphy

Scholastic Inc, 1990

The Boys' War
Thousands of boys fought in the Civil War, kids from 12 to 16, fighting with, and against, grown men. Some went to war over slavery; some went to protect their families. Many didn't even know the reasons; they just wanted an adventure, a reason to escape boredom. This is the story of those boys. Based on diary entries and letters, The Boys' War tells all about their war: Why they joined, what ...

A Bear and His Boy

2 reviews
Sean Bryan

Arcade Publishing, 2007

A Bear and His Boy
I first bought "A Girl and Her Gator" because the girl in the book is Claire, which is my granddaughter's name. When I found out it was second in a series, I purchased the first book, "A Boy and His Bunny," and have now purchased the third book, "A Bear and His Boy." My granddaughter loves these books. She has her mom read them in order each night. They are very humerous and the illustrations are ...

Chance Murphy and the Battle of Morganville

8 reviews
Josh P. McClary

Kedzie Press, 2007

Texas loves Chance Murphy!
This book is flat out hilarious! The best book I've read in a long time. It took me back into the day, but is still a great story of everyday life. I recommend this book for anybody that wants to be entertained and is tired of reading the same 'ol, same 'ol.

Oh Danny Boy

10 reviews
Rhys Bowen

Wheeler Publishing, 2006

An avid reader
Again Rhys Bowen has written an intriguing and well plotted gaslight mystery. Besides the suspenseful plot, Bowen keeps us up to date on Molly's personal life. This episode was an especially good one. I look forward to the next book in the series.

Masterpiece

5 reviews
Elise Broach

Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), 2008

Masterful!
Masterpiece Regardless of whether or not you have read Elise Broach's SHAKESPEARE'S SECRET, you will absolutely fall in love with a marvelous little beetle named Marvin. Marvin inadvertently discovers he is a miniatures artist when he dabbles in James's ink set. The uncanny ability to recreate Durer miniatures puts Marvin in a number of dangerous (for beetles) situations, especially when ...

Backstreet Boys (Ariel Books)

8 reviews
Catherine Murphy

Andrews McMeel Publishing, 1998

Heads Up!
THIS book is a JOURNAL. It is a spiral-bound notebook full of blank pages. There are a few pictures on the front and back covers, but this is NOT a book ABOUT the Boys. If you want a book to write in yourself, and you like the Boys, this is the one for you. If you want to read about the Boys, look elsewhere.

Buddha Boy

15 reviews
Spencer Murphy (Narrator) Kathe Koja

Full Cast Audio, 2004

Powerful Book, Good For a Friendship or Peace Theme/Unit
I found this book really riviting and also surprising. I recommend it as a read aloud for the classroom if you take out the swear words. The main character, Justin, finds himself stuggling to like the new boy, Jinsen. Jinsen acts like a Buddhist and is an incredible artist, but he won't defend himself against those who torment him. Read the book and find out why. It's really worth your time. ...

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