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From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler 302 reviews
E.L. Konigsburg
Aladdin, 1998
a childhood favorite
I love this book. I saw it one day in the bookstore with my 7 year old who is a good reader. I bought it for her as a gift and re-read it first. I enjoyed it again as an adult and she has enjoyed it too. A good read with enough excitement and mystery to keep you turning the pages (but nothing scary).
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The Homework Machine9 reviews
Dan Gutman
Aladdin, 2007
I Wish I Had That Machine!!!!!!!!!!
The Homework Machine is about 4 kids who sit next to each other at Grand Canyon Middle School. Their names are Brenton Damagatchi, Kelsey Donnelly, Sam Dawkins, and Judy Douglas. Do you notice that their last names all start with D? Well that is why they are called the D Squad by their class. Brenton is a genius, Kelsey is a average girl, Sam is the average bully , and Judy is Brenton's friend. ...
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Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day163 reviews
Judith Viorst
Aladdin, 1987
Great for toddler boys
My 3 1/2 year old loved this book. I read it to him one time and he memorized every word and recited it to his classmates and teachers at preschool the next day. We read it every night for the first week he had it.
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Chicka Chicka Boom Boom175 reviews
Bill Martin Jr., John Archambault
Aladdin, 2000
BEST ABC Book By Far
I love the fun rhythmic way this book can be read. It was very well thought out and goes over each alphabet twice in a manner that would rivet a child's attention to the story. This ABC book would be quite difficult to top. I remember this book from my own childhood.
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Fireflies (Reading Rainbow)7 reviews
Aladdin, 1986
great images
I read this book to my class of first graders and they loved it! This book is well-written and uses wonderful descriptive words to paint a vivid picture for the kids. They connected to the story and wanted to hear it again!
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Animals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothing 13 reviews
Judi Barrett
Aladdin, 1988
Animals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothing
This book is great!!!! Small children love it. There are the best illustrations of animals in trouble wearing clothes. My grandson especially loved the hen with an egg stuck in it's pants because we have a small flock of chickens. This book is a good laugh for little ones and one I'm asked to read again and again.
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Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs165 reviews
Judi Barrett
Aladdin, 1982
Loved it Then and Now
This book is my proclaimed favorite book of all my childhood. I read this book so much that I had to buy a replacement for it when I was 18 because the original was falling apart. I cannot wait for the birth of my daughter so I can read to her about the silly story of a town that receives its food from the sky until the weather makes a turn for the worse. The pictures still crack me up, and the ...
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Hatchet1132 reviews
Gary Paulsen
Aladdin, 2006
Austin from Lake Tapps says this a great book.Brian's Survival
Brian's Survival
"AAAA", said the pilot "something is going wrong". Brian is scared. He doesn't know what to do then... If you want to know more read the book Hatchet.
Hi, my book review is on a book called "Hatchet". Hatchet is a book about a boy named Brian who gets stranded in the Canadian woods and has to use his brain to survive in the wild. If you like the book ...
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Fablehaven75 reviews
Brandon Mull
Aladdin, 2007
Loved It!!
I read this book and then passed it on to my 13 year old nephew whom I have relentlessly tried to introduce to books, even with bribes. This is the first book he has completed. He talked about the character as if they were people he knew. He sneaked to read at midnight, and on his way to school in the mornings. He is asking for more books like this. I look forward to the second installment that ...
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The Dark Is Rising (Boxed Set): The Dark Is Rising, Greenwitch, Over Sea, Under Stone, Silver on the Tree, ...25 reviews
Susan Cooper
Aladdin, 2007
Great set! & Great price!
I really enjoyed all 5 of these books. I had read The Dark is Rising previously and liked it enough to purchase and read the other books in the sequence; and I was not disappointed. If you like Arthurian lore, British history and fantasy then this is for you!
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Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh (Aladdin Fantasy)314 reviews
Robert C. O'Brien
Aladdin, 1986
Rats that Outsmart People
"Super Intelligent Rats Escape NIMH Laboratory" could have been the news bulletin. It wouldn't have been disclosed, of course, that the LABORATORY rats had outsmarted their imprisoner. And though they come to live in luxury under a country rosebush, they are not entirely free. Should they ever leave evidence about of their intelligent behavior, the laboratory is sure to hear of it.
To Mrs. ...
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Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday14 reviews
Judith Viorst
Aladdin, 1987
kinda cute
Great for those under 10; my kids think it's funny and keep telling me, "I'll never do that". Yeah, right. :)
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The Tiny Seed (Aladdin Picture Books)11 reviews
Aladdin, 2001
LOVE IT!!!
I absolutely adore this book! It is soooooo well written! Its pictures are absolutely beautiful! This book is a must for anyone with children! It is just that good! You should buy this book right away! I PROMISE that you will LOVE it too!
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Fortunately28 reviews
Remy Charlip
Aladdin, 1993
my son insisted we read it five times in a row
I bought this book for my son's fourth birthday. We sat down to read it at bedtime, and he was completely riveted. When we finished, he said "read it again, Mommy." We went through this four more times, then I had to promise we'd read it again the next day in order to get him to go to sleep.
The story is gripping, and the artwork is amazing. Switching between color and black/white for ...
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Pickles To Pittsburgh 15 reviews
Judi Barrett
Aladdin, 2000
One of my FAVORITES!
This is one of the BEST kids' books around. A fabulous sequel to "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs", this is just one of those fun books to share wtih your kids, and a must-have on the shelf, even if your kids are too old to apprecite it - everyone needs a little silliness now and again!
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The Quillan Games (Pendragon)41 reviews
D. J. MacHale
Aladdin, 2007
Possibly the best in the series!
The Quillan Games is possibly the best of the Pendragon series! On the territory of Quillan, Bobby finds a dark, grim future where people would literally kill themselves by betting on the deadly and twisted Quillan games, with very dire consequences for losers of the bet. Bobby delves deeper into the society and finds the gut-wrenching truths behind their seemingly crazy behavior. The level of ...
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Rise of the Evening Star (Fablehaven)
Brandon Mull
Aladdin, 2008
At the end of the school year, Kendra and her brother Seth find themselves racing back to Fablehaven, a refuge for mythical and magical creatures. Grandpa Sorenson, the caretaker, invites three specialists -- a potion master, a magical relics collector, and a mystical creature trapper -- to help protect the property from the Society of the Evening Star, an ancient organization determined to infiltrate the preserve and steal a hidden artifact of ...
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Frindle341 reviews
Andrew Clements
Aladdin, 1998
A story to warm the heart of very child with a curious and rebellious streak
This book should be a classic, it demonstrates how a child can rebel against his teachers and yet do it in a positive way. Nick Allen is a bit of a troublemaker in school; he has many "good" ideas and is always trying them out. He reaches fifth grade, and the only language arts teacher is the elderly Mrs. Granger. When one of his ideas goes astray, Nick is required to develop a presentation to ...
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The Relatives Came32 reviews
Cynthia Rylant
Aladdin, 1993
Delightful Story
I love this book, especially for kids with big families. As an adult from a big family it is equally fun to read. This account of the journey and the visit at the relatives' house is written from a refreshingly honest child's point of view. A completely delightful read-to book. I bought a copy for all my kids with children.
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We're Going on a Bear Hunt54 reviews
Michael Rosen
Aladdin, 2003
Children's classic
Quite simply a children's classic. My 2.5year old loves this book. We also recommend checking out the Michael Rosen reading of this book on You Tube.
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