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The Twins at St Clare's 2 reviews
Enid Blyton
Egmont Childrens Books, 1996
the twins
This book is gr8!! I like the St Clares better then Malory Towers. I reeeeeeally like the way Enid Blyton wrote.... but don't read 3rd and 6th coz Pamela Cox wrote those and she she sucks at carring on Blyton's characters. SHe's got Charlotta all WRONG!!! But I do like Rachel in the 3rd, she was a good character. And the twins in the 1st form in the 6th book are good but their excuse for ...
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Mr Forgetful3 reviews
Roger Hargreaves
Egmont Childrens Books, 1998
Fabulous
What a fabulous book! I just read it with my eight year old and he loved it and so did I. We just got introduced to the Mr. and Miss books by my son's teacher. We read this together and both laughed. Mr. Forgetful forgets everything. He is walking along when a police officer asks Mr. Forgetful to deliver a message to the farmer saying his cow is in the lane. Poor Mr. Forgetful tries so hard ...
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Who Killed Peggy Sue?2 reviews
Eileen Goudge
Egmont Childrens Books, 1995
Book 2 of a 4-Book Mystery Series
Peggy Sue is murdered. We must find out who did it. (But we won't find out until the 4th book.)
This is a teen murder mystery. The atmosphere is fun. It takes place in a California high school. I love the teen relationships. The characters are varied and complex.
You will not be able to put this book down.
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The Animals of Farthing Wood5 reviews
Colin Dann
Egmont Childrens Books, 1992
Finding a safe place ..
Farthing Wood is being destroyed by human development, and the animals decide that they need to move to a safer place, a wildlife sanctuary called White Deer Park.
This is a truly delightful tale about how the creatures band together (friend and foe alike) and their adventures as they travel from their threatened home to a safe place that only one of them (Toad) has ever seen.
Recommended ...
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Mr Mischief6 reviews
Roger Hargreaves
Egmont Childrens Books, 1998
The best Mr. Men book- my personal favorite.
Mr. Mischief loves to play pranks on the other Mr. Men characters. In this book, he does sneaky things to Mr. Happy, Mr. Greedy, and Mr. Funny. But of course, Mr. Mischief gets a taste of his own medicine! A hilarious story! I had this book as a child and rebought it as an adult. I still laugh when reading it today at age 27. All of the Mr. Men books are superb, and Mr. Mischief is one of Roger ...
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The Secret Three3 reviews
Mildred Myrick, Arnold Lobel
Egmont Childrens Books, 1963
Encourages Imagination Use
I'm happy to say that I now am able to read the same copy of this book to my own children that I myself once read as a child. Most appropriate for kids aged about 5 to 10 I'd say, though it can certainly appeal to kids outside that group as well. Three friends send bottles by sea with coded messages to each other and form a secret club. A good book for people who want their kids to develop an ...
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Grizzwold5 reviews
Syd Hoff
Egmont Childrens Books, 1964
Grizzwold
This story is adout a bear Grizzwold. He was bigger than other bears. Other bears could fit in their caves, but Grizzlywold couldn't fit in his cave. So he slept outside by himself. He didn't mind. He had a nice coat of fur to keep him warm. I hope that people like it. I thought it was a great book.
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Breaking Up (Terror Academy)2 reviews
Nicholas Pine
Egmont Childrens Books, 1995
This book is really GREAT!
This book, is soooo great! I love the story. It's a beautiful, exciting story of girls and boys around 16 years old, who are about to graduate from Central Academy. It's about love, hate, friends, murders, fights, and lot of other stuff.. You must read it!! *Haha* I wish there was a MOVIE of this book *GREAT IDEA* ;) The way I found out of this story, is because whe had to read an English book ...
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Biggest Word Book Ever!23 reviews
Richard Scarry
Egmont Childrens Books, 1999
My grandchild loves it
When my son was a small boy he loved all the Richard Scarry books. Now that he is the father of a small boy, I was delighted to find Richard Scarry's Biggest Word Book Ever published as a giant board book.My grandson found the large size a bit intimidating at first, but now it is one of his favorite books.
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The O'Sullivan Twins2 reviews
Enid Blyton
Egmont Childrens Books, 1997
Great Memories of these stories
I remember reading these books (O'Sullivan Twins and St' Clare's stories) when I was about 11-12 years old. Sure, I did live in the UK or go to boarding school but I still enjoyed reading about all the fun, rivalry, midnight feasts, field hockey matches, and the other jolly adventures of the twins and their classmates. If you liked "The Parent Trap" (Hayley Mills version, that is) then you will ...
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The Enid Blyton Book of Brownies1 review
Enid Blyton
Egmont Childrens Books, 1990
A throughly enjoyable fantasy world for a child
This was one of may favorite books as a child. The book is about three naughty brownies, who are sent to find their goodness from an unknown land as a punishment for one of their naughty deeds. It gives a description of all the adventures they have on their way and how ultimately they are able to find their goodness. It is written in the characterstic simple style of Enid Blyton and anyone who ...
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Melanie and the Night Animal1 review
Gillian Rubinstein
Egmont Childrens Books, 1991
Melanie and the Night Animal - a narrative of excellence
By the end of the first chapter you nknow that Melanie and the Night Animal is a narrative of literary excellence. Ms Rubinstein has managed to descibe a little girl who has wishes and fears that will be easily identifiable to readers of 8 years and over. The main characters are thoughtfully developed throughout and the emergence of the night animal not only promotes mystery and adventure but a ...
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Miffy Goes Flying1 review
Dick Bruna
Egmont Childrens Books, 1991
Miffy
Another in a series of delightful books that we read to our son when he was 2...We now read it to our grandson who is almost 2!
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Three to Get Ready (An I Can Read Book)1 review
Betty Virginia Boegehold
Egmont Childrens Books, 1995
wonderful
I just adore this book. My mom used to read this to me every single night when I was little. It is just a very sweet, simple little story of 3 little kittens and their momma cat. It teaches some good leasons too ! I still have my original copy (from 30 years ago) and plan to read it to my child. It's one of my treasured possessions. Just looking at the cover brings back so many wonderful ...
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Tales of Long Ago (Rewards)1 review
Enid Blyton
Egmont Childrens Books, 1990
A great introduction to mythology for children
This was my first introduction to mythology as a child, not on purpose, but just because I happened to adore Enid Blyton and read everything of hers I could get. This book lays out the ancient Greek and Roman legends of the gods on Mount Olympus, Pandora's box, etc., in a gentle and interesting manner. Children can learn the old stories without having to hear about the gods' exploits. :^) I also ...
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Doctors and Nurses: What Do They Do?1 review
Carla Greene, Leonard Kessler
Egmont Childrens Books, 1964
Thanks a billion for finding my favorite childhood book!
I was extremely sad when I found out this book was out of print- it was my favorite as a child...when I placed a search from AMAZON, you located this book- I was ecstatic! This book was at my doctor's office and as a child, it was the only thing I looked forward to! Way to go- get this for your kids if you can- I highly recommend it! You won't be sorry!
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Falling into Glory1 review
Robert Westall
Egmont Childrens Books, 1993
Fall Into Glory As You Read This Novel!
'Falling Into Glory' is a poignant and sensitive love story. When the book was recommended to me, I was told it was the story of a teacher and student's forbidden love. I thought it would be about a depraved, lecherous old woman trying to seduce a young innocent, or a sleazy young boy trying to taste forbidden fruit. It was neither. The book is the sensitive and tender love story of a boy, ...
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Book of Fairies1 review
Enid Blyton
Egmont Childrens Books, 1990
Fairy Fantastic
This book is WONDERFUL! It is compiled of many short fantasy stories by Enid Blyton.In a beautiful hardcover edition. A total delight, you'll love it!!!
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Buddy Bear (Plush Teddy Board Books)1 review
Paul Stickland
Egmont Childrens Books, 1996
Buddy Bear
My mom purchased the book a long time ago. Christine came to visit. She said he didn't come off. He stayed on. But I pulled him off the book. My dad said we could sew him back on, but I decided not to.
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The Vandal1 review
Ann Schlee
Egmont Childrens Books, 1989
Though I've forgotten the details, the tone remains in mind.
I read this book ten years ago. Now, a junior at Vassar, I consider "The Vandal" among the books that most influenced my own fiction. This books holds a space in the shelves of my mind among the works of Kundera, Burroughs, Abe, Kafka, and, of course, Denis Johnson. In the fourth grade, "The Vandal" inspired me to write the first story that I ever fell in love with.
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