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Myth-O-Mania: Say Cheese, Medusa! - Book #3 (Myth-O-Mania) 4 reviews
Kate McMullan
Volo, 2002
A different perspective on popular myths which really rings
Kate McMullan has created an excellent twist on traditional myth telling. I bought these books for my older two children (ages 9 & 7) and found them not only funny, but extremely eye opening and appropriate for adults as well. They should really be read in tandem with Bullfinch's anthologies in any mythology class, as it offers a view from the "other" side, which is rarely, if ever, explored. ...
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Philosophy Rocks!7 reviews
Stephen Law
Volo, 2002
Great intro for kids 9 and older...
This is a top-notch philosophy intro book for kids. My 9 year old just loves it. The book introduces children to ethics (via animal rights), philosophy of mind, epistemology, metaphysics ("what is real?"), and other topics covered in academic philosophy. The book uses humor (and humorous sketches) on every page, and lays out the arguments pro and con in a fair way. Highly recommended!
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Lost Treasures: The Teddy Bear Habit - Book #3 (Lost Treasures)7 reviews
James Lincoln Collier
Volo, 2001
The Book That Made Me A Reader
Back when I was in grammar school (I'm 45 now), my teacher asked me what I would like to read. I had friends who liked Tom Swift and Nancy Drew but I did not have a preference nor a love of reading. She handed me this book and said I would like it. She was absolutely right. I was so wrapped up in it that I read it over one weekend and asked if I could borrow it again. I read the book three times ...
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Barkley's School for Dogs #5: Snow Day (Barkley's School for Dogs)1 review
Debbie Dadey, Marcia Thornton Jones
Volo, 2001
BARKLEY'S SCHOOL FOR DOGS
Our grand-daughter loved this book as all the books in this series. We recommend it.
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A Lives of the Musicians13 reviews
Kathleen Krull
Volo, 1996
GREAT for kids - first exposure to composers tough for little ones
My daughter's piano teacher gave her the assignment to read about Mozart as she started her first Mozart Minuet. My daughter was 7 at the time, and although she was reading at above 3rd grade level, I was shocked to find that there was NOTHING available on the internet or in her school library that give her information on composers at HER level. I finally found "Lives of the Musicians" and have ...
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Myth-O-Mania: Have a Hot Time, Hades! - Book #1 (Myth-O-Mania)17 reviews
Kate McMullan
Volo, 2002
A charming recasting of Greek myth
Not too long ago Hades--that's His Royal Lowness, Lord of the Dead, King Hades to you--picked up a book on Greek mythology and discovered that his younger brother Zeus had tampered with the Greek myths in order to make himself look good (braggart and liar that Zeus tends to be). In order to set the record straight Hades set to work at once writing his own account of what really happened way back ...
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Lost Treasures: The Great Cheese Conspiracy - Book #4 (Lost Treasures, 4)4 reviews
JEAN VAN-LEEUWEN
Volo, 2001
A Great childrens book!
This was the first book I read over 20 years ago, and I never forgot it. That is how much I enjoyed it, I would definitly recommend it.
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Keeping Faith (Horseshoe Trilogies #1)5 reviews
Lucy Daniels
Volo, 2002
Excelent Book!!!!
I thought Keeping Faith was one of the best books out of 1,2,and 3.It was very temting for Josie when all kinds of people want Faith but she just not sure witch person is the one to have her.And its bad enough that she has to leave Hope and Charity the other horses because they have to leave the Riding Stabels. She also has a bad time parting with her horses. Even thought her parents are ...
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Myth-O-Mania: Nice Shot, Cupid! - Book #4 (Myth-O-Mania)4 reviews
Kate McMullan
Volo, 2002
Better than the original myth
I'm a big fan of greek mythology and this is my favorite story.
I've read this book about 14 times and it's still my favorite.
The only part I didn't like was when Psyche spent all those years trying to make Aphrodite happy and see Cupid again. She seemed to good for him.
I definetely recommend this book, but you should first read the myth Eros (Cupid) and Psyche so you have a better idea ...
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Go for the gold, Atalanta! (Myth-o-mania)1 review
Kate McMullan
Volo, 2003
The first Feminine Hero
This awesome tale is of Atalanta and the golden apples. Atalanta was a strong and intelligent female hero who was part of a group called the Daughters of Artemis. So did Melanion(Her most head strong suitor) win the race. Read the book and decide for yourself. This a truly awesome Myth-O-Mania that reveals the power of females in a world where some men think muuuuuch differently(Plus you'll get a ...
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Myth-O-Mania: Keep a Lid on It, Pandora! - Book #6 (Myth-O-Mania)1 review
Kate McMullan
Volo, 2003
Opening up THIS Pandora's box
Back again is King Hades, to tell you the truth about Greek Myths. This particular book is a deluxe myth(The myth of Prometheus and of Pandora), with more Titans. The story is almost the well known story of Pandora...almost but not quite. The story talks about what it's like to be the only girl in a world full of guys. But the funniest part is what's really in the box!Read and find out, but be ...
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Cracked Classics: What a Trip! - Book #3: Around the World in Eighty Days (Cracked Classics)1 review
Tony Abbott
Volo, 2002
A trip around the world!
Once again Devin and his friend for life even if she is a girl Frankie find themselves zapped through Mrs.Figglehopper's mysterious zapper gates in the library and right into Julius Vern's 19th century book Around The World In Eighty Days. There they meet the robotic and cold Phileas Fogg and his contrasting servants, who is energetic, Passporte. When Fogg places a bet that he can make it around ...
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Barkley's School for Dogs #9: Santa Dog (Barkley's School for Dogs)1 review
Marcia Thornton Jones
Volo, 2002
TATTLE TAILS
GREAT BOOK!!! You should read it, too. I did...it's fang-tastic!
Harry's owners got a new puppy and they left with it. Now poor Harry has to sleep over at Barkley's -with the bully Sweetcakes. Just to get more attention he starts to tattle tail -on most of the dogs at Barkley's. But when he tells on Sweetcakes...well you'll have to read it yourself.
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Cracked Classics #2: Mississippi River Blues: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (Cracked Classics)1 review
Tony Abbott
Volo, 2002
Twain's classic
Once again Devin and his pal-for-life-even-if-she-is-a-girl Francine "Frankie" Lang find them ill-prepared for a literature test. They decide to once again use the library's mysterious zapper gates to get them into the story---which just happens to be The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Once again the two find themselves swept up into Twain's classic. Both soon find out that Tom is pretty much like ...
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Spy Kids Adventures: Off Sides - Book #10 (Spy Kids Adventures) (Spy Kids Adventures)1 review
Elizabeth Lenhard
Volo, 2004
Great Book!!!!
I love spy kids and Have read every single one in the series! This is one of the best. As some might think this NOT a stupid book it's far fetched at times yes but still very good, I love all the books they're great!
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Cracked Classics: Crushing on a Capulet - Book #6: Romeo & Juliet (Cracked Classics)1 review
Tony Abbott
Volo, 2003
Crushing on a Capulet
Wow! This story has certainly made an impact on my children. Even at 6 & 8 they came away with a good understanding of what a tragedy is...the style of Shakespeare and the classic quotes from Romeo & Juliet. I even learned more. The jokes made us laugh out loud and yet by the end we had tears in our eyes. I only hope that more will be published on like classics as it was a wonderful way to ...
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Last Hope (Horseshoe Trilogies #2)1 review
Lucy Daniels
Volo, 2002
Great story
This was a very good book. The story is of the Grace family trying to find a new home for their horse Hope. Unlike Faith (the horse from the first book), Hope is very average looking if not a bit ugly. Due to her allergies Hope looks terrible and not many people are interested in buying her.
After thinking about donating Hope to the local PAWS animal sanctuary the Grace family is contacted by ...
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The Secret Birthday (Yoko & Friends School Days)1 review
Rosemary Wells
Volo, 2002
A Special Birthday Celebration
The "Yoko and Friends: School Days" books are fun and funny stories that help readers tackle common problems. By Rosemary Wells, they feature Yoko, Timothy and other popular characters seen on TV in the show "Timothy Goes to School."
In this story, Nora faces a problem that many kids have had. She is having a birthday party, but she's only allowed to invite a few of her friends and not ...
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Lost Treasures: The Kellyhorns - Book #11 review
Barbara Cooney
Volo, 2001
One of my Favorite Children's Books
This book is like the Parent Trap, except with more twists and turns and excitement. When Pam and Penny Kellyhorn meet at the Country Fair they realize at once that they are twins. Once met they can't get apart, and the pair soon sparks a chain of events that includes two marriages, an arsonist, and the circus in Florida. Try this book and I promise you will be reading it again and again!
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