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The Island of the Blue Dolphins 600 reviews
Scott O'Dell
Yearling, 1999
Childhood Memories
This book brings back good memories of my childhood and all the great books my teachers suggested. I am an avid reader and I bought this book so that I could have my own copy and re-read it whenever I wanted to. I plan on keeping this for my own children someday...I hope they enjoy it as much as I did.
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The Penderwicks: A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy (Penderwicks ...83 reviews
Jeanne Birdsall
Yearling, 2007
Terrific for anyone!
I agree with those who found this book absolutely charming. I read to my girls (ages 10 & 13) every night and am always on the look out for a book we would all enjoy. We loved every minute of this one and the girls begged me for "just one more chapter" every night. Its a great read aloud as it has great dialouge and characters. If you have a beloved family dog who is a good friend to your ...
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Nim's Island 15 reviews
Wendy Orr
Yearling, 2008
A Great Read for Young and Old, alike
This is a great read for children and adults, alike. I read this before giving it to my 7 year old grandaughter and I fell in love with all of the characters and the animals. What a delightful book of an island adventure! It has action, mystery, adventure, excitement and love. It teaches you to use your imagination to visualize the island and its animals. It encourages bravery, commitment and ...
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Harriet the Spy140 reviews
Louise Fitzhugh
Yearling, 2001
Harriet the spy--
Wonderful book for teens. There is a few things that pertain to the female body maturing that made it a bit awkward for me while reading to ALL of my children but other than that, it is a sweet coming of age book.
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Holes3275 reviews
Louis Sachar
Yearling, 2003
What else is there to say?
Good grief there are more than 3,000 reviews on here for this book. I'll add this one to say: I really enjoyed this book, as did my three young children (who read it independently). It's a quick read, accomplished over one airplane flight (with some weather delay . . .). The drama is gripping, and this is one of those stories, usually for young readers, where every element of the plot is ...
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Where the Red Fern Grows1196 reviews
Wilson Rawls
Yearling, 1996
Where the Red Fern Grows Book Review
Where the Red Fern Grows was a really excellent read. The author, Wilson Rawls, made it seem as if I were living and experiencing the adventures the main character, Billy, had with his dogs.
This book is about an old man named Billy Colman. He finds a hound that was being attacked by a pack of dogs and saves the hound, patches up the dog's wounds, let it eat and sleep and set it free. The man ...
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Hoot473 reviews
Carl Hiaasen
Yearling, 2006
I didn't know it was a children's book
I picked this book up by accident. I started reading and realized it was a children's book, and kept on reading, because it is a great book. Great writing. Highly recommend for 6th graders and the child in all of us.
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How Big Is a Foot?22 reviews
Rolf Myller
Yearling, 1991
How BIg is a Foot?
This is a terrific book for young and older children. It is a fun way to demonstrate why we need a universal form of measurement.
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The Prophet of Yonwood (Books of Ember) 66 reviews
Jeanne Duprau
Yearling, 2007
Book 3 of 4 is highly recommended
The third book in the series "the city of ember" was not like book one and two. It didn't mention any of the characters that were in one and two. Another thing I do not get is that it's the third book, but in the section "What Happend Afterward," you realize that nickie's father was one of the builders of the underground city, The City of Ember, Which you will find more about in book one. Also, ...
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GIVER, THE (Yearling Books)3048 reviews
Lois Lowry
Yearling, 1999
Nothing less than astonishing
When author Lois Lowry regularly visited her parents in a nursing home, she noticed that her father was physically well but his memory was going, while her mother's memory was good but her body was failing.
According to a 2004 interview with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, this gave her the inspiration for her Newbery Award-winning novel, The Giver: "I began to think a lot about the concept of ...
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Best of Judy Blume 4 Copy Box Set4 reviews
Judy Blume
Yearling, 2004
4 Great Stories with a Message
I don't even remember if it was 40 or 45 years ago when I first started reading Judy Blume's books but I do remember the stories always seemed to touch on a subject I could relate to as a child. I didn't even hestitate or have to think twice about buying them for my son when he reached the 3rd grade. There are times when parents can't convince their child that other kids have the same problems ...
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Gossamer23 reviews
Lois Lowry
Yearling, 2008
A HAUNTING TALE. THIS ONE WILL STICK WITH YOU.
I know that this is classified as children's literature, or at least literature for young folks, and sort of feel that this a shame as the story is more that suitable for adults. Where do dreams come from? Why do we have bad dreams and why do we have good. This is the hook the author hangs her story upon. This is a touching story of a young, troubled boy, two ladies and a dog with some very ...
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How to Eat Fried Worms 136 reviews
Thomas Rockwell
Yearling, 2006
how to eat fried worms
Because of the bet ,Billy is in a uncomfortable position of having to eat fifteen worms in fifteen days. The worms are supplied by the owner who's motto is " the bigger the better". At first Billy didn't know that the boy was going to make a bet saying, I bet you can't even eat your mom's casserole; so then the boy said I bet you fifthly dollars that you fifteen worms in fifteen days" and so ...
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A Single Shard135 reviews
Linda Sue Park
Yearling, 2003
a single shard
I would recommend this book to all the people because this book has mixed emotions. In the beginning you feel sorry for tree-ear and crane-man because they live under a bridge and because their poor. And you are horrified when tree-ear gets BADLY injured. But towards the end you feel good for tree ear and what he accomplished. But their you go again you are sobbing,horrified to what has happedned ...
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Penny from Heaven15 reviews
Jennifer Holm
Yearling, 2007
Courtesy of Teens Read Too
PENNY FROM HEAVEN, a new offering by author Jennifer L. Holm, is an excellent pick for middle grade readers. Set in the early 1950's, it tells a story of everyday life and rich Italian heritage.
Penny lives with her mother and her grandparents. At the start of the novel, she's almost twelve. Most of her time is spent hanging out in the neighborhood with her cousin and best friend, Frankie.
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Last Shot: A Final Four Mystery (Final Four Mysteries)57 reviews
John Feinstein
Yearling, 2006
Nonstop action
Last Shot Knopf, 2005, 251 p.p., $16.95
John Feinstein 0-375-83168-1
Steven Thomas is living a dream. After winning a writing contest, he is in New Orleans as a reporter covering the Final Four. But, the dream takes a turn when Steven and fellow winner Susan Carol overhear a warning to MSU's star point guard to lose the championship game, or else. As Steven and Susan ...
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My Father's Dragon65 reviews
Ruth Stiles Gannett
Yearling, 2005
audio books
These audio books help children that are having trouble with the written word. I also use them in the car, so each trip we hear more of the story. The kids love them and I think it makes them interested in reading.
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His Dark Materials Trilogy: The Golden Compass / The Subtle Knife / The Amber Spyglass1027 reviews
Philip Pullman
Yearling, 2003
Great books!
I bought this for a trip to France. Great reading! I loved the story! I would recommend it to anyone!
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Summer of the Monkeys111 reviews
Wilson Rawls
Yearling, 1998
my daughter loves it!
My 8 yr old daughter (a very good reader) loves this book!! She first read Where the Red Fern Grows and loved that. She was inspired to read this one and loves it even more! She may be a good reader, but she is picky. She looks forward to reading this one. She says that Wilson Rawls makes her feel like she is really there.
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