Eva53 reviews
Peter Dickinson

Laurel Leaf, 1990

Eva

+ Still me, Yet not me

This book is about a 13 year old girl, Eva, who gets in a terrible car accident on her way back from her beach picnic with her family. When they go to the hospital, Eva is so badly damaged that the only way to save her is to do a surgery only tested on flatworms. When Eva wakes up in the hospital, ...
  
  











  



  
Hoot484 reviews
Carl Hiaasen

Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2004

an eco-friendly, cute tale for young teens

+ Carlos says... "this book is hilarious just like the book FLUSH"
+ Solid story for young readers

For the legion of Hiaasen fans out there, 'Hoot' is pure Hiaasen but without the raunchiness and ribald humor. It is more whimsical than funny, its plot rather obvious and ultra-wholesome, but it's a very enjoyable read nonetheless. Hiaasen transforms himself into a young teen who, with other ...
  
  











  



  
Megan's Island12 reviews
Willo Davis Roberts

Aladdin, 1990

A Very Good Book

+ Great book for kids, with lots of twists.
+ Megan's Island
+ Strange Circumstances for Megan
+ On the go mystery
  
  











  



  
The Black Stallion94 reviews
Walter Farley

Yearling, 1991

Classic Book & the movie was a masterpiece

+ This book is AWESOME
+ The Life Saving Horse
+ A Book That Has Been Special To Generations Of Children
  
  











  



  
Skeleton Key (Alex Rider Adventure)96 reviews
Anthony Horowitz

Philomel, 2003

Alex Rider

+ Skeleton Key Review
+ Alex Rider Skeleton Key
+ Alex Rider vs Young James Bond vs Jason Steed vs Cherub
+ Skeleton Key
  
  











  



  
Shadows on the Pond
Alison Cragin Herzig

Little Brown and Company, 1985

Dangerous intruders threaten to destroy the secluded beaver pond which is Jill's only refuge from her many problems.
  
  











  



  
Across the Wide and Lonesome Prairie: The Oregon Trail Diary of Hattie Campbell, 1847 (Dear America Series)164 reviews
Kristiana Gregory

Scholastic Inc., 1997

Wonderful

+ An author's imaginary journey across America.
+ I remember the effect this book had on me
+ AWESOME BOOK!!!!!
+ One of the Best Books of my Childhood
  
  











  



  
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry460 reviews
Mildred D. Taylor

Puffin, 1991

Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry

+ Black after the civil war
+ Excellent source to learn African American history in the 1930s
+ My Favorite Book
+ Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
  
  











  



  
Misty of Chincoteague73 reviews
Marguerite Henry

Aladdin, 1991

My daughter loved it!

+ good memories
+ A great horse story!
+ This book literally changed my life
  
  











  



  
The Snow Pony5 reviews
Alison Lester

Houghton Mifflin/Walter Lorraine Books, 2003

Great Story

+ The Snow Pony
+ The Most Wonderful Book Ever!
+ Great
+ The Snow Pony
  
  











  



  
Water15 reviews
Robin McKinley, Peter Dickinson

Ace Trade, 2003

A Dash of Cold Water on the Face

+ Enjoyable collection of fantasy short stories
+ Strange and Fascinating
+ Six short stories (3 by each author)
+ A humble review
  
  











  



  
The Girl Who Chased Away Sorrow: The Diary of Sarah Nita, a Navajo Girl, New Mexico, 1864 (Dear America)26 reviews
Ann Turner

Scholastic Inc., 1999

Great but sad story

+ A tragic story abt the Long Walk from a Navajo girl's perspective
+ The Book that Chased Away Sorrow

I enjoyed the story greatly. It was fun learning about tbe Navajos. I liked Sarah a lot. The Long Walk was completely heart breaking.
  
  











  



  
Jurassic Park646 reviews
Michael Crichton

Ballantine Books, 1991

A Dark, Exciting, and Engaging Techno-Thriller!

+ Jurassic Park
+ Thrilling
+ Surprising SciFi Thriller
+ John's Jurassic Park Review
  
  











  



  
Harriet the Spy144 reviews
Louise Fitzhugh

Yearling, 2001

Harriet the spy--

+ Still Reaping Rewards!
+ One of My Favorites
+ One of the Greats
  
  











  



  
The Secret Voice of Gina Zhang (Ag Fiction (American Girl))10 reviews
Dori Jones Yang

American Girl, 2000

The Secret Voice of Gina Zhang

+ A Touching Book
+ Inspiring and Educational
+ The Best Book EVER!
+ !!!!!!!
  
  











  



  
Stargirl883 reviews
Jerry Spinelli

Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2002

Stargirl

+ a heartwarming classic
+ Is There Anything Else Kids Really Need to Learn?
+ Good coming-of-age novel
+ 5 Stars for Stargirl
  
  











  



  
Timeline1780 reviews
Michael Crichton

Ballantine Books, 2000

Amazing Techno-Thriller

+ A Sci-Fi type thriller that makes you think your reading historical fiction.

Just my cup of tea! A mixture of science, history, and the underlying social ramifications - if time travel becomes a reality. No fluff, no extraneous drawn out descriptions, just right into the action. Crichton, with his medical and science background infuses a sense of reality into his stories. ...
  
  











  



  
Point Blank (Alex Rider Adventure)126 reviews
Anthony Horowitz

Puffin, 2003

Boy Spy

+ Another great Alex Rider adventure
+ Alex Rider
+ awesome adventure
+ Point Blank in Demand
  
  











  



  
The Sands of Time (Hermux Tantamoq Adventure)21 reviews
Michael Hoeye

Puffin, 2003

The Sands of Time

+ fun to read aloud
+ Cute Adventure
+ Hermux Tantamoq-a great book!
+ The Sands of Time
  
  











  



  
If Ever I Return Again5 reviews
Corinne Demas

HarperCollins Publishers, 2000

history comes to life

+ more than i expected!
+ An excellent book which captures the hearts of readers.
+ A 19th century girl embarks on a voyage of discovery.