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The Lord of the Rings. 3 Vol. Set 1002 reviews J.R.R. Tolkien
Houghton Mifflin, 2003
Lord of the Rings Book Review
+ Amazing trilogy + Great book, great illustrations, great buy!
Hello there,
I am about half-way through the first book of the Lord of the Rings trilogy and I am loving it. I am amazed at how Tolkien is so descriptive in his writing and puts so much thought to it. The first one-hundred pages are a little rough, but after that it is impossible to put the ...
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Redwall (Redwall, Book 1) 764 reviews Brian Jacques
Puffin/Philomel Books, 2002
First Novel I ever read
+ I don't know why this is in the juvenile section... + Cute little animals that... kill each other. Yay! + Beware + Redwall
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The Hobbit 1630 reviews J.R.R. Tolkien
Houghton Mifflin, 2002
UNabr CD read by Rob Inglis is EXCELLENT!!!
+ Excellent book + Really Good MUST READ + The Lord of the Rings + Definitely There and Back Again
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Julie of the Wolves (Summer Reading Edition) (Julie of the Wolves) 238 reviews Jean Craighead George
HarperTrophy, 2005
Classic
+ After Reading This Book You Will HATE Sarah Palin
This is a haunting story that still symbolizes the greatness of Jean Craighead Goerge. It is more than a mere survival story, but the story of a girl who is torn between the modern world and her native Inuit ways. When a rape incident encourages her to flee to California, tragedy occurs and she ...
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James and the Giant Peach 8 reviews Roald Dahl
Puffin, 2007
A Peachy Read For ALL Ages
+ Marvelous tale, with the good and bad of Dahl + James and the Giant Peach + Like the Peach, this book is huge for children + Imaginative, funny, a great read!
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Bloody Jack: Being an Account of the Curious Adventures of Mary "Jacky" Faber, Ship's Boy (Bloody Jack ... 53 reviews L. A. Meyer
Harcourt Paperbacks, 2004
7 new books
+ Delightful + My Favorite Series + Bloody Jack + Brilliant, original, and thrillingly believable
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Robinson Crusoe (Barnes & Noble Classics) 2 reviews Daniel Defoe
Barnes & Noble Classics, 2004
Exponentially engrossing and exciting
+ Rugged Individualism
Even though it was written almost 300 years ago, it's still a very releveant and worthwhile read. Everyone knows the basic story of Robinson Crusoe - man stranded on deserted tropical island for over 20 years befriended by "his man Friday". But there is much more to the story that few are aware ...
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The Incredible Journey Sheila Burnford
Bantam, 1967
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The Island of the Blue Dolphins 609 reviews Scott O'Dell
Yearling, 1999
Classic adventure
+ Island of the Blue Dolphins + A True Survivor + Dolphin book for school
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The Cay 595 reviews Theodore Taylor
Laurel Leaf, 2003
Good boy's book about race and respect
+ amazing book + PCE Student Review + PCE Student Review
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Adventures of Huckleberry Finn 511 reviews Mark Twain
Prestwick House Inc., 2005
Great book! When addressing controversy think of context.
+ Finn & Sawyer Part 2 + Exceptional edition + Huckleberry Finn + Huck Finn
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Under the Jolly Roger: Being an Account of the Further Nautical Adventures of Jacky Faber (Bloody Jack ... 31 reviews L. A. Meyer
Harcourt Paperbacks, 2007
Superior Reading for Seniors, Too!
+ the best in an absolutely brilliant series. I can't recommend this book enough. + best pirate books ever!!! + crazy good! + The Best Book Yet
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Fantastic Mr. Fox 83 reviews Roald Dahl
Puffin, 2007
It is my favorite book!
+ A Dahl and Literary Classic + Childhood memories + this is a great book
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Mossflower (Redwall, Book 2) 299 reviews Brian Jacques
Ace, 1998
GREAT FOR ALL AGES!!!!!
+ MARTIN,MARTIN,MARTIN! + Not my favorite, but definately one of the best! + Mossflower Review + A True Gem of Fantasy
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My Side of the Mountain (Puffin Modern Classics) 512 reviews Jean Craighead George
Puffin Books, 2004
Book that inspired my retirement dream
+ Well written book + A Great Book!!!! + Every boy and tomboy should read it!! + A child's introduction to Thoreau
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The Call of the Wild (Aladdin Classics) 52 reviews Jack London
Aladdin, 2003
a gripping, compelling read
+ Amazing + This book teaches so much... + Stark, Powerful Wilderness Tale + A great read with powerful messages for all ages
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Stowaway 47 reviews Karen Hesse
Aladdin, 2002
Stowin' with the flowin'
I recommend this book to any diligent reader who wants a good book, or should I say novel, to pass the time. I would particularly recommend this book to all kids over the age of 11; I only say this because it is hard to understand it occasionally. This book taught me a valuable lesson. I learned ...
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Mississippi Jack: Being an Account of the Further Waterborne Adventures of Jacky Faber, Midshipman, Fine ... 18 reviews L. A. Meyer
Harcourt Children's Books, 2007
Bloody Jack strikes again!
+ Jacky Faber-Pyrate + Jacky's adventures continue - a riotous read if ever there was one! + My daughter loves it! + Great young-adult adventure novel.
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In the Belly of the Bloodhound: Being an Account of a Particularly Peculiar Adventure in the Life of Jacky ... 20 reviews L. A. Meyer
Harcourt Children's Books/ Harcourt Young Adult Books, 2006
wonderful books
+ The Best Jack yet! + In the Belly of the Bloodhound: Being an Account of a Particularly Peculiar Adventure in the Life of Jacky Faber (Bloody Jack Ad + Keeps You Wanting More
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The Little House Collection: Little House in the Big Woods/Little House on the Prairie/Farmer Boy/on Thebanks ... 26 reviews Laura Ingalls Wilder
HarperCollins Children's Books, 2003
Beautiful Set
+ Great Books, But the Pictures.... + Great! + Get Cozy with the Little House Series + Beautiful!!!
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