The Summer of the Swans187 reviews Betsy Byars Viking Juvenile, 1970 Finding out what is important + A snapshot of an intense family dynamic... + pleasant + An Amazing Book             The Sign of the Beaver192 reviews Elizabeth George Speare Houghton Mifflin, 1983 Sign of the Beaver Book Review + One of the greatest literary adventures of my childhood. + Great read aloud! I rmember reading this book as a child, so when I found it again as an adult, I knew I HAD to have it again.             Sounder225 reviews William H. Armstrong HarperCollins, 1969 Stunning, moving, richly detailed + It's historical fiction...not a minstrel show! + Sounder Review + One of the best dog books I've ever read             Hatchet1162 reviews Gary Paulsen Aladdin, 2006 An Exciting Survival Story + Fear Is Not An Option + One of the best I've ever read! Hatchet is one of Gary Paulsen's finest works. I think his goal was to establish a great young adult novel that is easy to become immersed in. He looks to create a book that is enjoyable and also has a lot of useful information about life in the wilderness. Paulsen, a writer from Minneapolis, ...             The Secret Garden Frances Hodgson Burnett Candlewick, 2008 The beloved original text now offered in a definitive gift edition by esteemed illustrator Inga Moore. "Then she slipped through the door, and shut it behind her, breathing quite fast with excitement, and wonder, and delight. She was standing inside the secret garden." First published in 1909, THE SECRET GARDEN has entranced readers with the courage and strength of two unhappy and withered ...             Heidi (Unabridged Classics)3 reviews Johanna Spyri Sterling, 2006 Heidi + Baby Boomers, enjoy this classic anew! + a beautiful story. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this at age 65 as much or more than I did as a child. It is well written and superbly crafted for a reasonable price.             The Borrowers: Fiftieth-Anniversary Gift Edition51 reviews Mary Norton Harcourt Children's Books, 2003 The Borrowers by M. Norton + great book + The Borrowers: Fiftieth Anniversary + What would they "borrow" from your home?             Julie of the Wolves238 reviews Jean Craighead George HarperCollins, 1972 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 ...             Black Beauty (Unabridged Classics)7 reviews Anna Sewell Sterling, 2004 The best horse story to ever love for horselovers to have of their own, the best book of a horse's life story + The best choice for a third or fourth grade reader + Black Beauty + black beauty by anna sewell + Extraordinary!!!             Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry461 reviews Mildred D. Taylor Dial, 2001 my son liked this book + Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry + Black after the civil war + Excellent source to learn African American history in the 1930s + My Favorite Book             Where the Red Fern Grows1209 reviews Wilson Rawls Delacorte Books for Young Readers, 1996 BEST BOOK EVER!!! + Boy and his dogs + Exactly what I was looking for + Wonderful story for adults and children of all ages + An Ozark Requiem - Where the Red Fern Grows             Bridge to Terabithia804 reviews Katherine Paterson HarperCollins, 1977 The Magic of Friendship + Bridge to Terabithia + Bridge to Terabithia Recommmendation I have read this countless times since the 4th grade, and it still continues to be one of my favorite books ever. The odd thing is that I remember being severely disappointed to learn this was not a fantasy. But the real story is stronger, that of a deep friendship that affects a young boy for ...             The Complete Chronicles of Narnia1014 reviews C. S. Lewis HarperCollins, 1998 Further up and further in! + Fantastic + First time reading through + Just what I ordered + Cs Lewis Chronicles of narnia             The Sign of the Beaver192 reviews Elizabeth George Speare Houghton Mifflin, 1983 Sign of the Beaver Book Review + One of the greatest literary adventures of my childhood. + Great read aloud! I rmember reading this book as a child, so when I found it again as an adult, I knew I HAD to have it again.             The Summer of the Swans187 reviews Betsy Byars Viking Juvenile, 1970 Finding out what is important + A snapshot of an intense family dynamic... + pleasant + An Amazing Book             Black Beauty (Unabridged Classics)7 reviews Anna Sewell Sterling, 2004 The best horse story to ever love for horselovers to have of their own, the best book of a horse's life story + The best choice for a third or fourth grade reader + Black Beauty + black beauty by anna sewell + Extraordinary!!!             The Secret Garden Frances Hodgson Burnett Candlewick, 2008 The beloved original text now offered in a definitive gift edition by esteemed illustrator Inga Moore. "Then she slipped through the door, and shut it behind her, breathing quite fast with excitement, and wonder, and delight. She was standing inside the secret garden." First published in 1909, THE SECRET GARDEN has entranced readers with the courage and strength of two unhappy and withered ...             Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry461 reviews Mildred D. Taylor Dial, 2001 my son liked this book + Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry + Black after the civil war + Excellent source to learn African American history in the 1930s + My Favorite Book             Sounder225 reviews William H. Armstrong HarperCollins, 1969 Stunning, moving, richly detailed + It's historical fiction...not a minstrel show! + Sounder Review + One of the best dog books I've ever read             Hatchet1162 reviews Gary Paulsen Aladdin, 2006 An Exciting Survival Story + Fear Is Not An Option + One of the best I've ever read! Hatchet is one of Gary Paulsen's finest works. I think his goal was to establish a great young adult novel that is easy to become immersed in. He looks to create a book that is enjoyable and also has a lot of useful information about life in the wilderness. Paulsen, a writer from Minneapolis, ...