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A Night to Remember 152 reviews Walter Lord
Holt Paperbacks, 2005
Definitive Titanic Book
+ The definitive account. + A Book To Remember + The undisputed champ after 52 years
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Andrew Henry's Meadow 61 reviews Doris Burn
San Juan Publishing, 2005
A place for children.
+ Lighthearted Fantasy + Childhood relived + perfect for first grade + at last!
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The Hiding Place 196 reviews Corrie Ten Boom, John Scherrill, ...
Bantam Books, 1974
An opinion on The Hiding Place
+ Re-read every so often for fresh insight, Timeless + The Hiding Place
I would recommend this book to everyone especially in todays' political climiate. This book is a definite keeper for the family library.
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The Mad Scientists' Club (Mad Scientist Club) 67 reviews Bertrand R. Brinley
Purple House Press, 2001
The Mad Scientists' Club
+ The Mad Scientists' Club + excellent all-round + An inspiration to me + Well loved children's book is back in print
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The Twenty-One Balloons 113 reviews William Pene du Bois
Puffin, 1986
GREAT BOOK
+ The Gourmet Government + The review of exodus + GREAT BOOK + Twenty-One Balloons Flying Around.....
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The Endless Steppe: Growing Up in Siberia 70 reviews Esther Hautzig
HarperTrophy, 1995
HORROR HAS MANY FACES
+ endless steppe + Child in the steppes + Love this book! + Excellent book!
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Christina Katerina and the Box 14 reviews Patricia Lee Gauch
Putnam Juvenile, 1998
My favorite read as a child!
+ Loved it when I was a kid!! + A favorite from childhood! + Good book for girls or boys + a mom
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Frosty A Raccoon to Remember 2 reviews Harriett E. Weaver
Pocket, 1976
Favorite Book
+ Too Funny to Forget!
I first read this book around age 12 and it was my all time favorite. Frosty was absolutely adorable and comical. I now bought the book again to share with kids of my friends.
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Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle Boxed Set: Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle; Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle's Magic; Hello, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle; and ... 2 reviews Betty MacDonald
Scholastic Book Clubs, 2008
Childhood memories!
+ Original Love and Logic
I remember Mrs Piggle Wiggle books being my all time favorite books when I was a little girl. ( In fact I stll rembered most of the stories as a 40 year ol adult-they had such an impact on me. I have just recently purchased thekm for my 4 year old daughter and she is loving them! I agree with the ...
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Little House on the Prairie 99 reviews Laura Ingalls Wilder
Harper & Row, 1971
Audio Edition--Worth every penny
+ Rereading this touched my heart as if I were ten again! + Good wholesome reading + Wonderful Story! + A wonderfully told classic!
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Cherry Ames Student Nurse: Book 1 Helen Wells
Springer Publishing Company, 2005
Cherry Ames is back, just as you remember her! The books are just as you remember them, retaining the same look, feel, and sense of adventure and patriotism as when they were first published. With fully illustrated color covers and a soft-finished hardcover format just like the originals, these books will transport you back to the days when you were reading about this spunky young nurse. Series ...
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Indian Captive: The Story of Mary Jemison 74 reviews
HarperTrophy, 1995
An interesting book!
+ Not so normal + Fantastic!
I bought this book for my 11 year old daughter who enjoys biographies, especially about women and girls. I actually ended up reading the book before she did, and I was pleasantly surprised at how much *I* enjoyed it. It gives a realistic view of Mary's life after being kidnapped by indians, and ...
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The Borrowers 51 reviews Mary Norton
Odyssey Classics, 2003
The Borrowers by M. Norton
+ great book + The Borrowers: Fiftieth Anniversary + What would they "borrow" from your home?
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The Swiss Family Robinson (Signet Classics) 3 reviews Johann D. Wyss
Signet Classics, 2004
Wonderful adventure and nature story
I rarely give 5 star reviews but this 200 year old book deserves it. It is well-written, well-paced, full of adventure, and is a wonderful book on man's interactions with nature and the environment.
A shipwreck strands a family headed for the new world with nothing but the ship's supplies and ...
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The Matchlock Gun 35 reviews Walter D. Edmonds
Putnam Juvenile, 1989
History
+ Great book for Boys + exciting book + Confused reviews.
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Henry Reed, Inc. (Puffin Books) 15 reviews Keith Robertson
Puffin, 1989
great summer reading
+ my son loved henry reed books when he was 5-8 + Great for kids who are too old for kids books + An Adventure Book
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Great Brain,The (Great Brain) 79 reviews John D. Fitzgerald
Puffin, 2004
A great read but BEWARE.
+ A Classic Must Read For All Kids + book review + Not too shabby... + Reliving my childhood through my daughter.
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Encyclopedia Brown Box Set (Encyclopedia Brown) 4 reviews Donald J. Sobol
Puffin, 2007
Great Children Books
+ Booking Grandma + Can't go wrong with Encyclopedia Brown .... + Great book for boys
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CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN Jr., Frank B. Gilbreth
New York Bantam #960 1951., 1951
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Mama's Bank Account (Harvest/HBJ Book) 14 reviews Kathryn Forbes
Harvest Books, 1968
Mama and her Bank Account
+ mama's bank account + Deserves its classic status + Mama's Bank Account + Read it aloud to the family or your class!
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