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Death of Riley (Molly Murphy Mysteries) 11 reviews Rhys Bowen
St. Martin's Minotaur, 2003
Excellent Work, Again!
+ Mystery + death of riley + I love these books! + 2nd entry in Molly Murphy series fun read, let down at the end
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The Mysterious Benedict Society 83 reviews Trenton Lee Stewart
Little, Brown Young Readers, 2008
Superb Children's Book
+ Courtesy of Teens Read Too + wonderful book for children AND adults + The new "favorite" book of all + Page turner
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The Wrath of Mulgarath (The Spiderwick Chronicles, Book 5) 34 reviews Holly Black
Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, 2004
Good End to Series
+ The Wrath of Mulgarath (The Spiderwick Chronicles, Book 5) + Well written, fun story + Good finish + The Wrath of Mulgrath
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Extras (Uglies) 51 reviews Scott Westerfeld
Simon Pulse, 2007
Extra Good
+ the extra book in the series
Pros: An original, believable concept, great characters.
Cons: Ending is a bit of a let down.
I was a bit reluctant to read this book, as I thought that Westerfield's last attempt, Specials, was the weakest in the series. Nevertheless, I am a fan of the series in general and when I saw this ...
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Cover Her Face (Adam Dalgliesh Mysteries, No. 1) 19 reviews P.D. James
Touchstone, 2001
The start of a wonderful saga
+ The first P. D. James book + The Butler Didn't Do It
This is the first book in the series that has made PD James the first name in British mysteries. It sets the tone for the books that will follow and you will be eager to see Adam Dalgliesh develop into Scotland Yard's ace detective. So I would recommend that you start your adventures with Adam ...
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General Winston's Daughter 12 reviews Sharon Shinn
Viking Juvenile, 2007
Love it!
+ Another Good One from Sharon
General Winston's Daughter is a fantasy story set in a world similar to that of the 19th Century British Empire. Averie is a sheltered, wealthy daughter of a general of the Aeberelle (England) army who goes to live with her father in war-torn Chiarrin (North Africa perhaps?). The book shows the ...
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Golem's Eye, The (Bartimaeus Trilogy) 137 reviews Jonathan Stroud
Miramax, 2006
Great Book and Series
+ Deserves 4.5 though... + Great read + Another good tale + Not as good as the first, but still good
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Hush: An Irish Princess' Tale 12 reviews Donna Jo Napoli
Atheneum, 2007
Mesmerizing!
+ SLJ Starred review + PUBLISHERS WEEKLY STARRED REVIEW
This book is so not Disney! Find a quiet place and travel with Melkorka, medieval Irish princess who, while in disguise and fleeing from possible tyranny in her father's kingdom, is captured by barbaric seafaring slave traders. Ripped from the priviliged life she has only known, beautiful ...
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Charlie Bone and the Invisible Boy (The Children of the Red King, Book 3) 57 reviews Jenny Nimmo
Orchard, 2004
Beautiful condition, good read for 6-7th graders
+ Another awsome adventure! + Charlie Bone: Great "Page Turner!" + Charlie Bone and the Invisible Boy + Charlie Bone and the Invisible Boy
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Pretties (Uglies Trilogy, Book 2) 101 reviews Scott Westerfeld
Simon Pulse, 2005
Great book for any age,
+ Pretties or is it? + good sequel, but not as good as the first + Great Surprising Sequel... + As good as it gets with Sci-fi!!!!
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Tears of the Giraffe (No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency, Book 2) 106 reviews Alexander McCall Smith
Anchor, 2002
Warm, gentle, wonderful
+ Love Precious Ramotswe! + Warm, witty, and wise + What's not to love???
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The Ironwood Tree (The Spiderwick Chronicles, Book 4) 43 reviews Holly Black
Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, 2004
Tremendous Fantasy
+ A twist on some old tales + spiderwick terrific book + The Ironwood Tree (The Spiderwick Chronicles, Book 4)
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Moon Called (Wheeler Large Print Book Series) 251 reviews Patricia Briggs
Wheeler Publishing, 2008
A great story told in a great way
+ A gem! + I loved this book + Mercy Thompson's no Mary Sue + Lord Have Mercy.......
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Charlie Bone And The Hidden King (Children of the Red King Book 5) 40 reviews Jenny Nimmo
Orchard Books, 2006
Great Series!
+ Excellent Book! + An Interesting Twist + A Little Disipointed
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A Great Deliverance (Inspector Lynley) 61 reviews Elizabeth George
Bantam, 2007
oh, if I could write like this...
+ English Classic with Pen and Plot Twists
"A great deliverance" is a textbook in introductory mystery novels. The characters are crisply outlined and developed; the plot is engaging (though not surprising). Ms. George establishes herself as a writer to be sought after and followed. Her Scotland Yard detectives Lynley and Havers are ...
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Lucinda's Secret (Spiderwick Chronicles) 40 reviews Holly Black
Simon & Schuster Children's, 2003
Much better than Golden Compass!
+ Charming + More secrets revealed
I found that movie to be very good. My wife and I enjoyed it very much. lot of action and it keeps moving along for the length of the movie.
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The Sweet Far Thing (The Gemma Doyle Trilogy) 115 reviews Libba Bray
Delacorte Books for Young Readers, 2007
Any who have acquired and enjoyed the others won't want to miss this
+ Last book in trilogy wouldn't have made it as first + Wonderful Conclusion to the Series! + Wonderful
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The Swan Maiden 6 reviews Heather Tomlinson
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), 2007
A tale for all readers
+ One of My New All Time Favorites! + The Compulsive Reader's Reviews + Good but not Great + The Swan Maiden
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Water for Elephants: A Novel 1417 reviews Sara Gruen
Algonquin Books, 2007
wonderfully entertaining
+ Wonderful Read! + Great Book + More than I expected
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Specials (Uglies) 87 reviews Scott Westerfeld
Simon Pulse, 2007
This is an absoloute must-have
+ We are the Borg, you WILL be assimulated. + daughter loves this series + the completion of the cycle
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