The Twenty-One Balloons113 reviews William Pene du Bois Puffin, 1986 GREAT BOOK + The Gourmet Government + The review of exodus + GREAT BOOK + Twenty-One Balloons Flying Around.....             The Witch Family19 reviews Eleanor Estes Odyssey Classics, 2000 How to spell befuddled backwards + Sweet, but avoid the TOO-sweet audio version!! + An Enduring Favorite + The Witch Family + Review from a 6-year old Estes fan             Ballet Shoes61 reviews Noel Streatfeild Yearling, 1993 A wonderful and charming story! + Differences are beautiful + Favorite Childhood Book + Ballet Shoes--Life before Social Benefits             Beauty: A Retelling of the Story of Beauty and the Beast242 reviews Robin Mckinley Eos, 2005 An easy nd imaginative read. + One of the best re-tellings of a classic + Enjoyable Read + I couldn't put it down... + Find love or die in the pursuit             Dancing Shoes24 reviews Noel Streatfeild Yearling, 1994 More charm and fun in this installment of the Shoes books + old favorite + Worth Reading + Good Book             Bridge to Terabithia804 reviews Katherine Paterson HarperTrophy, 1987 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 ...             A Light in the Attic64 reviews HarperCollins, 1981 An inscrutable genius, writing in a language children instinctively comprehend + Loved it as a kid...now + Old Favorites + Must have for any pre teen and above + An amazing collection of Silverstein's illustrations, poems.             The Children of Green Knowe22 reviews L. M. Boston Odyssey Classics, 2002 Loved it then, love it now + A good story about what happens when the supernatural meets the real world at an old Manor + Almost Enchanting, but .... + The Children of Green Knowe             From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler309 reviews E.L. Konigsburg Aladdin, 1998 A proper mystery! + Still good after all these years + A delightful classic + 2nd favorite book + From the Mixed-up files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler             The Girl With the Silver Eyes (Apple Paperbacks)71 reviews Willo Davis Roberts Scholastic, 1991 Highly recommended for extremely gifted children 6 & up + The Girl with the Silver Eyes + The turning point + An all-time favorite of mine             Dragonsong (Harper Hall Trilogy)173 reviews Anne McCaffrey Aladdin, 2006 Dragonsong, Dragonsinger, and Dragondrums + Can't Live Without Music + a look at the music and fire lizards of Pern + Good Book But Read Other Pern Books First + dragonsong             Lost Treasures: In a Blue Velvet Dress - Book #8 (Lost Treasures, 8)1 review Catherine Sefton Hyperion Book CH, 2002 Quick, but memorable, read I had this book as a girl and remembered the gist of it without remembering the title. I used Booksleuth to post a description and someone solved it for me. After I ordered the book from Amazon, I read it quickly, but enjoyed it a lot - as much as I had when I was young. Very nice story, and ...             Jennifer, Hecate, Macbeth, William McKinley and Me, Elizabeth24 reviews E.L. Konigsburg Aladdin, 2007 Faviorite book of all time + Once you start reading you cant stop + Jennifer and Elizabeth I first read this book when I was in third grade (27 years ago!). Then, I was proud of just learning the name of the title by heart! It is definitely one of my favorite books from childhood. I can't wait to share it with my daughter (who is only 2 years old now). I recommend it for all young ...             Harriet the Spy145 reviews Louise Fitzhugh Yearling, 2001 Still Reaping Rewards! + One of My Favorites + One of the Greats I don't remember how old I was when I first read Harriet the Spy, but I read it and read it and read it. Reading it now with my eight-year-old daughter, I am reminded of what a strong influence this book had on me. I tried to spy like Harriet, and got a stern talking to from my mother not to listen ...             A Gathering of Days: A New England Girl's Journal, 1830-3240 reviews Joan W. Blos Aladdin, 1999 A Unique Historical Account Blos, Joan W., author. A Gathering of Days. (1979). A Historical Fiction Chapter Book. This is my 7th chapter book reviewed. Winner of the Newberry Honor Time Period and Setting: New Hampshire: 1830-1832 Written in the form of a journal, it is a story about a thirteen year old girl who ...             Jacob Have I Loved182 reviews Katherine Paterson HarperTrophy, 1990 How Young adult fiction should be!!!! + Coming-of-Age + Jacob have I loved This is the first book I have read by Katherine Paterson but it won't be my last. This is a great book for anyone who enjoys good writing and has ever found themselves outside of the spotlight. Paterson's writing style is hyptnotic. I felt like I was on the small island off the Maryland ...             The Hundred Dresses100 reviews Eleanor Estes Harcourt Paperbacks, 2004 One Hundredth Reviewer - 100 Laudatory Words + An Ageless Tale + Wonderful Story + A Subtle Teaching Message             The Chronicles of Narnia Boxed Set1014 reviews C. S. Lewis HarperTrophy, 1994 Further up and further in! + Fantastic + First time reading through + Just what I ordered + Cs Lewis Chronicles of narnia             No Flying in the House (Harper Trophy Books)63 reviews Betty Brock HarperTrophy, 1982 Worth the wait.... + MC + GH + great book             Bridge to Terabithia804 reviews Katherine Paterson HarperTrophy, 1987 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 ...