Dragonsong (Harper Hall Trilogy)173 reviews
Anne McCaffrey

Aladdin, 2006

Can't Live Without Music

+ Dragonsong, Dragonsinger, and Dragondrums
+ a look at the music and fire lizards of Pern
+ Good Book But Read Other Pern Books First
+ dragonsong
  
  











  



  
A Wrinkle in Time71 reviews
Madeleine L'Engle

Square Fish, 2007

One of my favorites

+ A Piece of Literature in Time
+ Meg and Friends

I still remember the first copy I ever read of this book. And then in the 6th grade I won as a prize the copy I now have. This is probably one of the greatest fantasies ever written. It existentialist, scientific, and downright practical sweet all in the same stroke of a pen. Not only that, but ...
  
  











  



  
The Bad Beginning (A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 1)1098 reviews
Lemony Snicket

HarperCollins, 1999

Lousy

+ The Creepy Children
+ Great Beginning

Absolutely enchanting. If grief and horror could ever be so practically and charmingly applied in the real world, it would probably be a better place. The writing style may off-set some, but it's quirky, odd, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It's an off-beat story with unexpectedly powerful heart.
  
  











  



  
Tatterhood and Other Tales12 reviews

The Feminist Press at CUNY, 1993

Wonderful collection of heroic women

+ The stories I grew up with.
+ Tatterhood Rides Again!
+ just what the doctor ordered
+ Not Extremely Memorable, But Well Done
  
  











  



  
Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood172 reviews
Marjane Satrapi

Pantheon, 2004

A story without the confines of traditional boundaries

+ Brave New Girl
+ Fresh perspective
+ Awesome Experience
  
  











  



  
The Wolves of Willoughby Chase (The Wolves Chronicles)63 reviews
Joan Aiken, Pat Marriott

Yearling, 1987

An old favorite

+ A Classic Read
+ The Good Will Overcome Evil
+ Beginner Gothic
+ The story hasn't lost its charm
  
  











  



  
Sir Gawain and the Loathly Lady (Classic Tales)8 reviews
Selina Hastings

Walker Books Ltd, 1987

Feminist and human message

+ A nice story
+ How 'Bout a Great Engagement Gift?
+ One of my all-time favorite books!
+ One of my all-time favorite books!
  
  











  



  
The Paper Bag Princess (Classic Munsch)111 reviews
Robert N. Munsch

Annick Press, 1992

Smart and brave trumps cuteness

+ A True Princess
+ Simply one of the best children's books ever written
+ Empowering Book for Girls
+ So fun! But ends abruptly
  
  











  



  
A Little Princess137 reviews
Frances Hodgson Burnett

HarperTrophy, 1987

Great Book with Valuable Lessons

+ A Little Princess
+ Impressive read
+ Beautiful book about LIFE about relationships, love, war, self-doubt, poverty, and FAITH (i. e. "the Magic")
+ An enduring classic!
  
  











  



  
Dove Isabeau6 reviews
Jane Yolen

Harcourt, 1989

A lovely tale at any age

+ Timeless
+ A story you will never forget
+ A Good Book
+ Love story of a fiery princess and brave hero
  
  











  



  
All-of-a-kind Family91 reviews
Sydney Taylor, Helen John

Yearling, 1980

The Author's Daughter

+ Early Jewish Reading
+ All Of A Kind Family
+ A classic for children
  
  











  



  
The Hundred Dresses98 reviews
Eleanor Estes

Harcourt Paperbacks, 2004

A powerful, direct antidote to racism and prejudice

+ Wonderful Story
+ A Subtle Teaching Message
+ The Hundred Dresses
  
  











  



  
Awesome Science: A Chapter Book (True Tales: Science)
Katherine Gleason

Children's Press (CT), 2005

Ideal for today's young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.
  
  











  



  
The Illustrated Jane Eyre (Penguin Illustrated Classics)9 reviews
Charlotte Brontė

Studio, 2006

cool illustrations

+ easy read
+ Perfectly gothic.
+ Really good book
  
  











  



  
Betsy-Tacy33 reviews
Maud Hart Lovelace

HarperTrophy, 2000

Wonderful series of books, however...

+ Betsy-Tacy's magical world
+ my favorite childhood series
+ Faithful audio rendition of a favorite book
+ Charming!
  
  











  



  
The True Meaning of Smekday21 reviews

Hyperion Book CH, 2007

The True Meaning of Spectacular!

+ The True Meaning of Spectacular!
+ For story-lovers of all ages
+ A plucky girl protaganist on a harrowing road trip.
+ A novel with equal appeal for kids and adults
  
  











  



  
The Clan of the Cave Bear424 reviews
Jean M. Auel

Bantam, 2002

Great book!

+ Good Book
+ Hooked me
+ Clan of the Cave Bear
+ Amazing!!!
  
  











  



  
Alanna: The First Adventure (Song of the Lioness, Book 1)576 reviews
Tamora Pierce

Simon Pulse, 2005

Modern Classic for Young Adult Fantasy Readers

+ A heroine that fails to disappoint.
+ Read over and over and over...
+ Good read, too short.
  
  











  



  
One Grain Of Rice: A Mathematical Folktale21 reviews
Demi

Scholastic Press, 1997

ANOTHER WONDERFUL OFFERING FROM DEMI

+ Great book!
+ Reading in high school math
+ Great book for all ages, really!
+ A lot to learn, including girl-power
  
  











  



  
Betsy-Tacy33 reviews
Maud Hart Lovelace

HarperTrophy, 2000

Wonderful series of books, however...

+ Betsy-Tacy's magical world
+ my favorite childhood series
+ Faithful audio rendition of a favorite book
+ Charming!