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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Book 4) 5177 reviews J. K. Rowling
Scholastic Paperbacks, 2002
Goblet Gives Gryffindor Gang Great Gobs of Guesswork, Goosebumps
+ you should read this book because.... + Enjoyable but over hyped + Glorious + GREAT BOOK
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The Golden Compass, Deluxe 10th Anniversary Edition (His Dark Materials, Book 1) 1462 reviews Philip Pullman
Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2006
Golden Compass-an ultimate classic
+ Northern Lights / Golden Compass = Wonderful! + Adventure in the far, far north + Magically Adventure Tale for Both Children and Adults (A Grade)
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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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Peter Pan (100th Anniversary Edition) 22 reviews J. M. Barrie
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), 2003
"To Die Would Be a Great Adventure!"
+ A child again + Pure fantasy the way it should be told + childhood memories
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Crimebusters & Crossed Wires: Stories from This American Life 10 reviews Various Artists
Shout Factory, 2003
Truly the best of TAM!
+ Some of the best This American Life ever + Hilarious! Wonderful! + For people who enjoy storytelling. . .
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Around the World in Eighty Days (Penguin Classics) 5 reviews Jules Verne
Penguin Classics, 2004
Travel The World Without Leaving Your Armchair
+ Make sure to head East when circling the globe + Concise Yet Absorbing + Around the world in 80 day , can it be done?
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The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread (Tale of ... 375 reviews Kate Dicamillo
Candlewick, 2006
Love, Forgiveness, and Bravery
+ book good movie might bad + Pure Magic + The Tale of Despereux
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Inkspell (Inkheart) 221 reviews Cornelia Funke
The Chicken House, 2007
this is one perfect book
+ Amazing + Inkspell
i was 10 years old when i read this book it was my mom who gave it to me because i had a post highschool score for reading and needed something hard. it easily topped my favorite book list with the adventure mixed with the romance. that were mixed just like they were a delicous soup.
now im 12 ...
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Book 2) 2657 reviews J. K. Rowling
Arthur A. Levine Books, 2003
Second favourite in the series!
+ Step 2 in a 7 step program + Thrills, Chills, Ill Wills & The Wiz Kids' Sleuthing Skills + Excellent 2nd book
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The World to Come: A Novel 38 reviews Dara Horn
W. W. Norton, 2006
Top Notch Storytelling
+ Great... but why didn't I love it?
This novel excells in every respect. It is wonderful storytelling. The book uses beautiful language and imagery, has excellent character development, and is easy to read. Dara Horn weaves stories within stories in a maze like fashion that delights the soul. Spread over generations, different ...
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Rebel Angels (The Gemma Doyle Trilogy) 118 reviews Libba Bray
Delacorte Books for Young Readers, 2006
Awesome book!
+ this book...... + A good continuation of A Great and Terrible Beauty + Impressive + Wickedly Wonderful
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The Miracles of Santo Fico 39 reviews D. L. Smith, 2003
Che bella
+ The Miracles of santo Fico + The Miracles of Santo Fico - Absolute Delight + Wonderful story
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Scarlet Feather 164 reviews Maeve Binchy
Dutton, 2001
My first Maeve Binchy
+ So Good Until the Very End + Yummy! + Brilliant Brilliant Brilliant + Fun read
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Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Story 32 reviews Leonie Swann
Flying Dolphin Press, 2005
A good, fun read
+ sheep detectives + Talking Sheep + . . . in the field with a spade.
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A Great and Terrible Beauty (The Gemma Doyle Trilogy) 305 reviews Libba Bray
Delacorte Books for Young Readers, 2005
a great read.
+ Good, but not for kids . . . (a few spoilers here)
i really really liked this book.
the premise isn't something i would normally read, but i'm glad i did. the main character, gemma doyle, is really awesome. she is witty, and strong, but she also has tremendous flaws.
kartik. i love him, he's so mysterious. he is isn't in the majority of ...
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Book 3) 2603 reviews J. K. Rowling
Scholastic, 2004
Brilliant Sequel
+ The magic of Harry Potter + Harry Potter + Pesky Prisoner, Potions Professor Plus Puzzling Ploys Plague Potter + One of the best!
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The World to Come: A Novel 38 reviews Dara Horn
W. W. Norton, 2006
Top Notch Storytelling
+ Great... but why didn't I love it?
This novel excells in every respect. It is wonderful storytelling. The book uses beautiful language and imagery, has excellent character development, and is easy to read. Dara Horn weaves stories within stories in a maze like fashion that delights the soul. Spread over generations, different ...
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Peter Pan (100th Anniversary Edition) 22 reviews J. M. Barrie
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), 2003
"To Die Would Be a Great Adventure!"
+ A child again + Pure fantasy the way it should be told + childhood memories
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Crimebusters & Crossed Wires: Stories from This American Life 10 reviews Various Artists
Shout Factory, 2003
Truly the best of TAM!
+ Some of the best This American Life ever + Hilarious! Wonderful! + For people who enjoy storytelling. . .
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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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