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Robinson Crusoe (Modern Library Classics) 58 reviews
Daniel Defoe
Modern Library, 2001
I guess I'm one of those obnoxious lovers of adventure
+ Captivating
+ A Classic
+ Rich at many levels
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 459 reviews
Roald Dahl
Puffin, 1998
just right
+ Simply scrumdiddlyumptious!
+ wonderful
+ Charming, funny, happy
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The Pippi Longstocking Collection (Pippi Longstocking / Pippi Goes on Board / Pippi in the South Seas / Pippi ...40 reviews
Inger Nilsson, Maria Persson
Henstooth Video, 2005
Nostalgic Fun!
+ brilliant!
+ Ah, the good old days
+ Just like I remembered it!
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The Call of the Wild & White Fang17 reviews
Jack London
Ann Arbor Media, 2006
Call of the Wild Revisited
+ Hardcover Enthusiast
+ Call Of The Wild Review
Picked up this book while in Alaska and throughly enjoyed it....as with most men, had read it or heard of it as a boy, but put it aside or didn't remember it...Surprisingly good, especially while in Alaska, but one doesn't have to be in Alaska to appreciate and enjoy this book. Yes, it's about a ...
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The Belgariad, Vol. 1 (Books 1-3): Pawn of Prophecy, Queen of Sorcery, Magician's Gambit151 reviews
David Eddings
Del Rey, 2002
Great Escape
+ Great book, great series
+ Glad I found This
+ Behold the Fantasy King!
+ The Belgariad Vol. 1
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The Illustrated Man (Grand Master Editions)208 reviews
Ray Bradbury
Spectra, 1983
Classic collection by the legendary Bradbury
+ A good intro to the genre
+ That uncanny way--"Illustrating" in brutal honesty of humans
+ Interested in the Human Mind?
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Lucifer's Hammer206 reviews
Larry Niven, Jerry Pournelle
Del Rey, 1985
You read this and "racism" is what you came away with?
+ Pre-Internet Disaster Story
+ Best Single Book Fiction Novel Ever
+ THIS ONE WILL STAY WITH ME FOR YEARS TO COME!!!
+ A whale of a tale!
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Pagoo17 reviews
Holling C. Holling
Houghton Mifflin, 1990
Still wonderful after all these years
+ This book helped me want to be biologist at an early age
+ Wonderful book!
+ This is a fantastic classic for nature lovers
+ I read this book several times as a child.
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Socks25 reviews
Beverly Cleary
HarperTrophy, 1990
socks
+ socks by beverly cleary
+ A charming cat's-eye point of view
+ Socks is adorable!
+ Socks
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Lord Foul's Bane (The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever, Book 1)343 reviews
Stephen R. Donaldson
Del Rey, 1987
Donaldson = Awesome Writer
I've read a number of newer reviews and noticed a surprising trend of negativity and bashing. I've seen a few good points in some and but think some others are reaching, i.e letting a few character names ruin the whole series for them. Maybe my review itself will be looked down upon, but although ...
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The Mouse and the Motorcycle80 reviews
Beverly Cleary
HarperTrophy, 1990
The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary, read by B.D. Wong
+ Great Children's Story
+ THE book to get my sometimes reluctant reader interested
+ A classic of the purity of imagination and heart
+ Ralph C. Mouse rocks!
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J.R.R. Tolkien Boxed Set (The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings)1243 reviews
J.R.R. Tolkien
Del Rey, 2001
"The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings", book set by J.R.R. Tolkien
+ Box set (The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings)
+ Good Book
+ Great books but too descriptive
+ Great Series
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Kermit the Hermit 8 reviews
Bill Peet
Houghton Mifflin, 1980
Selfish shellfish finds satisfaction in doing for others
+ Wonderfully written, and great illustrations!
+ Bill Peet is a Winner
+ Fun, cute, and with a good message
+ Is Bill Peet Dr. Suess' Brother?
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A Spell for Chameleon (Xanth, Book 1)161 reviews
Piers Anthony
Del Rey, 1987
Great fun book
+ A Punderful Adventure
+ Fantastical romantic comedy
I thouroughly enjoyed this book. It was silly, but I found it amusing. It had a terrific ending. This book isn't for everyone, especially those who are looking for serious fantasy, but if you like the humorous, silly and light, then you will enjoy this book. Please take the time to read the first ...
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A Wizard of Earthsea (The Earthsea Cycle, Book 1)397 reviews
Ursula K. Le Guin
Spectra, 2004
perfect
+ I liked it... I was bored x2... Then I liked it...
+ Well written, introspective, but a little dull at times
This book arrived well before the expected date and was a great buy. I will be buying from them again.
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Where the Red Fern Grows1209 reviews
Wilson Rawls
Yearling, 1996
Exactly what I was looking for
+ Boy and his dogs
+ Wonderful story for adults and children of all ages
+ An Ozark Requiem - Where the Red Fern Grows
+ Favorite book ever!
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The Martian Chronicles (The Grand Master Editions)313 reviews
Ray Bradbury
Spectra, 1984
A great indroduction to Bradbury's work.
+ Youthful Perspective
+ Classic Bradbury
+ Masterpiece
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Ender's Game (Ender, Book 1)2520 reviews
Orson Scott Card
Tor Science Fiction, 1994
Yay for Ender!
+ Not Your Typical Science Fiction
+ How did I overlook this series
+ My top favorite of all time!
+ Not a Sci-Fi Fan, but loved this book
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Ringworld 168 reviews
Larry Niven
Del Rey, 1985
Ring world is solid entertaining reading
+ One of the Ten Quadrillion Wonders of the Universe!
This is the first of the ring world series of books, and all of them are entertaining and fun to read as a whole set. These are stay up all night reading books good, with compelling characters, an excellent story line, and an awesome plot to go along with it that unfolds over the book and ...
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The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Six More51 reviews
Roald Dahl
Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2001
Classic Dahl
+ Retro Review: The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Six More
+ Dahl at his Best
+ Not Free SF Reader
+ Outstanding
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