Life of Pi1841 reviews
Yann Martel

Harvest Books, 2003

no words can describe how good this is!

+ engaging, imaginative, thought-provoking

it breaks down all barriers of imagination and offers a breathtaking understanding of life through a story of simple transition from innocence to maturity...something each adult reader can relate to. be prepared for the more graphic details in the second and third section of the book which are a ...
  
  











  



  
Deogratias, A Tale of Rwanda6 reviews
J.P. Stassen

First Second, 2006

A STORY THAT WILL HAUNT THE READER

+ The Horror
+ Not an easy read, but an important one!

Over the years when I've had to defend the medium of comics to my less illuminated friends and co-workers I've been able to point to many examples of works that rise above the mire of the usual. Things like "The Watchmen", "Bone", "Love and Rockets" and others. I will now add "Deogratias" to this ...
  
  











  



  
Lines in the Sand: New Writing on War and Peace

The Disinformation Company, 2003

Described by Publishing News as "one of the hottest books of [the 2003 Bologna Children's Book Fair]," this is a challenging and thought-provoking collection of new poetry and prose from some of the world's most prestigious and talented children's authors and illustrators, with an original cover by Jane Ray. They were inspired by their feelings about the conflict in Iraq, though the wars ...
  
  











  



  
Criss Cross (Newbery Medal Book)72 reviews
Lynne Rae Perkins

Greenwillow, 2005

An enchanting novel

+ Dreamy, Truthful

Criss Cross is a wonderfull book of friendship, self-realization, and growing up. It is printed in many different ways and forms that make it fun to read. I must be honest in saying it is sometimes a bit confusing, but you always get caught up later on in the story. The author gives you just ...
  
  











  



  
How Do You Know It's True?: Discovering the Difference Between Science and Superstition5 reviews
Hyman Ruchlis

Prometheus Books, 1991

Immunizing yourself vs. superstition and uncritical thinking

+ Well written for kids and adults
+ This book should be required reading at schools!
+ Mike in TN
+ Explains to Young Adults Why Critical Thinking Works!
  
  











  



  
Deogratias, A Tale of Rwanda6 reviews
J.P. Stassen

First Second, 2006

A STORY THAT WILL HAUNT THE READER

+ The Horror
+ Not an easy read, but an important one!

Over the years when I've had to defend the medium of comics to my less illuminated friends and co-workers I've been able to point to many examples of works that rise above the mire of the usual. Things like "The Watchmen", "Bone", "Love and Rockets" and others. I will now add "Deogratias" to this ...
  
  











  



  
Lines in the Sand: New Writing on War and Peace

The Disinformation Company, 2003

Described by Publishing News as "one of the hottest books of [the 2003 Bologna Children's Book Fair]," this is a challenging and thought-provoking collection of new poetry and prose from some of the world's most prestigious and talented children's authors and illustrators, with an original cover by Jane Ray. They were inspired by their feelings about the conflict in Iraq, though the wars ...
  
  











  



  
Life of Pi1841 reviews
Yann Martel

Harvest Books, 2003

no words can describe how good this is!

+ engaging, imaginative, thought-provoking

it breaks down all barriers of imagination and offers a breathtaking understanding of life through a story of simple transition from innocence to maturity...something each adult reader can relate to. be prepared for the more graphic details in the second and third section of the book which are a ...
  
  











  



  
Criss Cross (Newbery Medal Book)72 reviews
Lynne Rae Perkins

Greenwillow, 2005

An enchanting novel

+ Dreamy, Truthful

Criss Cross is a wonderfull book of friendship, self-realization, and growing up. It is printed in many different ways and forms that make it fun to read. I must be honest in saying it is sometimes a bit confusing, but you always get caught up later on in the story. The author gives you just ...
  
  











  



  
How Do You Know It's True?: Discovering the Difference Between Science and Superstition5 reviews
Hyman Ruchlis

Prometheus Books, 1991

Immunizing yourself vs. superstition and uncritical thinking

+ Well written for kids and adults
+ This book should be required reading at schools!
+ Mike in TN
+ Explains to Young Adults Why Critical Thinking Works!