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SPOILER ALERT
I'm only writing this to warn you that the review right below mine (if it hasn't been removed) has MAJOR SPOILERS.It reads like a book report and gives away the entire book.I guess that's great if you want to know what your kid is reading, but terrible if you wanted to read the book yourself.
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Long -awaited Sequel to "Charmed Life" Does Not Disappoint
Nearly a year after the events of "Charmed Life," Cat Chant has settled into Chrestomanci Castle and learned some mastery over his own powerful magic.During the summer holidays, the young enchanter faces new challenges that range from learning how to ride his capricious horse, Syracuse, to caring for a mysterious egg that has been given to him by his new friend, Marianne Pinhoe.And then there's that magical barrier in the woods . . . a barrier that seems designed less to keep strangers out than to keep even stranger things in.
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Subjects:  1. Children's All Ages - Fiction - Science Fiction    2. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    3. Children: Grades 4-6    4. Family - General    5. Fantasy    6. Fiction    7. Humorous Stories    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Magic    10. Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic    11. Witchcraft    12. Juvenile Fiction / Science Fiction, Fantasy, Magic   

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It was pretty good!
My 6 year old son says, "My favorite part was when Captain Underpants pounded a rock on the hamster's head." "I would tell my friends to read it."

It was O.K.
I'm so glad that the new captian underpants came out, my brother is very happy. I remember when I used to read captain underpants and this definetely wasn't the best one. It's been 3-5 years and this finnaly came out. I enjoyed reading it though,

Yet another Pilkey pleasure
Since reviewers need to be over 13, I'll type my 6-year-old son's comments.Henry says:I found it very funny.I thought it was hilarious.The Flip-o-ramas were good and the whole book was awesome.I've read all of the CU books, as well as the Ricky Ricotta books up to book 7, and I would say this one isn't the best, but it's awfully good.It was funny when Boxer Boy and Great Granny Girdle kissed. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Action & Adventure - General    2. Children's 9-12 - Fiction - General    3. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    4. Children: Grades 3-4    5. Fiction    6. Heroes    7. Humorous Stories    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Juvenile Humor    10. Readers - Chapter Books    11. School principals    12. Schools    13. Juvenile Fiction / Readers / Chapter Books   

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My Favorite of the Series
Dial L for Loser
A Good/Bad Start to the Year
Starting a completely new school isn't always easy, especially in Claire Lyon's case. Claire and her family moved from Orlando, Florida to Westchester, New York. Claire's Father is best friends with William Block, Father of Massie Block (Claire's age). The Lyon's family (Consisting of Claire's 10 year old brother Todd, Mom, and Dad) is staying in Massie's guest house in the back yard of the Block's estate. Massie does not take a liking to Claire when they first meet, and it doesn't get better. After a hard first day of school, filled with NO FRIENDS, Claire thinks of ways to get back at Massie for all the pranks she pulled on her during the day. One day while Massie, her dog, and her Dad are out on their nightly walk, Claire sneaks in and gets on Massie's computer. There she turns Massie's three best friends Dylan, Kristen, and Alicia against her. Unfortunately, during an argument with Kristen one day, Massie discovers that Claire was responsible for the feuds. At the long awaited school fundraiser auction for the girl's school, Massie and Claire's Dad take the stage for a round of "Ninety Nine Bottles of Beer on the Wall." They were both drunk, and were planning on singing until $1000 more was collected for the school. It was bearable until they called for their family to come up. Massie and Claire ran out of the tent, and hid in the bushes right next to each other. For two hours, the two exchanged jokes, embarrassing moments, and stories. Afterwards, Massie even said she had fun! The war was over; at least until next week.....This is a fantastic book that all middle school girls would love.
The Clique
Wouldn't it be great to be the most popular girl in school? In Lisi Harrison's book, The Clique, that's what life is all about. This is a great book filled with drama that will hold a middle school girl's attention forever. The Clique is about a group of four girls, who rule the school called the Pretty Committee. When Claire, the new girl, comes to Westchester from Orlando, she stays in the guest house of Massie Block, the leader of the Pretty Committee, it's a whole different world. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's 9-12 - Fiction - General    2. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    3. Children: Grades 4-6    4. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    5. Cliques (Sociology)    6. Fiction    7. Juvenile Fiction    8. Middle schools    9. School & Education    10. Schools    11. Social Issues - Adolescence    12. Social Issues - General    13. Social Issues - Peer Pressure    14. Social Situations - General    15. Social classes    16. Juvenile Fiction / Lifestyles / City Life   

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the carnivorus carnival
"Rraww," growled the prowling lions in this book, The Carnivorous Carnival. When this book begins, Violet, Sunny and Klaus are trapped in Count Olaf's car trunk as they go to Madam Lulu's carnival. At the carnival, it is weird. The Baudelaires worked at the House of Freaks, where people make fun of them.Also there were deadly lions there too, which ate people, a dangerous roller coaster, andMadam Lulu's strange crystal ball. Eventually Count Olaf decide to put the House of Freaks in the lion's den.The other freaks must fight the Baudelaires. None of the freaks falls into the lion's den.The Baudelaires barely escape, but with Count Olaf. I'd recommend this book because it is suspenseful, humorous and has interesting characters.
freaks and fear and the breaking of formula
Here is the ninth volume in Lemony Snicket's bestselling children's collection A Series of Unfortunate Events. The Baudelaire orphans had hidden in the trunk of Count Olaf's car at the end of The Hostile Hospital to escape from a fire that Olaf and his "associates" had set. With The Carnivorous Carnival They arrive at the Caligari Carnival out in the middle of the hinterlands and are able to get out of the trunk before Count Olaf discovers them. Klaus, Violet, and Sunny disguise themselves as Carnival Freaks so that they can stay at the Carnival and have the opportunity to discover some facts about the possibility of one of their parents still living and the rest of the "Snicket File". Klaus and Violet are disguised as a Two-Headed Freak Beverly / Eliot, Sunny is Chabo the Wolf Baby. They join with other freaks, like Kevin the Ambidextrous Man, Colette the Contortionist, and Hugo the Hunchback.
Mr. Snicket's Best
In the ninth installment of the Series of Unfortunate Events, The Carnivorous Carnival, Mr. Snicket leaves behind the basic kids get a new guardian, Count Olaf tries to get them once again outline of the first eight books. This is the first book in the series where the Baudelaires are guardianless. Instead, they find themselves stuck in a sinister plot involving Count Olaf and his troupe, an enigmatic fortune teller, and one damn creepy carnival. This book is quite well-written, and Tim Curry perfectly depicts the sinister quality on the book-on-tape version.
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Subjects:  1. Action & Adventure - General    2. Brothers and sisters    3. Carnivals    4. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    5. Children: Grades 4-6    6. Family - Orphans & Foster Homes    7. Family - Siblings    8. Fiction    9. Humorous Stories    10. Juvenile Fiction    11. Orphans    12. Juvenile Fiction / Family / Orphans & Foster Homes   

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Sharp Looking Book
My daughter has loved Thomas since she was about a year old (she's 3 now) and this was a great present because A) She LOVES anything Thomas, B) She wants to read this book all the time and C) It seems to have sparked a love for books.
great Thomas collection
My son is a large Thomas fan. he first knew Thomas just from the trains,then he saw the show. Since he loves to read I wanted to combine 2 of his favorite things. This book did just that. It's a nice hardcover edition with enough Thomas stories to keep anyone entertained for a long time. There are nice pictures and an attached bookmark for him to keep track of his place. Highly recommend

A Very Pleasant Surprise
My adorable 2-1/2 year old grandson just loves Thomas The Train.However, his Nana (me) doesn't have a clue.So not to be ignorant, I ordered this book and was thrilled to see the wonderful illustrations as well as finding it to be a "story collection" about all the different trains.My grandson actually named all the different trains (how he does this I do not know), and I could verify that he was correct by reading the stories.The book is kept at Nana's house and Braden looks forward to reading it every time he comes for a visit. I don't think anyone would be disappointed in this book.It would make a wonderful gift! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Baby - Fiction - General    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children's stories, English    4. Children: Grades 4-6    5. Children: Kindergarten    6. Fiction    7. Juvenile Fiction    8. Movie Tie - In    9. Preschool Picture Story Books    10. Railroads    11. Social Issues - Friendship    12. Trains    13. Transportation - General    14. Juvenile Fiction / Transportation   

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In the classic tradition of E.L. Konigsburg’s

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greatest book ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
this book is the best book i ever read! Once i picked it up i couldn't put it down. Everyone has to buy it or check it out in your school library. I read the book in a matter of about 3 days because i couldn't put it down. This by far is one of the best books i've read in my whole entire life!

Adventurous Kids
Chasing Vermeer
Chasing Vermeer Review by C. Shipman
When a priceless piece of artwork by Vermeer, a relatively unknown artist from the 1700s, called The Lady Writing is stolen on its way to Chicago, Petra Andalee and Calder Pillay take into their own hands to find it. These to eleven year olds find a old book by Charles Fort, which goes into detail goes into about coincidences between disappearing people and frogs. This book used to belong to their grumpy, old neighborMrs. Sharpe. Whose husband just happened to die an untimely death right after he made a breaking discoveryon Vermeer. All these thongs are oddly connected. The thief of The Lady Writing has a theory that not all of the work of art credited to Vermeer is his, and tells the public via the newspaper that he will destroy The Lady Writing if this mistake is not corrected. This turns out to be a hoax, the thief was working for someone who wanted to own The Lady Writing.It was his plan to let the public think that The Lady was destroyed. Petra and Calder find this out, and find out that the painting is hidden near they live, in fact it is in University by their houses.They rescueit, but not before the thief sees them and pursues them.Calder trips and hurts himself, and Petra runs off with the painting, and alerts the police.Calder manages to get away, and the thief is found dead on a train.Chasing Vermeer by an exciting art mystery that is sure to be an enjoyable read for any youth. Read more

Subjects:  1. Art    2. Art (paintingsculptureartistsarchitectureetc.)    3. Children's 9-12 - Fiction - Mysteries / Detective    4. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    5. Children: Grades 4-6    6. Fiction    7. Juvenile Fiction    8. Mysteries, Espionage, & Detective Stories    9. Mystery and detective stories    10. Juvenile Fiction / Mysteries & Detective Stories   

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Silkstripe, thunderclan warrior
i loved this book.i bet crowfeather and leafpool will have kits, but cinderpelt will be keeping a close eye because she is already suspecting leafpool and they will be half-clan which really causes problems.i wish squirrelflight, (by the way, i love that name!) and brambleclaw liked each other still.brambleclaw is becoming untrustful, i mean, of course he wants to see his half brother, but me and my friend, Skyleaf, suspect he might kill firestar.or (as a hint in the new book cover) firestar might die by protecting his clan from a bear.who will become leader if he dies?graystripe is nowhere to be found! :( hopefully cody will help him find his way to the clans.by the way, i liked cody, she would have been a good queen.there is no deputy so no leader!i just know brackenfur and sorreltail will have kits.i love the new territories, though i miss the old land and characters like the elders.i cannot wait until twilight coes out!!it is sooo exciting!!!!! hurry up!!!!

ANYONE WHO THINKS THESE BOOKS SUCK, YOU SUCK
This book is great!I'm am like the number one warrior fan and I can't wait for twilight.I have it on preorder and I think i'm going to die if I don't get this book.I can't wait to see see if brambleclaw gets back toghether and what will happen to leafpool and crowfeather.I LOVE THESE BOOKS AND IF YOU READ IT YOU WILL TOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Starlight: The Most Exciting Book in the New Prophecy?
Starlight is a dramatic sequal to the New Prochecy Series that adds new elements of surprise and excitement.
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A suprising twist!
When the reader starts Chapter 1, they think this is going to be another, long, dull pirate ship with lame "adventures." (Trust me, that is what I thought)
Absolutely Delightful!!
I first heard about this book when my son was in 3rd grade back in 1994 and the teacher was reading it aloud to the class. I then, this year (2006) remembered it and took it out of the library. I was mesmerized by the story (even as an adult) because I am a sailor! I could just imagine Charlotte donning her sailor's garb and climbing the rigging!I love how she started out prim and proper, then she became Captain of the ship! I too am a Captain, and this story (although fiction) is a great role model for young girls today. I especially loved the ending where she leaves her stuffy life behind, arrives at the dock and the boat "sails with the morning tide". I imagined the boat pulling out of port at first light and watching the sun rise over the horizon.The writing is so vivid, and the story is so alive, that I could almost smell the salt air!I loved the book!

Great Story
I loved this book because it drew you into the 19th century lifestyle at sea.
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Subjects:  1. Action & Adventure    2. Action & Adventure - General    3. Children's 9-12 - Fiction - General    4. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    5. Children: Grades 4-6    6. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    7. Girls & Women    8. Historical - Other    9. Juvenile Fiction    10. Sea stories    11. Juvenile Fiction / Historical / General   

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No where near as good as the Dictionary!
Our family has greatly enjoyed the Scholastic Children's Dictionary, so it made sense to also get the Scholastic Children's Thesaurus.What a disappointment!Nearly every word my fourth grader looks up (for school work) is not in this book. It is pretty much useless for her school work.Don't bother with it!

Bought this based on a 5-star review? WHY??
My child is in 3rd grade and must look up synonyms.Very few of the words on her lists are in this book.This is not a helpful book at all.I guess I should buy an adult thesaurus for 3rd grade!

Get this for your child!
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Subjects:  1. Children's 9-12 - Reference    2. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    3. Children: Grades 4-6    4. English language    5. Juvenile literature    6. Reference - Thesauri    7. Synonyms and antonyms   

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Charming adventure story
The story (and series) centers on a family of four orphaned siblings, 14 year-old Henry, 12 year-old Jessie, 10 year-old Violet and 5 year-old Benny.The four have runaway and are attempting to live on their own in order to avoid being split up or sent to live with their mean grandfather.They locate an abandoned boxcar in the woods and set up housekeeping there.They manage quite well until Violet falls ill causing them to ask the local doctor for all.In the end though all is well.
So simple and so wonderful!
These books are wonderful. My son who loves sci-fi, dragons and lego, thinks these wonderful books are AWESOME! They capture his attention like no others. As I read these to aloud to him, he laughs, asks questions and wishes he could be there. Although the writing is very simple, the ideas behind them are not. When I first started reading this series to him he said to me,"Mom while you are reading I always feel like I am there with the children doing what they are doing." "YEAH!" Great stories about children who are THINKING and I love my son to want to emulate that!

If I were king of the forest...
I used to like these books. Now I think they are stupid. Especially Benny. He is so stupid. And he's really annoying. There has to be at least five billion books in the series. Anyone that has all of the books in the series must really, really, really, really, really love them. Why do they call their grandfather "Grandfather"? Violet's like "Oh Grandfather! You can have all of my internal organs if you want." Then Benny's like "What's green?" Then their Grandfather is always taking them on these pointless trips for no reason whatsoever. You would think that they would either run out of places to go or get tired of going on the trips. I would be suprised if they had a week at home in one year. Why do they call them the Boxcar Children? In some books they probobly don't even have the word boxcar in some of the books. Don't they ever go to school? Acually I wouldn't be suprised if Benny didn't go to school considering he's so stupid and annoying. They are so cheesy. No family gets along that well and never fights. If there was a family like that it would be a miracle. And I'm talking about ones with more than one child. And nobody has that perfect of a life. I bet they never had one problem or something bad happening to them in the hole series. If I never liked these books then I would have given this series one star. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    2. Children: Grades 3-4    3. Family - Orphans & Foster Homes    4. Family - Siblings    5. Juvenile Fiction    6. Mysteries, Espionage, & Detective Stories   

Editorial Review

Evidently not even Roald Dahl could resist the acronym craze of the early eighties. BFG? Bellowing ferret-faced golfer? Backstabbing fairy godmother? Oh, oh ... Big Friendly Giant! This BFG doesn't seem all that F at first as he creeps down a London street, snatches little Sophie out of her bed, and bounds away with her to giant land. And he's not really all that B when compared with his evil, carnivorous brethren, who bully him for being such an oddball runt. After all, he eats only disgusting snozzcumbers, and while the other Gs are snacking on little boys and girls, he's blowing happy dreams in through their windows. What kind of way is that for a G to behave?Read more

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AMAZING! For fans of Roald Dahl.
In England an orphan girl named Sophie couldn't sleep.At this time of night people called it the Witching Hour.They called it the Witching Hour because everyone is in a deep-deep sleep. Sophie sees a TALL DARK figure coming down the wrong side of the road.You have to READ the rest of the book.I enjoy it because its's funny and exciting.

The BFG Review
The BFG is a fictional chldren's book. It was written by Roald Dahl and it was published in 1982. Roald Dahl is a great author and he has written other children's books such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and James and the Giant Peach. A Great Bedtime Story for Kids and Adults Alike
I remember reading this book several years ago and reading it on the bus and at school and before I went to bed. It brought me back to my childhood and the creativity and imagination I had as a child, and I'm sure several readers felt the same way. The story is fun and engaging, and so it makes a great bedtime story that you can read to yourself or to a child who still loves a good tale read out loud. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    2. Children: Grades 4-6    3. Classics    4. Family - Orphans & Foster Homes    5. Fantasy    6. Fiction    7. Giants    8. Humorous Stories    9. Juvenile Fiction    10. Monsters    11. Orphans    12. Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic    13. Fiction dealing with family issues    14. Fostering & adoption    15. Juvenile Fiction / Humorous Stories    16. Science fiction   

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a useful book
This will help you alot. Some stuff is very funnie like if you feal down the stairs you might say like don't try this at home or I should have taken the elavtor oR It looks easy but trust me it is'nt buy this book!

Quick Read
I bought this for my 13 year old daughter.She opened the book, read what interested her and never touched the book again.Although she did state the advice was good and mostly common sense.I sat and read it cover to cover and did realize most everything is common sense placed in a cute format.It is a very quick and entertaining read (silly illustrations).I would purchase this for a pre-teen not a know-it-all teen.Suggested age 9-12.

Very helpful, 5 stars, no doubt!
A Smart Girl's Guide To Sticky Situations is the best book I have ever owned. It actually talks about the things thatgirl pre-teens andgirl teenagers have to go through when they are becoming a "woman" over time. This book really helped me in all topics. It helped me with periods the most...which is about the most confusing thing once teenagers know about what it is, how it works, what to do, and most of all how to protect.
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Treasure's Trove Solution Book
The original, "A Treasure's Trove" book, was a fun treasure hunting experience for our family.The solution book gave us great insight to clues we may have overlooked.We are looking forward to the next book:"The Alchemist's Dar".What a wonderful concept written by a very talented author.

Review for "Official Solution Book for A Treasures Trove"
The solution book for A Treasures Trove explained in detail about the treasure hunt for a treasures trove. It was amazing looking at the things that I overlooked, and also discouraging. "If only I had known"...etc...are still racing through my head. If you have no idea what Treasure Hunt I am talking about, it is called "A Treasure's Trove", you can order it online.
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Editorial Review

This story of a tragically injured young silversmith who ends up hip-deep in the American Revolution is inspiring, exciting, and sad. Winner of the prestigious Newbery Award in 1944, Esther Forbes's story has lasted these 50-plus years by including adventure, loss, courage, and history in a wonderfully written, very dramatic package. It's probably not great for little guys but mature 11-year-olds or older will find it a great adventure. ... Read more

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Johnny Tremain
The Granddaddy of Young Adult Historical Fiction!
a boy's journey
Having read this book as a child and several times over the years of my life I find myself returning to this classic for various reasons. Each time I find myself liking him for different reasons.
Wade through the dull to get to the DRAMA
I was forced to read this for school, and, for once, I'm glad that my teachers MADE me read something.
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Among the Free
Luke, a third child wanted the population law gone. It was that, because of droughts that nobody was allowed more than 2 children. When he figures out the population police were overthrown he goes to check it out.
Disappointing Ending to a Good Series
Among the Free should have been the exciting climax to a well-done series about illegal third children fighting the Population Police.Instead, it is rushed and unbelievable, with Luke, our hero from the first few books, still unsure of himself and still being led by the voice of his friend Jen instead of thinking things through for himself.