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Roy Eberhardt is the new kid--again. This time around it's Trace MiddleSchool in humid Coconut Grove, Florida. But it's still the same old routine:table by himself at lunch, no real friends, and thick-headed bullies like DanaMatherson pushing him around. But if it wasn't for Dana Matherson mashing hisface against the school bus window that one day, he might never have seen thetow-headed running boy. And if he had never seen the running boy, he might neverhave met tall, tough, bully-beating Beatrice. And if he had never met Beatrice,he might never have discovered the burrowing owls living in the lot on thecorner of East Oriole Avenue. And if he had never discovered the owls, heprobably would have missed out on the adventure of a lifetime. Apparently,bullies do serve a greater purpose in the scope of the universe. Because if itwasn't for Dana Matherson...Read more

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HOOT
My book for my review was called Hoot. Hoot is about a boy named Roy . Roy is the main character in the story. The author's name is Carl Hiaasen. I would recommend this book to girls because I have know some boy who have read this book and did not like it. Hoot is my favorite book. I have read it 7 times! I think this book is best for girls. From ages 9 to 12 it is more of a kid book than an adult book.

HOOT
My book for my review was called Hooot. Hoot is about a boy named Roy . Roy is the main characterin the story. The authers name is Carl Hiaasen I would recamend this book to girls because I have know some boy who have reed this book and did not like it. Hoot is my favorite book. I have read it 7 time! I thik this book is best for girls. From ages 9 to 12 it is more of a kid book than an adult book.

Read this book--its good!
Roy Eberhart, Mullet Fingers, and Beatrice Leep are trying to save little baby owls and their existence from Mother Paula's all American Pancake House, Inc. They do a series of stuff to the construction site so they couldn't build the pancake house in Coconut Cove, Florida.Mother Paula's knows they are there, but they want the pancake house anyway. I recommend this to kids who like fiction and who are very adventurous people.
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Subjects:  1. Animals - Birds    2. Burrowing owl    3. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    4. Children: Grades 4-6    5. Environmental protection    6. Fiction    7. Humorous Stories    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Mysteries, Espionage, & Detective Stories    10. Nature & the Natural World - Environment    11. Nature & the Natural World - General    12. Owls    13. Juvenile Fiction / General   

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A simgeon of pigeon
I didn't realize when I bought this book it is a stiff paged book for small children. But as usual the pigeon brings a smile to your face!

This is a BOARD BOOK - you know the kind with pages thick and durable enough for your toddler to chew
I mention that this is a board book because so many parents seem dissapointed by how few pages it contains.
Another smigeon of Pigeon!
Mo Willems delights again! Personnally a big fan of Pigeon, in particular the hot dog episode, I awaited "The Pigeon has feelings too!" with eagerness. And even though it is only a 5 or 10 page board book, with very little action; it's still a great book. The illustrations make it. Though I would certainly reccommend "The Pigeon finds a hot dog!" or "Don't let the Pigeon drive the bus!" first, this little book is worth checking out if you have very young children in the family. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Birds    2. Children's Books/All Ages    3. Children's Books/Baby-Preschool    4. Children: Kindergarten    5. Emotions    6. Fiction    7. General    8. Humorous Stories    9. Juvenile Fiction    10. Pigeons    11. Social Issues - Emotions & Feelings    12. Juvenile Fiction / General   

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Best One Yet!!!
My 4 year old niece loves Don't let the pigeon drive the bus.She recently got Don't let the pigeon stay up late and it is her new favorite.She loves yawning with the pigeon throughout the book.This is a great bedtime book.Very funny!!!

Author needs to learn to be a lot more personable and care about the children he writes the books for
I purchased this book for my daughter because her school was going to listen to him read at the local book store.My daughter had wanted to get her picture taken with him but couldn't because her class had to leave so she asked if I would please get him to sign her book saying that she had met him so she could always remember this day.I told her that I would be happy to.I went up to have him sign it for her and asked if he could please put something saying that it was nice meeting her so that she would always have that memory.He refused said that he writes his own which is always the persons name rocks-not real personal.He said I could write that on the other page saying that she meet him.Needless to say, I returned the book.Any one who can not be nice and take just 1 minute to make a little girl happy by simply giving her a memory is not worth buying!!!I would highly suggest buying a different book by a different author.There are tuns of great children books out their by authors who truly care about making children happy and making a difference.

Not one of Mo's best, but still a must-have
Mo Willems is very popular in our home.Our six year old adores the pigeon books.We have read them all, and own most of them."Don't let the Pigoen Stay Up Late" is the weakest book in the series, but is still adorable and we had to buy it."The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog" is still the favorite in our household, however.The pigeon books are excellent to read to toddlers and excellent for early readers to read out loud for themselves. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Birds    2. Bedtime    3. Bedtime & Dreams    4. Bus drivers    5. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    6. Children's Books/All Ages    7. Children: Kindergarten    8. Fiction    9. General    10. Humorous Stories    11. Juvenile Fiction    12. Pigeons    13. Preschool Picture Story Books    14. Juvenile Fiction / Humorous Stories   

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Book for kids that parents will love too
This is one of the best pre-k early reader books ever!What makes this a great book is it has humor that mom and dad can appreciate too, which is great since they'll be reading it over and over again!The art and vocabulary are simple but very effective in communicating the emotions of our hero the pigeon.This is a must have in every child's library.

BEST PreK-Grade2 book series EVER!!!
It was love at first sight. After finding Mo Willems' "Don't Let the Pigeon Ride the Bus," my son was hooked. He couldn't wait to read it by himself.
Very cute
This book is adorable and very funny.I would recommend any of the pigeon books.They crack my 5 year old nephew up and I have to admit to chuckling myself when I read them. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Birds    2. Animals - Ducks, Geese, Etc.    3. Children's Books/Baby-Preschool    4. Children: Kindergarten    5. Ducks    6. Fiction    7. Juvenile Fiction    8. Pigeons    9. Preschool Picture Story Books    10. Sharing    11. Social Issues - Friendship    12. Social Issues - Manners & Etiquette    13. Juvenile Fiction / Humorous Stories   

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My kids love this book
I have a 3 year old and 5 year old who love the books of Mo Willems. Recently the 5 year old took this book to school as his 'show and tell' in order to read it to his class. It was a huge success! We started our Mo Willems collection with 'Don't let the Pidgeon drive the Bus', we've added 'the Pidgeon finds a Hotdog' and 'Don't let the Pidgeon stay up late' and just recently added this book and 'the pidgeon has feeling too'. I love these books because my kids love them and that encourages them to keep reading! Well done Mo Willems.

Love it!
Our first Mo Willems book was Knuffle Bunny and we were hooked. We've sinced bought 4 more of his books including The Pigeon Loves Things That Go! They're all great. Our kids love them and for kids books they're pretty darn amusing for adults too. Good stuff!

boring
great bed time book its so boring it put us all to sleep - not a cool as the hot dog or dont let the pigeon drive the bus.
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Subjects:  1. Animals - Birds    2. Children's Books/All Ages    3. Children's Books/Baby-Preschool    4. Children: Kindergarten    5. Fiction    6. General    7. Humorous Stories    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Pigeons    10. Social Issues - Emotions & Feelings    11. Transportation - General    12. Vehicles    13. Juvenile Fiction / General   

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WARNING:this review will spoil the ending!
THE PIGEON DOESN'T GET TO DRIVE THE BUS! Willems is at his wittiest best in this pigeon book.When my sister told me she was pregnant I immediately started thinking about shower gifts -- and this book topped the list.The shower was this past Saturday and the book (presented as part of diaper bag package) was a total hit.Everyone wanted to read it right there -- and they did!

dont let the pigeon drive the bus
my daughter came home from preschool talking about this book, so I bought it for her. It's a great book, very funny, it made us all laugh. we received it yesterday and read it about a dozen times so far.

WE LOVE THIS BOOK!
My 21-month old and I read this book just about daily.She loves it, especially getting to say, "No Pigeon!" on almost any page.It's especially good for days when we've had to say no to her a lot - she gets to pass the buck as it were. :) ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Birds    2. Buses    3. Children's Books/Baby-Preschool    4. Children: Preschool    5. Fiction    6. Humorous Stories    7. Juvenile Fiction    8. Pigeons    9. Preschool Picture Story Books    10. Social Issues - Emotions & Feelings    11. Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Birds   

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How A Birthday Should Be
I love reading this to my child as much as I loved having it read to me when I was a child. The book is joyous and lets you enjoy the fantasy of just how a birthday should be. Reading it on birthdays is a tradition in our house and helps us to relive the fantasy each year.

Never to Old for Dr. Seuss
Found this book in the waiting room at the kids Doctor's Office. Myoldest started reading it out-loud and was enjoying it so much that he asked for the book as a gift for his 16th birthday! Goes to show that one is never to old for Dr. Seuss!!

Happy Birthday to you is fabulous
I had this book as a child and loved it then.Now that I am a parent, all of Dr. Seuss' books are a must.This one happens to be one of my favorites.I highly recommend it.It's also the perfect gift for little ones on their birthday. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Birds    2. Birthdays    3. Celebrations - Birthdays    4. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    5. Children: Babies & Toddlers    6. Fiction    7. Humorous Stories    8. Poetry    9. Stories in rhyme    10. Juvenile Fiction / Holidays & Festivals / Other, Non-Religious   

Editorial Review

This is the classic from which many of our staff first learned toread, starting us on a path of unremitting bibliophilia.Read more

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An unforgettable book!
Poor little birdie came into this world and his mother was out getting him his first meal. He goes through a series of, "Are you my mother?" to planes, cows, dogs, until he almost gives up. As this book unravels, you cheer on the birdie while he goes through his wonders of who he feels a sense of belonging to. P.D.Eastman uses repitition and adds easy drawings to perfect a child's love and want to hear this book OVER AND OVER again. One of the first books I learned to read by and still own the same raggedy copy.

Are you my favorite book?
Our Grand daughter acts out this entire book with dramatic embellishments and subtle interpretation.It is the most interactive book a youngster from 6 months on can love and enjoy forever.

I loved this book as a child...but it's really inappropriate now!
First, let me say that I learned to read from this book. When I was a kid I knew all the words and I loved it! But then again, I didn't know any better, and frankly, neither did my mom and dad. I was lucky in that the book applied to me: I looked like my mom and dad and therefore the message of the book, that your mother is the one who looks most like you, was seemingly harmless.
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To Be A King Reviewed by: Soren
The final legend. That's what To Be A King is. The final legend in the three that Soren, Coryn, the Band, & Otulissa have to read. In this book, they find a world of magic & chaos. Lord Arrin's forces of hagsfiends have split, forming other groups off nachtmagen. Rumors about a group of all hagsfiends led by Lord Arrin's old assassin, Ullryck, have been brought to the attention of the new King Hoole & Grank. They have just recently set up a new order called the Guardians of Ga'Hoole in the enormous tree which has come to be known as the Great Ga'Hoole Tree. There is also another rumor of a mad owl that has taken control of the Ice Palace in the N'yrthghar with his young hagsfiends. Soon, Hoole realizes, the forces of good will clash with the evil forces of nachtmagen. Hoole has the Ember, but to use it could be dangerous. So Hoole must make a choice-use the power of the Ember to restore the Ice Palace to it's former glory, or to let things go on without the strange, mysterious magic that is the Ember of Hoole.
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Editorial Review

Baby bat Stellaluna's life is flitting along right on schedule--untilan owl attacks her mother one night, knocking the bewildered batlet out of her mother's loving grasp. The tiny bat is lucky enough to land in a nest of baby birds, but her whole world has just turned upside down. Literally. Stellaluna's adoptive bird mom accepts her into her nest, but only on the condition that Stellaluna will act like a bird, not a bat. Soon Stellaluna has learned to behave like a good bird should--she quits hanging by her feet and starts eating bugs. But when she finally has an opportunity to show her bird siblings what life as a bat is like, all of them are confounded. "How can we be so different and feel so much alike?" one asks. "And how can we feel so different and be so much alike?" asks another. "I agree," Stellaluna responds. "But we're friends. And that's a fact." Anyone who has ever been asked to be someone they're not will understand the conflicts--and possibilities--Stellaluna faces. This gorgeously illustrated book is sure to be an all-time favorite with readers, whether they've left the nest or not. (Click to see a sample spread. Illustration from Read more

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Friendship is the Compromise of Differences
This is the story of a baby fruit bat, also known as the "flying fox", named Stellaluna who fell off of her mother's belly during an assault on them by an owl, who is bats' natural enemy, as they flew in the night sky. Stellaluna, whose weak wings not being ready to fly yet, finds herself in a bird's nest among chicks. And a beautiful friendship begins as Stellakuna assumes the role of a "good bird" and becomes a member of the family. Soon nature makes them realize how different Stellaluna is from the other birds. Ultimately friendship proves to be the strongest force of nature.

This is how much I love Jannell Cannon books...
I bought Stellaluna even before I had a child! I absolutely fell in love not only with the story and message the book conveyed, but also the wonderful and endearing artwork. I have since had a child and purchased all of her books, the latest one being Pinduli. It is the perfect follow-up to her other books.
A Tale of Finding our Way
Beautifully illustrated, this story is filled with depth and meaning.The message this book carries is one of great sensitivity:how do we fit in with others who are "different", how do we fit in when sometimes we ourselves feel "different"? Most important, Stellaluna learns to accept and be herself:even when she is different from others.This is not necessarily an easy task at any age, and this tale can be a guide for children (and adults) finding their way to self-love.The story evokes "Zen Shorts" and "The Gift of You, The Gift of Me," two other picture books that are also beacons of light for finding our way, and also both beautifully illustrated, as is "Stellaluna." ... Read more

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The Little Red Hen
I love this book!The children loved it and the story emphasizes cooperation.I work with preschoolers and have used the audio tape as well as a flannel board.

Traditional Literature - Folktale
What do The Three Billy Goats Gruff, The Tale of Peter Rabbit, The Gingerbread Man,and The Little Red Hen all have in common?These stories all teach a lesson to children about right from wrong.Good behavior is expected to be rewarded, and bad behavior is expected to be punished, leaving the story with a happy ending.This good over evil theme is present in many folktales, offering a sense of hope for the "good guy."
Helping others would be profitable.
The little Red Hen is one of the cute stories out there for kids that actually have morals to implement within the story itself. It's teaches the moral of helping and what happens if you just sit down and do nothing but when the job is done, you would get nothing either if you don't help.
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SUCH AN AMAZING STORY
It is such a wonderful and true story that teaches kids about all different types of families. One of my favorite books of all time, I suggest it to anyone and everyone!

www.lazyreaders.com book club recommendation for April 2006
A touching story of two penguins at the Central Park Zoo that admire the other penguins having babies but cannot have one of their own. When a zoologist notices their dilemma, he gives them an egg for their nest, where they nurture their egg until the day their new baby is born. A beautiful book with some pretty deep messages (but I'll let you enjoy the deeper message for yourselves). For more cool adult, young adult and children's books under 250 pages, go to www.lazyreaders.com.

And Tango Makes Wonderful
This book is absolutely wonderful: the illustrations are soft, wonderfully executed, and accurate inasmuch as how Central Park Zoo looks.I picked up this book out of curiosity and was pleasantly surprised at how the authors emphasize how love and family go hand in hand no matter if it's two moms, two dads, or yes, even two penguins and a ball of fluff that comprise it. It is definitely a book I would pass on to any child to teach them about the nature of love and diversity and any adult willing to teach that lesson. My only regret is that there aren't more books out there like this, and more people willing to open their minds and hearts to its message: bravo Tango, and bravo Parnell. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Birds    2. Animals - Zoos    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    4. Children: Kindergarten    5. Familial behavior in animals    6. Family - General    7. Fiction    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Penguins    10. Preschool Picture Story Books    11. Social Issues - Homosexuality    12. Zoo animals    13. Juvenile Nonfiction / Animals / Zoos   

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The Coming
It is a very good book, with fierce confict of the hagsfiends and owls, and very detailed. You can picture the scenes, the half-hags in their feathers, everything is very clear.

The Coming of Hoole
In this tenth installment of the Guardians of Ga'Hoole series, Soren and Coryn, this time joined by the rest of the Band, open the second of the three Legends of Ga'Hoole and read on. The ancient volume, titled The Coming of Hoole, picks up where The First Collier left off: the hatching of that noble prince, Hoole.
The Coming of Hoole
Finally, FINALLY, Kathryn Laskey is getting back on track. The arc of irrelevance and boredom started in The Hatchling and continued all the way through The First Collier. But The Coming of Hoole is interesting and sticks to the original Guardians of Ga'Hoole story without slipping up nearly as much as the past three books.
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Subjects:  1. Action & Adventure - General    2. Animals - Birds    3. Children's 9-12 - Fiction - Science Fiction    4. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    5. Children: Grades 4-6    6. Fantasy    7. Fiction    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Owls    10. Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic    11. Juvenile Fiction / Science Fiction, Fantasy, Magic   

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A calm and lovely view of Appalachia
Author Cynthia Rylant and illustrator Barry Moser were both reared in Appalachia, and they are completely in sync on this book.The calm, clear-eyed text and the evocative watercolor paintings balance and enhance each other beautifully. Appalachia: The Voices of Sleeping Birds
Cynthia Rylant has once again captured the true spirit of the Appalachian culture. Her descriptions are right on target. Many of us, who live in this wild and wonderful country, know folks just like those she introduces to us in all of her stories. The significance of this book, for me, is to keep alive the warm, wonderful spirit of this amazing culture she so colorfully shares with readers. I'm giving this book to children and adults as well.

A Different World!
This book is wonderful!I read it to my class to help them understand what life was like in the Appalachian Mountains compared to their life in Chicago.My students were spell-bound, held by the wonderful descriptionsand beautiful illustrations.They really understood that there are manydifferent cultures within our nation! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Birds    2. Appalachian Region, Southern    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    4. Children: Grades 3-4    5. Description and travel    6. Juvenile Nonfiction    7. Juvenile literature    8. People & Places - United States    9. Social life and customs    10. Juvenile Nonfiction / People & Places / United States   

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Laugh out loud funny!
Great heartwarming stories about a boy, 2 owls and a dog.I recommend this for all ages.The cover markets this as a childrens's book, but adults who like animals will love this story too.A bird lovers' delight!

Excellant Book
Granddaughter loved the book. Will read it myself. Perfect reading material for children.

Owls in the Family
I read Owls in the Family to my second and third grade class last year and they loved it.There were a lot of funny situations as a young boy tries to win a prize in the pet parade with his owls.It is realistic as well humorous and kids can learn a lot about owls and their interaction with other animals like dogs,gophers, rats, snakes. Ii is set in a small town in Canada in a time when parents could let their children explore the town and surrounding wilderness without worrying about kidnappers and gangs.
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Subjects:  1. Animals - Birds    2. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    3. Fiction    4. Humorous Stories    5. Owls    6. Saskatchewan    7. Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Birds    8. Modern fiction   

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My 5 year old son loves this series of books
We have the other books written by Karma Wilson, but this one wasn't as good as her others. It still had the beautiful and fun illustrations, but the story wasn't as captivating. It's still a good book, but I recommend her other "Bear" books. My son memorized them due to the great sing song words she used to describe all the details!

Bear asks who?
This 4th book in the series in pleasing and entertaining with a dash of suspense.
Another Big Hit!!!
Our daughter loves this series and this new book is no exception!!! Our two year old has most of these books memorized and with the catchy lyrics and rythmes she feels like she's actually reading...which every parent hopes to accomplish!!!Every chance we get we purchase a book from this author, so dont limit yourself to just this one...all her books are catchy, fun and will leave you with smiles at bedtime!!! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Bears    2. Animals - Birds    3. Animals - General    4. Bashfulness    5. Bears    6. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    7. Children: Grades 1-2    8. Children: Kindergarten    9. Fiction    10. Forest animals    11. Juvenile Fiction    12. Owls    13. Preschool Picture Story Books    14. Social Issues - Emotions & Feelings    15. Social Issues - Friendship    16. Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Bears   

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Witty, Wonderful and Sooooo Good!
My daycare kids love this book. There is a scream of glee when they see it. It's a fun read. This book has a great rhythm to it. The kids sign a long when I sing Mr. Bird's song. " I love my house. I love my nest. In the all the world this nest is best." MUST HAVE BOOK! I loved this book as a child. My daughter loved and now my daycare kids love it.
engaging story but bad stereotypes
My daughter enjoys this book, but the gender stereotypes make me cringe. In this book, Mrs. Bird complains and bosses her good-natured husband around so we have the typical nag and hen-pecked husband. For some reason, gender stereotypes sometimes both me more when they are in animal books than when actual people are depicted.

My Favorite book as a child - bought it for my daughter
This was my favorite book as a child. I had it memorized by the time I was 2. My mother sold it at a garage sale and now 30 years later is kicking herself for it. Read more

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Poppy by Avi

Another Adventure
This is a book about a tiny deer mouse, named Poppy, who ruins everything for her family (or at least they think so.) When her boyfriend and her go onto a great horned owl's property without permission, the owl eats her boyfriend and Poppy manages to escape. Then her family decides to move because they have grown too big, but where they would like to move is past the great horned owl's property. When the mice go to ask permission from the owl, so that they can cross his property, he denies it because Poppy and her boyfriend didn't ask permssion the night before. Is that the truth, or is he hiding something that the mice shouldn't know about, Poppy wonders. So Poppy sets out on another adventure to figure out what the owl is hiding from them, and discovers some secrets about the owl.
Can't Stand the PAIN!!!
Why does Ragweed has to die?Why?Why?!!!I WANT RAGWEED BACK!!!! I COULDN'T EVEN FINISH THIS BOOK WHEN I HAD TO PUT IT DOWN.RAGWEED LOVERS, DON'T READ THIS BOOK OF HORROR!!! ... Read more

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AMAZING book!
This is an awesome book, and in the week I had it I think I read it 5 times! (uber-fast reader) It's an awesome book!!!!!!

Wonderfully written series!
I fell in love w/ owls after reading the 1st book that I had borrowed from the library for my 11 yr oldson to read!!
The best guardian book!!!
I give this a 5 stars because I've read all the books even the ninth, still waiting for the tenth, guadians are my life! Any way, it's amazing! Everyone should read this book! I wish I could tell you everything but then it would ruin the surpise in the end. Just becarful there's some thing that you won't like. ... Read more

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Editorial Review

Although he lacks a voice in the traditional "Ko-hoh!" sense, trumpeterswan Louis learns to speak to the world with a trumpet stolen from a music storeby his father. With the support of an unusual boy named Sam, who helps Louislearn how to read and write, the swan has some rather unswanlike adventures andultimately wins the love--and the freedom--of a beautiful swan named Serena.Read more

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The Trumpet of the Swan Review
I would like to recommend the book, The Trumpet of the Swan by E.B. White.The genre is fantasy.The setting takes place in the USA and Canada.One day there was a boy named Sam going for a walk, when he saw a family of swans heading to Montana.When they got to Montana one of the cygnets named Louis was defective and couldn't speak, so his father flew to Billings and stole a trumpet to help him speak.When Louis found out that his father stole the trumpet he decided to find a job so that he could pay back the money for all the damage and the trumpet.In the end Louis had a positive influence on all the people and swans he came in contact with.
A Good Choice for Those with an Imagination
While reading this book, we follow a young Trumpeter Swan (or "cygnet" as the author clearly points out, as well as a male swan is a cob) named Louis, who is mute and cannot communicate. To enjoy this book, you have to pretend that a swan could go to school and learn to read and write, and to learn to play the trumpet. It has a happy ending which will please the dreamers. The only thing besides the repitition of facts in this book that bugged me was the cob's speeches- I often had to skip over the parts when he talked because it was so long and annoying.

The Trumpet Of The Swan Review!
I have read many books in my life, and this book has been one of my favorites. The Trumpet Of The Swan has everything a good book needs: a amazing plot, a good story, and has many humorous parts. Two reasons why I liked this book is because it was silly and there was never a boring part in this novel.
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