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What would you do if you found yourself trapped in a runaway caravan hurtling down a precipitous mountain slope? Fourteen-year-old Violet, the oldest orphan of the three Baudelaires, decides to try to slow the velocity of the caravan with a drag-chute invention involving a viscous combination of blackstrap molasses, maple syrup, maraschino liqueur, peanut butter, etc. If plummeting to their death weren't scary enough, Violet and her brother Klaus have been separated from Sunny, their baby sister who is in a car headed in the opposite direction up the mountain with the "facinorous" Count Olaf, his "villainous and stylish" girlfriend Esmé Squalor, and their creepy sidekicks. Do Violet and Klaus find Sunny on the mountain? How will they survive the treacherous, snow-covered peaks with not much more than a ukulele and a bread knife, especially in the face of the "organized, ill-tempered" snow gnats? Will they finally unearth the mystery of the V.F.D.?Will they find out if one of their parents is alive after all? The suspense! As ever, the Baudelaires' unfolding tale of woe is sprinkled with Lemony Snicket's ridiculous, hilarious observations such as "Fate is like a strange, unpopular restaurant with odd waiters who bring you things you never asked for and don't always like." The tenth book in The Series of Unfortunate Events takes readers through the Mortmain Mountains to the churning waters of the Stricken Stream with all the coexistent horror and silliness a Snicket fan could hope for along the way. (Ages 9 and older) Read more

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up the down mountain
The Slippery Slope is the tenth volume in A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket. Having disguised themselves as Carnival Freaks and pretending to join Count Olaf's gang in order to get to the VFD headquarters, the Baudelaire Orphans have been discovered by Count Olaf and while Sunny was kidnapped, Klaus and Violet or locked in a trailer and are rolling backwards down a mountain road with no control over the trailer. This is where we begin The Slippery Slope. The elder orphans struggle to find a way to save themselves and then make their way back up the mountain to the secret headquarters, and Sunny struggles to find an opportunity to escape to find her siblings or to learn more about the scheme of Count Olaf.
I'm impressed
Best of the series so far. Alternating the action between the two older siblings in one chapter and Sunny in the next really worked for me.

I'm in the middle.
I'm in the middle of this book, and I can't put it down. It is so good. It makes me laugh out loud and gasp too when I learn about new things. I love all of these books. ... Read more

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The seventh book in Lemony Snicket's splendidly gloomy Series of Unfortunate Events shadowsthe three Baudelaire orphans as they plummet headlong into their next misadventure. Mr. Poe, theirineffective legal guardian, having exhausted all options for finding them a new home with relatives(including their 19th cousin), sadly entrusts his young charges' fate to a progressive guardian program formedwith the premise "It takes a village to raise a child." Before they know it, the Baudelaires are being whiskedoff on a bus to a village (vile) named "V.F.D." Snicket fans who read Read more

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Misfortune Comes Again
This book might be one of the most important books of the series so far. Why? Well, first of all it is the last book in the series that Mr. Poe (see book 1) sends the baudelaires to another guardian. Everyone figures out that there really is a Count Olaf (who is the bad guy). To try to get away from Count Olaf the Baudelaire's have to live in a village that is ruled by a bunch of old people and do chores for everybody in the village. They stay at their friend Hector's house (the janitor of the town) and stumble upon a poem by Isadora Quagmire who is an old friend of the baudeliares and has a great fortune too. The baudelaires found out that Count Olaf hid her and her brothers in the same town. The council members catch Count Olaf but it's not really him he just looks like Count Olaf. Now the Baudelaire's have to find their friends and make sure the fake Count Olaf (who is totally innocent) doesn't get burned at the stake. During the story the Baudelaire children get accused of killing the fake Count Olaf and they are to be burned at the stake. Will they be sent to their death in roaring flames or will they escape? You will have to read to find out.
A Bunch of Birds, Life with a Janitor, and a Floating Home.
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seventh verse, same as the first
Thus begins the seventh book in Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Baudelaire orphans have escaped the evil Count Olaf once again and are back with Mr. Poe who is looking to find a new guardian and home for the three children.Where six previous guardians have failed the children in a variety of ways it is decided that a village will be able to do a better job raising the children than an individual.Following the clue "V.F.D" the children select the village of V.F.D. to make their home and hopefully rescue the two Quagmire Triplets.The Village of Fowl Devotees is, of course, nothing like what they had hoped and does not obviously hold the clue they need to find their friends.The village immediately puts the three children to work and Violet, Sunny, and Klaus struggle under the restrictions of the village.
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Basics for Time Travel
When I was eight I read these books. I am now 12 and in 6th grade and i say these books are great.I recomend these for kids instresed in science or the world.I am currenly reading Stephen Hawking's " A breif History of time" which is a great and understandable book for anyone. These books inspied me to be a Theoretical Quantum physicist.it got me into the fasinating subject of time travel and Unifeild Feild theory.The boottm line is these books are filles with adventure and fun.

MyReview of Ghost Town at Sundown
Since I like scary stories, I really, really liked this one.The best part was when they heard a ghost playing the piano.The ghost's name is Lonesome Luke.

Fins Up for Dolphins at Daybreak
My name is Grant. I am in third grade.Last week I read DOLPHINS AT DAYBREAK because it looked like a really exciting book.DOLPHINS is my favorite Magic Treehouse book so far.I have already read VIKING SHIPS AT SUNRISE and CIVIL WAR ON SUNDAY. I would give all of the Magic Treehouse books I have read 5 stars, but I like DOLPHINS best because I love dolphins and the submarine adventure was really exciting!!!Read more

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my favorite childhood book
Sterling NOrth has written a wonderful, touching, memorable book based on his childhood, and a raccoon named Rascal.It is beautifully written, and is suitable for adults as well as children.He describes each aspect of his childhood so well that you almost feel you are there.
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Joey Pigza has problems. Big problems. He was emotionally abused by his grandmother. He has never met his dad. He can't get along in his elementary school classroom because of his mood swings and his "dud meds." We gradually see that Joey must have Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), which is not being effectively controlled with his current medication. Joey's life is a terrifying roller-coaster ride, andJack Gantos, author of the Rotten Ralph books, drags the reader along to see what life is like with ADD. The story is written from the boy's point of view in a sharp, worried style that veers out of control when Joey does. Joey's control of his own behavior slips away as we read, horrified to see this boy trying to get a grip on his life and failing. He disrupts the class field trip; he puts his finger in a pencil sharpener and injures himself; he swallows his house key. Then he runs through the classroom holding open sharp scissors. When he trips and falls, seriously injuring a classmate, he is transferred to a special-education program in another school. Here, thankfully, he encounters a caring teacher who recommends further medical evaluation, and Joey is eventually able to return to his former school. There is hope for Joey on the last page--he sits in the Big Quiet Chair to read. Gantos has achieved an unusual feat with this book. We want to turn away from Joey's shifting prison of emotions. But for those who stick with him, he shows us what his life is like. We walk a mile in his shoes, our feet hurting all the way. For young readers touched by ADD--and for their teachers and parents--Joey gives us the key to his world. (Ages 10 and older) Read more

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joey pigzas life.
Joey was a kid that was always in trouble.Every thing he did he got in trouble for.His mom left him to go chase his dad so he had to live with his grandma.Who was a little crazy.Joey finaly settled down at the end of the book because he wired through the whole book.

Great for those who deal with children with ADHD
This book is an engaging and entertaining story. I didn't want to put it down.
jordan, will, josh, sadie
This book was ok. I thought it got weird at some points. It had a great story. Iwould like to read more Jack Gantos books.I also would like to the other Joey Pigza book. ... Read more

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Because of Winn-Dixie, a big, ugly, happy dog, 10-year-old Opal learns 10 things about her long-gone mother from her preacher father. Because of Winn-Dixie, Opal makes new friends among the somewhat unusual residents of her new hometown, Naomi, Florida. Because of Winn-Dixie, Opal begins to find her place in the world and let go of some of the sadness left by her mother's abandonment seven years earlier.Read more

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Because of winn-dixie
A young girl named opal was sent to the grocery store called "winn-
Because of Winn-dixie
Opal just moved to Naomi,Florida with her dad the preacher.One day he sent her to the store (winn-dixie)to get food.Opal came back with a stray dog.She asked the preacher to keep him but he said no.Finally her dad gave in and let him stay there while they were looking for a homefor him.Opal named the dog Winn-dixie.they had lots of aventures together and made lots of nice friends.Such as Otis (gertrudes pet shop owner),Mrs Franny Block(libray owner),Gloria Dump,And sweetie Pie Thomas.Opal was reading Gone with the wind to Gloria and they decided to have a party just like Ms.Scarlet.They did it was fabulous. They invited all there new friends. All the stuff that happend that summer happend because of Winn-dixie.Ilike the book and the movie just about the same.But I would have to say I like the book a little bit more.If you haven't read the book yet you should its a very good book about a girl that finds a dog and they end up to love it each other.

Because Of Winn-Dixie
I think that this book is very interesting.This is the first time i've read the book but i have seen the movie once.At first i thought the book was going to be kind of boring but after i read it for a while it actually got good.So like everybody says "don't judge a book by its cover"!I love winn-dixie i wish i had a dog like him! ... Read more

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Fairly detailed book for early elementary children.
I have this book in my preschool classroom, but it is not one that I read at storytime. We use it as a resource when one child begins to question how or why the leaves change color. It is a helpful resource for me as an adult to understand the process, yet in simple language and with pictures to make it interesting for children. ... Read more

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An old classic story
This story, Ralph S. Mouse is really a wonderful book for readers of all ages. It's a very nice story that is funny and entertaining. Great way to pass up time, or to read to enjoy. Highly recommended!

Ralph S. Mouse
Ralph S. Mouse continues the cute tale of Ralph the Mouse.This is a totally cute book that you will enjoy reading to your little ones...

Talented Mouse! Student from North Bay,NY
Ralph S. Mouse, by Beverly Clearly, is an astonishing read for upper elementary or lower middle school students.Ralph, the mouse, depends on his motorcycle to escape from the cat that wants him for dinner.Ralph is begged by his little pesky cousins to let them ride his precious motorcycle. The motorcycle is eventually taken away for not sharing. The next day he put the motorcycle in his book bag and took it to school. At school Ralph's owner got pushed and the motorcycle was broken. To find out more about Ralph's adventures checkout a copy of this book from your local library.
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A Distinguished Mystery Book(siobhan fitzgerald, age 11)
Flush is a mystery book that I would highly recomend for younge readers. Dusty Muleman, is the criminal who is supposidley dumping sewage into the many waters of Thunder Beach to save money. This book also includes fantastic thrills to were Abbey and Noah Underwood come into close incounters of being caught while full filling thier full proof plan. They also have a couple of former crew members to help them capture the crook and save the beach for both wildlife, and themselves.

Hiaasen is fun and fast!
Flush takes place in Florida. Noah Underwood, the main character, is trying to catch Dusty in the act of dumping his casino boat's waste in the water. HIs father knows that Dusty is doing this, so he sunk the boat. Pane Underwood (Noah's father) goes to jail for sinking the boat. This book is hysterical, a must-read, can't-put-down!

Amazing!
This book is amazing!Even though I really didn't get it when I first got this book and there was a fish on the cover of a book called Flush.I read this book and I liked it so much!It was funny, surprising, and daring at the same time. ... Read more

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As you might expect, nothing but woe befalls the unlucky Baudelaireorphans in the eighth grim tale in Lemony Snicket's Series of Unfortunate Eventsthat began with Read more

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Ashley's favorite book
The Hostile Hospital by Lemony Snicket was a great book in my opinion.This book is about three Baudelaires named Violet, Klaus, and Sunny. I liked this book because it was an adventure story. This story made me not want to put the book down.My favorite part was when they were running from the shopkeeper of the Last Chance General Store and the mailman that was delivering the paper. They snuck out of the store and got into the V. F. D.'s van.V.F.D means "Volunteers Fighting Disease." I read this book, and I think you should too!

A New Turn of Events.
Dear Reader,
Lemony Snicket breaks the formula and succeeds
The first seven books of A Series of Unfortunate Events followed the same formula. The Baudelaire Orphans are with the banker Mr. Poe until he can find a new relative willing to care for the siblings. Things go badly and the evil Count Olaf shows up with another nefarious plan to kidnap the children and somehow steal their inheritance. In the end they get away and Olaf is on the run from the authorities. The ending of The Vile Village changes this. The Baudelaires are on the run, suspected of the murder of Count Olaf despite the fact that he isn't dead and that there is no way they could have committed the non-existent crime. The Hostile Hospital opens with the orphans trying to find a place where they can learn about VFD, the Quagmire triplets, and some clue that will help keep them safe and stop Count Olaf from coming after them ever again. This time there is no Mr. Poe and no new distant relative to live with. Count Olaf is in much less of this book than we have come to expect, though he and his cronies play major roles in instigating the action.
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Amber Brown is funny- actually, absolutely hilarious!
The Amber Brown series is good for everyone. I own the entire set, (all six books!) and think a lot about Justin moving away... I've already had a few best friends move away also. Although there are some sad parts, likewhen Justin threw away the bubble gum ball, it is a hilarious series.

All of these books are great! I share them with my class!
I checked out Amber Brown Is Not A Crayron and read it too my class. They loved all her adventures and some of my students could really relate to Amber Brown. Once I finished the book we discovered she had written more books. I read them each year to my class! I hope Amber Brown continues her adventures. ... Read more

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The Second Bad Act of Count Olaf
A road out past Hazy Harbor, somewhere in Tedia... lies Dr. Mon-
A Serious Of Unfortunate Events The reptile room
A Serious of Unfortunate Events
The Reptile Room
In the Series of Unfortunate Events there are three regular children:
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Like the Oklahoma dust bowl from which she came, 14-year-old narrator Billie Jo writes in sparse, free-floating verse. In this compelling, immediate journal, Billie Jo reveals the grim domestic realities of living during the years of constant dust storms: That hopes--like the crops--blow away in the night like skittering tumbleweeds. That trucks, tractors, even Billie Jo's beloved piano, can suddenly be buried beneath drifts of dust. Perhaps swallowing all that grit is what gives Billie Jo--our strong, endearing, rough-cut heroine--the stoic courage to face the death of her mother after a hideous accident that also leaves her piano-playing hands in pain and permanently scarred. Read more

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Be careful with this book
My daughter was allowed to borrow this book from her school library when she was 7 because she tested high on her SRI. She was sitting on the couch reading it with tears welling up in her eyes. I read the book, and it is a beautifully-written, powerful piece, BUT be careful. If your child is not ready for this emotionally, DO NOT allow her/him to read it. The baby and mom die horribly, the father withers away and the girl is racked with guilt and blame. It's not something you give lightly to a child of any age.

A Mon avis...
Though this book is well written and has a creative style I absolutely despised the story. The reason I dislike this book has nothing to do with it being "very sad" as some other reviewers have commented. Instead I dislike the book because the story is lacking and I do not think the author does a good job of creating empathy towards the characters. Usually when a reading a "sad" book I have sympathy towards the characters. In this book there was none. Also I felt the character development was lacking. I don't reccomend this book if you are looking for a good story I do reccomend it though if you are interested in learning about free verse or seeing how the author shaped the story.

Poetry
This book is AWESOME! I believe that it is simply amazing how this authour was able to portray so eloquently the joys and hardships of Billie Jo during the Dust Bowl, especially when writing it all in poetry. This a must-read for anyone really, even those who are 10, like me. I loved it because of the above reason, and, because Billie Jo is so truthful and pure about here feelings in this book, and you don't see a lot of that nowdays. My advise is to READ IT!!!!!!! ... Read more

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funny book
wow, what can i say about this book?? how about absolutely amazing?? this book is truly a book to read to your own kids, or to little ones. it is full of cute picuters,and it will make the kids laugh
Simply amazing
I really liked this book, and it has been a classic with me since i have been growing up. It was always a pleasure to read, espicially for those of u who like dogs. It goes along with the movie, and it is funny and charming at the same time.

101 Dalmatians by Myriah Rangel
This book is about two dogs, that get there puppies stolen.They are dalmatians with black dots on white fur.Cruella De Vil wanted to make coats out of them, so sent two guys to steal them, and they did that.They got taken to a house of a whole bunch of other dalmatians.The dogs howled and spread the news, and a dog named Colonel was right on the job and rescued the puppies.The two dogs ended up with 101 Dalmatians. ... Read more

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Mia Thermopolis is your average urban ninth grader. Even though shelives in Greenwich Village with a single mom who is a semifamous painter, Miastill puts on her Doc Martens one at a time, and the most exciting things sheever dreams about are smacking lips with sexy senior Josh Richter, "six feet ofunadulterated hotness," and passing Algebra I. Then Mia's dad comes to town, anddrops a major bomb. Turns out he's not just a European politician as he's alwayslead her to believe, but actually the prince of a small country! And Mia, hisonly heir, is now considered the crown princess of Genovia! She doesn't evenknow how to begin to cope: "I am so NOT a princess.... You never saw anyone wholooked less like a princess than I do. I mean, I have really bad hair... and...a really big mouth and no breasts and feet that look like skis." And if thisnews wasn't bad enough, Mia's mom has started dating her algebra teacher, thepaparazzi is showing up at school, and she's in a huge fight with her bestfriend, Lilly. How much more can this reluctant Cinderella handle?Read more

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She gets it!
Aiee! I loved it! So cute and funny and smart and, wow, someone else who's, like, not 14 anymore remembers HOW IT WAS. Because, you know, even though I wasn't, like, a princess or anything, I was totally flat-chested and tall with bad hair. Meg Cabot GETS IT. She gets it without talking down and without making the heroine dumb. Go Meg Cabot!

The Princess Diaries
Even though I compared the book to the movie alot, I still found time to enjoy it. Mia is an average, but tiny bit geeky on the outside- girl in New York when she finds out her father is the Prince of a small country in Europe, and that she is the heir to the throne. So her grandmother has to give her princess lessons, and she tries to act like a normal person so no one finds out otherwise she'd forever be known as a freak. Plus, her Mom is dating her Algebra teacher, which can never be good.
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A True American Literary Treasure (HONESTLY!!!)
"These Happy Golden Years" is one of the best books I have ever come across. (And I have come across a lot, so don't doubt my taste!) Everything is detailed in an interesting sort of way, and the emotions and lovering part is kept well under control so it's not an immensely disgusting romance novel but not exactly a plain sensible book either. Laura Ingalls Wilder allowed the sequence to be somewhat unpredictable but it exemplifies a good plot that a true book-lover would cherish.
"So they were married."
In this autobiographical book, Laura Ingalls describes her life from her first teaching job at the age 15, to her marriage at 18.The loneliness and isolation she faced as a young teacher are described in touching detail.Laura lived with a cold-hearted woman and spent her nights studying so she would be ready to teach her students (some older than she) the next day.The only bright spot in the week came on Fridays, when Almanzo Wilder drove her to her parents' home.She was not interested in him as a beau; it was three years before she agreed to marry him.
Read the classics with your kids!
My daughter dressed up as Laura last year in Kg. on "Dress as your favorite book character" day at school-mainly because I had a dress from my childhood that looked like it could have been a prarie dress! That sparked her interest in the Little House series, and we have now read all of them! She loved them all! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's 9-12 - Fiction - General    2. Children's Audio - 9-12    3. Children's audiobooks    4. Children: Grades 4-6    5. Classics    6. Courtship    7. Family - General    8. Fiction    9. Historical - United States - 19th Century    10. Juvenile Fiction    11. Lifestyles - Farm Life & Ranch Life    12. Love & Romance    13. Teachers    14. Juvenile Fiction / General