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Missing: One (1) Shroud of Turin by jnbmoore Pros: Well Written
Cons: Not really stand alone Contains spoilers for previous books in the series Poor Harry Dresden can't catch a break. The only wizard in the Chicago phone book has a very busy life. The war between the Red Court Vampires and the Wizards are still going strong. Harry is the ...
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Aug 27 '08 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Max and Ruby Bore Children and Parents as They Prepare to Go Sledding by Bryan_Carey Pros: Kids who like Max and Ruby carttons should like it at least a little
Cons: Practically no plot at all; Bland illustrations Children’s books sometimes feature characters that are exclusive to printed media, and they sometimes feature characters that are known for their television presence as much as, or even more than, their presence in books. One set of characters ...
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Aug 27 '08 |
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I Wish They'd Let Me Play In Mud All Day! by bgoodday Pros: very colorful scenes, enjoyable for kids
Cons: none I have always wondered how much the video game and television have effected our children's ability to use their imaginations. I have nieces and nephews that spend all of their time in front of the television. I also have nieces and nephews that spend a ...
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Aug 27 '08 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Message in a Bottle (or in this case, a book) by ssjakira1 Pros: More intriguing looks into the secrets people carry.
Cons: Much, much too short. In 2004, as Frank Warren tells it, the PostSecret project found him (and not the other way around). He handed out postcards, inviting people to write a true secret and send it back to him anonymously. He handed out 3,000 postcards. He’s ...
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Aug 27 '08 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Dog Heaven: Providing Comfort To Two Small Children by jdhauer Pros: helped us immensely through a tough time, beautiful story
Cons: some might not like the way God is depicted We recently were forced to make the tough decision to put our most adorable (and most beloved) 11 year old miniature schnauzer, Amos, to sleep. Amos had diabetes (receiving shots of insulin three times a day), was deaf and had recently also suddenly gone ...
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Aug 27 '08 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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"Older is better", said the Yellow King by pyfr Pros: The stories by Bierce and especially Chambers, Lovecraft, and Machen are unnerving and sinister.
Cons: Several hack attempts to be like the above. Doesn't tie together the concepts listed. Imagine, if you can, a play so terrible that all who read it are reduced to gibbering lunatics. Or a sign from some mysterious entity that shatters the minds of anyone unfortunate enough to set eyes on it. Or, worse still, a distant planet on which ...
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Aug 27 '08 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Clifford Ain't Got Nothing on Danny and the Dinosaur! by bgoodday Pros: simple story, great for new readers
Cons: none My sons are both very good readers. Our oldest son cannot be found without a book in his backpack for pleasure reading. He loves to read fantasy or Sci-Fi books but I remember the days when his favorite book was Danny and the Dinosaur. He would ...
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Aug 27 '08 |
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Heidi: A Classic Tale of Transforming Love by befus Pros: Beautifully descriptive prose; well-drawn characters who go through believable transformations
Cons: Modern readers might find the occasional moralizing tone a bit off-putting I count myself blessed that I grew up in a home filled with books and a love for reading. My parents invested in many children's classics, many of which I read over and over. I can still see one shelf in my mind's eye, filled with beautifully colored ...
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Aug 27 '08 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Alas, It's an Un-Birthday for Frances by bilbopooh Pros: very funny, ultimately sweet
Cons: don't turn here for a spelling lesson... "A very merry un-birthday to you!" So sang the Mad Hatter, but it's not always easy to have a merry un-birthday when everyone around you is celebrating someone else's birthday. In A Birthday for Frances, written by Russell Hoban and illustrated ...
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Aug 27 '08 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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What If? and Whodunnit? - Alternate History Mysteries by quasar Pros: several excellent stories, contributions from a lot of really good science fiction writers
Cons: some dogs, too much Aztec and Roman, some stories only tenuously tied to the theme Editor Lou Anders claims that science fiction, mystery, and historical fiction require very similar writing styles because they all require sprinkling stories with details of ordinary life that are foreign to their audience and doing so without ...
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Aug 27 '08 |
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Arthur Tricks the Tooth Fairy, Sort Of by bilbopooh Pros: D. W. has a very considerate big brother
Cons: Arthur gets the raw end of the deal Many of Marc Brown's early Arthur books deal with common childhood insecurities involving the body. Arthur considers getting a nose job because his own aardvark nose stands out so much. He fights against having to wear his glasses because his classmates ...
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Aug 27 '08 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Gilbert Goes To Camp and Hears Ghost Stories Around the Bonfire by pablothegreat Pros: Camping, ghost stories, learn to stand up to bullies
Cons: The dark pages might be a little scary for younger children. Camping is an adventure for any child but sleep away camp can make kids a little nervous! Excited and scared while trying not to show it, just like Gilbert in this children's book. Many of the pages are very dark and some are black so I asked my ...
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Aug 27 '08 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Norton and Lackey have done it again! by mccollaum  Pros: New twists, fun characters, interesting plot,all in all very entertaining
Cons: A little confusing sometimes Without spoiling the plot for anyone who wants to read it, here is an idea of what it’s all about. Elvenborn it the exciting third book in the Halfblood Chronicles. In Elvenborn, an entirely new plot is revealed. Instead of the main conflict being ...
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Aug 27 '08 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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What Did John Hancock Do? Historical True Story by pablothegreat Pros: Historical, John Hancock, childhood to adulthood
Cons: .. Who is John Hancock? Did you know that as a child his mother sent him away? That when his uncle passed away, John Hancock became the wealthiest man in the colonies? Children learn all of these facts and more in this book of John Hancock's life and times. ...
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Aug 27 '08 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Different Strokes ... by tlknapp Pros: Flair, charm and a shockingly refreshing attention to detail.
Cons: I read faster than Richardson writes. ... for different folks. And Others is all about those other folks. Most political histories of the United States confine their focus to "major party" politics, with the occasional nod to major trends as manifested in "third" party movements. ...
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Aug 27 '08 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Imagine Having a Fly for a Pet by carmenbabylove Pros: Well written and illustrated, award winner, funny
Cons: Your child may want a fly for a pet While most folks consider a fly to be a nuisance, in Hi Fly Guy, one little boy thinks a fly would make a great pet. This hilarious book is written and illustrated by Tedd Arnold. This 30 page book is appropriate from preschool to early ...
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Aug 27 '08 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Everyone Gets Boo Boos Sometimes by pestyside Pros: Introduction to veterinarians, Sally, Illustrations
Cons: none Dogs, just like children, can get hurt while playing, it’s part of life. Dogs, just like children, occasionally need to see their doctors. This can be especially true after being cooped up inside for days – dogs, just like children, can have ...
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Aug 27 '08 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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A Hitman in His Twilight Years: The Winter of Frankie Machine by Mike_Bracken Pros: Great writing, a fantastic main character.
Cons: The story is a little familiar to anyone who reads lots of crime fiction. I first heard about The Winter of Frankie Machine about a year ago. While perusing film news, I stumbled across a story that Robert DeNiro had acquired the rights to the book and was planning to star as the main character. Unfamiliar with the book and ...
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Aug 27 '08 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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A beautifully written but dark Modern Tale of Faerie ~ Holly Black's Valiant by dramastef Pros: Characters, writing, story
Cons: More adult than young adult in quite a few ways After reading and loving Holly Black’s Tithe: A Modern Faerie Tale, I quickly acquired her next two Fairie books, Valiant: A Modern Tale of Faerie and Ironside. Though Valiant was written after Tithe ...
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Aug 27 '08 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Biscuit Goes to the Cats in Biscuit Wants to Play by bilbopooh Pros: cute interspecies interaction
Cons: no introduction to the other girl Stereotypically, dogs and cats do not make very good playmates. But I've seen members of these two species play together happily on several occasions. When there were kittens in the house ten years ago, my dog Sandy was more than happy to let them ...
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Aug 27 '08 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Timeless Classic with a Great Message: Are You My Mother by chilliwi Pros: Great story that helps teach perseverance and determination
Cons: Lack of colorful illustrations may be unappealing for some One book I remember as a very young child is Are You My Mother. In fact, thinking back, it is probably one of the few books, along with a just a handful of others that really stand out in my mind as my very favorites. Because of this fond memory, ...
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Aug 27 '08 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Another Word for "Deadly", Five Letters by fishifishi Pros: Engaging, entertaining, easy to read
Cons: The included crossword puzzles were sorta lame I nabbed this paperback off of the new arrivals shelf at my library, desperate for something new to read but well aware of the clock ticking in the background and counting down the 4 minutes remaining before closing time. Perusing the summary on the back ...
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Aug 27 '08 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Guilty Pleasure with Helpful Advice by wrldtravler Pros: Interesting. Well written. Some helpful advice to use.
Cons: A little contrived in parts. Not a book you could keep on your shelf. The Game by Neil Strauss is a bit of a guilty pleasure. It also has formed a pop culture like following of PUAs (pick up artists) who follow Strauss and his mentor, Mystery's advice to 'game' women. I will admit that this book was first given to me as a ...
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Aug 27 '08 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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There's a Sea Serpent in My Bathtub! by ssjakira1 Pros: Fun and magical, beautiful illustrations
Cons: None The other day at work (at Barnes & Noble, whoo!), the schedule had a minor hiccup in it and my managers popped up, “Hey Nicole, how would you feel about doing Storytime today?” Uuuuuhhhhh…. I pretty much flatlined, but seeing that neither of them ...
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Aug 27 '08 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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C'Mon, Winter Food by pambo Pros: Absolutely marvelous
Cons: None at all It may be hot where you live but it’s almost time to start stocking up for cooler weather, keeping menus in mind. And “Eat Feed Autumn Winter: 30 Ways to Celebrate When the Mercury Drops” will show you how. This is a gorgeous book, ...
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Aug 27 '08 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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