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by KIDS for KIDS
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Wabi:
A Heroes Tale by Joseph Bruchac is about an owl who
falls in love with a human girl – yes, I know it's crazy
but it makes for a great story. His grandmother taught
him how to speak "human" so he could understand the native
people of the land. That's how he falls for the human
girl. Wabi is also what you could call a protector of
the humans. There are bad maijd's of Gready Eaters and
they are horrible things that will gobble you up! Wabi
becomes human and has to save the love of his life when
one of the bad creatures comes to her village. If you
like stories about nature and adventure you will surely
love this.
Hattie
M. (14)
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by Erin Hunter |
If
you like cats in action you will enjoy the Warriors
series by Erin Hunter. if you want to start the series I
would start with Into the Wild, book one. Here is
a short part of the story. For generations four clans of
wild cats have shared the forest according to the laws laid
down by their warrior ancestors. The thunderclan cats are
in grave danger, and the sinister shadowclan grows stronger
every day. Noble warriors are dying and some deaths are
more mysterious than others. In the midst of the turmoil
appears an ordinary house cat named Rusty...who may turn
out to be the bravest warrior of them all.
Matthew
J. |
by
Terry Pratchett |
THE
WEE FREE MEN, by Terry Pratchett, is a story about a girl
who wants to be a witch. She finds a monster one day and
uses her brother as bait for it. The Queen steals him and
takes him to her world of dreams. Then Tiffany, the heroine,
makes an alliance with the wee free men and goes into the
queens world to save her brother. Slow to pick up, but after
it does, it is alright. Not the best, but entertaining.
(9 and up)
Katherine W. (14) |
by Judith Kerr |
WHEN
HITLER STOLE PINK RABBIT, by Judith Kerr, is another
touching story of a family's life so drastically affected
by Adolf Hitler. Anna's father, a journalist, is forced
to leave the country. Soon after Anna and the rest of
her family follow him to Switzerland. Not too soon after
they are settled, they are forced once again too flee
to France. Will Anna and her family ever find a true home
again? (8 and up)
Katherine
W. (14)
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Wildwood
Dancing is the best book ever!! It has adventure,
romance, and a talking frog. Set in Transylvania, it also
has a little to do with vampires, or in this book, Night
People. When Jena, 15, is told to look after the house
while her father is gone, she didn't expect having to
battle her cousin and put up with tragedy. A great book
for romance and adventure lovers!!! (10& up)
Molly N.
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Wind
Tamer
Umm this
hasn't been the best or the worst books I've read but
its pretty good. This book isn't more about taming wind
or defeating it. One night out of the blue his uncle that's
been gone for about 9 years reappears one cold and windy
night. Harry (I think that's his name) must learn about
his past and defeat a deadly curse.
Miles M.
(13)
(read other reviews
by Miles)
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by Terry Pratchett
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Wintersmith,
by Terry Pratchett, is like the classic presentation a
witch, but with "real" magic. It had a lot of references
to pointy hats and warts. The book had a rocky beginning,
but got better as it advanced. Imaginative slang made
sure that your mind didn't wander while you read. Wintersmith
was a surprisingly descriptive book, making sure that
you were sucked right into the midst of the action. Basically,
the story is about a farm witch named Tiffany who is training
to own her own cottage. Eventually she is granted the
honor to go to a special dance. Because of her fatal mistake,
Tiffany is charged with preventing the world from lapsing
into eternal winter. But she must also be faced with the
questions,"What really makes up a human?, What is love?,
and Can one person really make a difference?" Wintersmith
was another satisfying read from the English author Terry
Prachett.
Taylor S.
(13)
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When Ariel's mom tries to plan a fun family trip, it seems as though Ariel's whole summer is over. She can't hardly stand to think about bein away from Dylan, her semi-boyfriend (and not to mention they are going to be stuck on a tour bus with 2 overly happy people). But as Ariel meets an unsuspecting person things may not turn out so bad after all. I totally loved this book.
Ashlynd
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The
Wizard Heir
I love magic
books. Never can put them down its like their glued to
my hands. Well, with that thought out of the way I can
start this book review about the Wizard Heir. This is
not one of your ordinary books. This book reveals the
true nature of wizards to me (well at least to me) moreover
this book has a very good plot. All his life Seph McCauley
has wanted to go to a school where nothing bad happens
(don't us all). Everything you can think of has happened
to Seph that has gotten him kicked out of one school after
another. Its not because he's evil but because he's a
WIZARD he thinks he has finally found the place where
he can relax and lead a normal school life. In fact this
one place throws him more into wizardry where an evil
(and probably psychopathic) wants him to join his army
of zombie alumni.
Miles M.
(13)
(read other reviews
by Miles)
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World
Weavers: Gift of the Unmage
Like most
books I've read the main character or hero/heroine is
always born to a family that hates them or their powers.
However this book is different the main character is the
daughter of the seventh son and daughter meaning that
she is a double seventh. Unless you have read the first
book of the Septimeus Heap series this means that she
shall be a very powerful wizard. Except for one thing
she isn't witch is a disappointment to her family. In
school she excels at everything except magic. In a last
ditch effort he sends her to an other world. So the first
part of the adventure has begun.
Miles M.
(13)
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by Miles)
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by Blue Balliett |
The Wright
3, by Blue Balliet, is a mystery that is even bigger
than the first, Chasing Vermeer. Join Calder, Petra,
and now Calder's old friend, Tommy on a quest to save
an historic Frank Lloyd Wright house. This house, the
Robie House, is in danger of being torn down due to neglect.
These three brave kids must face danger to save this historic
piece of art. A great read for anyone who enjoyed Chasing
Vermeer!
Eddie Mac H.
(13)
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