Editorial Review

What on earth is a Whangdoodle? A "fanciful creature of undefined nature," it was also once the wisest, kindest, most fun-loving living thing in the world--until people stopped believing in it. When that lack of faith became widespread, the last of the really great Whangdoodles created a special land full of extraordinary creatures: furry Flukes, the sly High-Behind Splintercat, and the wonderful Whiffle Bird. But when an open-minded professor--the one adult who still believes in the Whangdoodle--joins forces with three children with active imaginations, they become an unstoppable team on a fantastic and sometimes terrifying journey to Whangdoodleland. Read more

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I'M LOVING IT!!
This book is one of the most lovely books I've ever read!! Julie Andrews talent has yet to prevail, for the book is so iricident in it's color! My third grade teacher read this book out loude to my class, and I fell in love with it!!! Now I'm 11, and am about to rent from the libary. Please , enjoy the sensation of reading this book!!

Where would we be without our imaginations?
Where would we be with out our imaginations? This novel truly makes the reader's imagination come alive. Like all good fantasies the story starts out like a realistic fiction piece. However, once the children enter the realm of Whangdoodleland the novel clearly becomes fantasy. Not all of the information in the novel is logical. For example, most adults would be suspicious of their young children spending so much time at the professor's house. However, the plot is extremely appealing to children because Whangdoodleland is described as every child's dream land, and the Whangdoodle is described as a truly fascinating creature that if real, everyone would want to see for themselves. The possibilities of Whangdoodle land not being real is displayed through the eldest character, Ben, who has a very difficult time reaching Whangdoodle land due to his lack of imagination. But, this doubtful attitude of Ben helps create the theme behind the novel that your imagination can take you anywhere and it is something that should always be used and valued no matter how old you are.

The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles 30th Anniv Edition
Purchased this for my 10 year old daughter - She Loved It!!!I'm thinking of reading it myself. She recommends this as a very entertaining book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Action & Adventure    2. Action & Adventure - General    3. Children's 9-12 - Literature - Classics / Contemporary    4. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    5. Children: Grades 4-6    6. Classics    7. Fantastic fiction    8. Fantasy    9. Juvenile Fiction    10. Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic    11. Fiction    12. Juvenile Fiction / Science Fiction, Fantasy, Magic   

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easily understand the engineering of structures
i love this book! it truly explains why buildings behave the way they do and why they are built the way they are. it takes complicated engineeriing and makes it simple, very simple. every principle has an easy to follow sketch and example. this book is a must for architects, engineers, builders or anyone who wants to go behind the scenes and understand the 'why' of buildings. many of the principles and examples only apply to large scale commercial projects like high rises and bridges, so it may not be pertinent for the home builder, but i'd still recommend it. i love to understand why i build houses a certain way. this book explains basic building principles.

Inspiring
A dear friend gave me this book for my ninth birthday back in 1990. Today, I am a structural engineering associate with a major forensic engineering firm, and I know that much of my fascination with the field began with Salvadori's riveting explanations of the basic principles of structural design. This book is incredible for any kid with any scientific inclination!

If it had been around...
I've been rereading this lately.This morning I showed everybody in the restaurant where I was eating the book saying, "if this had been around when I was in middle school or junior high, I expect that I would bean architect or structural engineer now. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Building materials    2. Children's 9-12 - Art & Art Instruction    3. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    4. Children: Grades 4-6    5. Engineering - Civil    6. Handicraft    7. Juvenile Applied Sciences    8. Juvenile literature    9. Models and modelmaking    10. Structural analysis (Engineeri    11. Structural analysis (Engineering)    12. Juvenile Nonfiction / Architecture    13. Technology & Applied Sciences   

Editorial Review

"My father, without the slightest doubt, was the most marvelous and exciting father any boy ever had." Danny feels very lucky. He adores his life with his father, living in a gypsy caravan, listening to his stories, tending their gas station, puttering around the workshop, and occasionally taking off to fly home-built gas balloons and kites. His father has raised him on his own, ever since Danny's mother died when he was four months old. Life is peaceful and wonderful... until he turns 9 and discovers his father's one vice. Soon Danny finds himself the mastermind behind the most incredible plot ever attempted against nasty Victor Hazell, a wealthy landowner with a bad attitude. Can they pull it off? If so, Danny will truly be the champion of the world. Read more

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This is the BEST book!
"Danny Champion of the world" was a great book. If you like Rold Dahl, you will like this a lot. This book is about a boy and his father who live in a gas station in England, with their land bordering Mr.Victor Hazel's, a mean rich man who owns a beer brewery and is a rotton mean old man. Danny finds out about his father's deepest secret-he is a poacher. He does this to get back at Victor Hazel. Danny discovers the spectacular world of poaching, and he and his father have a blast together. You should read this book!
Excellent Book
Danny the Champion of the World is a great book. Of all the Roald Dahl books, I think this is one of the best. This book is about Danny a nine year old boy and his father. Danny thinks he knows everything about his wonderful dad until one night when Danny's dad isn't in his bunk. Danny starts to panic and waits on the caravan steps. He sees his father coming and is so happy that he is back. Danny is about to be let on the bigest secret that his father has. He is a poacher. This is a great book for all ages. Have fun reading.

It wasa greatbook to read for me!!!!!!!!!
Danny the Campion of the world was a fun book to read .In one part danny drives baby austin a car to go find his dad. When danny findshis dad in a pit that is 7ft. deep &4ft.wide! Also he makes a master plan to cach a bunch of phesents in Hazell wood and ends up geting busted for it. ... Read more

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Great Way Of Sneaking In Math!
My daughter has always had a problem learning Math but reading this book (along with the others in this series) has helped her immensely! The books themselves are a bit young for her but the concepts in them (Pi, Geometry, etc) are explained in a way I think she needed.
Sir Cumference andthe First Round Table
This little book appeared to be very clever and well illustrated, however the quality, colors and illustrations were not what I had expected.

This is a great book!!!
I love this book because it has such a great way of explaining about circumfrences, diameters, and radiuses. It's so easy to unterstand that I learned in Kindergarten or 1st grade what I would have learned in 4th. Definitly worth it. ... Read more

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The Westing Game
Title: The Westin Game
Not too bad. A kid's book all around.
I read this book in 6th grade. Not 7th, 6th, I didn't find it "hard", or "scary". Of course I loved watching Freddy Crouger at the age of three. Who knows. Maybe it's just me.
The Westing Game
"As named beneficiary in the estate of Samuel W. Westing, your attendance is required in the south library of the Westing house tomorrow at 4 P.M. for the reading of the will." This letter is sent to sixteen lucky (or maybe not so lucky) people who are connected to Sunset Towers. Turtle Wexler, a teenager living at that very place, follows these directions. Not only does she find a funeral, she finds a mystery. All sixteen people are invited are heirs, but among them one is a murderer. It is every heir's mission to find out whom, and they have a huge incentive: $200 million. Turtle battles through the ups and downs of stock markets, bombings, and even hair tugging as she puts the puzzle pieces of the mystery together, piece by piece. But does exposing the murderer mean the loss of a friendship, or even that friend's life?
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A Wonderful Read Aloud for Toddlers/Kinders and A Great Reading for Young Children
I first learned about this book while teaching second grade.It was one of our chapter books for group reading.My second grade students couldn't get enough of this wonderful classic and enjoyed reading it each day.They also voted it as the favorite chapter book that they read all year.Now as a parent I purchased it as a read aloud bedtime story for my three year old that has developed a love of dragons.It is a timeless story full of adventure and imagination!The chapters are short, making it a great bedtime story to be read over multiple nights.A must for every family library!Parents will enjoy it as well as children.It is a story that once you finish your child will ask, "Can we read it again?"

wonderful, imaginative
My five-year-old son loves this book.The first time, I read it out loud to him and his sister.He has read it alone several times since then.I think the writing is right on his level - he has tackled tougher books but not gone back to them like this one - and it is long enough that he doesn't finish it in fifteen minutes.The story sounds to me just like something a kid would think of - for example, how Elmer crossed the river full of crocodiles.
Excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I absolutely this book.It is about a young boy, Elmer Elevator, and a dragon, Boris, who go on a lot of adventures.I read it five years ago, when I was seven, and it is great for kids ages 7-10 to read alone.Younger kids would enjoy it too if someone read it out loud to them.Makes a great b-day or Christmas present!! ... Read more

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So good it gave me goose-bumps
My 11 year old son and I listened to Gossamer driving to and from school. But then we couldn't bear to leave the story behind, so spent the rest of the afternoon huddled around the tape deck. What an enchanting coming of age story. Yes, there is darkness and violence, but such feeling of hope. I cried through the last chapter. Wow. This is an incredible book. And beautifully read by Ms Twomey. I was especially drawn to the idea that so much can be experienced through touch. Seems to me it's the sense most writers underplay. And the writing is so simple, yet so powerful. I would give Gossamer more than 5 stars if I could.

Another GREAT Story
Lois Lowry has a unique gift for storytelling and this gift serves her well in her latest story Gossamer.This is the story of Littlest One, a dream-giver, and a boy who needs her healing touch.After reading this book I feel as if I have been a part of this story.That I was actually there huddled under the bed when the terrible Sinisteeds came.And I was with Thin Elderly when he wept in the attic. The characters in this book become real as I become engrossed in the story which balances between reality and the imaginary.

Gossamer
Lowry has crafted a tender story on the healing power of dreams and has given the reader a glimpse of the fantasy beings who bestow them.Littlest, inquisitive and enthusiastic, is training to become a dream giver.Littlest is mentored by Thin Elderly and together they work their magic on an abused foster child and his caretaker, a lonely old woman.Theygently touch objects belonging to the woman and the boy, gathering the memories they contain and bestowing them in dreams.Despite the best efforts of Littlest and Thin Elderly, both the boy and the his caretaker are beset by nightmares that are the work of the Sinisteeds, the counterparts of the dreamgivers.Littlest and Thin Elderly persevere, fighting the bad memories of abuse and love lost with tenderness and the knowledge that good memories carry the dreamers through rough patches.Readers will empathize with John as he flashbacks to episodes with his abusive father and battered mother and will cheer on Littlest, renamed Gossamer for her light touch, as she searches for the precise memory that will rescue John. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Bedtime & Dreams    2. Children's All Ages - Fiction - General    3. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    4. Children: Grades 4-6    5. Dreams    6. Fiction    7. Foster home care    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Nightmares    10. Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic    11. Juvenile Fiction / Bedtime & Dreams   

Editorial Review

Maniac Magee is a folk story about a boy, a very excitable boy. One that can outrun dogs, hit a home run off the best pitcher in the neighborhood, tie a knot no one can undo. "Kid's gotta be a maniac," is what the folks in Two Mills say. It's also the story of how this boy, Jeffrey Lionel "Maniac" Magee, confronts racism in a small town, tries to find a home where there is none and attempts to soothe tensions between rival factions on the tough side of town. Presented as a folk tale, it's the stuff of storytelling. "The history of a kid," says Jerry Spinelli, "is one part fact, two parts legend, and three parts snowball." And for this kid, four parts of fun. Read more

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ManiacMageeBy Brett Iott & Abdoleraman
The story of Maniac Magee starts when his parents die in a trolly accident. Then he is forced to live with his aunt and uncle who hate each other. He leaves thim and runs until he sees this girl on the side walk with a suitcase. The town she lives in is a segregated town. His jumps around between people to live with until he ends back up were he started.
Maniac Magee
Maniac Magee
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A general who liked to have fun
I highly recommend this book to anyone who likes, or has an interest in baseball.This is because it gives information on someone who might have had invented baseball.There were many surprises in the story, but I will only tell one of them.I was surprised that Abner did not know anything about baseball, if I were to write the book I would have put that Abner did invent baseball.I feel that this book is definitely a page-turner kind of book because every chapter, every page, every paragraph was so interesting you would not want to put it down.All in all, I think this one of the greatest books I have ever read.
A general who liked to have fun
I highly recommend this book to anyone who likes, or has an interest in baseball.This is because it gives information on someone who might have had invented baseball.There were many surprises in the story, but I will only tell one of them.I was surprised that Abner did not know anything about baseball, if I were to write the book I would have put that Abner did invent baseball.I feel that this book is definitely a page-turner kind of book because every chapter, every page, every paragraph was so interesting you would not want to put it down.All in all, I think this one of the greatest books I have ever read.
Abner & Me
I would give this book 4 stars beacuse I dont think that this baseball card adventure book had as much action in it as the other ones. Also I dont think it was all tht much about baseball I mean they hardly even played it in this book. But I still think this is a great book for anybody that likes baseball
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A great book to get the dialogue going...
I checked out this book from our public library and read itfirst on my own.The format of the book is several short chapters filled with great information followed by questions submitted by girls, which then the author goes on to answer. The book is written in words that are easy for kids to understand and the illustrations are clever and funny.In the other reviews, I read about concerns with the subject of masturbation.That is found ONLY in a question in the Q & A section of Chapter 7.I personally did not feel comfortable with the topic at our age group so when I BOUGHT our own copy, I just tore page 79-80 out and by doing so I didn't disturb neither the end of Chapter 7 nor the beginning of Chapter 8.Overall, this is a great book to get the conversation started with my daughter (almost 10) that has just started taking the leap from little girl to young lady.I have three daughters and I will use this book with all three.Hope this helps...
My 8 year old and I love this book
My 8 year old daughter met me at the door last nite and asked if we could read more from the book - I've been reading her one chapter a night. I love the way the topics are handled without being graphic. She asked if we could read two chapters tonite. I would recommend this to evey parent facing puberty with a young girl.

A wonderful book for your pre-teen girl
My 8 1/2 year old loved it.It was informative, amusing and easy to read.It was in no way intimidating for her.It covered subjects she is beginning to need to know about;hair growth, body odor, breast development, growth spurts, menustration etc.It was not too clinical and each chapter included questoins by children and answers.There is a strong emphasis on the fact that everyone grows in different ways and at different times and that your body will grow at the right rate for you.A lot on loving and respecting your body.Food disorders are discussed.There was not a clinical discussion on sex which I felt should be put off for a year or so anyway.A book I purchased at the same time "The period book" has more on that topic and peer issues.I'll give that to her at 10.
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Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    2. Children: Grades 4-6    3. Girls    4. Girls & Women    5. Growth    6. Health & Daily Living - Maturing    7. Juvenile Health Sciences    8. Juvenile Life Sciences    9. Juvenile Nonfiction    10. Juvenile literature    11. Physiology    12. Puberty    13. Advice on parenting    14. Sex & sexuality   

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The Best Book About Christmas
This is a beautiful, while entertaining, story about a family of six unruly children, who are all starring in the church Christmas Pageant.
You Don't Have to Be a Child to Love It
"The Herdmans were absolutely the worst kids in the history of the world..." So begins one of the funniest...and ultimately the most touching...books ever written about the Christmas season. The story about the five scruffy children from the "wrong side of the tracks" is narrated with humor and finally dawning perception about the true meaning of the Christmas story. Buy yourself a copy and settle down with some cookies and cocoa and prepare to be entertained, whatever your age.

a Classic
Great story to read aloud in preparation for the holiday season.Kids of all ages will love the humor and the mind pictures. I wore out my first copy and have purchased a second one. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    2. Children: Grades 4-6    3. Classics    4. Holidays & Celebrations - Christmas    5. Humorous Stories    6. Juvenile Fiction    7. Christmas books    8. Fiction    9. Juvenile Fiction / Classics   

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Wonderfully Told Stories
I have been a fan of the More Scary Stories books since I was a little kid. Schwartz's stories and Gammell's illustrations were always a treat to look. Sadly I can't read and work at the same time so I decided to buy the audio tapes. They're very good and very creepy. The narrator has a great range of vocals and tells the stories beautifully, even frightening me at times. I was sort of dissapointed to see that a few of my favorite stories from the first volume were missing, such as The Thing and WINDEGO, but overall I'm very pleased with the quality of these CDs. Now I can take these scary stories to whatever dark places I desire.

One of my favorite scary story collections.
These stories scared me a LOT when I found out about them. Except for the funny ones. My favorites are: THE HOOK, "OH, SUSANNAH!", THE BAD NEWS, THE ATTIC, THE WINDOW, THE BIG TOE, THE WHITE WOLF, THE WOLF GIRL, THE CURSE, THE LITTLE BLACK DOG, AARON KELLY'S BONES, T-H-U-P-P-P-P-P-P-P!, "NO, THANKS", THE GHOST WITH THE BLOODY FINGERS, THE VIPER, HIGH BEAMS, HAROLD, SUCH THINGS HAPPEN, THE DEAD HAND, THE APPOINTMENT, THE WENDIGO, and ROOM FOR ONE MORE. (can't think of other stories).
I don't care if you're 50. You will be scared...trust me.
I read these books about 15 years ago and I must say to this day they are still among the scariest I've ever read. In fact I'd almost NOT suggest letting little children read them. The stories are short and truely frightening. The only suggestion that I have is that you do actually read the books. I have yet to hear the audio CD but I intend to get it in the near future just to have on hand. The reason for this is the pictures. The drawings done for these books are utterly horrifying. In 15 years I STILL have trouble looking at some of them. And better yet, they are burned into my memory. If your a parent, I'd suggest flipping through the pages first to see if you're okay with the stories themselves...but the pictures as well (as the pictures can really pack a punch, nightmares all around). ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    2. Children: Grades 4-6    3. Ghost stories    4. Horror tales    5. Mysteries, Espionage, & Detective Stories    6. Tales    7. Juvenile Fiction / Horror & Ghost Stories   

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my comments
I enjoyed the books very much. They are a little different form my usual reading, R.A.Salvadore and Micheal Jordan. The books gave me a needed break. When I finished them I was happy to turn them over to my granddaughtter.
Great series of books!!!!!! I love the story!!!!!
It certainly has become one of my favorites series of books, if notthe most. It really kept me entertained. I spent most of my work hours reading the books, and sometimes I hated been working because of the interrumptions. I read almost 10 chapters while working and kept me focused imagining everything that C.S. Lewis described as if I were watching a movie.

good read
only disappointed with the books being numbered chronologically instead of by publish date.they are great books for adults and children the like.easy to read and follow - creative, imaginative and humorous.maybe too short a novel and too simple for adults but who isn't a child at heart?the rough pictures in the books are very descriptive and makes the books more interesting.
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Constant editorial mistakes
I liked this book well enough although Im not so sure my child can handle the level just yet like I was hoping he could.I saw many an editorial mistake made in these books.In fact on page 3 of the very first book it jumps a page ahead in the narrative and leaves a child completely confused before they can even become attached to it.Very disappointing.

great spy novels
I bought this collection for my son, who is 9, and we have enjoyed reading through these books together.They are distinctly targeted at a preteen (or perhaps a teenage) audience but have enough intrigue and humor to capture my attention as well.He is the first kid in his school to hear of Alex Rider, but with the first movie coming out in the Spring I think the novels will find new life.Don't wait!Read them now!

Spectacular stories by a talented author!!
The Alex Rider stories are perfect for anyone (really) interested in spy adventure. I listen to them being read on a British radio station--BBC 7--and I have gone out out and bought every one of Anthony Horowitz' novels.
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It's a fantasy, it's long, and it's got dragons in it. Read more

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UNSPEAKABLE GOOD!
My daughter is 5 and we've just finished reading this book together.I love this book on so many levels that I have trouble putting words down.Funke (or Funke's translator, not sure which) delivers a page-turning, compelling story about adventure, friendship, loyalty and doing the right thing.She does all of this amid perfect sentence structure, flawless grammar, strong character development, larger than life imagery and unparalleled story telling.I have not a single complaint about this book other than it's not long enough!Oh how we both long for more!I read this book to my daughter for an hour each night at bedtime (remember, she's only 5) and usually an hour each day.There were many wonderful opportunities for discussion about lessons in the book and new vocabulary for my daughter.There are no truly "bad guys" in this book (aside from Nettlebrand whose life is borrowed anyway) and those who made some poor decisions are given opportunities to redeem themselves in the end.The characters are so strong and lovable!I can't say enough about this book.I do hope someone will take on the task of putting it to the big screen.It will be a veritable feast for the eyes.

Best Book Ever!!!!!
Wow!! This is the best book I've ever read. Sorrel, "Mr. Grumpy", is hilarious !Ben is a decent character.Firedrake is a good character and sleepy head.Twigleg is a great character.He's best when he tricks his first master.Nettlebrand the crazy, demanding, dumb, gold "dragon" is a weird enemy.He hunts dragons for no reason at all.I hope you like this as I do, but if you don't .... oh well oh well.Plus lots of Accelerated Reader Points at school!!!Aced it!

captivating!
This book is a wonderful read. I couldn't put it down till I finished it, and I literally locked myself in my bedroom with my misic blaring so that nobody could interrupt me. The wonderful characters and captivating storyline is very addicting. I would reccomend it to anyone looking for a slightly humerous fantasy story. I thought the manunculus was soooo cute! ... Read more

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There's A Boy in the girls bathroom
In the beginning of the book, Jeff the new student, was trying to be friends with Bradley.Bradley doesn't know how to be friends with anyone.Bradley and Jeff start to visit the new counselor, Carla, who tries to teach them how to be a friend.In the end Bradley changes from a bully into a friend.The theme or message of the book is treat others the way you would like to be treated.
how I fill about this book
It was a entresting book about a buli that get's nicer.
how I fill about this book
It was a entresting book about a buli that get's nicer.
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Phenomenal Fantasy Adventure!
Right up there with the very best of J.R.R. Tolkien, this book (and this trilogy) has everything any fantasy reader could want. I gulped this book down instantly, and now I've started a second read. There's just so much adventure, humor, and rich meaning in this book! This is T.A. Barron's best ever -- and I can't wait to see what he comes up with next. (My vote is a return to Avalon!)

Avalon: A magnificent creation
"You know, Tamwyn, you have your own inner flames, though they cannot be seen.And the most powerful fires reside in the soul."And what a magnificent creation Mr. Barron has brought forth through his own powerful flames!This book--the third in The Great Tree of Avalon trilogy--is incredible.
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Subjects:  1. Action & Adventure - General    2. Avalon (Legendary place)    3. Children's 9-12 - Fiction - Fantasy    4. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    5. Children: Grades 4-6    6. Fiction    7. Juvenile Fiction    8. Legends, Myths, & Fables - General    9. Magic    10. Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic    11. Wizards    12. Juvenile Fiction / Science Fiction, Fantasy, Magic