Reviews (5)

Better than The Babysitters Books
When I was little these book were very popular. They had movies which I loved to watch. But I was so little and the books were so long that I realy did not want to read them. I still do not want to read them because they are still a bit to long and they are just long boring books. This book is so great I read it in less than 3 days.I found this book at a book fair at my school and wanted it very bad. I love the comics on every page I think it makes it more interesting and it is more creative. You see many books out there and most of them are not very interesting once you buy it and start reading it. I love to read books but one thing I hate is SUMER READING. Most comic books are for boys but they do make some for girls but this is the best book I have ever read.
Awesome!
I love everything about this book. Raina Telgemeier managed to capture the characters perfectly, and there's so much energy in the drawings. She also does a really good job distilling the book's original text. If you like the BSC, or liked it as a kid, you'll definitely enjoy this.

Brilliant adaptation!!
A fantastic adaptation of the first BSC book!! All BSC fans need to have a copy; kids who haven't been introduced to the original series will really like it too! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Babysitters    2. Cartoons and comics    3. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Graphic Novels    4. Children: Grades 4-6    5. Clubs    6. Comics & Graphic Novels - General    7. Fiction    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Social Issues - Friendship    10. Juvenile Fiction / Comics & Graphic Novels   

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Nice
A Great Book!.
Wow! What a great book.
Vampires Don't Wear Polka-Dots
A Good Read for an 8 Year old
I am 8 years old.I thought this book was easy to read by myself.I thought the scariest part of the book was when Eddie came back in the classroom after meeting with his teacher. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Action & Adventure    2. Action & Adventure - General    3. Children's 9-12 - Fiction - General    4. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    5. Children: Grades 3-4    6. Fiction    7. General    8. Horror & Ghost Stories    9. Juvenile Fiction    10. Mysteries, Espionage, & Detective Stories    11. School stories    12. Schools    13. Vampires    14. Juvenile Fiction / Action & Adventure   

Subjects:  1. Adventure and adventurers    2. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    3. Children: Grades 2-3    4. Fiction    5. General    6. Juvenile Easy Readers    7. Juvenile Fiction    8. Penguins    9. Readers - Chapter Books    10. School field trips    11. Juvenile Fiction / Science & Technology   

Reviews (71)

people please!
i agree that these books dont talk about the issues that we go through these days as teenagers but these books were made for younger kids! and who would want to read about sex and all i mean come on! there are more important things like: frienships, parents, school and boys that are just as interesting as drugs and all. so yeah sometimes they can be immmature but so can we! im sure everyone has there immature moments right? and i just wanted to say that this book is great! how claudia became close with maryanne and kristy again and along with stacey! these girls couldnt be more different yet they compliment each other perfectly! the weird thingis i dont relate to kristy i am more like stacey and dawn but this book is a good one. a great one nonetheless!

Hey, Tiffany!
I totally agree with you, these books are for kids 8-14 or so, I really don't think many 8yr olds are into stuff these people want them to be about, Martin writes what she wants, you can publish a book of your own of this horrible stuff. You may think these books stink, but people who are interested in something called "life" and "fun" will enjoy these books, if you don't like these, don't read them, OK? You were raised as jerks, Really, how many 8-10yr olds would luv reading this stuff? How many?
What is wrong with you people???
You are complaining that the books are too "nice".There's no sex, drugs, drinking, etc.They're 13!!!!And I was 8 when I started reading the BSC.Why on earth would any responsible author write a series for young girls and fill it with stuff like that.This is FICTION (yeah, look it up).An escape from reality.You want sex, drugs, drinking, turn on the TV or something.The BSC was a GREAT series.I read it for years, well into my early teens, and I recommend it to any young girl.The was the series that spawned my love of reading. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Babysitters    2. Children's 9-12 - Fiction - General    3. Fiction    4. Friendship    5. Social Issues - General   

Reviews (1)

The Magic School Bus Meets the Rot Squad
Another in the series of successful "Magic School Bus" books for young elementary-age children, The MSB Meets the Rot Squad is a helpful addition to any teacher's library. It can enhance units dealing with the life cycle in a way that isn't simply approached in other texts for this age group. It really helps jump-start the learning process and bring this concept to life. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Biodegradation    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children: Grades 2-3    4. Ecology    5. General    6. Juvenile literature    7. Juvenile Fiction / Science & Technology   

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Claddagh Your Friends and Lovers
This story is incredibly beautiful. The story of the ring and of the town is really a tribute to the power of love and friendship which both are keys in any kind of relationship from lover to wedding partner to friends of every kind. This book captures the spirit of Ireland, especially Galway Bay where the town of Claddagh provides the setting for the story.

Cherished Symbol of Friendship
The hands are there for friendship,
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Subjects:  1. Europe - Ireland    2. Folklore & Mythology - Folklore    3. History    4. History - General History    5. History: World   

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Excellent Source for any science teacher
I am a high school biology teacher.Since reading this book I have purchased 5 of the Magic School Bus Chapter Books.This book provides excellent scientific information and students of all ages enjoy.I had my 6 year old nephew read it, I read it, and one of my freshmen biology students read it.We all came to the same conclusion; we want to take a trip the aquarium and see the sharks firsthand for ourselves.I highly reccommend anyone with a child or a love for science to read this book.

Educational and exciting!
My 5 year daughter and I recently finished reading this book. This series is a wonderful way for kids to learn about science. After reading this book, she asked to go to a local aquarium to see some sharks for herself.We can't wait to read the other books in the series. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    2. Children: Grades 2-3    3. Fiction    4. General    5. Juvenile Fiction    6. Readers - Chapter Books    7. Schools    8. Sharks    9. Juvenile Fiction / Science & Technology   

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Great
When Liza, Melody, Howie And Eddie Meet A Frosty Stranger, They Think He Is An Abominable Snowman Because He Is Fat. Could It Be True?. The Bailey Kids Are going To Find Out! ... Read more

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Reviews (4)

Abby's moving!
This book came out a couple weeks before I moved to a new house. The details that follow moving are very accurate.Some things though, like the new buyers wanting to wait six weeks before purchasing Abby's new house is a bit out there, though.But the use of the new house's terms (such as cherry cabinetry and stainless steel appliances) are excellent.They're not something every kid would think of when moving into a new house.The only thing I disliked about this book was the amount of time Abby spent complaining about moving and about her new house.I thought she was moving into a nice little house.The only thing that made the new house sound odd was the fact that Anne Mazer put waaaaay too many sky lights in it.(Trust me, I've had sky lights before and they're really annoying.)So if you're moving any time soon, you'll love this book and it would most likely be something you could relate to.And if you're an Abby fan and moving, this is an excellent read.It also seems like Anne is getting her old writing style back (you know, the pre-Simon days).Great job!

This book is WEIRD...
...who on earth moves into some fairy-tale mansion after living in a small, cramped, house with one bathroom? Abby Hayes, that's who. However, this book -- which is supposed to be realistic -- just makes me groan with exasperation every time I pick it up. Listen, people; do YOU live in a house as large as Abby's? Not only that, but she's UPSET about the move, for goodness sake. Brianna is a small trifle compared to what Abby is gaining. And when her house gets more organized, she will be able to see her friends more often. (AND she sees them at school each day.) At least in this book she's not obsessing about poor Simon. Most girls do not get their first crush at eleven! Fourteen or fifteen is more like it. Simon gets only a couple mentions in That's the Way the Cookie Crumbles -- and I am very relieved by it. I hope that Anne Mazer can regain her talent for writing realistic, sensible books and just throw the Simon thing -- along with Abby's strange new house -- away.

Home Is Where the Heart Is
This book is a book that many kids can look to when they are moving. Not only is Abby Hayes going through the problems of moving that every kid goes through, she even is losing things that she loves the most. This is a great book, and not only is it a great book but it is a book that you will want to read and read again. If you read the series The Amazing Days of Abby Hayes, it will help you or your child live throught things that happens in everyday life. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    2. Children: Grades 4-6    3. Family - Siblings    4. Fiction    5. Friendship    6. Juvenile Fiction    7. Moving, Household    8. Sisters    9. Social Issues - Friendship    10. Social Situations - Moving    11. Juvenile Fiction / Social Situations / Friendship   

Subjects:  1. Children's 9-12 - Fiction - General    2. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    3. Children: Grades 3-4    4. Humorous Stories    5. Juvenile Fiction    6. School & Education    7. Social Issues - General    8. Juvenile Fiction / School & Education   

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Santa Claus?
There are some weird grownups in Bailey City. But could the new jolly janitor be really Santa Claus? The Bailey School Kids are going to find out!

Ho Ho Ho!!
In this, the 3rd Bailey School Kids series, a new janitor has come in to replace the regular custodian who has just quit after finding the school banister covered in peanut butter.A mysterious, bearded, pipe-smoking gent by the name of Mr. Jolly steps in to take over. 3 Stars from Mom, 5 Stars from the Reader
It must be the generation gap setting in - I don't much like this series, but my 8 year old has just about eaten up the series.I like books with more of a plot, and a little bit deeper - but everyone needs a good'escape' read every so often.Read more

Subjects:  1. Behavior    2. Children's 9-12    3. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    4. Children: Grades 4-6    5. Christmas stories    6. Fiction    7. Holidays & Celebrations - Christmas    8. Holidays & Festivals - Christmas    9. Santa Claus    10. Schools    11. Juvenile Fiction / Readers / Chapter Books   

Reviews (26)

Sweet
I enjoyed this story a lot. Mary Ann is my favorite out of all the charecters. She is really smart ans sweet. Read this book. you will like it.

Mary Anne is Hero!
I thought this was a prettygood book, but when they fight over who gets to baby sit Lucy Newton that's what I didn't like about it. I thought Mary Ann had good judgement When Jenny got sick. Also I thought it was pretty cool when Mary Ann tried to get her friends back together, and made a new friend in the process.

THis book
This book was OK. I think that it was very very stupid for them to have been fighting so long. I also think it was stupid that Mary Anne lied to Dawn from the beginning of their friendship. Overall though the book was good. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Assertiveness (Psychology)    2. Babysitters    3. Children's 9-12 - Fiction - General    4. Children: Grades 4-6    5. Fiction    6. Friendship    7. Girls & Women    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Social Issues - General   

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Matthew's review
Mrs. Kormel is not Normal is about a crazy bus teacher that doesn't even know where the new kid's house is.The funny thing about the book is that they weren't allowed to kneel and crouch in the bus and somebody said if your name is crouch or kneel can you kneel or crouch on the bus and the bus driver said yes.Then Andrea said there is nobody named kneel or crouch but it ended up that the new kid was named Neil crouch.I would recommend this book. ... Read more

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Reviews (4)

The best book ever !!!!!!!!
This is a really good book . It is the second book in the Alice seireis . If you thought the first one was the best , "starting with alice" , then you have no idea how much you will love this one . I checked it out from the library and it's like my hands were glued to it . I could not put it down I read it for two hours in a row . Non stop . I think the age group should be 10 and up . Please buy this book ! I hope my review helped . If it did push the "yes" button below this review .

Alice in Blunderland
Alice in Bluderland by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor is a marvelous book about a girl named Alice that lives with her brother and father. She doesn't have a mom because her mom died when she was a little girl. Imagine how it would feel like to live without a mom! This book made me want to read more and more. If you think this book sounds boring, you are totally wrong! If you want to know more about the book you have to read it yourself. I would recommend this book to anyone!

More Early Alice Fun
In this second prequel to the Alice series, Alice is entering the fourth grade. She has a man teacher for the first time, and is now friends with the Terrible Triplets. Lester lies to her more and she, of course, believes him, which leads to some funny happenings. She also forms the "Secret Six," gets snowed in her own snow cave, and no matter how she tries to help Lester, they just can't seem to get along. This book does, however, end on a good note. I would highly recommend this prequel, along with "Starting With Alice" to any young girl, whether she's heard of Alice or not. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Brothers and sisters    2. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    3. Children: Grades 3-4    4. Children: Grades 4-6    5. Embarrassment    6. Family - General    7. Fiction    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Single-parent families    10. Social Issues - Adolescence    11. Social Issues - Friendship    12. Juvenile Fiction / Social Situations / Friendship   

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A bit too mature
I thought this Alice book was a bit too mature for the age level of the readers, and not nearly as much fun to read as The Grooming of Alice. Plus it seemed more preachy than entertaining.

Great book for a teenager or preteen girl
Well, I read a lot of Alice books, and all of them are great. I like this book a lot. Phyllis Reynolds Naylor wrote Alice 's life as a eighth grader, with all the changes come to her, it' s very excited book. It tell the real life of a teenager girl, and it also talk a lot about these question that teenager or preteen girls may have but never being answered. It's like a guild for the teenager or preteen girl of what is like to be 14, and a eighth grader. Alice on the outside
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor(author) really describes what it is like to be a teenage girl. Naylor puts all of the problems of being a teenager together, your date getting ill for a big dance, your dad humiliating you by interupting the most intense kiss you have ever had, and not having a mother to talk to about stuff you need a girl to talk to about. In this story all of that happens to Alice when her life gets more complicated then ever. This hilarious must-read will spark the interest of any Jr.High girl. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's 4-8 - Fiction - General    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children: Grades 4-6    4. Family - Single Parent & Non-traditional    5. Fiction    6. Interpersonal relations    7. Juvenile Fiction    8. Prejudices    9. School & Education    10. Single-parent families    11. Social Issues - Friendship    12. Social Issues - Peer Pressure    13. Social Issues - Prejudice & Racism    14. Social Situations - Prejudice & Racism    15. Juvenile Nonfiction / Social Situations / Adolescence   

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Goblins!
There are some weird grownups in Bailey City. But could the new computer teacher at school really be a tricky goblin? THE BAILEY SCHOOL ARE GOING TO FIND OUT!

Goblins Don't Play Video Games
If you are into mysteries you would like this book.It is full of adventures and kids getting into mischief.It was great book to read.

a book you should put in your game system
this book is a good book to read if you are into the eletronic world. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Action & Adventure - General    2. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    3. Children: Grades 3-4    4. Computers    5. Fiction    6. Goblins    7. Horror & Ghost Stories    8. Juvenile Easy Readers    9. Juvenile Fiction    10. Mysteries, Espionage, & Detective Stories    11. Readers - Chapter Books    12. Schools    13. Juvenile Fiction / Readers / Chapter Books   

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this book rocks
hi im 10 years old and i know im a little old to be reading these books but they are GREAT!!!Reading is not my favorite thing to do but when i read these werid school books I can't put them down!!!

This book is silly and funny!!!
I am a 6 year old girl and I love this book because it is funny and silly!I am asking Santa for all of the other Dan Gutman Weird School books! ... Read more

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Subjects:  1. Children's 9-12 - Fiction - General    2. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    3. Children: Grades 3-4    4. Fiction    5. Humorous Stories    6. Juvenile Fiction    7. Readers - Chapter Books    8. School & Education    9. Schools    10. Science    11. Science & Technology    12. Teachers    13. Juvenile Fiction / School & Education   

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Werewolves
There are some weird grownups in Bailey city. But could the new Camp Director of Camp Lone Wolf really a werewolf? The BSK [kids] are going to find out!

What A Boring Book
The book I read is called Were Wolves Don't Go To Summer Camp by Debbie Dadley and Marcia Thorton Jones. Were wolves don't go to summer camp is the worst book I have ever read in my life. It is so boring. All the book really says is -there is Mr.Jenkins wearing his same lone wolf T-shirt, his same ripped up pants, and his two medal dog tags. It just keeps repeating that over and over. It probably says it at least 25 times. If you pick up this book you are making a huge mistake. All this book does is waist your time and bore you. As a matter of fact I couldn't think of a worse book than this. On a rating from 1-10 I would give this book a 0, and I highly recommend that you choose a different book than this one.

WereWolves Don't Go To Summer Camp
I give this book five stars because it's the book that I actually wanted to keep reading. It was very interesting and it seemed to pull you into it.If you read it you would just want to read the next part. It's one of the best books I've read. Now I am reading the whole series. ... Read more

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Dawn and the Impossible Three
Make that the Impossible Four.The Barrett kids are a lot to handle, but they're out of control because their mother doesn't TAKE control, making Mrs. Barrett the most impossible of all.
Best of the beginning books!
This book was very interesting. I don't know, but I think this is the first appearance of the Barrets. Anyway, poor Dawn has to deal with MONSTERS for BSC clients. Also, too much bizzer sign! I wish there was less of that. Kristy was a total jerk in this one. Why can't she get over herself!!!!!! Everyone needs a variety of friends. Buddy's disappearance was scary. VERY scary. But the rest of the plotline and stuff was very well done.

WRONG TITLE!!
Don't judge a book by it's cover - or it's title! The title "DAWN AND THE IMPOSSIBLE THREE" gives you an idea tht the Barrett kids are a real problem, but don't be fooled! The book should be called "DAWN AND IMPOSSIBLE MRS. BARRETT". She never gives Dawn baby-sitting instructions, leaves the wrong phone numbers and leaves the house a wreck, making Dawn feel that it's her responsibility to clean up! Her disorganization leaves Dawn in a mess when Buddy Barrett is kidnapped by his father. (He is returned in the end.) I am happy, though, that Dawn got everything straightened out in the end with Impossible Mrs. Barrett! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Babysitters    2. Children's 9-12 - Fiction - General    3. Children: Grades 4-6    4. Fiction    5. Social Issues - General