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What a great ride.....
This book was one of the most entertaining I have picked up an a long while.From the beginning, I was drawn into the story of the young man, who in my opinion, had an old soul.His constant struggles and his continual attempts to overcome them had me feeling what he was feeling.I was so angry at one point in the book, I wanted to rewrite what was happening.It is not often that I am so drawn into a book written for chidren.This is a wonderful text that I plan on integrating into 4th and 5th grade classrooms, as I feel that students, especially young males, can identify with the struggles the young man went through.I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who loves to be drawn into a fantastic adventure story adn who likes to see good conquer all.

The Young Man and the Sea
After reading this book almost a year ago (and rating it a 4 star book), then discussing it in my classes and letting it ferment a while in my noggin, I am moving my rating to 5 stars. This book resonates.
LOVE IT! 5 STARS!
I definitely loved this book and who wouldn't? I read it and was hooked! After the part where he's getting the fish, I glued my eyes to the pages. The book was so fantastic the I recommended it to my best friend. She loved it too. This is, of course, me favorite book of all time! Rodman Philbrick is awesome!!! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Action & Adventure - General    2. Boys / Men    3. Children's 9-12    4. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    5. Children: Grades 4-6    6. Fathers and sons    7. Fiction    8. Fishing    9. General    10. Grief    11. Juvenile Fiction    12. Social Issues - Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance    13. Sports & Recreation - Water Sports    14. Juvenile Fiction / General   

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Football dog!
This book is so good. The dog steals football plays to make his owner's team win. They win a lot of games with his help. One day Mike told his dog not to come with him and he didn't. Guess what happened then? Read this book to figure it out. You'll love it. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    2. Children: Grades 3-4    3. Dogs    4. Extrasensory perception    5. Fiction    6. Football    7. Juvenile Fiction    8. Sports & Recreation - Football    9. Juvenile Fiction / Sports & Recreation / Football   

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Best shortstop in New York history
I am a huge fan of Derek Jeter's. That's why I chose this book. I gave it five stars because Matt Christopher described every part of Derek's life accurately. I had already read Derek's autobiography and in that book I learned that his Dad made him sign contracts. In these contracts with his father, Derek had to promise to get good grades -- or else he didn't get to play in any All Star games or anything. Later, dude!

Must read at the Plate with Derek Jeter
The book I'm reviewing is At the Plate with Derek Jeter by Matt Christopher. I think this book deserves five stars. This book is a Derek Jeter biography. A problem that occurs in this story is when he's in high school. He almost gets cut from the team. This tells you how Derek Jeter became a pro baseball player. I would recommend this book to anybody.
Great book to read with a young baseball fan
This series in general, and the Jeter book in particular, are great for a 5-10 year old sports nut.I read this with our 6 year old, a chapter a night for a couple weeks.
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Subjects:  1. 1974-    2. Baseball players    3. Biography    4. Biography & Autobiography - Sports & Recreation    5. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Biography    6. Children: Grades 4-6    7. Jeter, Derek,    8. Juvenile Nonfiction    9. Juvenile literature    10. Racially mixed people    11. Sports & Recreation - Baseball    12. United States    13. Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography / Sports & Recreation   

Subjects:  1. Basketball    2. Children's 9-12 - Sports / Recreation / Outdoors    3. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    4. Children: Grades 4-6    5. Juvenile Nonfiction    6. Juvenile literature    7. National Basketball Association    8. Sports & Recreation - Basketball    9. Juvenile Nonfiction / Sports & Recreation / Basketball   

Subjects:  1. Baseball    2. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    3. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    4. Children: Grades 4-6    5. Juvenile Nonfiction    6. Juvenile Sports    7. Juvenile literature    8. Reference - General    9. Sports & Recreation - Baseball    10. United States   

Subjects:  1. Children's 9-12 - Games / Gamebooks / Crosswords    2. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    3. Children: Grades 3-4    4. Games & Activities - General    5. Juvenile Fiction    6. Sports & Recreation - General    7. Juvenile Fiction / Sports & Recreation / General   

Subjects:  1. Action & Adventure    2. Action & Adventure - General    3. Children's Books - Young Adult Fiction    4. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    5. Fiction    6. General    7. Literary    8. Sports & Recreation - Martial Arts    9. Fiction / General   

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Ball Don't Lie
I liked his book because it was about basketball and I have played basketball for the last nine years. I felt like I understood the book because I know a lot about basketball. It also told of a story about a boy growing up in the foster carte system.
Ball Don't Lie
I loved the book. I was on the edge of my seat waiting to see what happened to the main character, "Sticky." It's not the kind of book you have to use a dictionary all the time. It's written in plain simple language.
West Coast Baller Shows Heart
I'm not usually a big book guy, but I knew I had to read my boy "Cali's" first book. We play ball together at the Prospect YMCA. So I went and bought a copy to show my support. Then I didn;t read it for about six months. Well I just finished it last night. I couldn't believe how good it was. This dude can really write. And I love the story. It's sad, but in the end you feel like the main character is going to be alright. Speaking of the main character. He's from the west coast which usually means he'd be soft, but this kid has got some heart. so get get a copy of this book and support my boy Cali. You'll be happy you did. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Basketball    2. Boys / Men    3. Children's 12-Up - Fiction - General    4. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 10-12)    5. Family - Orphans & Foster Homes    6. Fiction    7. Foster home care    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Lifestyles - City & Town Life    10. Obsessive-compulsive disorder    11. Race relations    12. Sports & Recreation - Basketball    13. Juvenile Fiction / Boys & Men   

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Play with Passion
Great book for youngsters!! This book offers encouragement for them to strive and reach their goals. Would recommend it to anyone but especially to football players and coaches. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 1968-    2. Biography    3. Biography & Autobiography - Sports & Recreation    4. Children's 9-12 - Biography / Autobiography    5. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Biography    6. Children: Grades 3-4    7. Children: Grades 4-6    8. Football players    9. Johnson, Brad,    10. Juvenile Nonfiction    11. Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography / Sports & Recreation    12. Juvenile Nonfiction / Sports & Recreation / Football    13. Juvenile literature    14. Social Issues - Values & Virtues    15. Sports & Recreation - Football    16. United States    17. Johnson, Brad    18. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Football   

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A Fine Follow-Up!
Millicent Min has become one of my favorite kid books (I've recommended it MANY times), and this is a very fine follow-up. It's a completely different voice (which is an impressive thing!), but it's got the humor and heart of the first book too.
Stanford's Story!
Which of the following summer activities does not fit with the other three?
Stanford Wong Gets an A
This is a really fun, fast-paced, moving novel about Stanford Wong's summer. Instead of going to basketball camp like he had planned, his parents make him attend summer school. By the end of the book, Stanford opens up his mind and heart to different types of friends, the joy of reading, and a strong belief in himself.
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Subjects:  1. Basketball    2. Children's 9-12    3. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    4. Children: Grades 4-6    5. Fiction    6. Friendship    7. General    8. Humorous Stories    9. Juvenile Fiction    10. School & Education    11. Schools    12. Social Issues - General    13. Sports & Recreation - Basketball    14. Juvenile Fiction / Humorous Stories   

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Preschool class loves this book
I checked this book out of our local library when I was teaching a unit on "oceans" to my preschool class. The children listened closely as the suspense built in this story and the surprise ending was wonderful. The children understood the food chain concept and have asked me several times to "Read it again!" It has also triggered a renewed interest in the children for using their own imaginations to create stories of their own creation. I am ordering a copy for our own personal library. This one is a keeper!

An Elementary Teacher
This is a great book to use to introduce children to the concept of food chains and food webs...And the pictures are gorgeous!

What a Beautiful Book!
I bought this book for my six year old son.He and his brother have always loved Jerry Pallotta's alphabet books, so I thought we'd give this book atry! Boy, are we glad that I did! The illustrations are beautiful, and asalways Mr. Pallotta gives children information in a way that they canunderstand - but without talking down to them. My son really loved thetwist at the end of the story. He was relieved that Danny wasn't out thereinthe ocean all by himself! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Action & Adventure    2. Action & Adventure - General    3. Animals - Marine Life    4. Boats and boating    5. Children's 4-8 - Animals/Pets    6. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    7. Children: Grades 4-6    8. Fiction    9. Juvenile Fiction    10. Marine animals    11. Marine plants    12. Nature & the Natural World - General    13. Ocean    14. Sports & Recreation - Winter Sports   

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Childhood dream
As a little girl growing up, I lived my life through the pages of this book and wished that I was as lucky as young Vivi Malloy.I would check this book out of the library as much as I could because it was the closest that I got to owning a horse (until my dream came true when I was 13).Despite being out of print, I was so happy when I found a copy of this book on eBay.For those who are still searching for this book, have no worry because it is finally back in print with an update on Vivi, Penny, and a few other people that are mentioned.George Morris lends a hand by writing a foreword to the newest edition.One statement he makes is so true when it comes to today's horse owners:"We also see Vivi grooming and exercising her pony Ready Penny, mucking out Penny's stall, and observing and learning from the pony's veterinarian and farrier.Such hands-on participation was all part of a rider's life in those days (but unfortunately less so today), and this bookreminds us that it takes more than winning blue ribbons to become a complete horseman or horsewoman."

Dreaming of Horses
Never owned a horse, but got very intersted in horses in my early 20's and read TONS of books.'A Very Young Rider' was one of my favorites.I own the book and several of the other 'very young' ones.Am amazed these books are out of print! :(Got curious reading these reviews about what happend to Vivi and did an internet search.Here is a wonderful story:
A Piece of my Childhood...
I am 38 years old and got this book for Christmas at about 10 years old. I, too, had a pony that I showed and loved dearly. I even started to wear my long, blonde hair in braids with lucky polkadot ribbons when I showed English. I ran home from school every day, waiting to get close enough to hear her whinny for me...I cried along with Vivi as I outgrew my precious pony, Boots, and moved on to a bigger horse. It still brings bittersweet tears to my eyes when I thumb through it! My dust cover is torn and worn and I was looking for a replacement book when I came upon this thread. This book, and all in the series, were wonderful stories of real-life people with real stories and experiences. With so much garbage thrown at our kids these days, it would be a shame to see this series disappear. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Horses    2. Biography/Autobiography    3. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    4. Horse shows    5. Juvenile literature    6. Ponies    7. Show riders    8. Show riding    9. Malloy, Vivi    10. Non-Classifiable    11. Showjumping   

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My 2 year old's favorite!
This is amongst my 2 year old son's favorite books, many of which are Spot books. He can recite the entire thing. It's a cute story about Spot meeting his friends, playing with them, losing his ball in the park, and encountering a new friend who is able to retrieve the ball. We love it! Five Stars!

Spot Goes to the Park
The Book is about Spot the dog. In the book he goes to the park and meets some of his friends there. Spot and his friends play with a ball, and while playing with the ball it hits someone, and it also goes into the water. The ball got them into a little trouble, but they now need to get the ball out of the water. not much park vocabulary
My son, almost two, likes this enough to read it, but it is not a favorite. I was disappointed because there's not much "park" vocabulary in it at all, which is what we were looking forward to. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals    2. Animals - Dogs    3. Children's Books/Baby-Preschool    4. Children: Kindergarten    5. Dogs    6. Fiction    7. Juvenile Fiction    8. Specimens    9. Sports & Recreation - General    10. Toy and movable books    11. Juvenile Fiction / General   

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Night Golf
A young boy wants to play golf but can't because he is black.The author tastefully takes us back to a time when segretation was a relevant part of life.The story follows a young boy's dream of playing golf after discovering a rusty club and basket of balls in a garbage can.He practices and decides he wants to play at a real golf course.When he gets to the course he sees that he can't play, but he can caddy.While caddying he meets George, another caddy.George teaches him how to play golf in the dark.The author does an excellent job of displaying the young boy's drive and determination.The illustrator also displays beautiful illustrations that highlight the author's text.The author has told such a rich story, there is no doubt it will lead to wonderful and insightful discussions among children.This book would be a delight to read aloud to all children.

The Realities of the Sport
It's very refreshing to read about a golfer, especially a young African-American, who is not on the grand scale of the top-ranked players. This story illustrates beautifully how this wonderful game can beaccessible to anyone who cares to play.The illustrations are very welldone.The story seems a bit long for the age category, however.

A young man breaking barriers on his path to success.
I really enjoyed this story about the secret world of Night Golf.It is touching to hear about such an important social issue through the story of one young man. People don't think about how change is achieved in Americansociety.This story makes you think about the world of African-Americangolfers, the barriers they faced to play a simple game, and their eventualacceptance into the world of golf excellence. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. African Americans    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children: Grades 2-3    4. Fiction    5. Golf    6. Juvenile Fiction    7. Prejudices    8. Sports & Recreation - Miscellaneous   

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The Wonderful Story of HENRY SUGAR and Six More

Dahl as always
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Six More tells, obviously, seven short stories.The collection includes "The Boy Who Talked with Animals", "The Hitchiker", "The Mildenhall Treasure", "The Swan", "Lucky Break", "A Piece of Cake", and of course "The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar."The story of Henry Sugar tells the adventure or a man who learns to see without his eyes and the interesting way he chooses to use his talent.The character of Henry Sugar undergoes a transformation from an egotistiacl socialite to a humanitarian with a twist.
funny
One day he did'nt want his fortune and used it to start an orphange.I liked it because it was funny. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Biographical - General    2. Children's 12-Up - Fiction - General    3. Children's stories, English    4. Children: Grades 4-6    5. Humorous Stories    6. Juvenile Fiction    7. Short Stories    8. Sports & Recreation - Miscellaneous    9. Juvenile Fiction / Biographical / General    10. Sporting stories   

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Michael Jordan
This book was an awesome book.It has a bunch of information aboutMichael Jordan throughout his whole life.It has information from when he was a young boy all the way into the NBA.I definitly recommend this book to anyone that has an interest in Michael Jordan or that is a fan of the NBA. This is a well written story that has great facts and stats of Michael Jordan.

Great Book
James and Deloris met in high school after attending a basketball game.They married on Feb. 17, 1963. Michael one of four children was born.The youngest son of theJordan household, baseball was Michaels favorite sport. One day his father put up two wooden backboards and baskets and gave the boys a basketball. They called it the Rack.Michael practiced often to try to keep up with his brothers. When in high school it was recommended he attend a basketball camp known as a Five Caseys MJ review
On the court with...michael jordan was the best book I've ever read.it waz soooo cool.It had everything i needed for my book project thati had to do for school.I learned so much about michael jordan after reading that book.i recommend u buy this book.i would give it 5 stars cause itwaz the best.bye ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 1963-    2. African Americans    3. Basketball players    4. Biography    5. Biography & Autobiography - Cultural Heritage    6. Biography & Autobiography - People of Color    7. Biography & Autobiography - Sports & Recreation    8. Children's 9-12 - Biography / Autobiography    9. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Biography    10. Children: Grades 4-6    11. Jordan, Michael,    12. Juvenile Nonfiction    13. Juvenile literature    14. United States    15. Jordan, Michael    16. Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography / Sports & Recreation   

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This Author Deserves More Recognition
I read this book based on a student recommendation.What a welcome surprise.This author deserves much more recognition for her talent.I look at and read Young Adult books all the time, but I knew nothing of this book.
THE BEST BOOK EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I loved this book so much! I dont see how anyone couldn't. i read it for fun and it turned out to teach me a lot about love and about law. I can understand things more clearly by relating experiences to experiences of the characters. their lives are magnificently changing and understandable. i would reccomend this book to people who love teen murder mysteries and amazing pieces of writing that touch your heart. this book made me feel, it made me cry, it made me laugh. this book is about life and understanding the situation. the characters' struggles are real and exciting. this book is amazing.
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Subjects:  1. Basketball    2. Children's Books - Young Adult Fiction    3. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    4. Fiction    5. General    6. High schools    7. Justice    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Law & Crime    10. Murder    11. Mysteries (Young Adult)    12. Social Issues - Emotions & Feelings    13. Sports & Recreation - Basketball   

Subjects:  1. Camping    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children: Preschool    4. Family - General    5. Family - Parents    6. Father-son relationship    7. Fathers and sons    8. Fiction    9. Juvenile Fiction    10. Nature & the Natural World - General    11. Preschool Picture Story Books    12. Sports & Recreation - Miscellaneous    13. Whistling    14. Juvenile Fiction / Nature & the Natural World   

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Rising Water
Rising Water was a really good book!!! I would suggest that you read it and trust me, i know it is a little boring in the beggining but it gets good afterr that!

Rising Water Book review by tiffany age12
I Disagree with Baby Blues review because I did not think Rising Water was a great book. I thought it was ok but not great. I thoght it was an ok book because Ienjoy books that keep me hanging off the edge of my seat and Rising Water has quite a few dull parts to it. Some parts of it were unesessary

The changing of friends
This is a fast pace mystery. This book starts off really slow but as you get into it ,it becomes the most exciting book you have ever read.
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Subjects:  1. Action & Adventure - General    2. Brothers and sisters    3. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    4. Children: Grades 4-6    5. Conduct of life    6. Family - Siblings    7. Fiction    8. Floods    9. Juvenile Fiction    10. Petersen, P. J.    11. Social Issues - General    12. Sports & Recreation - Winter Sports    13. Juvenile Fiction / Action & Adventure   

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Brooks Clark "Kicks" Tail
As a long time recreation coach and soccer parent, Brooks Clark offer the side of the game perfect for all coaches just starting out, or for any parents who know little about the game their children are playing.Concise and fun, a great read for the basic rules and strategies of soccer.

I am feeling more confident while training my son
I read this book and now I feel all the more confident while training my son and his friends. I can explain them about the basics and the game and how to plan their game. Tecnicalities of the game are exaplined well in this book. Go ahead and buy this book to learn the basics of this game.

The Perfect Introduction
Whether a child, parent, or first time coach with no prior knowledge, this book is the perfect introduction to children's soccer.Add your league specifics and develop technically as you go. A first, must read. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's 9-12 - Sports / Recreation / Outdoors    2. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    3. Juvenile Nonfiction    4. Juvenile literature    5. Rules    6. Soccer    7. Soccer for children    8. Sports    9. Sports & Recreation - Soccer    10. Sports & Recreation - Track & Field    11. Juvenile Nonfiction / Sports & Recreation / Track & Field    12. Soccer (Association football)