A rather large problem has befallen the Huit girls. (Sisters, actually. Octuplets to be exact.) One particular New Year’s Eve, the girls wait...
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Dec 16, 2011
Jennifer
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Annie, Durinda, Georgia, Jackie, Marcia, Petal, Rebecca, and Zinnia are octuplets. They were born on August 8th and will be celebrating their 8th birthday and they have eight cats.
On New Year's Eve, Mommy went to get eggnog, and Daddy went to get firewood, but they didn't come back. The Sisters 8 find an anonymous note that says each girl has a power and a gift. Each sister must discover her power and f More...
Annie, Durinda, Georgia, Jackie, Marcia, Petal, Rebecca, and Zinnia are octuplets. They were born on August 8th and will be celebrating their 8th birthday and they have eight cats.
On New Year's Eve, Mommy went to get eggnog, and Daddy went to get firewood, but they didn't come back. The Sisters 8 find an anonymous note that says each girl has a power and a gift. Each sister must discover her power and f More...
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Jan 28, 2009
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This is a good series book for girls ages 7 to 11 about a set of octuplets. I'm figuring there will be at least 8 books....each book being about a different girl and how she discovers her special powers and gifts. It originally reminded me about the Lemony Snicket books because the girls' parents are mysteriously missing, but that is the only similarity I found. This is a mystery book (for those who like mysteries) with adventure thrown in.
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Jun 25, 2010
Lady
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This was a great book. Perfect for a wide range of ages. Has just the right mix of humour, mystery, and familiarity that will make readers clamour for the next one!
The Huit Sisters are octuplets who were born on August 8th, 2000. On January 31st, 2007, their parents disappeared. All that remains is a rock above the fireplace that leaves the girls messages that claim that each girl must find her power and her gift if they ever wish to see their parents again. The girls at first are te More...
The Huit Sisters are octuplets who were born on August 8th, 2000. On January 31st, 2007, their parents disappeared. All that remains is a rock above the fireplace that leaves the girls messages that claim that each girl must find her power and her gift if they ever wish to see their parents again. The girls at first are te More...
Feb 12, 2010
Mary
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I didn't like this book. I thought it was silly and unbelievable. I would have liked it more if the gifts were special, not "being organized". Not my favorite.
A rather large problem has befallen the Huit girls. (Sisters, actually. Octuplets to be exact.) One particular New Year's Eve, the girls wait for their mommy to bring them hot chocolate and their daddy to return with more
wood for the fire. But they don't. Mommy and Daddy, that is. They're gone. Poof! Maybe dead—no one More...
A rather large problem has befallen the Huit girls. (Sisters, actually. Octuplets to be exact.) One particular New Year's Eve, the girls wait for their mommy to bring them hot chocolate and their daddy to return with more
wood for the fire. But they don't. Mommy and Daddy, that is. They're gone. Poof! Maybe dead—no one More...
Jul 12, 2009
Sarai
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This is the story of eight girls (age almost eight), eight cats, and one big mystery, according to the cover. As so often happens in stories, these eight young girls are left to make it on their own after the disappearance of their parents. This book doesn't have the zing of Lemony Snicket, and I thought some readers might be offended by the use of "God" as an exclamation - "God," she said as she waited for her call to ring through, "I hate those automated voices they us
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Aug 01, 2011
jennifer
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This is a really cute story! Great for K-3rd. It is very fantastical and does stretch believability, however, at the same time, I could definitely see that this is what little kids would fatasize about, imagine doing, or imagine might happen. So in this way it is perfect. The adventures and mystery are very intersting and it has lots of great humor and sarcasm. In fact, the dialogue of the sisters is just classic! The Prologue of this story also tires to bring male readers into it's audience by
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Mar 13, 2011
Luanne
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Seven year old octuplets were waiting on their mom and dad on New Year's Eve to bring them egg nog and more wood for the fire. They were getting ready to celebrate a belated Christmas. Unfortunately, their parents just disappeared. To avoid being split up, the sisters decide to pretend that nothing happened. Without parents to drive them, they had to ride the school bus and Annie learned how to drive. Someone broke into their mom's private study and an empty "top secret" envelope was f
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Oct 31, 2009
Sandra
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I was disappointed when I first got this book and started it. It seemed unbelievable that eight young girls (Octuplets) could realistically be left alone and take care of themselves. As I read through the book it took on a little more charm. This is the first book in the series about eight young girls whose parents suddenly disappear. They decide not to call the police because they would probably be split up. They received a mysterious message telling them they each need to find their power and
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Jun 20, 2009
Sarah-Greenbeanteenqueen
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ANNIE’S ADVENTURES is the start to a great new series by authors Lauren Baratz-Logsted and Greg Logsted, along with their daughter, Jackie. The entire family helped write the story and come up with ideas, and there’s definitely something in the story for everyone. The writing was very witty and full of jokes for all ages.
Each of the Sisters 8 has a unique personality and each one is clever and funny. I can’t wait to find out what each of their powers will turn out to be! THE SISTERS More...
Each of the Sisters 8 has a unique personality and each one is clever and funny. I can’t wait to find out what each of their powers will turn out to be! THE SISTERS More...
Feb 21, 2010
Angie
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Cute series. This is the first of what I'm guessing to be 8 books (Eight sisters, one book each).
The first one was selected for the Mother/Daughter book club and thankfully, my 11 year old daughter had the presence of mind to get the others in the series from the library as well. Unfortunately, only 1-4 are currently available. The story was cute enough that I was willing to read the others (not always the case with books written for children).
These books are definit More...
The first one was selected for the Mother/Daughter book club and thankfully, my 11 year old daughter had the presence of mind to get the others in the series from the library as well. Unfortunately, only 1-4 are currently available. The story was cute enough that I was willing to read the others (not always the case with books written for children).
These books are definit More...
Mar 15, 2011
carrie
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If I could give this book 2 1/2, I would. There were parts that I thought were excellent and useful for kids to read, and parts that were just stupid, and some writing was good, and some was not so good. I think it's because the daughter collaborated on it. Anyway, if there's nothing else to read around, I would pick it up and it would be entertaining, but other than that, no. Taylor loved this book and the subsequent 5, but I'm disappointed in them because of all the sarcasm, few positive a
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Feb 08, 2012
Suz
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The story was alright and had some funny parts, but seemed very derivative. Kids with missing/dead parents are so common in books (Harry Potter, Charlie Bone, Sisters Grimm, Kane Chronicles, Series of Unfortunate Events, ...) that you feel like saying, "Not again." And then there is the popular story line of the characters finding out they have powers or gifts (see first list). I understand that these common elements will probably make this a series kids will try since it reminds them
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Mar 15, 2010
Kaethe
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Both my daughters love this new series starring eight eight-year-old sisters, mystery, adventure, and a huge dose of humor. The Huit sisters live in an unusual house, shared with eight unusual cats. In the way of multiples, the sisters find ways to distinguish themselves from one another, and Baratz-Logsted has done a brilliant job of imagining the conflicts and the joys of sisterhood. The set-up allows for each sister to discover a new and unexpec More...
delightful
Both my daughters love this new series starring eight eight-year-old sisters, mystery, adventure, and a huge dose of humor. The Huit sisters live in an unusual house, shared with eight unusual cats. In the way of multiples, the sisters find ways to distinguish themselves from one another, and Baratz-Logsted has done a brilliant job of imagining the conflicts and the joys of sisterhood. The set-up allows for each sister to discover a new and unexpec More...
Jul 20, 2010
Karen
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Oct 24, 2009
Abby
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The Huit octuplets find themselves sans parents and receiving mysterious notes that encourage them to each find a power and a gift in order to figure out what's happened to their parents. The gimmicky setup might have appeal with some kids, but the story wasn't funny or compelling enough to encourage me to sift through the conversations of all the interchangeable sisters.
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Apr 02, 2009
cecilia
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Both charming and amusing to read for any age! Ordinary day-to-day things become a little bit more than ordinary. It is fun to see how these not-quite-8-years-old octuplets make do with their parents missing - from learning paying bills to learning how to drive.
Complete review on my blog
Complete review on my blog
Jan 12, 2010
Chris
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Great youth empowerment that kids will love. Not quite humorous enough for a story, tone, and dialogue that aren't quite realistic. As Dennis said, similar to but more subdued than Lemony Snicket and The Willougbys. Still, worth recommending, as I can see them being popular.
Jul 24, 2009
mindi
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Annabelle and I are reading these together. She hasn't been this excited about a book in a long time, so that's fun. The writing is a little tiresome, since the dialogue is usually between EIGHT sisters and there seems to be a bit of adverb overload, but the story line is intriguing and hooks you in quickly. We started book #2 tonight. :)
Mar 28, 2009
melissa
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I liked it. Octuplets. Very timely. Logical progression of events. Enough open-ended mysteries to make me want to read the next one. Enough lose ends tied up that I felt I had some closure. The octuplets had unique enough personalities, I didn’t feel like I was struggling to keep them straight.
Jan 15, 2009
Lisa
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This looked like the promising beginning to a new series. I was intrigued by premise of the book. This is a light read for kids and a good choice for those who like the Series of Unfortunate Events or The Mysterious Benedict Society. I like the fact that the protagonists are all female.
Oct 23, 2011
Lena
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I think this book is spectacular. There are 8 sisters 8 cats and 1 big mystery.
When their mother went to the kitchen and started makeing eggnog and their father went to the shed to get more firewood they dissapeared.
They kept on getting unsighed notes saying that they have secret powers.For example:there was one in their room and one on a pigeon.
Would those letters be from their parents? Are they being watched? or Are their parents dead?
It sounds really cool right? I thin More...
When their mother went to the kitchen and started makeing eggnog and their father went to the shed to get more firewood they dissapeared.
They kept on getting unsighed notes saying that they have secret powers.For example:there was one in their room and one on a pigeon.
Would those letters be from their parents? Are they being watched? or Are their parents dead?
It sounds really cool right? I thin More...
Jun 25, 2009
Mary
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This is the story of eight octuplet sisters born 8 min. apart. They are seven years old, one new years night when their parents don't come back. Now with a power and a gift a month for each girl annie being the oldest and going first must deicover what happened to mom and dad. Read the 8 books.
Sep 30, 2009
Dennis
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I like these girls, and their story. I'm guessing this is the first of eight books, one for each sister. The tone reminds me of Snicket and The Willoughbys, though it's more understated than those. Just the right blend of mystery and humor and charm.
Oct 21, 2010
Tammy
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My 6 year old daughter is absolutely riveted to the series. While I have issues with the many grammatical errors and editorial mistakes, the octuplets and their parents' disappearance is an interesting story and a great beginner series.
Aug 31, 2011
Jennifer
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It's an intriguing and predictable premise that reads like a diluted form of the famed Lemony Snicket series. I'm interested to see where the family of authors (mom, dad, and daughter-- how cute?) will navigate this story. (=
Jan 01, 2009
Jenny
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This would be an interesting book for the 8-12 year old crowd of girls. Surely better than Junie B. Jones! It will be interesting if the series continues to be so bland, which ultimately is best for that age group.
Nov 27, 2009
Jen
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Jan 30, 2009
Tracie
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Part one in a series about eight sisters whose parents disappear at on New Year's Eve. The only clue is a mysterious note saying each sister has a power and gift and when each sister has discovered both they will know will learn what happened to their parents. In the meantime, the girls fend off nosey neighbors, learn to drive, feed themselves and pay the bills.
Jul 19, 2010
Megan
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Ages 8 and up. a great mystery series focusing on 8 sisters. each book focuses on a different sister & her personality.
Apr 06, 2009
Alycia
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Extremely thin, plot-wise. 8 to 9 year olds would probably enjoy it, but I won't bother giving it to my 10 year old.
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