I loved this book from beginning to end. It kept me in suspense throughout. It was interesting how the author strategically placed the hatchet that he...moreI loved this book from beginning to end. It kept me in suspense throughout. It was interesting how the author strategically placed the hatchet that helped him to survive and the background knowledge of survival in the wilderness. (less)
If you like a story about treasure hunts you will like this book. There are clues in the book to help you find out where the gold treasure is. Good lu...moreIf you like a story about treasure hunts you will like this book. There are clues in the book to help you find out where the gold treasure is. Good luck!(less)
Delphine and her sisters find themselves far away from their home in Brooklyn with the people they love. Big Ma and their Dad have put them on a plane...moreDelphine and her sisters find themselves far away from their home in Brooklyn with the people they love. Big Ma and their Dad have put them on a plane to Oakland California to see their mom. Who by the way has abandoned them and had no contact with them since the day she left. Delphine, Vonetta, and Fern who have longed for their mother, quickly realize upon arrival that is not what they are going to get. She dismisses them and has them head to the center everyday to get breakfast and summer school. While at the center they are surrounded by Black Panthers and this make Delphine uneasy. She feels responsible for her sisters and doesn't want anything to happen to them. Every day after the center they return to take out food for dinner, because they are not allowed in the kitchen. Their mother has a secret in the kitchen and won't let anyone in their. The girls do not know what to make of their mother's secret. (less)
The Gordon family is unique like the town that they live in, Ashcrumb. Mr. Gordon is the owner of a local antique story called D.E.A.D. "Deceased's Es...moreThe Gordon family is unique like the town that they live in, Ashcrumb. Mr. Gordon is the owner of a local antique story called D.E.A.D. "Deceased's Estate and Antiques Dealer." After receiving a vanity from a deceased clairvoyant, Misty discovers her father and her town are keeping a secret. With the help of a diary and glasses from the vanity and her father's "secret" crystal ball, Misty and her friend Yoshi find there is "more than meets the eye." The glasses give Misty the ability to see ghosts from the past that have unfinished business in Ashcrumb. It is up to Misty and Yoshi to reveal the secrets of the past to help save her town and family from pirates.(less)
David aka "Scrub," is forced to go spend the summer with his Grandmother at "The Intergalactic Bed and Breakfast" while his parents go on business tri...moreDavid aka "Scrub," is forced to go spend the summer with his Grandmother at "The Intergalactic Bed and Breakfast" while his parents go on business trips. Scrub is less than enthusiastic to be in this small town with not much to do. He learns quickly this bed and breakfast has a different clientele than most. Strange looking "tourists" are walking around and something is glowing in his closet. His Grandmother quickly puts him to work around the bed and breakfast and sends him to town to buy necessities. On his trips to the store he meets some boys playing basketball and a girl who seems to have an interest in aliens. He finds himself trying to balance making friends and keeping his Grandmother's "secret." This story has a lot of twists and turns and keeps you guessing as to what is going to happen next. There is never a boring day at The Intergalactic Bed and Breakfast. Once you start reading you will not want to put it down, and look forward to seeing who the next "tourist" will be.(less)
This is a cute tale of a young girl, named Celia, who is tired of being the smallest sibling out of four in the family. The children notice the family...moreThis is a cute tale of a young girl, named Celia, who is tired of being the smallest sibling out of four in the family. The children notice the family pet "Hammy," which happens to be the family pet is missing they immediately blame the youngest, Celia. Celia goes searching for Hammy and comes across more than she ever imagined. Hammy is not your ordinary Hamster, he can talk and has the power to grant a wish. When the children discover Celia is telling the truth, they all can't wait to have a wish come true. However it isn't just any wish it has to be a hamster wish. This means it has to be wish that a hamster would wish for. While they are trying to decide what their one wish is going to be Celia blurts out her wish. Things do not work out the way Celia had hoped. Her brothers and sister must work together before their parents find out what they are up to.
This story is a nice suspenseful story for young reders who are more advanced with their reading skills and still age appropriate. It is a nice read aloud for younger students as well. I read it to my first grader and pre-k son and they both enjoyed it.(less)
Eleanor loves her babysitter, Bibi! She is so upset about her favorite and only babysitter is moving. Who is she going to play with, eat pizza with, r...moreEleanor loves her babysitter, Bibi! She is so upset about her favorite and only babysitter is moving. Who is she going to play with, eat pizza with, ride bikes with? Her mom is also saddened by the news, so she takes some time off to help Eleanor get through the heartbreaking news. After some time off Eleanor and her mom are forced to deal with the loss and find someone new to babysit. Along comes Natalie to help take care of Eleanor while her parents work. Eleanor quickly realizes that things will never be the same, but will she ever be happy again?
The style of writing in this book make it and easy and fun book. This is a great book for girls who are reluctant readers.(less)
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